2014 Dodge Avenger Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2014 Dodge Avenger, and owners have filed 205 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2014 Dodge Avenger
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Air bags and 2 other components
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…
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.…
205 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2014 Dodge Avenger have filed 205 complaints with NHTSA; 20 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 10 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 55,205 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 46 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 vehi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 11, 2026 · Seats
“I was stopped at a red light, when the airbag in the headrest deployed on the driver side.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 6, 2025 · Seats
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2014 Dodge Avenger. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–24 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 19–21 / 28–30 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.4/3.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Automatic 6-spd |
Compare Dodge Avenger model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Avenger model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Dodge Avenger | 2 | 196 |
| 1996 Dodge Avenger | 2 | 157 |
| 1997 Dodge Avenger | 2 | 83 |
| 1998 Dodge Avenger | 2 | 58 |
| 1999 Dodge Avenger | 1 | 62 |
| 2000 Dodge Avenger | 1 | 22 |
| 2007 Dodge Avenger | 4 | 2 |
| 2008 Dodge Avenger | 6 | 831 |
| 2009 Dodge Avenger | 2 | 67 |
| 2010 Dodge Avenger | 3 | 163 |
| 2011 Dodge Avenger | 3 | 209 |
| 2012 Dodge Avenger | 3 | 554 |
| 2013 Dodge Avenger | 5 | 548 |
| 2014 Dodge Avenger | 1 | 205 |
| 2015 Dodge Avenger | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2014 Dodge Avenger
How do I know if my 2014 Dodge Avenger has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2014 Dodge Avenger; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V668000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Dodge models
- Durango13,770 complaints
- Grand Caravan13,508 complaints
- RAM 150012,416 complaints
- Caravan10,526 complaints
- Dakota6,629 complaints
- RAM 25006,443 complaints
- Intrepid6,228 complaints
- Charger5,741 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.