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Dodge Avenger 2013 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2013 Dodge Avenger: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

548Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
61Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags154 complaints

154 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 13V282000.

Engine128 complaints

128 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 13V552000.

Unknown Or Other103 complaints

103 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System98 complaints

98 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats61 complaints

61 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V640000.

Visibility55 complaints

55 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts52 complaints

52 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V668000.

Brakes38 complaints

38 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control34 complaints

34 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System30 complaints

30 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 13V043000.

Steering19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

13V043000Reported February 6, 2013 - 1,785 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on February 6, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 1,785 vehicles across all affected models.

13V282000Reported July 2, 2013 - 442,320 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on July 2, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 442,320 vehicles across all affected models.

13V552000Reported November 6, 2013 - 521 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on November 6, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 521 vehicles across all affected models.

16V668000Reported September 15, 2016 - 1,435,625 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on September 15, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 1,435,625 vehicles across all affected models.

17V640000Reported October 10, 2017 - 363,930 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on October 10, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 363,930 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE19014Opened September 9, 2019 - Closed February 25, 2026

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE19014Opened September 9, 2019 - Closed February 25, 2026

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20121
201313
201434
201525
201658
201797
201873
201982
202069
202140
202216
202311
202417
20259
20263
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.