2009 Dodge Avenger consumer reviews

Having sworn off buying another Dodge 18 years ago we took a look at the Avenger following the strong recommendation from my father in law. The Chrysler lifetime engine/drive train warranty was what helped me overcome my concerns given my previous experience with Chrysler products. The Avenger surpased my expectations with regard to features and value. The SXT model and the options package that the dealer ordered on the car are exceptional in a vehicle of this price range. Safety, comfort and convienence, and performance with a 4 cyl variable valve timing engine are all much better than I would have thought. Although the hole-shot is not that great, the gas mileage is quite respectable with 25 city/combined and 34 Hwy. This gas mileage in a 4 door comfortable midsize sedan is fantastic. In addition, the vehicle is rated as a Partial Zero Emmisions Vehicle (PZEV). This means that the Avenger when running emits less total emmissions (pollution) than many 15 year old vehicles without the engine running - simply due to fuel evaporation from the tank in the older cars. Our other vehicle is a Honda, the second that we have owned. Honda's given their reputation for quality have been disappointing. With the Avenger have had no (zero) inital quality issues after 4000 miles. This in in itself demonstrates to me that Chrysler/Dodge have come a long way towards improving quality.

I haven't even had my car for two years and I've had to take it back to Chrysler 4 times for problems. I had random warning lights popping on at any given time. There was a recall on it. Then it wouldn't always start and they said it was a bad battery and they replaced it. Just two days ago, I started my car and went to put it in reverse and the gear shift would not move. I had to have it towed to Chrysler and this was the night before my graduation. They weren't even in a hurry to fix it. As of this morning they still haven't touched it. I'm using a rental car that I have to pay for out of my own pocket. I don't like Chrysler at all. I should've stuck with my reliable Toyota. I went four years with not one problem.

got this car in april 27 2009 love this car very good on gas!!!!!!!!!!!!! my old car was bad on gas it was a vue. this avenger has more features than the charger.

I rented a 2009 Dodge Avenger for two month and used it a lot. Here's some pluses and minuses about it. Pluses: 1.Awesome driving experience. Drives like a race car although is only a 4cil. 2.The car is dark red, and I absolutely love this color, it stands out. 3. Great exterior and interior design (nvm airdinamics). Minuses: 1. Cigarlighter power plug does not work already, despite the car only has 6000 miles on it. 2. The trunk leaks when it rains. 3. Some of the paint seem to chip. 3. Not that good at 80mph and above. Overall great, although the fact that the power plug already does not work and the trunk leaks in this new car is sad. I recommend this car for short term use.

I love my new Dodge Avenger. It drives great, feels very sturdy and handles wonderfully! I get great gas mileage --30 miles to a gallon expressway driving. I think it's a good-looking car, I got a great deal and I'm glad I bought it!