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2011 Dodge Avenger Body and structure Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
4%of 209 total for the year
Median mileage
46,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 2011 Dodge Avenger, 4% of the 209 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,500 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

“I bought this car brand new off the lot and have owned it for 2 years. The back of the car sways in the back, which I did not notice this at first being the driver, but passengers did. As time went on it got worse and I began noticing it in the front. The back end sways anytime you hit a bump and in the winter the back end is all over the place. I've been driving in winter weather for 10 years now and never had so much anxiety until driving this car. The back end makes hollow clicking noises from time to time like something is going to just pop off . …”

NHTSA complaint #10563347, filed 2014-02, 15,000 miles

“Had hood replace 1st time for rust 7/2015. 2nd time hood flew open while driving,replaced at our cost of deductible 4/2016. Checked hood 8/2016, secondary latch failed,able to open hood with primary only.dealer states now latch has failed. Went back for install, now told stryker studs failed, need another hood. Told ok to drive with both safety devices failed just dont open hood, you'll be ok. Over three weeks waiting for hood,was told forgot to order. Don miller Dodge madison wi y .”

NHTSA complaint #10915657, filed 2016-10, 57,000 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

“There is a sizable water leak entering the trunk lid inner panels, originating from the lack of a proper seal around the third high brake lite assembly( chmsl). The problem has been reported to chrysler since the 2008 model year of the Avenger, stratus, sebring and pt cruiser. They are currently using the same trunk lid and light assy, and the problems persist. Chrysler has admitted knowledge of the problem and assigned a TSB # 23-016-12 in this service bulletin it states the corrective measure for dealers is to remove 2 rubber drain plugs, and nothing else. …”

NHTSA complaint #10478621, filed 2012-10, 39,800 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201473%
2013112%
2012204%
201184%
201064%
200934%
2008243%
200015%
1999711%
199823%
199734%
199653%
199584%

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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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