Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
19 -21 City / 29 -31 HWY
Horsepower
173 -283
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Tiffany P
Favorite car I have ever driven.
I find my 2013 Dodge Avenger to be exceptionally reliable, it has required minimal maintenance and has overall been a good investment. I feel exceptionally safe in this car as it has very good safety features. I also find it to be a very fun car to drive.
accountCircle Rebekah P
Good vehicle including for families
So far it has been a good reliable vehicle,I wouldn't suggest putting 3 carseats in it.but you could make it work So far so good
accountCircle Melissa A
My car is very reliable and spacious.
My car is a soldier. Not only did it last for a cross country road trip it has had little to no problems at all. Wheels are super good and the car is over all comfy and spacious. It is a great car for both family and single people. Not only is it a reliable and good car it is an attractive vehicle. Very nice.
accountCircle Jim W
Has great gas mileage maintains well on all areas i would recommended
Very well in gas mileage love it very nice body style drives smooth overall i would buy same model again
accountCircle Ebony G
My vehicle is extremely reliable. I have not had any issues outside of normal maintenance.
My Dodge is a breath of fresh air compared to my last car. The ride is very smooth. The car has excellent gas mileage and is very roomy.
accountCircle Russell M
A reliable and good looking car!
My vehicle is fairly new with low mileage and very good space. It is comfortable and reliable and it gets good gas mileage. It has power windows with heat and air conditioning. It has a radio with a CD player and adjustments to controls on the steering wheel.
accountCircle Jessica A
My 2013 Dodge Avenger is by far one of the best car's I have had.
It is a very reliable car and very roomie. I have not had any problems with this car. Love the option for Bluetooth and the radio sounds awesome. Very huge trunk size and it's a perfect size vehicle. Very economical does good on gas. Maintenance on this vehicle is not hard or expensive.
accountCircle Elisha J
Controls, design, and ride
The Dodge Avenger is really cool. It's pretty much a cheap sports car and looks prettier than the charger of the same year. Mine is black. It rides really smoothly. It picks up speed very quickly. The ac is amazing. The controls for the windows are conveniently built into the driver's door making it very to easy to lock it if you have kids.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Hannah D
It's a piece of garbage. I will not buy a dodge again.
Everything about the vehicle look and comfortability wise is great, but we have had a lot of mechanical issues that we cannot seem to get under control. The car dies on us randomly while driving, and we have taken it to a few different mechanics and had multiple things fixed on it and it still doesn't run right. Also the horn started randomly going off and would not turn off, so we had to disable it.
accountCircle C white
Worst car ever
Nothing but problems, worse decision to get this car. Dont buy!!!!
accountCircle Francis M
Review of 2013 dodge avenger.
Electrical issues, not easy to repair on your own, poor gas mileage, poor reliability, and maintenance fees are extremely high. I would recommend looking at other makes and models and avoid Chrysler / dodge because the electrical issues are very high.
accountCircle Chantal W
Blue 2013 dodge avenger. Worst model yet.
The battery is in a very odd place. It is really low underneath by the tire. It is very hard to replace. It is a smaller vehicle not recommended for big families that have more than a couple of kids. I do not think they drive very smooth. Out of dodge vehicles this is by far their worst model. Best part is the trunk space.
accountCircle Lorraine C
It's fast a fast car And parts are high in price. Good on gas to me
It's a good car. But the use car lot i got it from sold me a lemon
accountCircle Jennifer V
Looks great but dodge could have done so much better.
The reason I bought this vehicle was because of the way it looks. I love the way this car looks they get 9/10 stars for that, but this car is poorly made. This car has terrible transmission lag. It has no power for a 4 cyl it is way behind a Toyota or a Honda on take off power. The door handle on the inside chip off, the power window cluster pops out. They made these cars just so you have to take them to the dealership and get them fixed for more money.
accountCircle Ry H
Dodge avenger? Not the mightiest car.
I personally have ran into nothing but problems with my vehicle. One month into owning it, the alternator went out. Three alternators later, it seems to be okay. But then another problem arises. I prefer to own a car that does not break down all the time, but that might just be me lmao.
accountCircle Austin E
I like the way the engine feels I went ahead and got the v6.
The vehicle runs nice but the alignment always seems to mess up. Sometimes it pulls to the right other times it pulls to the left. Also the battery is under the wheel well of the driver side so you have to take the whole wheel off which is quite annoying good luck changing it.

Dodge Avenger Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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SE
173-283 HP 22-24 MPG 5 Seats
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SE V6
283 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats
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SXT
173-283 HP 22-24 MPG 5 Seats
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R/T
283 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats
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2013 Dodge Avenger Owner Reviews

4.03
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5 stars 39%
4 stars 35%
3 stars 19%
2 stars 5%
1 star 2%
accountCircle Jennifer W on June 22, 2021
Perfect for short drives an someone mechanically mature.
This car is great on the eyes but once 1 small problem occurs it's like everything from the seat down messed up. The alternator seems to be a real issue and don't plan on taking it for long road trips. Serviced or not you won't make it. The windows don't seem to be air tight when door is shut. Leaks from windshield.
accountCircle Pam B on June 19, 2021
Tire gauges are a little wonky, but other than that it works great!
My vehicle is a dodge avenger 2013. I feel that it is very reliable. The only issue I have noticed is the that tire gauges are off here and there. This does not actually inhibit the performance of the vehicle though. Therefore, other than the tire gauges, the car works great.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Loretta S.

It drives well, handles well in any weather, downside is it has too many tech things on it as most cars do these days. It is not as good on gas mileage as our other car was but the other car was a 4 cyl.

likeFilled Rhonda R.

It has auto start it looks sexy. It runs good the heat is great it could be better on gas I love the seats the trunk is spacious it has a nice factory radio and speaker sound system you can upload personal pictures to have displayed on the monitor.

likeFilled Krissie L.

It fits 4 adults in it comfortably, with plenty of legroom. It is easy to maneuver and park because of its size. It get great gas mileage. Both highway and non highway gas mileage is wonderful. It also has plenty of storage room in the trunk.

likeFilled Amy B.

Pros: decent gas mileage (I get roughly 22 miles to the gallon). Spacious. When work is needing done on it, parts are fairly easy to find. Stock sound system is of great quality. Comfortable. Cute design.

likeFilled Amanda C.

The perfect sized car and very reliable, the features I have are pretty basic so makes it easy for me to navigate. Everything is pretty easy to use. Overall the best thing about this car is it is size it is 4 for and had a big trunk and the body of the car is big enough to fit everyone comfortably.

likeFilled Samantha H.

Nice car. Great look. Lots of space. Front and rear stabilizer bars give you a smoother ride especially when going down long and winding roads. Multi link suspension allows the car to have a smooth ride over rough surfaces.

likeFilled Leah H.

It has a great motor, which makes it fun to drive. I can speed up and slow down quickly. It also has a sports mode. The interior is roomy and the seats are comfortable. The trunk is spacious. At night, parts of the interior of the car glows green.

likeFilled Adam S.

It rides pretty smooth, good on gas for highway driving. If you make routine repairs it does not seem to need much if any extra repairs. Cleans up really nicely with the leather interior. Would recommend this car used to someone looking for a reliable unit.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Loretta S.

Lower gas mileage too many tech gadgets, there is really nothing else I have against the car I like it fine. It works well and handles in the snow and rain, it heats and cools well. The windshield wipers work in all weather.

dislikeFilled Rhonda R.

It's horrible on gas everything seems to break quick. The USB ports never work the auto start button picks and chooses when it wants to work the lock button has to be hot repeatedly and it doesn't even unlock all the doors at the same time.

dislikeFilled Krissie L.

The most frustrating thing about the avenger is the click on the radio does not keep time. It consistently loses minutes. If not watched this could make you late. The other con is the back window covering causes a huge blind spot. This can be very dangerous.

dislikeFilled Amy B.

Cons: does not have a lot of horsepower. Frequent recalls. Even as a 2013, it is very basic (such as not having automatic lights). Back seat belts seem to lock up on it from time to time. Very expensive mid-grade tires for such a common, basic car.

dislikeFilled Amanda C.

So the car is very light being made with mostly plastic, in the winter time when it snows the car is so light that it fishless a lot and send to have a hard time riding in snow, slides quite a bit and does not seem to have a good grip no matter what tires on the car.

dislikeFilled Samantha H.

Trunk space is smaller than other midsize range cars. Has plastic materials for the interior making the interior look low budget. Fuel economy is below average. Lacks a classy interior and isn't as roomy as some midsize.

dislikeFilled Leah H.

It's kind of large, which means it can be difficult to parallel park. It does not have many modern amenities such as Bluetooth connectivity, a backup camera, GPS, seat warmers, etc. Other than that, I enjoy my car.

dislikeFilled Adam S.

Needs to get better gas mileage while city driving only averages about 18 miles to the gallon. Could use a little more get up and go while trying to merge lanes. Would have liked it to have a better trim that would come with the sxt model figured it be a bit more flashy than it is.

Ranks #12 Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2013 Dodge Avenger has an average owner rating of 4.21 out of 5 which ranks it #12 of 14 other Midsize Cars.

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4.54
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4.47
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4.05

Ranks #10 Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2013 Dodge Avenger has a combined MPG of 31 which ranks it #10 of 14 other Midsize Cars.

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44 MPG
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43 MPG
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29 MPG

Is The 2013 Dodge Avenger A Good Car?

Yes, I live in an area with a lot of snow & it gets me around really well. It is also our family vehicle I use with my 2 kids for all traveling.
Ashley H.
This vehicle has gotten me all over the country and back again. I have not had to worry about anything on this girl. She has been the best car ever.
Teresa L.
Somewhat. I've had a lot of issues with the window switch. It's been replaced twice. The bumper cover has also been put back on twice. The car also gets horrible gas mileage and if the gas light comes... Read More
Samantha H.
Scale of 1 to 10, I'd place it a 7. Seems to always be overheating. Sensors are replaced once a year. Frustrating.
Mary P.
Not really. There is constantly something wrong with my car and it makes a ticking noise in the dash (does no harm but is super annoying).
Bridget P.
It's a great everyday driver. We have two children and it has just enough room for the four of us. The trunk has enough space for our large stroller and groceries or other shopping.
Saul R.
Yes it's been a very reliable vehicle since I bought it brand new. It gets great fuel mileage and has tons of trunk space.
Brian P.
Yes. I have not had to many issues with this car. The seats are low for a short person., which makes it hard to use the mirror.
Susan W.

How Reliable Is The 2013 Dodge Avenger?

No I have not had any problems with this vehicle. The only issue is sometimes the windshield wipers will stick and fill up with snow on the bottom of the window which can get frustrating.
Ashley H.
This girl has been so reliable. I have never had to do any major work on her. Just normal tires and oil changes.
Teresa L.
Yes so far it's been a very reliable car other than the bumper falling off and windows getting stuck the cars always started and drove just fine.
Samantha H.
Once sensors and temperature housing is replaced once a year, maybe twice... It does run good. It will give you very little heads up time. So I have to keep one eye on it at all times.
Mary P.
Yes always has problems. Its reliable enough as long as I don't keep it running too long so it doesn't overheat. But at least it works a little.
Bridget P.
It is a reliable car. I try to keep up with maintenance and have had no problems with it for the heard that I have owned it.
Jerry B.
It's been very reliable thus far with minimal problems. The sensors on the tires are very sensitive so my biggest complaint is that going off nonstop.
Debra L.
For the most part it’s reliable. It does have a few problems. The seats are low which is hard if your short because it’s hard to use the mirror.
Meagan T.

Is The 2013 Dodge Avenger A Good Value?

Compared to others such as ford, yes it is a good cost. It is still more than I will probably pay in the future for any vehicle but it is reasonable for the value.
Ashley H.
When I bought her, she cost 12000. Today probably only worth 6,000 but this car has been so reliable.
Teresa L.
It was 14000 3 years ago. Yes I feel it was a good value. It was a little more expensive than the ford focus I was looking at but worth it I think.
Samantha H.
I bought the car in 2014 for 16,000. Great interior, gadgets all included. But I would not go into a dealer and request another. I had a Monte Carlo before this. Now that's a car. I wouldn't call the... Read More
Mary P.
I bought it somewhat used. It is an ok car for the price when I bought it. I wouldn't have purchased if I knew this would happen down the road though.
Bridget P.
I bought my vehicle used. But I would have to say it has been a great value for the price I paid. I have had no major problems with my vehicle so far.
Aline F.
I bought mine for around $21,000. And for how it has held up I would say that was a good price. It did not hold its value well though for resale.
Emma W.
I don't remember how much I paid for my car. I feel the price was high for it. Next time I would probably not but another.
Lauren W.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my 2013 Dodge Avenger traction control light on?

Answer: When the 2013 Dodge Avenger traction control light is on it will usually indicate that when driving over rough terrain, or slippery conditions. It could also be a sign that Your wheel sensors have gone bad or...

Why is my 2013 Dodge Avenger steering wheel controls not working?

Answer: If the 2013 Dodge Avenger steering wheel controls are not working then You need to check the wires powering them, and the fuse. The fuse is simpler to get to and much more likely so do this first. To get to the...

Why is my 2013 Dodge Avenger abs and traction control light on?

Answer: The Traction Control or the "TC" system in the 2013 Dodge Avenger becomes active when the wheel sensors detect unsafe or slippery driving conditions. It works by reducing power to wheels still making contact...

What's the 2013 Dodge Avenger voltage regulator location?

Answer: As the owner of a 2013 Dodge Avenger, You may be wondering where You can find the voltage regulator inside Your vehicle. It can be found inside the engine bay. To find it, simply go to the front of Your...

What's the 2013 Dodge Avenger oil capacity?

Answer: The 2013 Dodge Avenger's 2.4 liter 4Cylinder engine is equipped with 4.5 US quarts of 5W-20 with a filter. The Avenger'S3.6 liter 6-cylinder engine holdS5.9 US quarts of the same lubricant (5W-20). Oil and...

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