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2014 Dodge Avenger Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 52 engine complaints for the 2014 Dodge Avenger, 25% of that year's 205 total complaints. The median mileage at failure was 52,200, and no recall covers this engine issue.

Engine complaints
52
25% of 205
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
52,200 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the engine stalling or shutting off unexpectedly at low speeds, in park, or while driving, sometimes with no warning lights.
  • Several drivers describe the engine dying while turning or slowing down, then needing to be restarted to regain power.
  • Some complaints describe rough idling with RPMs dropping toward zero before the engine cuts off, accompanied by an electronic throttle control warning.
  • Owners report the check engine light coming on repeatedly with dealers unable to duplicate or diagnose the stalling.
  • A few complaints link engine stalling to a faulty throttle body sensor or a failing TIPM (totally integrated power module) that also knocked out power steering and lighting.

When 2014 Dodge Avenger engine complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 17, 2014, latest Nov 9, 2023.

2014 Dodge Avenger engine complaints: complaints filed per month4Nov 2014May 2016Feb 2017Dec 2017Oct 2018Jul 2019Jun 2020Mar 2022
52 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2014 to Nov 2023; peak Oct 2018 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2014 Dodge Avenger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Avenger model year

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

  1. 201051 (31%)
  2. 201150 (24%)
  3. 2012103 (19%)
  4. 2013146 (27%)
  5. 201452 (25%)
  6. 20150 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2014 Dodge Avenger?
NHTSA lists 52 engine-related complaints for the 2014 Avenger, which makes up 25% of the 205 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Dodge Avenger engine stalling issue?
No. NHTSA's data shows no related recalls tied to this engine complaint area for the 2014 Avenger.
At what mileage do 2014 Avenger engine problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2014 Avenger is 52,200 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Did the 2014 Avenger's engine problems cause any crashes?
NHTSA records show 2 crashes and 1 injury linked to complaints in the engine problem area for the 2014 Avenger, with no fires reported.
How does the 2014 Avenger compare to other years for engine complaints?
The 2014 Avenger's engine complaints made up 25% of that year's total complaints, close to 2013's 27% and lower than 2010's 31%, based on NHTSA data across model years.

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.