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2009 Dodge Avenger Recall List

2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Dodge Avenger, affecting fuel system and transmission & powertrain. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Dodge dealer.

Recall campaigns
2
Do Not Drive
0
Park Outside
0
Over-the-air fixes
0
Latest report
Feb 4, 2009
Owner complaints
67

All 2009 Dodge Avenger recalls

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. NHTSA 09V047000Feb 4, 2009Fuel System91 vehicles

    Fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system

    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.

    Risk: This could cause a crash without warning.

    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.

  2. NHTSA 08V528000Oct 9, 2008Transmission & Powertrain712 vehicles

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

    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.

    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.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2009 Dodge Avenger have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2009 Dodge Avenger, covering fuel system and transmission & powertrain.
Are 2009 Dodge Avenger recall repairs free?
Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
What is the most recent recall on the 2009 Dodge Avenger?
The most recent campaign is NHTSA 09V047000, reported Feb 4, 2009, concerning the fuel system.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.