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2013 Dodge Avenger Engine Problems

Complaints
120about this part
Share
22%of 548 total for the year
Median mileage
90,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 120 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Dodge Avenger, 22% of the 548 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“When heater is on...it blows hot on driver side and cold on passenger...this happens wit all fans and on all settings...I don't have documentation but when I researched the problem...many people with this car same make and model and year...had the same exact problem...this is how and why I'm making this complaint”

NHTSA complaint #11390468, filed 2021-01, 131,000 miles

“I was driving on the highway at about 55 MPH then suddenly my car stalled. My car shut completely off. I saw that there was a recall for this but it was for the smaller engine which does not include my engine. I just took my car to the dealer and he said their was an oil pressure problem which caused the oil housing to leak.”

NHTSA complaint #11322118, filed 2020-04, 83,000 miles

“I have an issue with my 2013 heating system. My driver side vents are blowing hot air , though my passenger side is blowing cold and I do not have the money to fix this! Bad time of year for this problem, my child and myself will be freezing this winter! Also it has under 100,000 miles on it !! And no, it happens parked or in motion .thanks Dodge”

NHTSA complaint #11161063, filed 2018-12, 90,000 miles

“My car doesn't start after every 8 hours. I had a 'draws' test administrated on my vehicle but no one can tell me why this is happening. I drive around with a jumper box to start my car when needed. For the last 3 years I have replace my alternator twice and 4 batteries. Please help”

NHTSA complaint #11312031, filed 2020-02, 85,000 miles

“I was driving approximately 40 and then the car had no power. When I gave it gas it would not go. It dropped to about 10 MPH. The red flashing etc and engine light came on. Very scary. I could not move out of anyone way if I had to.”

NHTSA complaint #11406161, filed 2021-04, 51,900 miles

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Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20144220%
201312022%
20128716%
20113818%
20102314%
20091116%
200811614%
199912%

Other parts of the 2013 Dodge Avenger

Air bags
154 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 complaintsElectronic stability control
28 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology