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2011 Dodge Avenger engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 39 complaints for the 2011 Dodge Avenger, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
39 13% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
83,000 miles 32 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
0 and 1
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When engine problems show up

Engine complaints by mileage, 2011 Dodge Avenger Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 83,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 5 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 4 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 0 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 6 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 6 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 3 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 4 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 1 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 3 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 83,000 miles
Based on 32 complaints that include mileage. 28% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles5
20k to 40k miles4
40k to 60k miles0
60k to 80k miles6
80k to 100k miles6
100k to 120k miles3
120k to 140k miles4
140k to 160k miles1
160k to 180k miles3
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Of the 32 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 83,000 miles, and 28% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 1 fire.

What owners wrote

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge avenger. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle jerked and lost power. The engine and traction warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the crankshafts on three occasions. The contact stated that the battery cable box burned and was also replaced by the independent mechanic. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The contact stated that the vehicle did not seem fully repaired.

Reported at 170,000 miles, September 2020 Fire

2011 dodge avenger. 3.6l engine. While driving between 30 and 40 MPH, on deceleration, once the gas pedal is pressed to accelerate, the engine stalls. All electrical still works, but power steering and braking are lost. Car does not restart for at least an hour or more, but will start evnetually. Has happened "intermittently" 10 times since dec 2017 (this report done july 2018). 8 dealer trips with a torque converter replacement, new fuel pump and still stalling issues while trying to accelerate.

Reported at 125,000 miles, December 2017

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