Dodge Avenger
7 model years from 2008 to 2014, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2008–2014
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 23–24 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 8 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2013 (500)
- Interest
- 4,925 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2014 Avenger in brief
The 2014 Dodge Avenger is a midsize car offered with 2 engines (2.4L 4-cyl and 3.6L 6-cyl) and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 193 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 109-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,393 lb (4dr Sedan Canada Value Package/Sxt).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 24 MPG combined (21 city / 30 highway), 7% worse than the 2014 midsize car average of 25.7 MPG, for an estimated $2,800 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 193 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.
The Dodge Avenger has 7 model years in our data, from 2008 to 2014.
Its most efficient year was 2014 at 24 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 23 to 24 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the air bags (433), unknown or other (405), electrical system (373).
2013 has the most recalls (5); all years together count 8 campaigns and 1,768 owner complaints.
How the 2008 Avenger compares
The 2008 Dodge Avenger is a midsize car offered with 3 engines (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl and 3.5L 6-cyl) and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 191 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 109-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,400 lb (Rt).
About the Dodge Avenger
The Dodge Avenger is a front-wheel drive, mid-sized sedan that was marketed by Dodge. The Avenger made its North American debut in 1994 for the 1995 model year as a coupe that was produced until 2000. The model name was reintroduced to the market as a four-door sedan in 2007 for the 2008 model year. The Dodge Avenger name was used on the South African market Hillman Avengers in 1975 and 1976.
From the Wikipedia article "Dodge Avenger", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Avenger changes by model year
- 2011
- Engine added: 3.6L 6-cyl
- Engines dropped: 2.7L 6-cyl and 3.5L 6-cyl
- 2009
- All-wheel / four-wheel drive no longer offered
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 7 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 24 MPG | 192.5 in | 3,393 lb | Not rated | 1 | 193 |
| 2013 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 192.5 in | 3,607 lb | Not rated | 5 | 500 |
| 2012 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 24 MPG | 192.5 in | 3,607 lb | Not rated | 3 | 491 |
| 2011 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 24 MPG | 192.5 in | 3,393 lb | Not rated | 3 | 160 |
| 2010 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 24 MPG | 190.9 in | 3,567 lb | Not rated | 3 | 112 |
| 2009 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 24 MPG | 190.9 in | 3,400 lb | Not rated | 0 | 37 |
| 2008 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 24 MPG | 190.9 in | 3,400 lb | Not rated | 0 | 275 |
Alternatives to the 2014 Avenger
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Toyota Corolla | 34 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2014 Ford Mustang | 23 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2014 Honda Accord | 47 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Impala | 28 MPG | Not rated | 12 |
| 2014 Toyota Camry | 40 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Camaro | 22 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Dodge. How we calculate this →