2009 Dodge Avenger recalls and problems

The 2009 Dodge Avenger has 2 recalls and 67 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2009 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 10 Avenger model years — 7th most.

2recalls

67complaints

3crashes

0fires

6injuries

79,500median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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2 recalls

Fuel System

Feb 4, 2009 · NHTSA campaign 09V047000 · 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Original NHTSA wording

THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy & notes

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.

Chrysler recall no. J02.customers May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Power Train

Oct 9, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V528000 · 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Original NHTSA wording

THIS CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the PCM free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2008. Owners May contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Chrysler recall no. H33.customers May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine12

Unknown or other9

Vehicle Speed Control7

Visibility7

Service Brakes6

Tires4

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2009 vs. other Dodge Avenger years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2009. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2009 Dodge Avenger have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2009 Dodge Avenger, the latest from Feb 4, 2009 (fuel system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Dodge Avenger?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (12), air bags (11), electrical system (10). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.