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2010 Dodge Avenger Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
2%of 163 total for the year
Median mileage
44,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2010 Dodge Avenger, 2% of the 163 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,000 miles.

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.

“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

“Electronic throttle control (etc) warning light comes on sporadically. Still runs ok. The etc warning light did not come on for the dealership (so they claim). I had a coolant system leak and had to replace 2 thermostats, coolant housing and have the coolant system flushed and filled at dealership. Not covered under warranty. Not cheap. Picking up the car tomorrow.”

NHTSA complaint #10507183, filed 2013-04, 44,000 miles

“I bought my car from a dealer,and they say it passed safety and emissions,well my hazard lights don't work,I noticed right after they did the test,I then wanted it fixed because in order to pass that's one of the things that has to work,now there trying to say I have to pay them to get it fixed,when they should have caught it in there safety test,it should have not passed,it's been a few months and I'm sick of fighting with them.”

NHTSA complaint #10902964, filed 2016-08

“The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that when the left signal turn was activated, the windshield wipers engaged inadvertently. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10652781, filed 2014-11, 40,000 miles

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201452%
201371%
2012132%
201142%
201042%
2008121%
199912%
199812%
199767%
199685%
199521%

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
Brakes
14 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Electronic stability control
6 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 Dodge Avenger

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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