2013 Dodge Avenger Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 5%of 548 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2013 Dodge Avenger, 5% of the 548 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,500 miles. 2 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 horn on my vehicle continues to beeps while driving, the radio no longer turns on and the car shuts off while driving without any warning almost causing accidents. I was told the power module needs to be replaced and there are many complaints online from other customers regarding the same issue with this make/model vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11316024, filed 2020-03, 1 miles“Car will rev and accelerate on its own even with brake pedal being pressed due to malfunctions in the electronic stability control I've even replaced the throttle body after reading forums about this similar problem and car continues to sporadically accelerate on its own at times while I'm driving or parked.”
NHTSA complaint #10946746, filed 2017-01, 70,000 miles“Etc lights coming on car not safe to drive, part was replaced 6 months ago and returned again. Taking to dealer but I am trying to get rid of this car for this issue. I have not found a solution to this issue yet. While driving car started sputtering in traffic, I had to pull over and try again to make it home. Once I got there the car revs up like I am pressing on the gas so I am getting it towed to dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #11063124, filed 2018-01, 64,000 miles“My airbags did not go off when I hit the car in oncoming traffic. My frame was bent and both cars were totaled. I've sustained many injuries that are unknown of treatment completion”
NHTSA complaint #11317780, filed 2020-03, 125,000 miles“It doesn't matter if the car is moving or if it is stationary, there is only warm air on the drivers side and there is cold air blowing out on the passenger side. Only the drivers half of my windshield will defrost. I have replaced the actuator twice and it does not help. The clicking under the dashboard not only returns, but the heat (or lack-there-of) is not affected. It still only blows warm air on the drivers side of the car. The defrost only works on the drivers side of the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11064360, filed 2018-01, 71,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Dodge Avenger
154 complaintsEngine
120 complaintsOther or unknown
104 complaintsElectrical system
98 complaintsSeats
60 complaintsSeat belts
52 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
51 complaintsBrakes
38 complaintsVehicle speed control
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsSteering
19 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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