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2010 Dodge Avenger Brakes Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
9%of 163 total for the year
Median mileage
102,914miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Dodge Avenger, 9% of the 163 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,914 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I keep having the vehicle fixed and then they keep telling me nothing else needs to be fixed with it. It keeps pullingn when I come to a stop and then decelerates while I'm driving and I have to pull over on the highway or pull off the highway and start the car again. No lights come on there's oil in the car I just had an oil change I just had to brake pads fixed even though the brakes keep squeaking the rotors are new xcetera. This isn't the first time it has decelerated I had to have a part replaced a couple years ago because it was doing the same thing. …”

NHTSA complaint #11340659, filed 2020-07, 30 miles

“I was coming into a turn and a dog ran in front of the car very fast and I jerked and hit the curb as I hit the curb the car went on top of it than back onto the street I tried to hit the brakes numerous of times but they went stiff and all steering went away it was locked I lost all control of the vehicle. The car hit another car, damaging it and my insurance totaled out the Avenger. Now we are without a vehicle due to this. I went to the hospital with my passenger who was injured as well, doctor diagnosed me with a cervical strain. Since this incident I am still having headaches. …”

NHTSA complaint #10694362, filed 2015-03, 120,000 miles

“When I go to brake from speeds of 25 MPH and up, the car starts shaking violently. I have to press the brake pedal slowly and holds the steering wheel stronger to counter the shaking and not lose control of the vehicle. This is not always possible to do when braking. The faster the vehicle is going, the worse it shake swhen applying the brakes. I have taken it to the dealership and several other car places to have the brakes checked and they cannot find the problem. They've changed pads, rotors, etc. On multiple occasions in a short period of time and the problem remains. …”

NHTSA complaint #10652905, filed 2014-11, 55,000 miles

“On 10/1/2016 a recall for called for my 2010 Dodge Avenger sxt. The recall number is 16v-668. They stated that the vehicle may experience loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability in certain crash events. I called my local Dodge to see what could be done, and told them that the occupant restraint must be replayed. They told me that there currently arent any parts available, and they have no clue when they will be available. That poses a huge safety risk because in event of a crash airbags are supposed to help save lives. …”

NHTSA complaint #10924906, filed 2016-11

“The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. While the vehicle was parked with the emergency brake activated, the vehicle rolled down the driveway incline approximately 200 to 300 feet, and crashed into a tree. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a body shop. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10926957, filed 2016-11, 115,000 miles

Related recalls

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2014178%
2013387%
2012234%
201173%
2010149%
200969%
2008354%
2000523%
19991626%
1998712%
19971822%
19962516%
19953819%

Other parts of the 2010 Dodge Avenger

Electrical system
40 complaints
Air bags
37 complaints
Vehicle speed control
27 complaints
Engine
23 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
20 complaints
Other or unknown
18 complaints
Seat belts
15 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Electronic stability control
6 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 Dodge Avenger

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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