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2010 Dodge Avenger

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2010 Dodge Avenger.

Safety record

Recalls on the 2010 Dodge Avenger

Recall·16V668000

Seat belts: pretensioner

The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags…

Recall·10V475000

Steering: electric power assist system

SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SEPARATION AT THE CRIMPED END OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY.

Recall·10V009000

Service brakes

THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY FORMED OR MISSING BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP.

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 163 owners reported

Air bags36
Electrical system35
Power train17
Vehicle speed control17

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2010 Dodge Avenger at a glance

Trims
R/TSESXT
Engine
3.5L 6-Cylinder, 2.4L 4-Cylinder, 2.7L 6-Cylinder
Transmission
Automatic 6-spd, Automatic 4-spd
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
Sedan
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2010 Dodge Avenger?

Owners have filed 163 complaints about the 2010 Dodge Avenger with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. There are 3 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 2010 Dodge Avenger reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 3 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2010 Dodge Avenger?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2010 Dodge Avenger listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.