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2009 Dodge Avenger Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Opting to run a bit leaner with their 2009 Avenger lineup, Dodge has done away with the AWD R/T trim. The Avenger, which replaced the Stratus in 2008, took its cue from the Chrysler Sebring, using the same platform to produce a four-door front-wheel-drive sedan that’s long on looks and value, but comes up a little short on performance, especially in the lower-end trims. A traditional style leader, Dodge has given the Avenger a bold, appealing look that sits well with owners of the '08. Three trim levels - SE, SXT, and R/T - provide some choice as to what will be packed inside this handsome exterior.
The Avenger’s base SE trim for 2009 gives considerable value and even a few frills. Powered by a 172-hp, 2.4-liter, DOHC, 16-valve inline four in combination with a four-speed automatic transmission, the SE is great around town, but somewhat anemic on the highway. Standard features include a single-disc in-dash CD/MP3 player with AM/FM and Sirius Satellite radio, power windows and locks, front disc brakes, an exterior thermometer, child seat anchors, air-conditioning, and cruise control. An EPA estimated 21/30 mpg city/highway will have buyers taking a second look at the Avenger SE. Options include ABS, a sunroof, an 8-way powered driver’s seat, and a 6-disc DVD/MP3 player.
The 2009 Avenger SXT trim features the standard 2.4-liter I4, but can be equipped with a 2.7-liter, DOHC, 24-valve V6 delivering 186 hp. Both the I4 and the V6 are coupled with a four-speed automatic, but the 2.7-liter V6 is compatible with E-85 fuel. The EPA estimates a decent 19/27 mpg for the 2.7-liter using regular gas. The SXT provides a few more extras with 17-inch aluminum wheels (as opposed to the SE’s 16-inch steel wheels), front or four-wheel ABS and tinted glass. Options can include leather interior appointments, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), rear-seat DVD, MyGig multi-media system, the Uconnect hands-free communication system, and a Boston Acoustics sound system.
The Sporty Avenger R/T, available only in FWD for 2009, packs a punchy 3.5-liter, SOHC V6 and sport-tuned suspension. Combined with the standard six-speed automatic, this power plant delivers 235 hp and an EPA-estimated 16/26 mpg. Standard features include 18-inch chrome alloy wheels, four-wheel antilock disc brakes, an 8-way powered driver’s seat and fold-flat front passenger seat, climate control, and an MP3 auxiliary docking station. Optional equipment for the ’09 Avenger R/T is essentially the same as for the SXT.
Standard safety features on the 2009 base Avenger SE, scant compared with similar models, include advanced multistage front airbags, supplemental front seat mounted airbags, side curtain airbags. Four-wheel ABS is optional on the SE and standard on the SXT and R/T, while traction control and ESP are optional on all three trim levels. The Avenger garnered four- and five-star crash-test ratings from the NHTSA.
Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2009 Dodge Avenger
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by Anquasia T
Nov 01, 2021
Great vehicle even for a family because the back seat is very spacious Nov 01, 2021
by richard m
Oct 23, 2014
i like its style, the ways it drives, and its confort. At the same time, even if its a sedan, you still feel high on the road. You can easily accelerate, its powerful for a 4 cylinders, even though it burns a lot of gas.Oct 23, 2014
by Anonymous
Jul 10, 2013
Loved it, great comfortable ride that kept me away from the pump most of the time. Defiantly had power for a 4 cylinder. All in all great car and would buy one again. The Car was just simply bad-ass! It felt safe and I was defiantly in controlJul 10, 2013
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by Anquasia T
Nov 01, 2021
Great vehicle even for a family because the back seat is very spacious Nov 01, 2021
by richard m
Oct 23, 2014
i like its style, the ways it drives, and its confort. At the same time, even if its a sedan, you still feel high on the road. You can easily accelerate, its powerful for a 4 cylinders, even though it burns a lot of gas.Oct 23, 2014
by Anonymous
Jul 10, 2013
Loved it, great comfortable ride that kept me away from the pump most of the time. Defiantly had power for a 4 cylinder. All in all great car and would buy one again. The Car was just simply bad-ass! It felt safe and I was defiantly in controlJul 10, 2013
by Dave W
Dec 17, 2011
This is a nice car but it does noy have enough power for the car. overall design of the car is good. The gas milage is not great. I drive the city alot. If I used the highway It would be better.Dec 17, 2011
by Adz W
Oct 15, 2010
being a 2 litre its not the fastest car on the road but the faster you go the more you get pulled over right?, build quality is really good hqvnt had to repair anything yet and i've had it a lil while now, not everyone likes the look of this car but i love it inside and out, she's about average to run for a 2 litre. definately reccomend this if your a fan of big cars (size wise)Oct 15, 2010
by Tobyy B
Aug 10, 2010
good car for familys to get from a to b !!!
good stereo and dvd player !!!
comes with heated seats and you can choose if u want a sat nav or dvd player.
it cost us 11,995 and it wasnt 2nd hand.Aug 10, 2010
by Scott F
May 25, 2010
Performance is great. Quality is better than is reported by car reviewers! Has not needed ANY repairs and really fun to drive. Fuel Mileage isn't the best, but it is not terrible. Don't understand why this car takes such a bad wrap from the reviewers...May 25, 2010
by Firas I
Mar 10, 2010
its a real nice car! needs some more grip on the acceleration but fast on the highway!!
full option interior is so nice and having many options u cant think of!
the apperance is amazing! overall its a real nice car!Mar 10, 2010
by David W
Jan 10, 2010
the performance is very good for a diesel, its the 2.0 turbodiesel with 140hp, the
braking is perfect, handeling could be better when cornering. the build quality is
correct for its price. appearance , it looks though and sporty on the outside but its
ugly plastic interior makes it look like a japanese car from the 80's. cost of
ownership ; this realy is the best part ; very low gas cosumption and an excellent
maintance facility. fun to drive ; yes... but you really need to remove those
factory "khumo" tires...Jan 10, 2010
by Joshua H
Aug 12, 2009
love the car, its only a four banger but is still pretty quick, im more of a truck person my self. switched to the car because of gas. will soon trade this back in for a new truck and motorcycle.Aug 12, 2009
by Scott F
Apr 07, 2009
Bought this car on short notice after my Deville transaxle gave up. I thought I would miss the Caddy, I don't. The V-6 has plenty of power, touring suspension allows for spirited driving. Fun to drive. Only gripe is the soft plastic interior that mars easily. Don't understand the poor reviews, nothing in its class is any better (and some worse!).Apr 07, 2009
by Suzanne C
Feb 21, 2009
Its got a sporty look and roomy inside. I like the cherry red. It came with sirrius radio which was great through NFL season and the elections with CNN. I wish it was a V-6 like I had on my Sonata, but gas crisis, huh? I still only have 6,800 miles on it after owning it a year. I was psoiled with leather interior in my last car, but this has the hew "YES" fabric that resists stains. It is kind of a sexy car--it has the Cahrger Body. Wish I had not scratched the side during the ice storm.Feb 21, 2009
by Jonathan W
Jan 17, 2009
If you read my Chrysler Sebring review you would know I believe its the worst car I've ever driven. The Avenger is basically exactly the same.
The Avenger gets the same 2.7L V6 which is absolutely pathetic in terms of acceleration. The steering feel is exactly the same, lifeless. Lastly the handling is just plain rubbish.
The interior of the Avenger is much cheaper so more of the disgusting plastic is present here with less of the more metal touches the Sebring has. The only good thing the Avenger has is better seats, I found the Sebring seats most unbearable. The Avenger seats seem to be Caliber seats, bearable but still not good.
The Avenger has the same problems as the Sebring so its electronics will be giving you some trouble. Fuel economy is not that good. It looks mildly better than the Sebring, but has a generic Dodge look.
The Avenger is still a terrible car. If you try any other car you'll find its an inferior product.Jan 17, 2009
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2009 Dodge Avenger Pricing
Original MSRP
$20,515 to $25,415Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.5 · Front brake width: 1.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 9.0 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Center console trim: simulated alloy · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.91
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: body-color · Paint: pearl · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: auto-dimming with microphone
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Stability and Traction
Stability control: electronic
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.5 · Front brake width: 1.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 9.0 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Center console trim: simulated alloy · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Bottle holders: 2 · Center console: dual level · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.91
Engine
Alternator: 120 amps · Battery: 525 CCA
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color · Mirror color: black · Paint: pearl · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: black
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: auto-dimming with microphone
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Stability and Traction
Stability control: electronic
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front and rear
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.5 · Front brake width: 1.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 9.0 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Dash trim: metallic · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: cooled · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.91
Engine
Battery: 525 CCA
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: body-color · Paint: pearl · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: auto-dimming with microphone
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Sunroof: one-touch
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Stability and Traction
Stability control: electronic
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: front
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Hard Drive: 30GB · In-Dash Single CD/DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Boston Acoustics premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.5 · Front brake width: 1.0 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.3 · Rear brake width: 0.4 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Dash trim: metallic · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Bottle holders: 2 · Center console: dual level · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.91
Engine
Alternator: 120 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: pearl · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: black
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: tire pressure warning
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: auto-dimming with microphone
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Sunroof: one-touch
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Stability and Traction
Stability control: electronic
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front and rear
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: front
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Boston Acoustics premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.5 · Front brake width: 1.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.3 · Rear brake width: 0.4 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: sunglasses holder · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.43
Engine
Alternator: 140 amps · Battery: 525 CCA
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: body-color · Paint: pearl · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding · Inside rearview mirror: auto-dimming with microphone
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Sunroof: one-touch
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated
Tires
Type: all season
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent