2011 Dodge Avenger Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 58about this part
- Share
- 28%of 209 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 58 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2011 Dodge Avenger, 28% of the 209 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The car only has heat coming out of 1 vent and it's warm not even hot. I've had lines flushed, actuators and blend door replaced and it still doesn't work. When it's cold the car doesn't get above 40 degree's. It's unacceptable as I have 2 kids and can't have them in freezing temperatures. Apparently this is a defect with the vehicle and Dodge/crystler refuses to fix it”
NHTSA complaint #11301027, filed 2020-01, 120,000 miles“I was driving down the highway this has happened I believe atleast 3 times now, all of a sudden while driving not sure if a specific speed but I was going atleast 50 MPH each time, the steering wheel seems to lock up for a good second or two which is a long time when your going that speed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11341028, filed 2020-07, 150,000 miles“The heater is not working properly. It blows warm air on the drivers side, but blows ice cold air on the passengers side. I have had this issue for two years and we have not found a resolution for it yet even after having it looked at and 'fixed' multiple times. I've heard this is a known and common issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11173347, filed 2019-01, 100,000 miles“The heater only somewhat works. The driver side blows luke warm air if lucky and passenger side blows ice cold. This causes dangerous driving due to poor visibility inside car. Have replaced thermostat 3 times and had system flushed as advised. I have had problems with both AC/heat since I bought the car. This has been an ongoing issue. Antifreeze also leaks from front of car and into driver side floor board”
NHTSA complaint #11286563, filed 2019-12, 129,000 miles“While my 2011 Dodge Avenger is idling and slowing down it continues to stall out. It also sometimes does it while I'm driving too. I then have to put the car in park and restart it and put it back into drive in the middle of the road. There is no check engine light and no notifications under the system check dash light.”
NHTSA complaint #11054862, filed 2017-12, 143,121 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017445Apr 2, 2025Actuator - a/c and heater
- 11017435Apr 2, 2025Actuator - a/c and heater
- 10230438Nov 1, 2022Some of the above-involved vehicles may exceed NOx (Oxides of Nitrogen) emission level standards due to loss of catalytic converter efficiency
- 10225287Aug 19, 2022Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding…
- 10228020Apr 2, 2022Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
- 10217736Jan 1, 2013STAR Center News No. 78 - Jan/Feb 2013: Instead of limiting the use of the tether anchor to 48 pounds (child weight) the new guideline states that the tether anchor can be used…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 20 | 10% |
| 2013 | 104 | 19% |
| 2012 | 164 | 30% |
| 2011 | 58 | 28% |
| 2010 | 18 | 11% |
| 2009 | 9 | 13% |
| 2008 | 47 | 6% |
| 2000 | 4 | 18% |
| 1999 | 5 | 8% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 5 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2011 Dodge Avenger
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 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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