Dodge Avenger Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 417 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the Dodge Avenger across 14 model years. The 2008 model year has the most (236). The words owners use most often: “gear shift” (12% of reports).
- 417power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 9mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $530typical repair cost reported by owners
- 35%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Gear shift: mentioned in 50 of 417 complaints (12%)
- Stuck park: mentioned in 39 of 417 complaints (9%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the Dodge Avenger at $530, and half of them between $400 and $610.
Based on 23 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2009–2017), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 333 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 417 complaints, 9 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 5 an injury.
Dodge Avenger power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Avenger | 1 | 100% | 81,000 |
| 2014 Avenger | 12 | 6% | 60,000 |
| 2013 Avenger | 32 | 6% | 56,000 |
| 2012 Avenger | 31 | 6% | 41,000 |
| 2011 Avenger | 14 | 7% | 42,500 |
| 2010 Avenger | 20 | 12% | 94,000 |
| 2009 Avenger | 10 | 15% | 90,000 |
| 2008 Avenger | 236 | 28% | 54,000 |
| 2000 Avenger | 6 | 27% | 68,937 |
| 1999 Avenger | 10 | 16% | 87,000 |
| 1998 Avenger | 4 | 7% | 95,000 |
| 1997 Avenger | 4 | 5% | — |
| 1996 Avenger | 21 | 13% | 121,251 |
| 1995 Avenger | 16 | 8% | 105,540 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Model years: 2009
Problem: 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.
Risk: This can cause the engine to stall and cause a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will replace the pcm free of charge. The recall began on november 10, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Powertrain fail , airbag failed to deploy
Driving and car cuts off without warning. Could be going 35 mph could be going 65 mph. Have to shift to N to cut car back on. Sometimes it won't cut back on. I pressed gas after light turned green in a busy intersection and car cut off in middle of intersection. This has happened in more than one…
Car shuts down in middle of driving has a knock or shaking under hood
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start up after multiple attempts. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer and the contact was informed that the…
While driving my airbag light came on I checked for recalls it tells me there is no unrepaired recalls on my car but somethingâs not right
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Avengers have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 417 owner complaints about power train for the Dodge Avenger. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge Avenger power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the Dodge Avenger?
Owners report a typical cost of $530 (half paid between $400 and $610), from 23 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the Dodge Avenger?
The most frequent phrase is “gear shift”, in 50 of 417 complaints, followed by “stuck park” (39).
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