Dodge Avenger problems by year
4,434 complaints across 9 model years, 1995–2014. 2008 draws the most at 1,238; 1997 the fewest at 109.
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Complaint volume tracks how many cars were sold as much as how reliable they were. A popular model year will always look worse than a rare one. Compare the dominant failure system between years rather than the raw totals.
Every model year
| Year | Complaints | Top reported system | Crashes | Fires | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 254 | Suspension (26.0%) | 30 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 235 | Suspension (28.5%) | 28 | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 | 109 | Suspension (22.0%) | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1,238most | Power train (19.1%) | 63 | 40 | 1 |
| 2010 | 248 | Electrical system (16.1%) | 24 | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 | 311 | Electrical system (13.2%) | 22 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 837 | Air bags (13.1%) | 61 | 17 | 0 |
| 2013 | 872 | Air bags (17.7%) | 48 | 13 | 0 |
| 2014 | 330 | Air bags (20.9%) | 39 | 5 | 0 |