2009 Dodge Avenger
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 67
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2009
None on file
16% of complaints
Complaints per year
2009: 67 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 196 |
| 1996 | 157 |
| 1997 | 83 |
| 1998 | 58 |
| 1999 | 62 |
| 2000 | 22 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 832 |
| 2009 | 67 |
| 2010 | 163 |
| 2011 | 209 |
| 2012 | 554 |
| 2013 | 548 |
| 2014 | 205 |
| 2015 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
16% · 11 reportsAir bags
16% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
I was traveling down a busy road when a truck pulled out in front of me with no time to stop and smashed my whole front end in mainly on the passenger side and I had no air bag…
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-07-20
Also filed under Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger's side of the vehicle as the air bags failed to deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-26
While driving a 2009 Dodge Avenger from national car rental (~11,000 miles on the vehicle) at 70 MPH on a Florida toll way, the airbags deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-10-10
Electrical system
15% · 10 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The 2008 Dodge aveneger had 6 recalls. My 2009 Dodge Avenger is doing everything the 08 was recalled for.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-02
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Power train
15% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
Fuel/propulsion system
13% · 9 reportsSafety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2008-11-10Power train08V528000 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…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the PCM free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2008. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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2009-03-16Fuel system, other09V047000 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…
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2009 Dodge Avenger — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 10 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 08V528000 · Power train
- Recall 09V047000 · Fuel system, other
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- Is the 2009 Dodge Avenger reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Dodge Avenger is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Dodge Avenger?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Dodge Avenger have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.