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2010 Dodge Avenger Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
4%of 163 total for the year
Median mileage
25,887miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2010 Dodge Avenger, 4% of the 163 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,887 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“Vehicle fails to react when gas pedal pressed from a stop or just after vehicle is started, occurs at random and intermittently, dealership recommended switching out throttle body/throttle position sensor.”

NHTSA complaint #10442093, filed 2012-01, 45,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled and immediately restarted independently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000. ...updated 10/19/12 updated 10/25/12”

NHTSA complaint #10474458, filed 2012-09, 34,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while in his driveway the vehicle was stuck in a snow drift, he attempted to release the vehicle by revving the engine so the vehicle could rock back and forth. The contact stated the cabin filled with smoke but he was still able to drive the vehicle however as he was driving a fuel odor was detected. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was discovered that the exhaust insulation had burnt as result the plastic gas tank was damaged with holes. …”

NHTSA complaint #11309842, filed 2020-02, 80,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that the top of the antifreeze reservoir was leaking anti freeze. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on six occasions, but the technicians were unable to diagnose the failure and stated that the leak was normal. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 5,200.”

NHTSA complaint #10440473, filed 2011-12, 5,200 miles

“The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger rt. While idling in the park position, the contact heard a beeping sound inside the vehicle and the temperature gauge increased to hot. There was also the sound of flowing coolant coming from the front end of the vehicle. When the gear was shifted into drive, the vehicle began to function normally. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis but the technician was unable to duplicate the problem. The vehicle remained at the dealer for additional investigation. The failure mileage was 17,774. The VIN was unavailable.”

NHTSA complaint #10383158, filed 2011-02, 17,774 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201381%
201251%
201110%
201064%
200911%
2008617%
199946%
199847%
19971012%
19962415%
1995189%

Other parts of the 2010 Dodge Avenger

Electrical system
40 complaintsAir bags
37 complaintsVehicle speed control
27 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsBody 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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