2013 Dodge Avenger Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 3%of 548 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Dodge Avenger, 3% of the 548 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“From date of purchase brand new off the lot 2013 Dodge Avenger 3.6l blacktop edition. Within a few days I started noticing the car would pull to the right. I took it back to the dealership to have the alignment looked at and fixed and they said they re aligned everything and should be fine. After a week I noticed it started to pull to the right again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10895230, filed 2016-08, 57 miles“Vehicle veered into my lane not enough time to stop hit the vehicle from behind. Steering locked and driver airbag did not deploy only passenger side did. My car was a total lost.”
NHTSA complaint #10680653, filed 2015-02, 30,000 miles“Noticed an issue with the steering when quickly picking up speed to pass a vehicle. The steering pulls fast to the right and feels as though the front end is fish tailing. Took the vehicle in to have it checked and was told this was normal. It is called torque steer and that all new vehicles do this. Trying to control the vehicle is extremely hard. Mine was checked, I was told it was bad and they did adjustments and an alignment as well as put the best 2 tires on the front. Within 2 weeks my car is doing this really bad again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10525833, filed 2013-07, 200 miles“I was driving from arkansas to texas and was approximately ten miles from my destination when the car pulled to the right on a narrow two lane highway hitting the approximately one foot tall concrete bride side. It was misting rain and the car kept pulling right and then started to go into a skid. I tried to steer to stop skidding and spun around into the ditch and rolled. Only the passenger side curtain air bags and the passenger seat airbag deployed. No airbags deployed on the driver side or from the dash or steering wheel. The vehicle sustained major damage to the front, sides and top. …”
NHTSA complaint #10676837, filed 2015-01, 42,317 miles“While driving at a low speed I put my foot on the gas to speed up and it was as though my car was not running at all. Nothing happened. I coasted to the end of the road and at the stop sign I hit the gas only to get chugging, spitting and sputtering sounds as the car tried to go. I was able to go a approx 1/4 of a mile and pulled into a parking area, shut the car off and waited a few minutes. The car seemed fine although a few miles down the road when I went to pass a vehicle there was absolutely no power and the car smelled as though something was burning. …”
NHTSA complaint #10514813, filed 2013-06, 3,400 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10055896May 2, 2014Dodge: when driving approximately 30 minutes and would turn steering wheel, a clicking/popping noise occurs and can be heard at 25mph or while stopped. Model 2012-2013 avenger/200.
- 10068584Feb 11, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10066260Feb 11, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10216336Nov 16, 2012Steering Wheel Off Center 3.1 To 12 Degrees This bulletin involves centering the vehicles steering wheel. Steering wheel off center 3.1 to 12 degrees.
- 10136459Nov 16, 2012Steering Wheel Off Center 3.1 To 12 Degrees This bulletin involves centering the vehicles steering wheel. Steering wheel off center 3.1 to 12 degrees.
- 10128921Nov 16, 2012Steering Wheel Off Center 3.1 To 12 Degrees This bulletin involves centering the vehicles steering wheel. Steering wheel off center 3.1 to 12 degrees.
- 10061850Nov 16, 2012Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10216334Nov 13, 2012Steering Wheel Off Center 3.1 To 12 Degrees This bulletin involves centering the vehicles steering wheel. Steering wheel off center 3.1 to 12 degrees.
- 10136457Nov 13, 2012Steering Wheel Off Center 3.1 To 12 Degrees This bulletin involves centering the vehicles steering wheel. Steering wheel off center 3.1 to 12 degrees.
- 10128919Nov 13, 2012Steering Wheel Off Center 3.1 To 12 Degrees This bulletin involves centering the vehicles steering wheel. Steering wheel off center 3.1 to 12 degrees.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 14 | 7% |
| 2013 | 19 | 3% |
| 2012 | 20 | 4% |
| 2011 | 10 | 5% |
| 2010 | 9 | 6% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 21 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 | 4 | 5% |
| 1996 | 8 | 5% |
| 1995 | 12 | 6% |
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 complaintsElectronic stability control
28 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