Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Avenger 3.5L V6.
The 2007 Dodge Avenger 3.5L V6 is a midsize sedan built on the JS platform, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine; this model year carried 4 recalls, with Engine & Engine Cooling emerging as the top complaint area among the limited 2 owner complaints filed that year. Compared to the broader Avenger model history spanning 1995 to 2015, which saw complaint volumes peak at 844 in 2008 before declining to just 1 by 2015, the 2007 model year appears comparatively stable in owner-reported issues, suggesting this particular model year falls within a notably quieter period in the vehicle's reliability trajectory.
Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith) |
| Why | Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module |
| When needed | After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement |
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool |
| Also required | The vehicle's four-digit PIN code |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2007 Dodge Avenger marks the model's return after a seven-year hiatus, posting just two federal complaints — both in Engine & Engine Cooling — alongside four recalls and 29 TSBs, a profile that contrasts sharply with the 2000 final-year predecessor (31 complaints, five recalls) and the 2008 follow-up, which surged to 844 complaints and six recalls. The 2007 figure of two complaints is the lowest in the entire dataset, but the elevated recall count relative to complaints suggests early field actions rather than widespread owner-reported failures; the data does not specify the root causes of those recalls. Complaint volumes then moderated to 67 in 2009 before climbing again through 2012–2013 (553 and 547 respectively), indicating the 2007–2008 transition was the generation's most volatile period. With zero crash or fire complaints recorded for 2007, the safety signal is clean, but the low complaint count may reflect limited early sales or reporting lag rather than proven durability. The 2007 Avenger presents a relatively quiet federal record at launch, yet the sharp deterioration in 2008 warrants caution; a thorough pre-purchase inspection focusing on recall completion is essential before considering this a good year to buy.
All 2 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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.
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…
Showing 5 of 29 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103954 | 2025-04-02 | Unknown Or Other | ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER |
| 104087 | 2025-04-02 | Unknown Or Other | ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER |
| S1121000006RevA | 2020-08-19 | Power Train | (Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes… |
| S1121000006 Rev. | 2020-08-19 | Electrical System | (Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes… |
| 23-015-20 | 2020-04-30 | Equipment | Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19 |
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