2013 Dodge Avenger Engine Problems

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

120Engine complaints

21.9%Of all 547 complaints

#2Most-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

AIR BAGS154 · 28.2%

ENGINE120 · 21.9%

Unspecified / other102 · 18.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM97 · 17.7%

SEAT BELTS52 · 9.5%

Share of the 547 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Dodge Avenger overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION…”NHTSA complaint 10910854 — filed 09/30/2016

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE DIVING 25 MPH, THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SPUTTERED AND LOST POWER…”NHTSA complaint 10860978 — filed 04/22/2016

“PURCHASED VEHICLE 02/2013 SIX MOTHS LATER NOTICED BRAKE LIGHT WOULD COME ON WHEN COMING TO A STOP GOING DOWN A HILL. TOOK IN FOR SERVICE…”NHTSA complaint 10790433 — filed 11/14/2015

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Dodge Avenger have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2013 Dodge Avenger: 120 of 547 complaints on file (21.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 Dodge Avenger have in total?

547 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 26 involved a crash, 10 involved a fire, 42 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.