Is the 2009 Dodge Avenger a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
C-4.5/10
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Pros
- Affordable purchase price
- Decent fuel economy
- Spacious interior
Cons
- Low-quality interior materials
- Subpar handling
- Common reliability issues
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
21 mpg
Maintenance cost
$1,100/yr
Expected lifespan
150,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- Noisy front suspension
- Power door lock failure
- Occasional electrical problems
- Transmission shudder
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (2)
The 2009 Dodge Avenger has 2 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) (campaign 08V528000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Fuel System, Other — Storage — Fuel Gauge System — 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 OV…
- Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) — 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 CIR…
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Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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