How common are electrical problems in the 2010 Dodge Avenger?

NHTSA lists 42 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Avenger, which is 26% of the 163 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Dodge Avenger's electrical system?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2010 Avenger.

Did the electrical issues cause any fires?

Yes, 6 of the 42 electrical complaints involved fires, based on NHTSA complaint data. No crashes or injuries were reported in this complaint set.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component on the 2010 Avenger is 62,000 miles.

Are electrical complaints worse in the 2010 Avenger than other years?

The 2010 model year shows a 26% share of complaints tied to the electrical system, higher than the 21%, 21%, 19%, and 17% shares seen in the 2011 through 2014 model years.

2010 Dodge Avenger Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 42 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Dodge Avenger, 26% of its 163 total complaints for the year. Six of those complaints involved fires, with a median failure mileage of 62,000. No related recall is listed.

Electrical System complaints: 42; 26% of 163
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 6
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 62,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report dashboard or under-dash fires starting while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, in one case destroying the car.
Smoke was reported coming from the radio or center dash area, sometimes after trying to turn on the heater or air conditioner fan, requiring replacement of the climate control console.
Some owners found melted or exposed engine wiring during inspection, unrelated to any warning light.
Vehicles reportedly stalled suddenly while driving around 30 to 45 mph, sometimes restarting on their own or triggering an electrical warning light.
Instrument gauges were reported to stop working correctly while driving at highway speed, around 65 mph.
One owner described the speedometer display as hard to read due to font and layout, though this was a display complaint rather than a failure.

When 2010 Dodge Avenger electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 3, 2011, latest May 4, 2026.

42 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2011 to May 2026; peak Sep 2014 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2010 Dodge Avenger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Avenger model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201042 (26%)
201144 (21%)
2012114 (21%)
2013103 (19%)
201434 (17%)
20150 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2010 Dodge Avenger?: NHTSA lists 42 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Avenger, which is 26% of the 163 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Dodge Avenger's electrical system?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2010 Avenger.
Did the electrical issues cause any fires?: Yes, 6 of the 42 electrical complaints involved fires, based on NHTSA complaint data. No crashes or injuries were reported in this complaint set.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component on the 2010 Avenger is 62,000 miles.
Are electrical complaints worse in the 2010 Avenger than other years?: The 2010 model year shows a 26% share of complaints tied to the electrical system, higher than the 21%, 21%, 19%, and 17% shares seen in the 2011 through 2014 model years.