2007 Dodge Avenger: common problems and reliability

The 2007 Dodge Avenger has 2 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and engine cooling. Owners most often flag chronic electrical system failures — includes totally integrated power module (tipm) failures causing no-crank/no-start conditions, flickering/strobing headlights, and general electrical gremlins. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2007 model year

2
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2007 Dodge Avenger vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

engine and engine cooling
2

Recalls affecting the 2007 Avenger

electrical system:wiring

Campaign 08V152000

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 180,963 MY 2007-2008 SEBRING AND DODGE AVENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A STANDARD TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS). UNUSED ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR THE TPMS MAY BECOME CORRODED AND COULD SHORT…

engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly

Campaign 07V473000

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE ENGINE COOLANT MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE LEFT RADIATOR COOLING FAN MOTOR CONNECTOR.

latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

Campaign 07V414000

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FRONT DOOR LATCH CABLE MAY BECOME PARTIALLY UNSEATED FROM THE INTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING POSSIBLY CAUSING THE LATCH TO STICK IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION OR THE LOCK FUNCTION TO BECOME INOPERAT…

latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

Campaign 07V104000

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT DOOR LATCH CABLE MAY BECOME PARTIALLY UNSEATED FROM THE INTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING CAUSING THE DOOR LATCH TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION AND NOT BE SECURED TO THE STRIKER.

What owners say across generations

Overwhelmingly negative sentiment, with a strong consensus that the vehicle is unreliable, poorly engineered, and offers little value even at low purchase prices. The model is frequently described as a "piece of shit," "unreliable garbage," and a vehicle with

  • Chronic electrical system failures — includes Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) failures causing no-crank/no-start conditions, flickering/strobing headlights, and general electrical gremlins. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Cooling system problems — includes overheating (even when new), unreliable water pumps prone to leaking into the timing case, clogged heater cores, and erratic temperature gauge behavior. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Suspension component failures — includes premature wear of lower front ball joints and sway bar bushings (causing loud clunking over bumps), and broken sway bar links contributing to poor handling. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Persistent reliability and build quality — broadly described as poorly engineered, badly built, and prone to constant, varied failures ("one stupid thing after another"). Frequency: very frequent.
  • Underpowered and inefficient 4-cylinder engine (2.4L) — described as sluggish, not fuel-efficient in real-world use, and sensitive to oil change intervals. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Avenger.

Typical used price

Used Avenger listings typically run $5,500–$7,993 across 2008 to 2014 model years.

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