Model year record

2009 Dodge Avenger

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 100 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V047000

Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system

Component
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER LLC
Vehicles affected
91
Reported to NHTSA
2009-02-04
Owners notified
2009-03-16

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V528000

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER LLC
Vehicles affected
712
Reported to NHTSA
2008-10-09
Owners notified
2008-11-10

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine1168,000 mi
Air bags1063,500 mi
Electrical system1082,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system989,000 mi
Power train990,000 mi
Unknown or other9104,000 mi
Vehicle speed control7105,000 mi
Service brakes4187,000 mi
Visibility/wiper460,000 mi
Wheels442,010 mi
Seat belts2124,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic242,000 mi
Steering270,100 mi
Structure: body2113,300 mi
Tires225,197 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls210,400 mi
Air bags: frontal111,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)172,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1127,926 mi
Fuel system, gasoline176,900 mi
Power train: automatic transmission124,212 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor15,546 mi
Structure16,150 mi
Suspension170,100 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems1
Tires: valve144,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly125,000 mi

The 2008 model has about a fifth as many complaints as this one. The 2010 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.