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2013 Dodge Avenger Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 19 steering complaints for the 2013 Dodge Avenger, 3% of its 548 total complaints for the year. Three crashes and two injuries are tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 38,658. No steering recall is listed for this model year.

Steering complaints
19
3% of 548
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
38,659 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe noises coming from the steering column area, especially during sharp turns.
  • Some drivers report the steering pulling hard to one side during acceleration or when passing, described as feeling like fishtailing.
  • Several complaints describe the rear of the vehicle veering to one side at highway speed, with dealers diagnosing an alignment issue that was not fixed.
  • Inner tie rods have been reported as failing, producing creaking noises from the front suspension.
  • One complaint describes the steering locking up during a crash event.
  • A separate complaint references a steering hose issue tied to an NHTSA ID, though the dealership found no recall on file for that vehicle.

When 2013 Dodge Avenger steering complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 18, 2013, latest Sep 16, 2024.

2013 Dodge Avenger steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2013Jan 2014Jan 2015May 2016Sep 2016Feb 2019
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2013 to Sep 2024; peak Jun 2013 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2013 Dodge Avenger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Avenger model year

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

  1. 20109 (6%)
  2. 201110 (5%)
  3. 201219 (3%)
  4. 201319 (3%)
  5. 201414 (7%)
  6. 20150 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Dodge Avenger?
NHTSA lists 19 steering complaints for the 2013 Dodge Avenger, making up 3% of the 548 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2013 Dodge Avenger?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for steering on the 2013 Dodge Avenger.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2013 Avenger?
The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2013 Avenger is 38,658 miles.
Have steering issues caused crashes or injuries in the 2013 Avenger?
NHTSA data ties 3 crashes and 2 injuries to steering-related complaints on the 2013 Dodge Avenger.
How does the 2013 Avenger compare to other years for steering complaints?
The 2013 Avenger's 19 steering complaints equal the 2012 model's count and are lower in share than the 2010, 2011, and 2014 model years, which each had a higher percentage of steering complaints among their totals.

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.