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2009 Dodge Avenger - Consumer Opinions

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Consumer Opinions from Around the Web

We have scoured the web for consumer reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 62 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.
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#1
nice ride
Source: Cars.com

..."I bought this car new, have only had minor problems,did maintance when scheduled, handles like a sports car, great in snow with snows.great gas mileage."...

#2
The Ultimate family car
Source: MSN Autos

...Pros: Love this car! Cons: Nothing, yet. Overall: Would recommend to anyone that wants sporty, peppy and good in gas...

#3
Sweet Ride Avenger ES
Source: MSN Autos

...or shake at 120mph my milage reads 367003 km on it no problems yet Cons: the head lamps tend to fog easly and are made of cheap plastic the roof also has badly flaked paint i havnt had any major problems with my Avenger tho only had to replace driver side window that was easly done myself Overall: over all if u can find one in good shape and mechanically sound id definatly buy it its sporty roomy and suprisingly fuel efficient for the power it packs under the hood i got mine for $1100 nope not $11000 mine was $1100 and dont regret it...

#4
great looking car
Source: Cars.com

..."good car but could be better if the ride was just a little stiffer.
the car tends to sway alot in corners. great on gas mileage with the 4 cyl. dodge could have put some money in the interior kinda of cheap but better than some others"...

#5
An Honest Opinion of the 2008 Avenger
Source: MSN Autos

...100% non composite, steel rotors, and porschlen brake pads. That will fix the issue. Other than that, I haven't had any problems. It has honestly been the most reliable car I've owned thus far in my life. I've owned it for two years now, and I have 40,000 miles on it. Not one repair or break down. Overall: I would recommend this car to anyone looking for a car that gets good gas mileage, and will be in their lives for quite sometime with few problems. Yes, there are lemon's out there, but you have to expect that. Don't let one lemon get you down. I had a Ford Focus that was a lemon, and I...

#6
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Source: MSN Autos

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#7
The ultimate Car
Source: MSN Autos

...Pros: Good Handling Cons: Too loud Overall: Like it because its a sports car...

#8
I love my little car
Source: MSN Autos

...Overall: This car and I have been though a lot, and it hasn't given up on me. The only major maint. we've had to do was the water pump. Now, with 166,000+ miles, it is still going strong. Parts are relatively easy to find, as they are mostly the same as a Mitsubishi Eclipse. Don't expect to fit into a 'compact' parking spot because of this car's long doors, large rear bumper, and horrible turning radius. Sure, it isn't the fastest accelerating car, but it'll get up and dance if you want it to. Braking and handling are good. The noise you hear when you first go into drive or reverse (over 12...

#9
good car
Source: Cars.com

..."got this car in april 27 2009love this car very good on gas!!!!!!!!!!!!! my old car was bad on gas it was a vue. this avenger has more features than the charger."...

#10
Good looker but bad go-er
Source: Cars.com

...It was babied and never driven in snow its entire life till me. It looks great and the car is somewhat reliable. I found out the hard way that the ball joints on the car are recalled. my exhaust has had 2 leaks and its all in one area that they dont make a part for anymore. I got the v6 and cant change the spark plugs due to the intake. The suspention is good for corners but do not expect smooth bumps. Paint is fading. Lots of torque in the snow so be careful. interior is great. i have noticed a leak in the ceiling that i dont know where it is coming from. Car is hard to maintain...


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Why should I also consider these?

The base Avenger lags far behind much of the competition because of its combination of a sorely unrefined base four-cylinder engine and interior appointments that look and feel downright cheap.

In comparison, the new Chevy Malibu's four-cylinder is much more refined and quiet, as is the Altima's.

The Sonata and Optima offer a more comfortable, hushed ride and nice interiors that feel better, even if they aren't as exciting to look at as the Avenger's.

Compared to the 2009 Dodge Avenger, the Ford Fusion feels especially sporty and nimble, and though its interior also has a basic design, the materials are better.

Roominess is one area where the Avenger does pretty well; its backseat feels capacious and has enough headroom for adults, while the backseats in several of these vehicles—especially the Altima—can be tight.

At the six-cylinder level, the Avenger R/T brings a lot of features and a sporty feel for about the same money as more sedately equipped V-6 rival models.

 
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2008 Kia Optima
The 2008 Kia Optima doesn't perform as well as other mid-size sedans, but its roomy package and generous features make it a strong practical choice.
 
2008 Nissan Altima
The 2008 Nissan Altima is a little sportier, though not less sensible.
 

 
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