2013 Dodge Avenger recalls (5)

Every 2013 Dodge Avenger recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Seats · NHTSA 17V640000

  Oct 10, 2017Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint

  Problem

  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. A component within the occupant restraint controller (ORC) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash.

  Risk

  If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.

  Fix

  Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is T56.

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• Seat Belts · NHTSA 16V668000

  Sep 15, 2016Seat Belts:Pretensioner

  Problem

  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.

  Risk

  If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

  Fix

  Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.

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• Engine · NHTSA 13V552000

  Jun 11, 2013Engine

  Problem

  Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall or engine failure.

  Risk

  If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine balance shaft module, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N52.

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• Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 13V043000

  Jun 2, 2013Fuel System, Gasoline

  Problem

  Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured from October 30, 2012, through November 2, 2012. These vehicles may have a gas tank that has a broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly.

  Risk

  A broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly may lead to an engine stall or fuel leakage. An engine stall while driving may contribute to a vehicle crash. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.

  Fix

  Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly and replace any affected control valves, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.

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• Electrical System · NHTSA 13V282000

  Feb 7, 2013Electrical System

  Problem

  Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.

  Risk

  In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.

  Fix

  Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.

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2013 Dodge Avenger complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 548 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Dodge Avenger, reporting 26 crashes, 10 fires, 42 injuries. Dodge has issued at least 139 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

• Air Bags154
• Engine120
• Unknown Or Other102
• Electrical System98
• Seats61
• Seat Belts52

Service bulletins by component

• Equipment (31)
• Power Train (31)
• Electrical System (28)
• Structure (23)
• Engine and Engine Cooling (19)
• Steering (10)

Read Dodge Avenger owner complaints and bulletins, every year

NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2013 Dodge Avenger

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.

• Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
  PE19014Opened Sep 9, 2019Closed Feb 25, 2026

Other Dodge Avenger model years

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