MYRModel Year Report

2009 Dodge Avenger

▲ Better than typical
2009 Dodge Avenger
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:15:03.786Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Avenger Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2009 highlighted. 1995: 196 complaints 1995 1996: 157 complaints 1997: 83 complaints 1997 1998: 58 complaints 1999: 62 complaints 1999 2000: 22 complaints 2007: 2 complaints 2007 2008: 831 complaints 2009: 67 complaints 2009 2010: 163 complaints 2011: 209 complaints 2011 2012: 553 complaints 2013: 547 complaints 2013 2014: 204 complaints 2015: 1 complaints 2015
2009: 67 complaints
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YearComplaints
1995196
1996157
199783
199858
199962
200022
20072
2008831
200967
2010163
2011209
2012553
2013547
2014204
20151

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 16%

16% of complaints: engine — 11 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file.

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THE 2008 DODGE AVENEGER HAD 6 RECALLS. MY 2009 DODGE AVENGER IS DOING EVERYTHING THE 08 WAS RECALLED FOR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180402

AIR BAGS 15%

15% of complaints: air bags — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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 DEPOLYMENT

NHTSA ODI report, 20150720

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, 20130626

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 9 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 9 distinct reports on file.

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THE 2008 DODGE AVENEGER HAD 6 RECALLS. MY 2009 DODGE AVENGER IS DOING EVERYTHING THE 08 WAS RECALLED FOR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180402

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20081110 — power train

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 C

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.

Campaign 08V528000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090316 — fuel system, other

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

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.

Campaign 09V047000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2009 Dodge Avenger — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 08V528000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V047000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1998 ▲ 1999 ▲ 1997

WORST YEARS

■ 2008 ■ 2012 ■ 2013

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FAQ

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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.