2009 Dodge Avenger Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2009 Dodge Avenger, and owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2009 Dodge Avenger
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuel gauge system (fuel 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…
Remedy: 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.
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Power train: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the PCM free of charge. The recall began on november 10, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2009 Dodge Avenger have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash. Reports cite 6 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 85,884 miles. Complaints peaked in 2012 with 8 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The anti lock brake system malfunctioned, the ABS, ESP/BAS and traction control lights are on. It kicked a code C2116 which reads ABS pump motor supply low voltage. I took it to a brake shop and they”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 16, 2026 · Service brakes
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 13, 2024 · Visibility/wiper
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2009 Dodge Avenger. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–24 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–21 / 27–30 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.4/2.7/3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Automatic 6-spd |
Compare Dodge Avenger model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Avenger model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Dodge Avenger | 2 | 196 |
| 1996 Dodge Avenger | 2 | 157 |
| 1997 Dodge Avenger | 2 | 83 |
| 1998 Dodge Avenger | 2 | 58 |
| 1999 Dodge Avenger | 1 | 62 |
| 2000 Dodge Avenger | 1 | 22 |
| 2007 Dodge Avenger | 4 | 2 |
| 2008 Dodge Avenger | 6 | 831 |
| 2009 Dodge Avenger | 2 | 67 |
| 2010 Dodge Avenger | 3 | 163 |
| 2011 Dodge Avenger | 3 | 209 |
| 2012 Dodge Avenger | 3 | 554 |
| 2013 Dodge Avenger | 5 | 548 |
| 2014 Dodge Avenger | 1 | 205 |
| 2015 Dodge Avenger | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2009 Dodge Avenger
How do I know if my 2009 Dodge Avenger has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2009 Dodge Avenger; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V528000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.