2014 Dodge Avenger review
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
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
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.
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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).
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
4.5 out of 5
17 customer reviews| 5 Stars | 10 |
|---|---|
| 4 Stars | 6 |
| 3 Stars | 0 |
| 2 Stars | 1 |
| 1 Star | 0 |
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
The 2014 Dodge Avenger is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- SXT : 21 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- SE : 21 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- R/T : 19 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
The Dodge Avenger received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Dodge Avenger as 26 out of 46 among Compact Car
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The 2014 Dodge Avenger has a maximum towing capacity of 1000 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2014 Dodge Avenger:
- Leatherette Seats
- Leatherette & Cloth
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