2011 Dodge Avenger Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 209 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2011 Dodge Avenger, 2% of the 209 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 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.
“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“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the plugs for the high beams and the running lights were melted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 53,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10780254, filed 2015-10, 53,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact drove over a road bump and the headlights flickered continuously. The contact also mentioned that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 28,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10503209, filed 2013-03, 28,000 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 2011 Dodge Avenger
58 complaintsElectrical system
41 complaintsEngine
38 complaintsAir bags
35 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
26 complaintsSeat belts
20 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaintsFuel 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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