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2009 Dodge Avenger

Based on reports from 98 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
98
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
37
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 98 complaints, 4 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

brake shimmer-uneven stopping

5 complaints • Severity 8.8/10

$X,XXX
2

premature brake wear

3 complaints • Severity 7.3/10

$X,XXX
3

missing paint all over the vehicle

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

12 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 82K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

11
0–30K
14
30–60K
16
60–90K
14
90–120K
5
120–150K
16
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (16 reports) • Median: 82K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (12 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine12 (12%)
Electrical10 (10%)
Airbags10 (10%)
Fuel System10 (10%)
Drivetrain9 (9%)
Other9 (9%)
Speed Control7 (7%)
Wheels & Tires6 (6%)

2009 Dodge Avenger: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2009 Dodge Avenger, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 82,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 82K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2009 Dodge Avenger, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2009 Dodge Avenger, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2009 Dodge Avenger, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2009 Dodge Avenger. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

08V528000Nov 2008

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 CIRCUIT BOARD TO BREAK.

09V047000Mar 2009

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 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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Dodge Avenger is the 2012 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2009 Dodge Avenger vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

98

Class avg

230

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 98 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2009 Dodge Avenger: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Dodge Avenger?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Dodge Avenger is related to the engine, with 12 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Dodge Avenger reliable?
The 2009 Dodge Avenger has 98 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2009 Dodge Avenger problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2009 Dodge Avenger have any recalls?
Yes, the 2009 Dodge Avenger has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Avenger problems start?
Based on 76 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 82,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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