2009 Dodge Avenger Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 16%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 109,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the engine of the 2009 Dodge Avenger, 16% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 109,000 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.
“I was driving down the road and all of a sudden it was like the transmission shifted down to a lower gear, the engine reved up and then within a few mins stalled out. With no warning also all the warning lights were lit up. When I tried to restart the car it just clicked after jump start because of trying to start it ...restarted but still was stuck in the low gear and stalled out again. I then called a tow truck and had it towed home. …”
NHTSA complaint #11229678, filed 2019-07, 184,174 miles“Notice RPM / MPH would rev-up ...did not think much of it till I notice, having to apply brake s harder when coming to a stop becuase the car was still acceraling while I was appling pressure to brake. Notice when taking off from a complete stop or partial stop, car would stumble (RPM would drop to zero --just as to stall). Check eng. Light came on took car directly to service repair shop -code p2017(intake runner valuve error)-replace intak mainfold- (488445aj). Less then 4 hours of pick up, same problem but worst. …”
NHTSA complaint #10552554, filed 2013-11, 43,801 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“Thermostat has cracked causing the vehicle to over heat and leak anti freeze. The vehicle has been repaired three times for the same problem 2012,2013and 2014.”
NHTSA complaint #10631301, filed 2014-09, 50,000 miles“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”
NHTSA complaint #11001270, filed 2017-06Related service bulletins
- 10180221Aug 19, 2020(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- 10177457Jun 24, 2020THROTTLE BODY For clarification, only use 68414676A$ on 2010 & earlier vehicles as supply is limited.
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Dodge Avenger
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 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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