2014 Dodge Avenger Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

42Engine complaints

20.6%Of all 204 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS69 · 33.8%

ENGINE42 · 20.6%

SEAT BELTS38 · 18.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM33 · 16.2%

SEATS20 · 9.8%

Share of the 204 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Dodge Avenger overview page.

What owners report

“I HAVE A 2014 DODGE AVENGER RT 3.6 VVT... I PURCHASED IT WITH AROUND 32,000 MILES AND RIGHT AROUND 55000 MILES MY AC WENT OUT…”NHTSA complaint 11010811 — filed 07/26/2017

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A FAULTY ELECTRONIC…”NHTSA complaint 11002405 — filed 06/29/2017

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE AND WHEEL SENSOR INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 35 MPH. THE…”NHTSA complaint 10957621 — filed 02/28/2017

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Dodge Avenger have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2014 Dodge Avenger: 42 of 204 complaints on file (20.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2014 Dodge Avenger have in total?

204 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 20 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 10 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.