How many electrical complaints does the 2011 Dodge Avenger have?

NHTSA lists 44 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Avenger, making up 21% of the 209 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Dodge Avenger electrical system?

No related recall is listed in the data for the Electrical System on the 2011 Avenger.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2011 Avenger is 69,374 miles.

Are the electrical issues linked to any crashes or fires?

Among the sample complaints in this area, NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 fire reported for the 2011 Avenger overall.

How does 2011 compare to other Avenger years for electrical complaints?

The 2011 Avenger's electrical complaints are 21% of its total, similar to 2012 (21%) and 2013 (19%), and lower than 2010's 26%.

2011 Dodge Avenger Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 44 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Dodge Avenger, 21% of its 209 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 69,374 miles. No related recall is listed for this component on this year.

Electrical System complaints: 44; 21% of 209
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 69,374 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Electronic throttle control light comes on above 2000 rpm, then blinks along with the traction control light, cutting speed to a crawl until the car is restarted.
Power windows fail to close once opened, sometimes alongside illuminated ABS, air bag, engine, and battery warning lamps and an inability to shift gears.
Headlights flicker intermittently, including after driving over road bumps, and the dealer cannot reproduce or diagnose the issue.
Service engine light comes on and the vehicle stalls, later traced by a dealer to the battery and alternator assembly needing replacement.
Vehicle is hard to start in cold weather, requiring drivers to turn on the lights first to get the engine to start.
Horn activates on its own while parked and the instrument cluster flickers on and off, in one case with an abnormal smoke odor in the cabin.

When 2011 Dodge Avenger electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 20, 2012, latest Jul 3, 2023.

44 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2012 to Jul 2023; peak Dec 2017 (5).

Electrical System recalls for the 2011 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 many electrical complaints does the 2011 Dodge Avenger have?: NHTSA lists 44 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Avenger, making up 21% of the 209 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Dodge Avenger electrical system?: No related recall is listed in the data for the Electrical System on the 2011 Avenger.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2011 Avenger is 69,374 miles.
Are the electrical issues linked to any crashes or fires?: Among the sample complaints in this area, NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 fire reported for the 2011 Avenger overall.
How does 2011 compare to other Avenger years for electrical complaints?: The 2011 Avenger's electrical complaints are 21% of its total, similar to 2012 (21%) and 2013 (19%), and lower than 2010's 26%.