2009 Dodge Avenger Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 15%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Dodge Avenger, 15% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 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.
“Red lighting symbol appears on the dash while I'm on the highway. Suddenly my car loses its horsepower and I begin to coast. I pull over to the side and the car begins to shake violently until I put it in park. When in park, the car idles to about 2500 RPM. I've done a bit of research and it appears countless people are having the same problem at the same mileage with this vehicle. According to them, it is caused by the electronic trottle control that seems to be impossible to fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10865039, filed 2016-05, 105,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10474335, filed 2012-09, 72,000 miles“Started getting a obd code 2017 and 2004. After replacing the manifold runner control valve the light stayed on and now code says that the circuit is high in bank one. I took off the runner control and tested it so it is a good part,”
NHTSA complaint #11296614, filed 2020-01, 150,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Avenger. While driving at approximately 55 MPH, the engine stalled and the electronic throttle control warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10691405, filed 2015-03, 68,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that after shutting the vehicle off, the sun roof would erroneously open and water would leak into the vehicle. The contact indicated that after turning the heater on, a knocking noise emitted from the vents. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 25,000.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 33 | 16% |
| 2013 | 98 | 18% |
| 2012 | 109 | 20% |
| 2011 | 41 | 20% |
| 2010 | 40 | 25% |
| 2009 | 10 | 15% |
| 2008 | 219 | 26% |
| 2000 | 1 | 5% |
| 1999 | 7 | 11% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 6% |
| 1996 | 13 | 8% |
| 1995 | 19 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2009 Dodge Avenger
11 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsBrakes
6 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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