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Dodge Avenger repairs by problem area

Engine (21%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 85 repairs.
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Dodge Avenger engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (24%)

$100 - $499 (24%)

< $100 (53%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Dodge Avenger 4dr Sedan

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

129000 mi

US $60
Unsteady RPM at idle. Replaced IAC 

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2011 Dodge Avenger 4dr Sedan

283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

72000 mi

US $269
Thermostat 

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2008 Dodge Avenger 4dr Sedan

235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

62000 mi Top cover of Air Filter Box has one out of two hold down clips broken. 

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2008 Dodge Avenger 4dr Sedan

235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

54000 mi Failed Water Pump, replaced. 
2500 mi Car was surging and hesitating on acceleration. TSB Number & Issue Date: 18-003-09 Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC's P0452/P0841 Car was surging and hesitating on acceleration. TSB Number & Issue Date: 18-003-09 Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC's P0452/P0841 
24000 mi air cleaner cover was cracked 
21080 mi Did not start, required boost. Dealer cic AVR test, no fault found. 
37820 mi

C $46
Broken mounting tab on top half of Air Filter Housing 
50220 mi

C $450
No start and stalling at road speed. Codes P1128 and P1129 set, cleared and returned. Replaced SRV which was NOT on the DTC and told to "Drive it and see if the problem comes back." Came back almost immediately, but disappears in warm weather. Battery? 

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2008 Dodge Avenger 4dr Sedan

189-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

46000 mi

US $524
Radiator seam leaked and had to replace radiator. replaced leaking radiator 
85000 mi

US $320
check engine light came on. They replaced the spark plugs and crank case vent valve. 
102000 mi

US $210
Air cleaner cover (plastic) clip was broken. Had to replace air cleaner box. 
108000 mi

US $900
The check engine light came on. I was told the front catilitic converter was bad and had it replaced. 

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2008 Dodge Avenger 4dr Sedan

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

62000 mi Car was shutting off. Fuel pump burnt up and burnt the fuel pump connector. They said it was alright before and then it just wouldn't start. 
71000 mi

US $784
Coolant bypass-leaking Housing thermostat Ring inlet tube Intake short runner valve Flashed the PCM Thermostat and Heater hoses 
72000 mi Before I sold it was starting to stall and the key was getting stuck in the switch. 

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