2007 Dodge Avenger Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2007 Dodge Avenger has a complaint index of 13, the second-lowest among the 9 model years with data, ranking 8th worst. It carries 4 recalls covering electrical, engine, and door latch issues, with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 13/100
- #8 of 9 Avenger years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 2
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
Top 2007 Dodge Avenger problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine2 (100%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Vehicle suddenly stalls or shuts off while driving at low speed, in one case after feeling like it was running out of gas.
- Engine seized after a stall, requiring towing to a dealership for diagnosis.
- Vehicle stalls sporadically and repeated dealer repairs failed to fix the recurring issue.
- One owner was told the stalling problem was not covered under the engine cooling system recall (07V473000) despite similar symptoms.
- Reported engine failures occurred around 59,000 miles based on median mileage at failure.
2007 Dodge Avenger recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 08V152000Apr 2, 2008Electrical System180,963 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
Chrysler is recalling 180,963 my 2007-2008 sebring and dodge avenger vehicles equipped with a standard tire pressure monitoring system (tpms). Unused electrical connectors for the tpms may become corroded and could short circuit, which can cause a variety of conditions including engine no-start, dead battery, an inoperative cruise control or remote start system, and/or engine stalling.
Risk: Engine stalling could cause a crash without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will seal the wires for the tpms free of charge. The recall began on april 15, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- NHTSA 07V473000Oct 10, 2007Engine102,042 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
On certain vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the engine coolant may be drawn into the left radiator cooling fan motor connector.
Risk: This can cause an electrical short circuit and result in an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the connector for contamination or damage, install a wiring harness overlay, and replace the fan motor free or charge. The recall began on november 19, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- NHTSA 07V414000Sep 12, 2007Structure & Body72,333 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
On certain vehicles, the front door latch cable may become partially unseated from the interior release handle housing possibly causing the latch to stick in the unlatched position or the lock function to become inoperative.
Risk: Driving a vehicle with an unlatched door can result in an unbelted front seat occupant falling out of the vehicle or being ejected in a crash, causing increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will add a secondary retention feature to both front doors. This action will supersede and expand a previous safety recall (please see 07v-104). The recall began on october 29, 2007. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
2007 compared with other Avenger years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Dodge Avenger reliable?
- NHTSA data shows only 2 complaints for the 2007 Avenger, giving it a complaint index of 13, the second-best of the 9 model years tracked. It still has 4 recalls, mostly for door latches, engine cooling, and a TPMS electrical issue.
- What problems does the 2007 Dodge Avenger have?
- Both sample complaints involve the engine, describing stalling and one case of engine seizure at a median mileage of 59,000 miles. NHTSA also lists 4 recalls covering electrical connectors, engine cooling fans, and front door latches.
- Does the 2007 Dodge Avenger have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2007 Avenger: a TPMS electrical connector issue, an engine coolant/cooling fan connector problem, and two related front door latch cable recalls. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2007 Avenger compare to other model years?
- The 2007 model ranks 8th worst out of 9 years by complaint index, meaning most other years, especially 2008 with an index of 100, had far more reported problems.