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2009 DODGE Avenger

2 recalls Risk Grade: C Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #09V047000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

Manufacturer
CHRYSLER LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's fuel gauge may show you have more fuel than you actually do, which can cause you to run out of gas unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
This could cause an accident without warning if you run out of gas, especially on the highway or at high speeds.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace the fuel pump module free of charge, starting in March 2009, and you can contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule an appointment.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — 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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Critical #08V528000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Manufacturer
CHRYSLER LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's computer (Power Train Control Module, or PCM) might have a faulty printed circuit board due to a bad adhesive used in its manufacturing process.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, your engine could stall without warning, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
You'll get a free replacement of the Power Train Control Module at the dealership, and this recall started on November 10, 2008, so you should contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — 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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Browse by Component

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 recall
POWER TRAIN
1 recall

Other DODGE Avenger Years

2014
1 recall
2013
5 recalls
2012
3 recalls
2011
3 recalls
2010
3 recalls
2008
6 recalls
2007
4 recalls
2000
5 recalls

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