2009 Dodge Avenger Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 9%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Dodge Avenger, 9% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Going home from work, approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes from my job, and traveling at approximately 40-42 MPH my engine just stopped....no sounds, no warning lights, nothing. Just tried to up my speed to go up a very small incline, and nothing...headlights still worked, no power steering, no brakes.......managed to pull over.........shaking like a leaf on a tree, because I am 65 years old, alone, no family to call, no one.....and this was a little after 9pm at night on nov 2nd. Called my mobile mechanic the next day and he gave me this info to file a complaint. He said this is very serious. …”
NHTSA complaint #11279957, filed 2019-11, 187,000 miles“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 said the pump motor needs replaces but I would have to find one since they don’t stock it. I call several Dodge dealers and was told the part is discontinued and no longer available. I searched on line for one and the only one available is a used one on eBay. Also if you research this it is a common malfunction on this year and other Dodge/ Chrysler vehicles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11724738, filed 2026-03“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Avenger. While traveling 20 MPH the contact applied the brakes and noticed that the entire vehicled began to vibrate specifically the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the front rotors needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings and the vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 5546.”
NHTSA complaint #10356960, filed 2010-09, 5,546 miles“Air bag light constantly coming on and off, beeping, and sometimes just stay on. Brake lights continually come on - every few months for weeks at at a time. Also feels like car wants to give out a lot.”
NHTSA complaint #11180582, filed 2019-02“We purchased a 2009 Dodge Avenger in april or may of last year and immediately had trouble with thumping when using brakes. Took to delearship and was told no problem found with brakes. Months later brake pedal started feeling spongy would go to floor with very little brakes. Took to dealership and told no problems found with brakes..”
NHTSA complaint #10357759, filed 2010-09Related service bulletins
- 10216329Nov 3, 2012Vehicle Exhibits Vibration From The Transmission During Vehicle Launch (X43 Warranty Extension 5 Years 160,000 KMS) This bulletin involves replacing the clutch and damper…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 17 | 8% |
| 2013 | 38 | 7% |
| 2012 | 23 | 4% |
| 2011 | 7 | 3% |
| 2010 | 14 | 9% |
| 2009 | 6 | 9% |
| 2008 | 35 | 4% |
| 2000 | 5 | 23% |
| 1999 | 16 | 26% |
| 1998 | 7 | 12% |
| 1997 | 18 | 22% |
| 1996 | 25 | 16% |
| 1995 | 38 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2009 Dodge Avenger
11 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsTires
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Dodge Avenger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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