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2009 Dodge Avenger consumer reviews

$20,515 starting MSRP
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(25 reviews)
76% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.2
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.2
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.0
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Biggest money pit I have ever owned

This car has given me more trouble especially with electrical issues, but SO MANY other parts have needed replaced and I have sunk over $4,000 in repairs in the 2 years I’ve had it. I only bought it for $2000! These cars are JUNK just ask any good mechanic. I have also recently bought a Chrysler 200 which has almost the EXACT SAME ISSUES! I have owned many cars and none have been as crappy or such m money pit as Dodge and Chrysler! Stay away from any of their cars because they apparently only put effort into their TRUCKS. if you want a reliable vehicle look at Toyotas, Mazda, Nissan, Volvo. American made cars just keep getting more expensive and they just keep making them cheaper and not ment to last long. It saddens me to say that because my entire family works for American car manufacturers but unfortunately now they don’t build cars to last, they have a goal of getting you into the dealership as often as possible to continue milking you for money because cars that cost $30,000 and more just isn’t greedy enough for the American car companies.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great car . . . best I've had!

I've owned my 2010 Avenger since 2012, so it's been 8 years. It now has almost 118,000 miles and is still running great, with no major repairs . . . just routine tires, oil changes, and brakes. I live in MI, so it's been weather tested . . . handles great in snow too! It's a 4 cyl, so good on gas, and my friends are surprised how much get- up- and- go she has! Very sporty/good looking and comfortable car! I want to purchase another, if I can find one with very low mileage, since they quit making them in 2014. Great overall vehicle!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Bad electrical problem

The battery connection get lose an burn up voltage regulator which couses low voltage an effects the transmission an battery an airbags I will not recommend any Dodge product to my family and friends

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Very reliable and economical car to drive

Been very dependable. Have replaced brakes and tires recently. Have had the engine reviewed and replaced belts, power steering pump and thermostats. Nice that back seats fold down for transporting cargo.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Trouble free for 10 years

I purchased my 2009 Dodge Avenger new in May 2009. I never had a major problem all the time I've owned it. Good power for a 4 cylinder engine.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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It was my first new vehicle it has had one owner

This car has been reliable and we have used a lot between Grand forks and Fargo great gas mileage. By far the best vehicle I've ever owned

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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nice riding car

love it. great ride always liked dodges own a dodge ram also the avenger is a mid sized car four wheel disk breaks and its loaded. I traded in my 2003 NEON so this was definitely a up grade

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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2009 Dodge Avenger

This car is very reliable. I have driven it around San Diego for around 2 years, and it has worked very well for me.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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My First Car

This is car is not a good idea for a first vehicle at a young age. I came across an enormous amount of mechanical issues.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Bery reliable

I bought my Avenger new in 09 and it now has 193000 miles on it. A lot of highway driving from Michigan to Texas several times a year. 27 to 35 mpg.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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