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2011 Dodge Avenger Brakes Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
3%of 209 total for the year
Median mileage
134,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Dodge Avenger, 3% of the 209 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 134,000 miles. 2 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.

“Back in 2019 on thanksgiving we had a car accident driving straight on route 17 in essex county because the wheel bearings went out to quickly we replaced them a year later it did almost did the same thing but we catch it in time are mechanic said it shouldn't have to change your wheel your wheel bearing 10 months apart we went through 3 already and it's asking me to put a date from when it happen I'll put the first time and the next two the next date it happen 9/23/2020/10/20/20 it's also doing some weird sliding in the back end of the vehicle”

NHTSA complaint #11376359, filed 2020-11, 94,000 miles

“While I was driving the battery, check engine, tire pressure, and traction light all came on at the same time, then all of a sudden everything (radio, instruments panel, speed odemeter etc...)when off in the car and then the A/C started blowing. It kept doing this off and on the whole time driving. The brake lights stay on. So far I have changed the battery, alternator, and the brake switch sensor and it's still doing the same thing. The vehicle was in motion on the hwy. I also got and check engine scan done on the vehicle. The one I could fix I fixed all but the tipm”

NHTSA complaint #11413192, filed 2021-04, 132,000 miles

“Vehicle air bag light has been on for months,recently took it in for the orc recall dealer advised that's not the reason for the recall, hes had multiple other Dodge avengers come in with the same issue. He sed me to contact Dodge and file a complaint. I did read today that 2012+ Dodge avengers have came up with another recall that has to do with air bag light being on so I don't know what else to do beside file a complaint. Ive also had multiple other issues with this car, the braking system will skip before stopping (its really hard to explain). …”

NHTSA complaint #11102143, filed 2018-06, 136,000 miles

“Air bag light on dealership says it has nothing to do with the orc recall that was repaired, brakes skip then pop before stopping took it to multiple mechanics to get inspected none of them could fine an issue including Dodge dealership. Front door can not be shut before back door or it will scratch back door. Oil leak from engine gasket and engine pan. Popping it steering column and shaking when going down hill. Again dealership and 4 other certified mechanics can not find any issues with the popping it the steering column and jumping and skip in the brakes before stopping. …”

NHTSA complaint #11101985, filed 2018-06, 136,000 miles

“I replaced my car with new brakes last year and I am already having to replace them again. Also, it keeps dying out. I seen on here there was a recall with the electrical system. I think the issue is still at hand. I've spent money on trying to figure out what is wrong with my car and the mechanics here in my area cannot figure it out. This car has so many issues especially due to electrical issues. Also, my car will jerk sometimes when I am at a stop light. I can't figure out what is wrong with it. I am thinking of getting another car because there is so many issues with this one.”

NHTSA complaint #10995516, filed 2017-06

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2014178%
2013387%
2012234%
201173%
2010149%
200969%
2008354%
2000523%
19991626%
1998712%
19971822%
19962516%
19953819%

Other parts of the 2011 Dodge Avenger

Other or unknown
58 complaints
Electrical system
41 complaints
Engine
38 complaints
Air bags
35 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
26 complaints
Seat belts
20 complaints
Suspension
16 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
14 complaints
Vehicle speed control
14 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Electronic stability control
9 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Dodge Avenger

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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