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Used Dodge Avenger: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Dodge Avenger from 2010 to 2014: what each year typically sells for (about $5,000 to $7,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2010–2011, 2014. Look harder at or skip 2012–2013.
2010–2014 Dodge Avenger
An inexpensive midsize sedan with a roomy cabin for the money.
Years to target: 2010–2011, 2014. Look harder at or skip: 2012–2013. It has a below-average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $5,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~140,000 |
| 2011 | $5,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~130,000 |
| 2012 | $6,000 | Look harder | 4 of 5 | ~125,000 |
| 2013 | $7,000 | Look harder | 4 of 5 | ~115,000 |
| 2014 | $7,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~105,000 |
Worth knowing
- 2012: owner complaints spike (554, mostly the visibility and wipers).
- 2013: owner complaints spike (548, mostly the airbags).
- It feels outdated next to rivals, with mediocre interior quality and weak resale value.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for an SXT or R/T with the 3.6-liter V6, offered from 2011: it brings 283 hp and a six-speed automatic, a big step up from the base four-cylinder.
On the test drive
Listen for clunks from worn suspension parts over bumps. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Ford Fusion 2011–2012 · $5,500–$6,000
- Subaru Legacy 2010–2012 · $6,000–$6,500
- Lincoln MKZ 2010–2011 · $6,000–$7,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.