How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2011 Dodge Avenger have?

NHTSA lists 17 complaints in this category for the 2011 Avenger, which is 8% of the 209 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Dodge Avenger suspension?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this problem area on the 2011 Avenger.

At what mileage do these suspension problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheels & tires complaints on the 2011 Avenger is 33,000 miles.

Did the suspension issue cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries tied to this problem area on the 2011 Avenger.

How does 2011 compare to other Avenger model years for this issue?

The 2011 Avenger's 17 complaints and 8% share are the highest of the years listed, compared to 6 complaints (4%) in 2010 and 15 complaints (3%) in 2012.

2011 Dodge Avenger Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 17 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2011 Dodge Avenger, 8% of its 209 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 33,000 miles. No related recall is on file, and one crash but no fires or injuries were reported.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 17; 8% of 209
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 33,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Owners report the rear of the car swaying, fishtailing, or sliding sideways when driving over bumps, expansion joints, or in wet and snowy conditions.
Several owners describe the rear end 'hopping' or feeling like it loses contact with the pavement when crossing bumps at highway speed.
Some report the sway getting worse when extra passengers or cargo weight is added to the back seat or trunk.
One owner reported a popping noise from the front passenger side on uneven terrain along with rear tires wearing through on the inner edge after a long trip.
A separate complaint describes repeated wheel bearing failures roughly 10 months apart, with one incident tied to a crash.
Multiple owners state dealers inspected the vehicle, performed alignments, and found nothing wrong despite the reported swaying.

When 2011 Dodge Avenger suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 14, 2012, latest Nov 25, 2020.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2012 to Nov 2020; peak Apr 2013 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2011 Dodge Avenger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Avenger model year

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

20106 (4%)
201117 (8%)
201215 (3%)
201313 (2%)
201410 (5%)
20150 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2011 Dodge Avenger have?: NHTSA lists 17 complaints in this category for the 2011 Avenger, which is 8% of the 209 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Dodge Avenger suspension?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this problem area on the 2011 Avenger.
At what mileage do these suspension problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheels & tires complaints on the 2011 Avenger is 33,000 miles.
Did the suspension issue cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries tied to this problem area on the 2011 Avenger.
How does 2011 compare to other Avenger model years for this issue?: The 2011 Avenger's 17 complaints and 8% share are the highest of the years listed, compared to 6 complaints (4%) in 2010 and 15 complaints (3%) in 2012.