2011 Dodge Avenger Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Chrysler gives the Dodge Avenger what amounts to a new, well, lease on life for 2011. The Avenger in the past has taken shots from reviewers for being too “rental car” like. They knocked the midsize sedan for being generic and bland and for possessing little to make it stand out in a crowd.
The front-wheel-drive vehicle went through a major makeover featuring some exterior updating, a revamped cabin, an upgraded engine option and other assorted tweaks that, many critics feel, march the 2011 Dodge Avenger several steps in the right direction. The experts haven’t necessarily turned to raving about the Avenger, but they certainly appreciate the improvements and give it better marks overall.
The base engine remains a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder that produces 173 horsepower and 166 lb-ft of torque and is the only choice for the two lower-end trims of the Avenger, the Express and the Mainstreet. Upgrades with the 4-cylinder have cut down its noise and vibration factors. The 4-cylinder can be mated with a 4-speed or 6-speed automatic transmission and fuel mileage estimates are 21 mpg city and 30 highway.
The big powertrain change comes with the new and touted 283-hp, 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 with 260 lb-ft of torque that is standard in the Heat trim and optional in the Lux. It replaces a 3.5-liter V6 and bumps the power up by almost 50 horses. The V6 pairs with a 6-speed automatic and gets 19/29 with gas and 14/21 with E85 fuel.
Experts save many of their compliments for the 2011 Dodge Avenger’s interior, which previously took much of the heat. Where the cabin had been decked out with far too much hard plastic, now soft-touch materials and classier styling have softened up the look and feel. The Avenger scores well for the comfort of its seats and roominess, at least for those in the front row. Dodge also gets good marks for its ability to quiet the cabin while at the same time giving it a better sound system.
Upgrades in everything from suspension and shocks to steering systems and brakes have added to the driving experience of the Avenger and helped stabilize what had once been considered the car’s somewhat choppy ride. Some reviewers cite it as a good commuter car. Others go even further and praise its smooth and responsive handing and most everything about its new setup while noting it is fun to drive to boot.
The Express starts things out with the 2011 Dodge Avenger and gets 17-inch steel wheels, cruise control, a four-speaker stereo with CD player, a tilt-and-telescoping steering column and cloth upholstery. Additions with the Mainstreet include alloy wheels, six-speaker stereo with satellite radio and automatic climate control. The Heat has 18-inch wheels, heated front seats and further stereo upgrades. The Lux boasts leather seats and Bluetooth.
The 2011 Dodge Avenger scores well in government and insurance safety tests. All trims come equipped with stability and traction control, antilock four-wheel disc brakes and a full array of airbags.
Published May 31, 2022 by A. Lessels
User reviews for 2011 Dodge Avenger
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by Tito S
Dec 11, 2022
Little disappointed with body of the car
Inside the car I found missing parts . Also after pickup the car replacement oil light on. Dec 11, 2022
by David E
Apr 14, 2022
Very quiet and powerful ride, unfortunately the door edge was think and sat just where my daughter needed to look to shoulder check. Apr 14, 2022
by Teranny P
Mar 17, 2022
Drives good minor fixes but the inside looks good but it was worth itMar 17, 2022
User rating:
by Tito S
Dec 11, 2022
Little disappointed with body of the car
Inside the car I found missing parts . Also after pickup the car replacement oil light on. Dec 11, 2022
by David E
Apr 14, 2022
Very quiet and powerful ride, unfortunately the door edge was think and sat just where my daughter needed to look to shoulder check. Apr 14, 2022
by Teranny P
Mar 17, 2022
Drives good minor fixes but the inside looks good but it was worth itMar 17, 2022
by Anonymous
Nov 24, 2021
this is a really good car to own Nov 24, 2021
by Lora R
Sep 01, 2021
I love this car so much, I bought another one!Sep 01, 2021
by mohamed w
Jul 29, 2021
This vehicle is better than SE . Luxury price suppose to be higher than the SE
Premium Sound System, Alloy wheel Leather and Sunroof.Jul 29, 2021
by Anonymous
Sep 22, 2020
Its a smaller version of a Charger, I got the 3.6L with 283HP. Love how roomy it is and how quiet the engine is as well. Gets you where you need to go quick. Sep 22, 2020
by Rebecca B
Mar 16, 2020
This car has a heating problem if you research it youll find that the passenger side heater blows cold air and its not an easy fix and once you get it fixed itll just go straight to the same thing not long after you fix it. Please do your research. Other than everything else in this car is perfect, from shifting, to driving, to power and everything in between. Like I said before, do your research on any kind of car you buy and dont make the same mistake I did.Mar 16, 2020
by Elizabeth J
Feb 19, 2020
Vehicle was not even ready for sale. It was in reconditioning stage.Feb 19, 2020
by sonya z
Apr 15, 2014
just overall big roomy and very good on gas, stereo well, esp for stock speakers. tires well good life on them, seats comfortable, back seat also. they come down for storage of big items, can handle a lot of weight in the trunk without sagging, good stock suspension. well designed carApr 15, 2014
by Dillon C
Feb 07, 2012
The Dodge avenger is a great car it has a lot of trunk space ans enough room in the back seat for a guy who's 6 feet 4 inches. the performance on it is amazing RWD can be faster than a dodge charger if you wanted to add an extra 70hp to the 3.4 L engine. the appearance is very slick not just black slick but in a candy apple red slick for the exterior, the interior is also nice and slick black interior with a fading out red on the front and back seats. on the doors seats and center consule you can see the red stitching on the black leathers which goes very well with car. YES this car is very fun to drive. Feb 07, 2012
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How can i fix this problem on my dodge avenger?
I have a 2011 Dodge Avenger. And i have a problem with some type of fan that stays on and drains my battery . I took car to the mechanic and he placed car in computer and he told me there is a problem with that fan, that help the car warm up, i have no idea what he told me. the thing is that he unpluged that fan so battery wont drain, cause he dont know how to fix it ( What a mechanic). The engine light is on due to that and car is not heating fast enough now in the colder temps. Heat inside cabin is cold on one side and hot on the other side. Any help will be apreciated.
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2011 Dodge Avenger mainstreet 3.6 error codes
First I tried to start the car it attempted to crank but the shut off gave it a jump it came right on then I drove the car to let the battery charge up and it started to jerk with a blinking engine light left the car home and went to work came back 9-10 hours later car cranks right but still occasionally jerks with blinking engine light then stops. I went to auto zone and got a battery and alternator check and they came back good and a diagnostic test and got the codes P0300 random misfire detected, P0131 O2 circuit low voltage (bank1 sensor1) and P0171 fuel system lean (bank 1)
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2011 Dodge Avenger Pricing
Original MSRP
$19,245 to $23,840Price 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 · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · 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: 10.3 · Rear brake width: 0.4 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.91
Engine
Alternator: 140 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Paint: pearl · Rear bumper color: body-color · Window trim: black
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · 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
Stability and Traction
Stability control: electronic
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.7 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.3
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): rear
Tires
Type: touring
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse
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 · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · 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: 10.3 · Rear brake width: 0.4 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.91
Engine
Alternator: 140 amps · Battery: 525 CCA
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Rear bumper color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.7 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.3
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: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic front side · Power windows: with safety reverse
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 · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Hard Drive: 30GB · 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: 10.3 · Rear brake width: 0.4 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: sunglasses holder · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.91
Engine
Alternator: 140 amps · Battery: 525 CCA
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: pearl · Rear bumper color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor size: 6.5
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Sunroof: one-touch
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.7 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.3
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: touring
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic front side · Power windows: with safety reverse
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 · 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 · Sirius Satellite Radio · 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 Mat Material: carpet · 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 armrest and storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: sunglasses holder · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.43
Engine
Alternator: 160 amps · Battery: 525 CCA
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: pearl · Rear bumper color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in. · Video monitor size: 6.5
Lights
Headlights: quad headlights · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: auto-dimming with microphone
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Sunroof: one-touch
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.7 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
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 · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic front side · Power windows: with safety reverse
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 · USB auxiliary audio input · Hard Drive: 30GB · 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: 10.3 · Rear brake width: 0.4 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: sunglasses holder · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.91
Engine
Alternator: 140 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: pearl · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: black
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in. · Video monitor size: 6.5
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Sunroof: one-touch
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.7 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
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): rear
Tires
Type: touring
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse