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2014 Dodge Avenger review

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Dodge Avenger highlights

Customer rating

Pros

  • Available V6 engine
  • Composed ride and handling
  • Sporty style

Cons

  • Limited rear visibility
  • Small trunk
  • Lackluster four-speed automatic transmission (SE trim)

Mileage (EPA estimate)

19 city, 29 highway, 22 combined

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Spunky and sporty midsize sedan

The 2014 Dodge Avenger is a seriously stylish midsize sedan. It’s available in three appealing trims—SE, SXT, and R/T—making it easy to find the Avenger that’s right for you. The sedan seats five, but the fold-flat front passenger seat and 60/40 split-folding rear seats with trunk pass-through mean you can easily transform this car into a cargo hauler when needed. With its athletic good looks, comfortable cabin, and confident handling, the Dodge Avenger is a good choice for your next midsize car.

All Dodge Avenger years

What is new for the 2014 Dodge Avenger?

  • Avenger trims have been upgraded with Leatherette Seats and Leatherette & Cloth as standard equipment this year.

5 reasons to buy the 2014 Dodge Avenger

1. Aggressive styling 

Want a car that turns heads in the parking lot? The 2014 Dodge Avenger exudes a sporty style. You’ll love its daring good looks, featuring a highly sculpted and dramatically detailed body. There are eight exterior color options, including two bold shades of red and one bright blue hue. Look for a model with the available Rallye Appearance Group or Blacktop package that accentuates the fierce exterior with 18-inch aluminum wheels, a rear body-color spoiler, and dark-tinted headlamps. Whichever Avenger you choose, you’ll be sneaking peeks long after you’ve parked. 

2. Composed ride and handling 

With the 2014 Dodge Avenger, you won’t be complaining when it’s your turn to do carpool duty. This sedan is fun to drive, with responsive steering and confident handling. The suspension has MacPherson struts in the front and a multi-link coil suspension in the back, delivering a sporty driving experience. Your passengers will enjoy a comfortable and composed ride, and you might even be tempted to take the long way to spend more time behind the wheel. 

3. Available V6 power 

Want a midsize sedan with performance chops? Look for a 2014 Dodge Avenger with the 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine that makes 283 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque (available on SE and SXT; standard on R/T). The V6 engine is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. Go ahead and take the car for a spin on some twisty backroads—with this kind of power, every ride in the Avenger is exhilarating. 

4. Comfortable cabin 

The 2014 Dodge Avenger boasts a premium interior with soft-touch surfaces and thoughtful design. The eight-way power driver’s seat ensures ergonomic comfort, and automatic temperature control technology keeps the cabin cozy (SXT and R/T). On chilly days, you’ll appreciate the heated front seats and available remote start (standard on SXT and R/T; available on SE).

The acoustic laminated windshield and front side glass provide a barrier against road noise, allowing you to enjoy some peace and quiet with your crew. 

5. Sporty R/T trim 

If you’re looking for a midsize sedan with extra-sporty performance and style, don’t miss the 2014 Dodge Avenger R/T. The R/T is the race-inspired Avenger model, boasting sport-tuned suspension and performance power steering for an athletic driving experience. You’ll get distinctive exterior trim, including blacked-out headlamp bezels, a body-color grille, and a hood-to-fender stripe. Inside, you’ll appreciate the unique black cloth performance seats with leather bolsters and red stitching, perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel with red stitching, and red LED ambient lighting. There’s nothing timid about the Avenger R/T. 

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

Based on customer reviews, the 2014 Dodge Avenger is a car that is good on gas, has good power for a 4 cylinder, and is a great value. Customers also like the way the car handles, is smooth, quiet, and comfortable.
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Above Average

RepairPal gave the Dodge Avenger an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Dodge Avenger 27th out of 46 among Compact Cars.

RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Dodge Avenger is $447, compared to an average of $453 for Compact Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

According to RepairPal, Dodge Avenger owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 1.2 times per year, compared to an average of 1.1 times for Compact Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 10% for the Dodge Avenger, compared to an average of 12% for Compact Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

Dodge Avenger features and specs

SXT 2WD 4D Sedan

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Leather Seats
  • Navigation System
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Remote Start
  • Sunroof(s)

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.4L

Horsepower

173

Torque (ft-lbs)

166

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

16.9

Wheelbase

108.9"

Overall length

192.6"

Width

72.8"

Height

58.4"

Leg room

F 42.4"/R 36.2"

Head room

F 40"/R 38.3"

Front tires

P225/55HR17

Rear tires

P225/55HR17

Seating capacity

5

Max towing capacity

100/1000 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

2014 Dodge Avenger FAQ


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