How common are electrical problems in the 2014 Dodge Avenger?

NHTSA lists 34 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Avenger, which is 17% of all 205 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Dodge Avenger's electrical system?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2014 Avenger.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2014 Avenger is 42,000 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.

Were there any fires linked to electrical issues?

NHTSA data shows 3 fires and 1 crash among the 34 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Avenger, with no reported injuries.

How does the 2014 Avenger compare to other years for electrical complaints?

The 2014 Avenger's electrical complaints made up 17% of its total complaints, lower than the 26% share seen in 2010 and 21% in both 2011 and 2012.

2014 Dodge Avenger Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 34 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Dodge Avenger, 17% of its 205 total complaints for the year. Owners report sudden stalling, dashboard flickering, and shifter fires, with a median failure mileage of 42,000. No related recall is listed.

Electrical System complaints: 34; 17% of 205
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 42,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Vehicle stalls or shuts off unexpectedly while driving at various speeds, sometimes during turns or highway driving, then restarts on its own or requires towing.
Instrument cluster and dashboard gauges flicker or flash on and off, often paired with radio or infotainment shorting or buttons failing.
Shifter illumination light and shifter switch reportedly overheated or smoked, with one owner describing a fire that was extinguished before it spread.
Battery warning light illuminates during driving, and in one case a battery terminal jump box caught fire after being connected.
Radio and Uconnect controls stop responding, with buttons failing to work and the unit unable to power off even after the engine is shut off.

When 2014 Dodge Avenger electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 16, 2014, latest Aug 5, 2023.

34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2014 to Aug 2023; peak Apr 2015 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2014 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.

201042 (26%)
201144 (21%)
2012114 (21%)
2013103 (19%)
201434 (17%)
20150 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2014 Dodge Avenger?: NHTSA lists 34 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Avenger, which is 17% of all 205 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Dodge Avenger's electrical system?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2014 Avenger.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2014 Avenger is 42,000 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.
Were there any fires linked to electrical issues?: NHTSA data shows 3 fires and 1 crash among the 34 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Avenger, with no reported injuries.
How does the 2014 Avenger compare to other years for electrical complaints?: The 2014 Avenger's electrical complaints made up 17% of its total complaints, lower than the 26% share seen in 2010 and 21% in both 2011 and 2012.