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2010 Dodge Avenger Electrical system Problems

Complaints
40about this part
Share
25%of 163 total for the year
Median mileage
63,500miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 40 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Dodge Avenger, 25% of the 163 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,500 miles. 6 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“The tipm is causing the windshield wipers to not work and the horn to blow sporadically whether car is being driven or sitting parked. The car still work but is a hazard to drive due to this electrical issue. I read that Dodge is aware of the issue with the tipm and I am hoping that there is a recall or a way to fix this issue sense it is faulty and hazardous.”

NHTSA complaint #11217146, filed 2019-05, 143,000 miles

“Rolled the window down on the driver front door and there was a loud bang, the window would not roll back up. Thought the glass had broken. Went to a repair shop and was told the glass was not broken, the window regulator had broken. Had just pulled out of my parking space in front of my door.”

NHTSA complaint #11000963, filed 2017-06, 43,013 miles

“I need some answers to this major safety issue. I have been experiencing issues with my 2010 Dodge Avenger. These issues are while driving the vehicle on the roadway, highway vehicle just cuts of without any warning signs with cars going at least 45mph following. Vehicle has also not started on over 15 occasions. I have taken it to the dealership who intern has made repairs stating that the issue was fix, but when I get vehicle home after an enormous repair bill it won't start again. …”

NHTSA complaint #11282159, filed 2019-11, 145,000 miles

“Takata recall 2010 Dodge Avenger. My lights blink on and off inside my car. My throttle control light came on. My car pauses at intersection like its going to just stop. Like it can't make it down the road. I'm worried for my childrens safety also my own.”

NHTSA complaint #10910990, filed 2016-10, 90,000 miles

“I was driving ,it was raining so the a.c. Went out came back on and went out again never to come on again there was a faint smell of rubber. I took it to the mechanic. After the diagnostic he recommended I take it to the dealership. My car a Dodge Avenger 2010 is only four years old.”

NHTSA complaint #10631629, filed 2014-09, 28,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20143316%
20139818%
201210920%
20114120%
20104025%
20091015%
200821926%
200015%
1999711%
199812%
199756%
1996138%
19951910%

Other parts of the 2010 Dodge Avenger

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
Brakes
14 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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