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Dodge Avenger: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2015 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2011 (77/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Shop by model year.

Best years to target

2011 77 · 2014 76

Every model year, scored

The same scoring for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to judge the year either way.

2015
Unproven

1 complaints · 0 recalls

201476/100
Buy

204 complaints · 1 recalls

201359/100
Caution

547 complaints · 5 recalls

201263/100
Caution

553 complaints · 3 recalls

201177/100
Buybest year

209 complaints · 3 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2011?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2011 Dodge Avenger’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2015 Dodge Avenger head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Dodge Avenger as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.