Complaints
99
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
11
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2009 Dodge Avenger Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#111 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:110,247 mi
#210 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:79,177 mi
Crash-related:3
#310 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:93,742 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Dodge Avenger.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 11 | — | — | 110,247 mi | |
| Airbags | 10 | 3 | — | 79,177 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 10 | — | — | 93,742 mi | |
| Fuel System | 9 | — | — | 86,111 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 9 | — | — | 117,851 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | — | — | 102,450 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Valve | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine Problems
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,247
Airbags
10
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,177
Electrical Faults
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,742
Fuel System
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,111
Transmission / Drivetrain
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,851
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,450
Wipers & Visibility
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Valve
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2009 Dodge Avenger — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2009 Dodge Avenger reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2009 Dodge Avenger has 99 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 Dodge Avenger?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (11 complaints, avg 110,247 mi); Airbags (10 complaints, avg 79,177 mi); Electrical Faults (10 complaints, avg 93,742 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Dodge Avenger?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 98,120 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2009 Dodge Avenger?
NHTSA complaints for the 2009 Dodge Avenger include 4 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 11 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2009 Dodge Avenger have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2009 Dodge Avenger as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2009 Dodge Avenger?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Avenger reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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