2014 Dodge Avenger Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 30 brake complaints for the 2014 Dodge Avenger, 15% of its 205 total complaints that year, the highest brake share among Avenger model years shown. Five crashes, three injuries, and one fire are linked to this area; no related recall exists. Median mileage at failure is 42,500.
- Brakes complaints
- 30
- 15% of 205
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 42,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden brake failure or fade at low speeds, including a case where the pedal went to the floor with no stopping power, leading to a collision.
- Several owners describe grinding or constant squealing noises when braking or backing up, with dealers reportedly waiting on replacement parts for months.
- Some report the rubber brake pedal cover detaching or shifting, making the pedal hard to locate and causing a crash.
- Multiple complaints describe the brake pedal feeling hard or unresponsive after the vehicle stalled or the check engine and ABS lights illuminated.
- One owner reported grinding brakes shortly after purchase, followed by a steering lockup and airbag deployment during a later incident.
When 2014 Dodge Avenger brake complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 31, 2014, latest May 11, 2021.
Brakes recalls for the 2014 Dodge Avenger
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Avenger model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2014 Dodge Avenger have?
- NHTSA lists 30 brake complaints for the 2014 Dodge Avenger, which is 15% of the 205 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2014 Dodge Avenger?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for brake problems on the 2014 Dodge Avenger.
- At what mileage do brake problems usually appear on the 2014 Avenger?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints is 42,500 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Have brake problems on the 2014 Avenger caused crashes?
- Yes. NHTSA data links this component area to 5 crashes, 3 injuries, and 1 fire for the 2014 Dodge Avenger.
- How does the 2014 Avenger compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2014 model's brake complaint share of 15% is higher than 2010 (13%), 2011 (8%), 2012 (9%), and 2013 (12%); 2015 shows 0%.