2011 Dodge Avenger Engine Problems

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

38Engine complaints

18.2%Of all 209 complaints

#3Most-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

Unspecified / other57 · 27.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM40 · 19.1%

ENGINE38 · 18.2%

AIR BAGS35 · 16.7%

VISIBILITY/WIPER23 · 11%

Share of the 209 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Dodge Avenger overview page.

What owners report

“MY CAR'S ENGINE STALLS AND SHUTS OFF WHILE IN THE MIDDLE OF ACCELERATION OR EVEN WHILE AT IDLE. THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT FIND ANY ISSUES AS…”NHTSA complaint 11035527 — filed 10/22/2017

“WHILE ON THE FREEWAY, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND RIGHT AWAY MY CAR STALLED WHILE IN MOTION GOING ABOUT 70MPH. LUCKILY I WAS…”NHTSA complaint 11033914 — filed 10/16/2017

“ENGINE SHUT OF WHILE DRIVING THIS HAPPENS MANY TIMES EVEN NOW I CAN'T DRIVE IT BECAUSE I DINT KNOW WHEN IS GOING TO SHUT OF.”NHTSA complaint 11032612 — filed 10/09/2017

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Dodge Avenger have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Dodge Avenger: 38 of 209 complaints on file (18.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Dodge Avenger have in total?

209 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 14 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 6 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.