How many 2010 Dodge Avenger owners reported transmission or powertrain problems?

NHTSA lists 20 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Avenger, which is 12% of the 163 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Dodge Avenger transmission?

No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls tied to the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Avenger.

At what mileage do 2010 Dodge Avenger transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 94,000 miles.

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

NHTSA data for this problem area shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries reported.

How does the 2010 Avenger compare to other years for this problem?

The 2010 model's 12% share of complaints in this area is higher than the 6-7% share seen in the 2011-2014 Avenger model years, per NHTSA data.

2010 Dodge Avenger Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 20 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Dodge Avenger, 12% of its 163 total complaints. Median mileage at failure was 94,000 miles, with no crashes, fires, injuries, or related recalls reported.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 20; 12% of 163
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 94,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicle fails to respond when the gas pedal is pressed, either from a stop or shortly after starting, described as random and intermittent throttle-body/sensor related hesitation.
Transmission feels like it slips out of gear, especially in wet weather, with RPMs holding steady while road speed drops unexpectedly.
Electronic throttle control (ETC) warning light comes on and the vehicle is limited to about 15 mph until it is turned off and restarted.
Gear shift cable becomes loose, leaving the vehicle stuck unable to change gears while in traffic.
Vehicle becomes stuck in park or shows neutral on the dashboard despite the gear selector being moved, preventing the car from being driven.

When 2010 Dodge Avenger transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 2, 2012, latest Aug 22, 2022.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2012 to Aug 2022; peak Mar 2014 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2010 Dodge Avenger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Avenger model year

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

201020 (12%)
201114 (7%)
201231 (6%)
201332 (6%)
201412 (6%)
20151 (100%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2010 Dodge Avenger owners reported transmission or powertrain problems?: NHTSA lists 20 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Avenger, which is 12% of the 163 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Dodge Avenger transmission?: No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls tied to the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Avenger.
At what mileage do 2010 Dodge Avenger transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 94,000 miles.
Did the 2010 Avenger transmission issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data for this problem area shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries reported.
How does the 2010 Avenger compare to other years for this problem?: The 2010 model's 12% share of complaints in this area is higher than the 6-7% share seen in the 2011-2014 Avenger model years, per NHTSA data.