2014 Dodge Avenger reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2014 Dodge Avenger holds 205 complaints after 13 years, a rate of 18 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 3 Avenger years on this site. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Pretensioner.

2012 Dodge Avenger — Photo by Cutlass, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC0

Complaints

205

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (69 of 205), then Engine (42) and Seat belts (39). Those filings include 20 that report a crash, 3 that report a fire, and 7 that report an injury.

Next to 2013

The 2013 Avenger has 548 complaints, 24 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2014 Dodge Avenger. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (1)

Recall seat belts, pretensioner 2016-09-15 · NHTSA campaign 16V668000

Summary 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.

Remedy 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.

Complaints by component (205 total)

Air bags

Engine

Seat belts

Electrical system

Seats

Service brakes

Speed control

Steering

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Powertrain

Structure

Suspension

Exterior lighting

Fuel and propulsion system

Fuel system, gasoline

Visibility and wipers

Wheels

Hydraulic brakes

Tires

Traction control

Visibility

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"My driver side head rest was fine the night before. When I came out to my car the next morning, the AHR had defected and the padded part had "popped". No damage had occurred on the exterior of my vehicle."
Seats · filed 2026-08-11
"I was stopped at a red light, when the airbag in the headrest deployed on the driver side."
Seats · filed 2025-10-06
"The contact's daughter owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving approximately 40 MPH, the occupant restraint controller in the driver's seat activated inadvertently, and the head…"
Air bags, Seats · filed 2025-04-29
"The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V668000 (Seat Belts, Air Bags) and the recall repair was performed; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated…"
Air bags · filed 2024-04-23

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2014 Dodge Avenger 4 DR FWD	4 stars	4 stars	4 stars	4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
Avenger	2.4L, 4-cyl	Automatic 4-speed	Front-wheel drive	21	29	24 MPG	$2700
Avenger	2.4L, 4-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Front-wheel drive	20	30	23 MPG	$2800
Avenger	3.6L, 6-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Front-wheel drive	19	28	22 MPG	$2950

Specs and fitment

JS generation, 2012–2014

Body styles Sedan

Oil 5W-20 (2.4L and 3.6L) , 4.6 qt capacity

Tire size 225/55R17, 225/50R18 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 16V-668 covers certain 2010-2014 Dodge Avenger and other FCA models: the Occupant Restraint Controller may experience a solder joint crack that can disable the air bag system warning lamp and affect air bag deployment. Recall 13V-043 covers certain 2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles that may have a gas tank with a broken control valve in the fuel tank. Recall 17V-640 covers certain 2012-2013 Avenger vehicles where a component within the ORC may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Dodge Avenger reliable?

What are common problems with a 2014 Dodge Avenger?

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (69 of 205), then Engine (42) and Seat belts (39). Those filings include 20 that report a crash, 3 that report a fire, and 7 that report an injury.

Is the 2014 Dodge Avenger more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2013 Avenger has 548 complaints, 24 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013.

Has the 2014 Dodge Avenger been recalled?

The 2014 Dodge Avenger has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Dodge Avenger?

Owners have filed 205 complaints about the 2014 Dodge Avenger with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2014 Dodge Avenger get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 Dodge Avenger is 23 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Dodge Avenger take?

Viscosity and capacity depend on engine and model year; use the generation specs here and confirm in the owner's manual.

What generation is the 2013 Dodge Avenger?

JS generation (2012-2014) for the US years this site tracks.

What tire sizes does a Dodge Avenger use?

Common US sizes include 225/55R17 and 225/50R18 depending on trim.