2010 Dodge Avenger Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 163 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2010 Dodge Avenger, 4% of the 163 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“First my passenger door opened and then would no close. Once we got it to close it will not open at all. 4 weeks later I opened my drivers door and now it will not close. I contacted chrysler and was told there was no recall on this model year although there were recalls on previous years for the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10637613, filed 2014-09, 62,000 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“The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that when opening the trunk during or following moderate to heavy rains, water would drain directly into the trunk. The manufacturer advised that his model vehicle was designed in that manner and would not provide any assistance. The contact was concerned with the possibility of hazardous mold and mildew growing in the vehicle. The vehicle was left in the dealer's possession. The failure and current mileages were approximately 3,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10331542, filed 2010-05, 3,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the metal pillar between the rear glass and smallest rear passenger window was very wide which blocked the view. The contact was unable to see when it was necessary to merge or change lanes. The dealer stated that they could not assist. The failure mileage was 500 and the current mileage was 13,000. Updated 02/23/11 the consumer stated there was no failure, just a potential for a failure of the metal pillar blocking too much of the rear view. Updated 02/28/11”
NHTSA complaint #10376404, filed 2011-01, 500 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 7 | 3% |
| 2013 | 11 | 2% |
| 2012 | 20 | 4% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 6 | 4% |
| 2009 | 3 | 4% |
| 2008 | 24 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 5% |
| 1999 | 7 | 11% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 4% |
| 1996 | 5 | 3% |
| 1995 | 8 | 4% |
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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