How many transmission complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Dodge Avenger?

NHTSA lists 32 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Avenger, making up 6% of the 548 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Dodge Avenger transmission?

No related recalls are listed for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2013 Avenger in this data.

At what mileage do 2013 Dodge Avenger transmission problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for these complaints is 56,000 miles, though some owners reported issues much earlier.

What kind of transmission symptoms do 2013 Avenger owners report?

Owners describe rough or delayed shifting, shuddering and clunking noises, hesitation during acceleration, and cases where the transmission got stuck in one gear.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?

The data shows 0 crashes and 1 injury among the reported Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Avenger.

2013 Dodge Avenger Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 32 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Dodge Avenger, 6% of its 548 total complaints for the year. Owners commonly report rough shifting, shuddering, clunking, and delayed acceleration, with a median failure mileage of 56,000. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 32; 6% of 548
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 56,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicle shudders, clunks, or shifts roughly, sometimes starting shortly after purchase and continuing despite repeated dealer visits.
Car hesitates or fails to accelerate when pressing the gas, in some cases while merging or passing on the highway.
Transmission fails to shift into the next gear at low speed, with the dealer unable to duplicate the failure.
Owners report the valve body was replaced but the same shifting problems returned after being driven again.
Traction control or ETC warning light comes on during acceleration or while climbing hills, sometimes accompanied by loss of power.
Vehicle stuck in a single gear or unable to shift out of park properly, with a loud knock or jump noise reported.

When 2013 Dodge Avenger transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 18, 2013, latest Oct 20, 2025.

32 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2013 to Oct 2025; peak Sep 2016 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2013 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.

20070 (0%)
2008236 (28%)
200910 (15%)
201020 (12%)
201114 (7%)
201231 (6%)
201332 (6%)
201412 (6%)
20151 (100%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Dodge Avenger?: NHTSA lists 32 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Avenger, making up 6% of the 548 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Dodge Avenger transmission?: No related recalls are listed for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2013 Avenger in this data.
At what mileage do 2013 Dodge Avenger transmission problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for these complaints is 56,000 miles, though some owners reported issues much earlier.
What kind of transmission symptoms do 2013 Avenger owners report?: Owners describe rough or delayed shifting, shuddering and clunking noises, hesitation during acceleration, and cases where the transmission got stuck in one gear.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?: The data shows 0 crashes and 1 injury among the reported Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Avenger.