KnownCarProblems2009 Dodge Avenger Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Dodge Avenger, most often about the engine (18% of complaints, typically around 128,000 miles). It is 7th of 10 Avenger model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2009 Dodge Avenger problems
Engine
12 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 128,000 miles.
Driving down the road and out of the blue my RPM shoots almost to the red and felt like it had the hiccups. Got to work and had the guys to put it on the computer and its giving a power up at speed code . This has been going on for long enough. Sometime the check engine comes on and sometimes it don't. When it does…
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,
Air bags
11 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 63,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
I was driving down the highway and getting back to speed and heard a bang. Didn't hit anything and the driver's and passenger side airbags deployed. I was not injured and injured no-one else. My windshield on the passenger side was severly cracked. Now I'm between a rock and hard place, my insurance says that it may…
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. A police report was filed however, there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was…
Transmission
10 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The vehicle stalls, and the engine revs up when braking, it lists a misfire on the code reader. Not sure what this is but the internet says it may be a need for a reprogram the transmission/PCM. If it needs reprogrammed that should be a recall! This is a safety issue when braking to have the engine rev.
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle independently decelerated to 20 MPH before stalling. All of the warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where a diagnostic was performed and the failure was identified as the power train control…
Fuel system
10 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 83,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled on the highway while driving 65 MPH. Both the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairs of the failure. The vehicle was then towed to a local mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that there was an…
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Avenger. The contact smelled fuel inside the vehicle and noticed a leak from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken a dealer for diagnostic testing. The fuel pump module was replaced. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to a dealer for the same repairs. The vehicle was…
Electrical
10 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 82,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Avenger. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the contact attempted to roll down the front passenger side window when it suddenly slid down into the door. The contact was unable to roll the window back up. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the…
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled on the highway while driving 65 MPH. Both the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairs of the failure. The vehicle was then towed to a local mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that there was an…
Other or unspecified
9 complaints · 13%The car stalls when at a stop. The engine cuts off. No warning lights and the Dodge dealership can not figure out the problem. It has happened numerous times.
Vehicle in motion most on highway and sometimes city streets. Sometimes the car will bog down usually between 40--65 MPH when accelerating and also while not. Took to dealership they keyed it (test) and said manifold sensor or sensor about $1500.00 repair. Got this fixed and car still doing it. This has been going on…
Visibility and wipers
7 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: power window devices and controls, sun/moon roof assembly.
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving at various speeds in the rain and snow, the windshield wipers shuddered and stopped working. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was corrosion detected and that the wiper motor needed to be replaced. The…
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Avenger. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the contact attempted to roll down the front passenger side window when it suddenly slid down into the door. The contact was unable to roll the window back up. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the…
Speed control
7 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 105,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration power. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the throttle body and alternator had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 105,000.
The vehicle stalls, and the engine revs up when braking, it lists a misfire on the code reader. Not sure what this is but the internet says it may be a need for a reprogram the transmission/PCM. If it needs reprogrammed that should be a recall! This is a safety issue when braking to have the engine rev.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2009 Dodge Avenger recalls
Fuel system: fuel gauge system
Risk: This could cause a crash without warning.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Risk: This can cause the engine to stall and cause a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will replace the PCM free of charge. The recall began on november 10, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2009 Dodge Avenger
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Dodge Avenger?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (12 complaints, typically around 128,000 miles); air bags (11 complaints, typically around 63,500 miles); transmission (10 complaints, typically around 90,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2009 Dodge Avenger have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 4, 2009 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2009 a bad year for the Dodge Avenger?
- It is 7th of 10 Avenger model years by number of complaints, with 67 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.