DodgeAvenger20072.7L V6/dodge/avenger/2007/2-7l-v6/
JS platform

2007 Dodge Avenger — 2.7L V6

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Avenger 2.7L V6.

Engine 2.7L V6

The 2007 Dodge Avenger is built on the JS platform and powered by a 2.7L V6 engine. This specific model year is associated with four recalls and two total owner complaints, with the primary area of concern centered on engine and engine cooling. Within the vehicle's 1995-2015 history, the 2007 model sits far below the 2008 peak of 844 complaints and trends closer to the 2015 low of a single complaint.

Model year2010200920082007

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2007 Dodge Avenger presents a notably different complaint profile compared to its model-year neighbors. With only 2 complaints filed that year, it represents a sharp decline from the 31 complaints recorded in 2000, the last earlier year in the data, suggesting a period of relative stability preceding a significant deterioration. The following model year, 2008, experienced a dramatic spike to 844 complaints—the highest in the entire dataset—accompanied by the generation's only investigation, indicating a fundamental quality issue emerged with the 2008 refresh. Complaints remained elevated through 2012-2013 (547-553 range) before moderating. The 2007 model year also recorded 4 recalls and 29 TSBs, which, while present, did not translate into consumer complaints at the rate seen in subsequent years. Given that the target year sits at the tail end of a low-complaint period immediately before a major quality crisis begins, the 2007 Avenger appears to be the most favorable model year within this generation to consider for purchase.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
29
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

08V152000Electrical System:WiringReported 02/04/2008

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 180,963 MY 2007-2008 SEBRING AND DODGE AVENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A STANDARD TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS). UNUSED ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR THE TPMS MAY BECOME CORRODED AND COULD… Remedy: DEALERS WILL SEAL THE WIRES FOR THE TPMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

07V473000Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator AssemblyReported 10/10/2007

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE ENGINE COOLANT MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE LEFT RADIATOR COOLING FAN MOTOR CONNECTOR. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONNECTOR FOR CONTAMINATION OR DAMAGE, INSTALL A WIRING HARNESS OVERLAY, AND REPLACE THE FAN MOTOR FREE OR CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 19, 2007…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 29 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
1039542025-04-02Unknown Or OtherACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
1040872025-04-02Unknown Or OtherACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
S1121000006RevA2020-08-19Power Train(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes…
S1121000006 Rev.2020-08-19Electrical System(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes…
23-015-202020-04-30EquipmentDisinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2007 Avenger have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.