2010 Dodge Avenger cruise control problems
27 complaints about cruise control have been filed for the 2010 Dodge Avenger, which is 11% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 27 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 68,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 68,000 miles, and 36% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge avenger. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated and failed to slow down. When the brake pedal was applied the vehicle continued to accelerate and crashed into two nearby poles. There were no personal injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle sustained moderate body damages to the front end and driver's side area. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for repairs. The cause of failure had not been determined.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge avenger. The contact was driving approximately 55 MPH when the vehicle began to lose power and stalled. The etc warning icon illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder and restarted the vehicle. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic advised the contact that the throttle would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2010 Dodge Avenger
- Electrical system 40 complaints
- Air bags 37 complaints
- Engine 29 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 19 complaints
- Seat belts 15 complaints