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2014 Dodge Avenger Electrical system Problems

Complaints
33about this part
Share
16%of 205 total for the year
Median mileage
42,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the electrical system of the 2014 Dodge Avenger, 16% of the 205 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“There has been a loud whistling/squealing noise coming from the left front end of the car since 1/5/15 and has not been able to be repaired. Also I was driving and in the process of making a left hand turn into a parking lot my car shut itself off in the middle of the turn. An accident almost occurred because of this. …”

NHTSA complaint #10704003, filed 2015-04, 6,402 miles

“I purchased my car brand new 0 miles on it in february me and my granny I have a white on she has a black one soon as she purchased her car the charging port was flashing on and off and it went out and just two weeks ago my cars lights was flashing on and off the car wouldn't go past 40mph without the car shaking and the lights flashing I even got pulled over I hate the car.”

NHTSA complaint #10598419, filed 2014-06, 7,335 miles

“This has been going on now for over a 1 year. My car engine just shuts off for no reason. I have taken it in had it towed in and multi Dodge dealership mechanics looks at it. Nobody can figure out why it does it. They have duplicated the problem lots of times but don't know why it happens. …”

NHTSA complaint #10717776, filed 2015-05, 3,000 miles

“The first time this happened I was turning and car just shut off. No warning light. Took it to dealership, they said nothing found, just a quick flash to reboot computer. Three weeks later it happened again, first it kicked back, then I turned and it shut off again. Took it back to dealership, they said it was a relay switch, and was replaced. I'm scared to drive this brand new car anywhere.”

NHTSA complaint #10638181, filed 2014-09, 5,000 miles

“Had to replace computer in my car twice. Front driver side headlight wiring keeps burning out. Afraid this car will catch fire with myself and my family in it. Vehicle stopped in moving traffic almost causing accidents. Back and forth to dealerships for guess work. No faith in Dodge anymore. Stopped several more times after leaving the dealership. Was without a car for so long almost lost my employment. Car would start most mornings just turn but not crank. Will upload documents when I go pick it up from the dealership yet again.”

NHTSA complaint #11365318, filed 2020-10, 150,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20143316%
20139818%
201210920%
20114120%
20104025%
20091015%
200821926%
200015%
1999711%
199812%
199756%
1996138%
19951910%

Other parts of the 2014 Dodge Avenger

Air bags
69 complaintsEngine
42 complaintsSeat belts
39 complaintsSeats
24 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 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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