The 2009 Dodge Avenger has 2 safety recalls and 67 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is air bags (11 complaints).
Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints67filed by owners
Crashes · fires3 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths6 · 0reported in complaints
2009 Dodge Avenger in an NHTSA crash test
Safety recalls
Fuel system, other › Storage › Fuel gauge system
NHTSA recall 09V047000 · Feb 4, 2009 · 91 vehicles
Problem: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 91 MY 2009 SEBRING AND DODGE AVENGER EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L ENGINE PASSENGER VEHICLES. A COMPATIBILITY ISSUE BETWEEN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SOFTWARE AND FUEL PUMP MODULE CAN RESULT IN THE FUEL GAUGE OVERSTATING THE ACTUAL FUEL TANK LEVEL. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE MAY RUN OUT OF FUEL WHEN THE GAUGE INDICATES THAT THERE IS STILL FUEL REMAINING IN THE TANK.
Risk: THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
NHTSA recall 08V528000 · Oct 9, 2008 · 712 vehicles
Problem: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 712 MY 2009 SEBRING, DODGE CALIBER, AVENGER, JOURNEY, JEEP PATRIOT, AND COMPASS VEHICLES. A NEW ADHESIVE USED IN THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MANUFACTURING PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO BREAK.
Risk: THIS CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PCM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA side barrier crash testNHTSA side pole crash test
2009 Dodge Avenger 4DR. w/SAB later release
Overall
Not Rated
Frontal crash
Not Rated
Side crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
2009 Dodge Avenger 4DR. w/SAB early release
Overall
Not Rated
Frontal crash
Not Rated
Side crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
Avenger
24mpg combined
City / highway
21 / 30 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
2.4 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,800/year to fuel
Avenger FFV
22mpg combined
City / highway
19 / 27 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
2.7 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel
Avenger
20mpg combined
City / highway
16 / 27 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
Problem area
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Air bags Frontal
11
3
0
6
63,500 mi
Engine
11
0
0
0
109,000 mi
Power train Automatic transmission
10
0
0
0
90,000 mi
Electrical system
10
0
0
0
82,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
9
0
0
0
89,000 mi
Unknown or other
9
0
0
0
127,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
7
0
0
0
105,000 mi
Wheels
4
0
0
0
43,005 mi
Tires Valve; Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
4
0
0
0
44,000 mi
Visibility/wiper
4
0
0
0
—
Structure Body
3
1
0
5
—
Service brakes, hydraulic Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
3
0
0
0
—
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Oct 8, 2024Service brakes The anti lock brake system malfunctioned, the ABS, ESP/BAS and traction control lights are on. It kicked a code C2116 which reads ABS pump motor supply low voltage. I took it to a brake shop and they said the pump motor needs replaces but I would have to find one since they donât stock it. I call several Dodge dealers and was told the part is discontinued and no longer available. I searched on line for one and the only one available is a used one on eBay. Also if you research this it is a common malfunction on this year and other Dodge/ Chrysler vehicles. Anti lock brakes will not work until this is fixed and no parts available . Thank you
Jan 1, 2020 · 60,000 milesVisibility/wiper The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving at various speeds in the rain and snow, the windshield wipers shuddered and stopped working. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was corrosion detected and that the wiper motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. While driving, the windshield wipers stopped in an upward position. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Jul 17, 2022Visibility/wiper I GOT THIS CAR MAY 13 2019 EVERY SINCE I HAD THIS CAR THE WIPER STOP WORKING WHEN IAM DRIVEING IN RAIN AND SNOW. I TOOK THIS CAR BACK TO DEALERSHIP IN 2019 2020 AND 2021 AND THEY SEND ME HOME AND SAY THERE NOTHING WRONG WITH THE WIPER. NOW IT 7/2022 IT RAIN AND THE WIPER STOP AGAIN WE COULD GOTTEN KILL ON HIGHWAY FROM COLUMBUS GOING BACK TO SPITZER MOTER TOMORROW FOR THE 4TH TIME
Nov 15, 2021Engine Two recalls on my part my car Power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm, pcm) Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system
Aug 1, 2020Air bags Warning light airbags
Oct 2, 2020 · 16,000 milesAir bags THE PCMCIA LIGHT COMES ON THEN GOES OFF.CAR WILL SOME TIMES CHUGS AND WANTS TO SHUT OFF IN MOTION
Jul 1, 2020 · 167,000 milesSeat belts THE DRIVER SEATBELT GETS REALLY LOOSE AND THERE IS NO WAY TO GET IT TIGHTENED. I HAVE HAD TO SIT ON IT TO MAKE IT TIGHT ENOUGH AROUND MY WAIST.
May 29, 2020 · 162,002 milesEngine INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL WAS NOT OPENING AND CLOSING PROPERLY SO I HAD TO REPLACE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. *TR
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
