2009 Dodge Avenger: common problems and reliability
One of the better Avenger years.
67 owner complaints, most about engine. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2009 Avenger?The 2009 Dodge Avenger has 67 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and air bags.
Safety record for the 2009 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2009 Dodge Avenger vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Avenger years only. How we score it
Is 2009 a good year for the Avenger?
Across the 13 Avenger model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2007) to 844 (2008). With 67 complaints, the 2009 Avenger sits below the model's median of 163.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2009 Avenger
fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
Campaign 09V047000CHRYSLER 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.
power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Campaign 08V528000CHRYSLER 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.
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.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Avenger. See the full Avenger owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Avenger listings typically run $5,990–$7,397 across 2008 to 2014 model years.
Other Avenger model years
Compare every Avenger year side by side to see how 2009 ranks against the rest.
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