How common are engine problems in the 2010 Dodge Avenger?

NHTSA lists 51 engine complaints for the 2010 Avenger, which is 31% of all 163 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among the Avenger years shown in this data.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Dodge Avenger engine?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint area.

At what mileage do these engine problems usually happen?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 69,315 miles.

What kind of engine failures do owners report?

Owners describe stalling, sudden loss of power, throttle control warning lights, hesitation on acceleration, coolant leaks, and in some cases smoke or fire near the engine.

Did the 2010 Avenger engine issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 fires linked to this complaint area, with 0 injuries reported.

2010 Dodge Avenger Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 51 engine complaints for the 2010 Dodge Avenger, 31% of its 163 total complaints for the year, the highest engine complaint share of any Avenger model year listed. Median mileage at failure was 69,315. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.

Engine complaints: 51; 31% of 163
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 69,316 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Vehicle loses power or stalls at highway speeds, sometimes with an electronic throttle control (etc) warning light illuminated.
Engine hesitates or fails to respond to the accelerator pedal from a stop or right after startup, occurring randomly and intermittently.
Vehicle stalls at low speeds around 45-55 mph and then restarts on its own or after being restarted by the driver.
Coolant or antifreeze leaks from the reservoir, with dealers unable to diagnose or repair the leak despite repeated visits.
Smoke or fire reported from the engine area, in one case while the vehicle was stuck in snow and being revved, followed by a fuel odor.
Sudden loss of engine power leading to loss of vehicle control and a crash in at least one reported case.

When 2010 Dodge Avenger engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 7, 2011, latest Jan 9, 2023.

51 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2011 to Jan 2023; peak Sep 2014 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2010 Dodge Avenger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Avenger model year

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

201051 (31%)
201150 (24%)
2012103 (19%)
2013146 (27%)
201452 (25%)
20150 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2010 Dodge Avenger?: NHTSA lists 51 engine complaints for the 2010 Avenger, which is 31% of all 163 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among the Avenger years shown in this data.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Dodge Avenger engine?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint area.
At what mileage do these engine problems usually happen?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 69,315 miles.
What kind of engine failures do owners report?: Owners describe stalling, sudden loss of power, throttle control warning lights, hesitation on acceleration, coolant leaks, and in some cases smoke or fire near the engine.
Did the 2010 Avenger engine issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 fires linked to this complaint area, with 0 injuries reported.