no report yet
Storage: fuel gauge system
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
2009 Dodge AvengerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 67 owner complaints about the 2009 Dodge Avenger, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 16, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Dodge Avenger has problems
67 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
11Engine
11Air bags4 crash/fire/injury
10Power train
10Electrical system
9Fuel/propulsion system
7Vehicle speed control
4Wheels
4Tires
4Visibility/wiper
2010 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | 0 |
| Air bags | 11 | 4 |
| Power train | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 20 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2009 Dodge Avenger recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Risk. THIS CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Best & worst years
2009 vs. every other Avenger year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Avenger median. How we score
'95'96'97'98'99'00'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15
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- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Avenger owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Two recalls on my part my car Power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm, pcm) Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system
STARTED GETTING A OBD CODE 2017 AND 2004. AFTER REPLACING THE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL VALVE THE LIGHT STAYED ON AND NOW CODE SAYS THAT THE CIRCUIT IS HIGH IN BANK ONE. I TOOK OFF THE RUNNER CONTROL AND TESTED IT SO IT IS A GOOD PART,
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL OF A SUDDEN IT WAS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED DOWN TO A LOWER GEAR, THE ENGINE REVED UP AND THEN WITHIN A FEW MINS STALLED OUT. WITH NO WARNING ALSO ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS WERE LIT UP. WHEN I TRIED TO RESTART THE CAR IT JUST CLICKED AFTER JUMP START BECAUSE OF…
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