IllustrationTHE PCMCIA LIGHT COMES ON THEN GOES OFF.CAR WILL SOME TIMES CHUGS AND WANTS TO SHUT OFF IN MOTION
2009 Dodge Avenger
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Fewer warning signs than most model years
Owner complaints for the 2009 Dodge Avenger are lower than the model-year median of 157.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
60–25K
1025–50K
850–75K
975–100K
9100–150K
9150K+
51 reports with mileage · 16 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Air Bags. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 10 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
3 crash reports0 fire reports2 injury reports
Fuel/propulsion System complaints
9 reportsVEHICLE 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 FOR AT LEAS…
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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 FOR AT LEAST 5 YEARS THAT I KNOW OF. I DON'T DRIVE VEHICLE ALL THE TIME BUT WHEN IT GETS DROVE IT HAPPENS. THE LAST TIME THIS HAPPENED WAS 2 WEEKS AGO. ITS WAS GOING ON AT ABOUT 50000 MILES
THERE IS A RECALL ON THE PCV ON THE YEAR MAKE AND MODEL AND MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS READING THAT IT IS BAD BUT THEY SAY THAT MY VIN DOES NOT MATCH FOR RECALL BUT YET MY YEAR MAKE AND MODEL DOES
THE 2008 DODGE AVENEGER HAD 6 RECALLS. MY 2009 DODGE AVENGER IS DOING EVERYTHING THE 08 WAS RECALLED FOR.
I FEEL THESE. RECALLS SHOULD BE DONE ON MY CAR BECAUSE I DON'T FEEL SAFE AND WAS BEG INFORMED ABOUT ANY OF THEM AND MY CAR IS HAVING ISSUES DUE TO THEM
TL* 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 EXPERIENCING…
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TL* 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 EXPERIENCING THE FAILURE LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V047000 (FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 08V528000 (POWER TRAIN) AND 09V047000 …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 08V528000 (POWER TRAIN) AND 09V047000 (FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000.
WHEN I REFUEL MY 2009 AVENGER THE FUEL COMES BACK OUT THE FILLER TUBE. I CAN'T EVEN SET THE LOCK ON THE PUMP TO THE FIRST CLICK OR IT WILL BURST GAS OUT AND SPLATTERS THE CAR AND MYSELF. LOOKS LIKE THE 2008'S HAD THE PROBLEM ALSO. *TR
MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON P2004. I THEN TOOK IT TO A SHOP AND WAS ADVISED IT WAS THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL. THEY HAVE BEEN GETTING MANY CUSTOMERS TAKING THEIR CARS IN FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. WAS ADVISED TO TAKE IT TO DODGE BECAUSE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. THE SHOP DID NOT EVEN CHARGE ME FOR THE DIAGNOSTIC. THE CAR IS N…
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MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON P2004. I THEN TOOK IT TO A SHOP AND WAS ADVISED IT WAS THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL. THEY HAVE BEEN GETTING MANY CUSTOMERS TAKING THEIR CARS IN FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. WAS ADVISED TO TAKE IT TO DODGE BECAUSE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. THE SHOP DID NOT EVEN CHARGE ME FOR THE DIAGNOSTIC. THE CAR IS NOT DRIVABLE. I STALLED AND WAS ALMOST HIT AT A LIGHT. I CALLED DODGE AND IT IS GOING TO BE $105 FOR A DIAGNOSTIC AND ONCE THEY FIND OUT WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE THEY WILL GIVE ME A PRICE. THE INFORMATION FROM THE OTHER SHOP TOLD ME TO START LOOKING ONLINE. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF FORUMS WITH THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS. DODGE CLOSES AT 4PM ON SATURDAY AND THEY CANNOT LOOK AT MY CAR TODAY. IN THE MEANTIME, I AM LEFT STRANDED. IF A RECALL SHOULD BE MADE, PLEASE MAKE IT SOON. *TR
Official recalls
209V047000 · Fuel System, Other:storage:fuel Gauge System
Feb 4, 2009
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
08V528000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Oct 9, 2008
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.