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2013 Dodge Avenger Electrical System Problems

Owners filed 103 electrical system complaints on the 2013 Dodge Avenger, 19% of its 548 total complaints. Median mileage at failure was 69,000 miles, and NHTSA lists no related recalls for this component on this year.

Electrical System complaints
103
19% of 548
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
69,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Power door lock switches overheat and emit smoke or a burning odor while driving around 45 mph.
  • Vehicle stalls unexpectedly at highway speed, with brake, airbag, and charging system warning lights illuminating together.
  • Automatic headlights in auto mode stop functioning after the car is turned off and restarted, requiring manual override.
  • Turn signals flash independently or the hazard flashers activate on their own while the vehicle is parked and running.
  • Vehicle fails to start after several attempts, with no diagnosis found by the dealer.
  • Instrument panel lights flicker off and on while driving as the vehicle briefly hesitates.

When 2013 Dodge Avenger electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 3, 2013, latest Mar 19, 2026.

2013 Dodge Avenger electrical system complaints: complaints filed per quarter82013 Q32015 Q22016 Q42018 Q22020 Q12021 Q42024 Q4
103 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q3 to 2026 Q1; peak 2018 Q4 (8).

Electrical System recalls for the 2013 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.

  1. 201042 (26%)
  2. 201144 (21%)
  3. 2012114 (21%)
  4. 2013103 (19%)
  5. 201434 (17%)
  6. 20150 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2013 Dodge Avenger have?
NHTSA lists 103 electrical system complaints for the 2013 Dodge Avenger, which is 19% of the 548 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Dodge Avenger electrical system?
No related recalls are listed for the electrical system on the 2013 Dodge Avenger in the NHTSA data reviewed.
At what mileage do 2013 Avenger electrical problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2013 Dodge Avenger is 69,000 miles.
Did the 2013 Avenger electrical issues cause any fires or crashes?
NHTSA data tied to this electrical system category shows 3 fires and 2 crashes among the reported incidents, with 2 injuries noted.
How does 2013 compare to other Avenger years for electrical complaints?
Electrical complaints made up 19% of all complaints in 2013, compared to 21% in 2012, 21% in 2011, and 26% in 2010, so 2013 is on the lower end of this range for the Avenger.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.