Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
19 -21 City / 29 -31 HWY
Horsepower
173 -283
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Nolan S
One of the smoothest cars I have driven.
My car has performed very well. I haven't had any problems that a regular car wouldn't have. My tire pressure light has come on a couple times but that was an easy fix. My biggest problem that I had was that the tube connecting the windshield sprayers to the fluid got disconnected and I wasn't able to reconnect it myself. At the time, I was driving through a blizzard so this was very problematic. However, ever since I got it fixed, there have been no issues. Another problem I have had is in the back seat. One of the cushions broke and is disconnected. You are still able to sit in it. On the passenger side, the handle on the inside of the car disconnected from the door. The window still works but sometimes comes disconnected from the door. This is just wear and tear on a car that has 100,000+ miles. Other than that, the problems are limited. It rides very smoothly and whenever I have others in the car they tell me how much they like the car. There is a decent amount of space in the back as well as in the trunk. As a person who likes to play sports and is constantly going, the trunk holds everything I need. It is very reliable car and is one I would recommend in the future. I bought the car with 70,000 miles and it is now at 107,000 and still runs extremely well and does not show any signs of slowing down.
accountCircle Riley O
Avenger, great reliable car.
Great car. Putting too many miles on it. Fast average car. Very comfortable. Safe car. Long lasting. Definitely got my use out of the car. Very reliable. However the gas lines are a little funky and will die after the first stop after a cold start. Overall it is a really great care.
accountCircle Brandon A
2011 dodge avenger is a car to drive until it cannot anymore.
It has had essentially no issues other than the heating unfortunately going out during the winter time a few years ago. It is super sporty looking and gets great gas mileage. I really enjoy the cars slick interior and plan on driving this car until I cannot anymore!
accountCircle Drew N
My dodge avenger is the best car I ever had.
I don't really have problems with my car it works great and is very reliable the seats are comfortable and drives smoothly and has great features. It has a nice stereo in it and sounds great when you have the sound up load cause of the base in it. Overall it's a great car.
accountCircle China R
It's very dependable and I have no worries with it.
It's an amazing car no problems with it. Really good on gas mileage and very dependable car. Its very trustworthy and great. Its a 2011 Dodge Avenger one of the best cars I've ever had since I've started driving. The best part about my car is the appearance.
accountCircle Roy A
The best car I have ever owned.
I have a 2011 dodge avenger, silver, v6. The performance and reliability of the vehicle is 10/10, and has never failed me. I keep up with routine maintenance and cleaning and use top quality gasoline to minimize the chances of any mechanical issues arising.
accountCircle Taylor D
Great car with nice features that make your life a little easier.
Dodge avenger is great, no major problems even after putting lots of miles on it. Love the leather seats, easy to clean & the heated feature is great in winter. The auto start feature is also great for winter to warm the engine up without having to sit in the car. Only real issue I have that is annoying is the motor in the driver side window breaks frequently with use. The part is under warranty so that's nice not having to pay for the replacement every time.
accountCircle Michelle C
Dodge Avengers are Awesome
My Dodge Avenger is totally reliable. It's a fun vehicle to drive. It's very comfortable, I can adjust my seat to suit me perfectly. I really love the sunroof and my bluetooth radio. It's an awesome car.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Dorothy
Having a safe car..this one’s not it .. But stuck with it ..but does dodge-care. Nooo
My dodge has been one problem after another constantly replacing parts - pulleys The oil cooler Blend door Wheel bearings serpentine belt harmonic bouncer Now Cadillac converter . I love the Dodge avenger I just wish that I would stop having to replace parts .. Been doing it since the day I got it .. Would I buy another Dodge Noooo. Bent Rims
accountCircle Amber S
After 30,000 miles the quality goes down a lot
This vehicle is the worst I've ever had. I bought it used with only 30,000 miles on it. I always had problems with the vehicle
accountCircle Amber J
After 30,000 miles the performance goes down
This is the worst vehicle I have ever had. The performance sucks and something is always breaking
accountCircle Ashley C
I am not satisfied with this vehicle.
I feel that the car interior is not large enough to accommodate slim fitting car seats, which is a very important thing for me. Also, it is starting to display some issues with chugging when going up hills, along with electrical issues. It is comfortable if you are sitting in the front seat but again the backseat is a little small if the front seats are in the middle setting for how far back they are. Also, the trunk has stopped popping which is very inconvenient for grocery shopping as well as trying to get our stroller around.
accountCircle michael B
Dodge avenger a great car.
The car has some nice features that can be from the durability and reliability. It is very comfortable and allows drivers and riders to sit back to enjoy the experience. The dodge avenger is a great car to take anywhere and it is economical on many fronts especially on gas and repairs if needed.
accountCircle Dora Q
T I wish the ac would be more compatible with our AZ summer weather.
Paint is chipping off, ac is not at full capacity runs very slow and takes a while before changing speed. Do not get me wrong I would love my car a little more if these issues didn't exist.
accountCircle Kennedy P
It is a silver 2011 dodge avenger.
It always has problems. The transmission has issues even though it has been cared for. My ac does not work and just stopped working into the middle of nowhere so I do not want to drive anywhere in the summer. I have had more problems with this car than I think anyone else I know has ever had.
accountCircle kelly P
That it is falling apart and not a good family car
It's a black sedan that is falling apart. The electrical is bad. We almost have it paid off

Dodge Avenger Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Express
173-283 HP 22-24 MPG 5 Seats
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Mainstreet
173 HP 22-24 MPG 5 Seats
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Heat
283 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats
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Lux
173-283 HP 22-24 MPG 5 Seats
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2011 Dodge Avenger Owner Reviews

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5 stars 32%
4 stars 39%
3 stars 22%
2 stars 5%
1 star 2%
accountCircle Nya C on June 13, 2021
Fast, smooth, and spacious.
Dodge avenger is a AWD vehicle that is good for driving in all four seasons. It is a smooth drive and brakes are excellent. Speakers for radio are best that I have had in any car. The bass is deep and there is an equalizer on the radio as well. Heat and ac works perfectly.
accountCircle Audrieona L on June 7, 2021
Dodges are the best you can ever buy.
Have had my car a few years and have not had any major problems I love this car it is a great car only small issues like tires oil change every 3 months plugs and coils when u got the car it had 59,000 miles on it and now it have 157,000 miles and still riding great it gets me anywhere I need or want to go the car is very dependable.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Ashley E.

It has a sleek design and is really spacious for a car. The gas tank is also pretty big and lasts me for awhile. The trunk space is also very big and it fits all my needs. I also like the automatic lock function it has and the interior looks really nice.

likeFilled Tracy C.

It is very roomy. I am a larger, taller person and I feel very comfortable sitting in the car. It has minimal road noise and drives very smoothly. It is a very sturdy car that makes me feel safe while driving on the road.

likeFilled Kourtney D.

The pros is that my car is very reliable. I have had it for 4 years and haven't had any major mechanical issues with it. Spacious on the inside it seems to have a bigger inside area for room for more people. It is also great on gas mileage.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Ashley E.

I have had a few issues recently due to wear and tear on the vehicle but other than that I haven't had any real issues. If there was a con I would say that I would have liked for the car to let me know which wheel is running low in air. Right now it just has a sensor that lets me know I need air in a tire.

dislikeFilled Tracy C.

Because of how it is build (like a tank according to my insurance agent) insurance is a little higher. The way it was explained to me is that if I were to get into an accident my car would survive by it would destroy the other car.

dislikeFilled Kourtney D.

The cons of my vehicle is that it feels like it is too big to have just a 4 cylinder so it does take a little to get up and go. The air door blender seems to go out every 6 months or so as well. My passenger side window doesn't work and based on reviews that seems to be a common problem with this model.

Ranks #11 Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2011 Dodge Avenger has an average owner rating of 3.98 out of 5 which ranks it #11 of 13 other Midsize Cars.

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4.48
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4.47
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3.94

Ranks #7 Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2011 Dodge Avenger has a combined MPG of 31 which ranks it #7 of 13 other Midsize Cars.

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41 MPG
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39 MPG
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30 MPG

Is The 2011 Dodge Avenger A Good Car?

In general it is a good vehicle when new or not wrecked. I had a small fender bender in it and after it came back from the shop it had a shake in it when you hit bumps. This is probable the mechanics... Read More
Dean A.
Yes it is a safe vehicle and can fit my 2 children in it. I was put 3000 miles a week on it and it still doesn't give out on me. So yes I believe it’s a good vehicle
Jennifer H.
Yes gets you where you need to go I haven't driven it across the country and has never broken down on me
vernon R.
So far it is, I've had it for a month now and it drives great, coming from me a Prius the gas consumption is depressing but overall I think it’s a great vehicle
Sarah L.

How Reliable Is The 2011 Dodge Avenger?

It runs well except recently it just started cutting out. We have not figured out what this is yet. It is too random for the repair shop th tell what the problem is caused by.
Dean A.
Yes it’s reliable I put 3000 miles a week on it and it still runs. I do have to do basic maintenance
Susan M.
Yes very reliable have gone through 14 states with no problem and the only problem was my tires so that's it
Danielle B.
It did when I first bought it, I changed the breaks and rotors out and got a oil change, basic maintenance stuff
Mitch P.

Is The 2011 Dodge Avenger A Good Value?

It was 13000 with financing. It would have been a good value but the value has gone down so much more than the financing that it would not be worth selling.
Dean A.
I paid 2000 for it. I think it is a really good value for the money I paid. It has enough room for my kids. The only thing I don't like on it is that it stalls on you
Daytona R.
Mine costed me 14,000 but it was a really good family car just ate up a lot of gas though won't lie about that
Shannon N.
I got mine for lower than what the price was on Kelley Blue book so I think it was a great value for the car it is
Jasmine H.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2011 Dodge Avenger starter relay location?

Answer: The starter relay on a 2011 Dodge Avenger is located inside of the TIPM (totally integrated power module), or the engine compartment fuse box. If You have electrical skills it may be possible to take apart the...

What's the 2011 Dodge Avenger refrigerant capacity?

Answer: The 2011 Dodge Avenger refrigerant capacity is 12 oz. Your car's air conditioning is a closed system that relies on refrigerant to do the job of cooling the cabin area of the vehicle. The refrigerant...

What's the 2011 Dodge Avenger antifreeze?

Answer: The 2011 Dodge Avenger antifreeze type is Yellow 50/50. The coolant needs to be changed every 60,000 miles or so. Your air filter needs to be changed every 15,000 to 30,000 miles or so. The spark plugs need to...

What's the 2011 dodge avenger battery group size?

Answer: Depending on the configuration of Your 2011 Dodge Avenger, as well as Your preference, You'll either take a battery from group size 26, group size 86, or group size 75DT. While the higher trim levels (SXT Plus...

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Safety & Reliability

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety