DodgeAvenger20102.0L L4/dodge/avenger/2010/2-0l-l4/
JS platform

2010 Dodge Avenger — 2.0L L4

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 Avenger 2.0L L4.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 2.0L L4

The 2010 Dodge Avenger is a JS-platform passenger car powered by a 2.0L L4 engine. This model year is marked by three recalls and 163 total owner complaints, with the electrical system identified as the top complaint area. Within the broader 1995-2015 model history, the 2010 year sits between the peak of 844 complaints in 2008 and the minimum of one complaint in 2015.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 04892339BE. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tire sizeP215-65R16OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE
Engine air filter04891713AB alt 04891926AB
Spark plugSP0ZFR5F11 alt SP00ZFR5AP
BatteryBB34A901AA alt BB86F101AA
Front wiper bladesWBF00024AB alt WBF00022AB
Serpentine belt04891935AC alt 04891721AB
Thermostat68237102AA alt 55111017AB
Cabin air filter05058693AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length190.9 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height58.7 in
Wheelbase109.1 in
Curb weight3567 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)62/38

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 21.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5
Brake FluidDOT 3

Engine torques

Cylinder Head StepsIf your bolt has the short head
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug21.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts85-115 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub118 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.00 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.40 oz

Service checks

Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket32 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle52 ft-lbs / 80 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0006 in / 0.0002 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0024 in / 0.0016 in / 0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.386 in / 1.02 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.402 in / 1.028 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.331 in / 0.961 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages
1Bolts 1-8 to 48 N##m (35 ft. lbs.)35 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-8 to 75 N##m (55 ft. lbs.)55 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1-8 to 75 N##m (55 ft. lbs.)55 ft. lbs
4Bolts 1-8 to +90 degrees Turn Do not use a torque wrench for this step.90 degrees
5Bolts 9-11 to 28 N##m (250 in. lbs.)250 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; coolant at 102,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 102,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
At 12,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 12,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 24,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 48,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 90,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
At 102,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miTransmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2010 Dodge Avenger sits in the middle of a clear complaint escalation trend across the generation. Complaints dropped sharply from the 2008 peak (844 complaints, 1 investigation) to just 67 in 2009, but rose to 163 in 2010 and then continued climbing to 209 in 2011, 553 in 2012, and 547 in 2013 before moderating. This places the 2010 model year in the early ascending phase of a problem wave rather than at the peak. The target year recorded 3 recalls and 41 TSBs, with the top complaint areas being Electrical System (20), Air Bags (19), Air Bags/Seat Belts (12), and Power Train (11). Notably, there were 16 crash-related complaints and 8 fire-related complaints—safety issues that warrant attention. The data does not specify root causes for these complaint categories. While not the worst year in the generation (that distinction belongs to 2012-2013), the 2010 Avenger shows clear signs of being on the upward trajectory of reliability problems, making it a less ideal purchase compared to earlier model years in this data set.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
41
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
163
Owner complaints
16 involved a crash · 8 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 163 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System20
Air Bags19
Air Bags,Seat Belts12
Power Train11
Unknown Or Other11
Vehicle Speed Control10
Engine9
Steering4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V668000Seat Belts:PretensionerReported 15/09/2016

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… 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…

10V475000Steering:Electric Power Assist SystemReported 07/10/2010

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING, 300, CHARGER (LX) AND DODGE CHALLENGER (LC), AVENGER (JS), AND JOURNEY (JC), AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2011 DODGE RAM LIGHT DUTY PICKUP (DS) VEHICLES. SOME OF… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 41 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
1039542025-04-02Unknown Or OtherACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
1040872025-04-02Unknown Or OtherACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
91002262023-09-15Electrical SystemConnector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
91002262023-09-15Electrical SystemConnector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
91001962023-07-27EquipmentLubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2010 Avenger have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.