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 milesExterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 7 | 1% |
| 2012 | 13 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 12 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 6 | 7% |
| 1996 | 8 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2010 Dodge Avenger
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 complaintsEngine 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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