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We buy Dodge Avengers from every year, 1995–2014, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Dodge Avenger by year
The Avenger is a compact car sold from 1995–2014 with engines including 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl and 3.5L 6-cyl. NHTSA lists 33 recalls and 3,168 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Avenger | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | 21–23 | 2 | 196 |
| 1996 Avenger | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | 20–23 | 2 | 157 |
| 1997 Avenger | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | 20–23 | 2 | 83 |
| 1998 Avenger | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | 20–23 | 2 | 58 |
| 1999 Avenger | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | 20–23 | 1 | 62 |
| 2000 Avenger | 2.5L 6-cyl | 20 | 1 | 22 |
| 2008 Avenger | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 18–24 | 6 | 844 |
| 2009 Avenger | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 20–24 | 2 | 67 |
| 2010 Avenger | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 20–24 | 3 | 163 |
| 2011 Avenger | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 22–24 | 3 | 209 |
| 2012 Avenger | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 22–24 | 3 | 554 |
| 2013 Avenger | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 22–23 | 5 | 548 |
| 2014 Avenger | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 22–24 | 1 | 205 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Dodge Avenger problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Avenger, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Dodge Avenger: questions
How much is a junk Dodge Avenger worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Avengers with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Dodge Avengers that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2014), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Dodge Avenger year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2008 Avenger (844). Across all years, the most-reported components were electrical system, air bags and engine.
Which Dodge Avenger year has the most recalls?
The 2008 Avenger has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 6. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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