2010 Dodge Avenger Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

23Engine complaints

14.1%Of all 163 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM37 · 22.7%

AIR BAGS37 · 22.7%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL27 · 16.6%

ENGINE23 · 14.1%

POWER TRAIN19 · 11.7%

Share of the 163 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2010 Dodge Avenger overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE THROTTLE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY…”NHTSA complaint 10927895 — filed 11/25/2016

“THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS VERY OLD ON A CAR THAT'S ONLY 6 YEARS OLD. THE CAR ENGINE LIGHTS KEEPS CPMIMG ON FROMTGE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND…”NHTSA complaint 10860355 — filed 04/19/2016

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD, THE ENGINE SEIZED, AND THE ETC WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED…”NHTSA complaint 10658987 — filed 11/18/2014

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Dodge Avenger have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2010 Dodge Avenger: 23 of 163 complaints on file (14.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2010 Dodge Avenger have in total?

163 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 16 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, 13 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.