2014 Dodge Avenger: common problems and reliability
An average Avenger year.
205 owner complaints, most about air bags. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2014 Avenger?The 2014 Dodge Avenger has 205 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and engine.
Safety record for the 2014 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2014 Dodge Avenger vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Avenger years only. How we score it
Is 2014 a good year for the Avenger?
Across the 13 Avenger model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2007) to 844 (2008). With 205 complaints, the 2014 Avenger sits above the model's median of 163.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2014 Avenger
seat belts:pretensioner
Campaign 16V668000Chrysler (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.
What owners say across generations
Overwhelmingly negative sentiment, with a strong consensus that the vehicle is unreliable, poorly engineered, and offers little value even at low purchase prices.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Avenger. See the full Avenger owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Avenger listings typically run $5,990–$7,397 across 2008 to 2014 model years.
Other Avenger model years
Compare every Avenger year side by side to see how 2014 ranks against the rest.
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