2009 Dodge Avenger Knocking Noise From the AC Compressor

A knocking sound my be heard from the engine at times with the air conditioning on. The cause could be the AC compressor itself, if that is the case there is an updated AC compressor to correct this issue.

Affected Model Years

This issue affects Dodge Avenger model years 1999, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, .

321 people reported this problem

  • 2009 104,236 Miles
    I hear a knocking noise that seems to be coming from the under the glove compartment. I only hear it when i turn on the air conditioner. So frustrating since i just replaced the alternator, pulleys and serpentine belt. What else is going to go wrong with this car....its only 4yrs old.

  • 2009 108,000 Miles
    Clicking noise behind glovebox when the heat/ac first comes on. Happens periodically when running ac. Also happens when the car is not running, no key in ignition.

  • 2009 175,000 Miles
    Knocking noise happens after I turn off the heat or air conditioning... Goes away after a few knocks but is annoying and load when it happens ...

  • 2009 117,846 Miles
    When the a/c is on it is fine. A loud knocking noise starts when you turn on the recirculate button on the a/c. Eventually it will quit. Sometimes it makes this noise when the a/c is turned off. Turn it on and it quits.

  • 2009 56,000 Miles
    Thumping noise from glove compartment area when ac/ht is turned on. Also, noticed after car was turned off.

  • 2009 86,453 Miles
    I get a loud knocking noise when I turn the A/C and or heat on or off. It knocks/clicks for less than a min, but is very annoying. I have not brought it in to a shop yet to see what the problem is.

  • 2009 131,000 Miles
    terrible knocking and clatter from front of engine compartment. replaced all pulleys and tentioners, new power steering pump, new alternator, NOW they are telling me in the aC compressor. Is this a common preoblem with the 08 avenger?

  • 2009 51,000 Miles
    Clicking sound from the passenger side dashboard. Occurs when car is first started and A/C or heat is on, and lasts for a few seconds. Will stop immediately if A/C or heat is turned off. Also notice this when car is parked in garage, even after not running for hours.

  • 2009 40,000 Miles
    When the ignition is turned on knocking can be heard from behind the glove box. The knocking lasts for less than a minute then stops. This just recently started.

  • 2009 64,000 Miles
    I hear a knocking sound from the dash when I turn on the heat/AC. Noise only last a few seconds.

  • 2009 32,000 Miles
    There is a loud knocking sound that seems to come from behind the glove box occasionally when I turn on the AC. Could it be the compressor? The sound comes and goes.

  • 2009 86,000 Miles
    Same as others. Knocking sound under glove compartment. Heard that it is the AC compressor and may cost hundreds to repair!

  • 2009 55,000 Miles
    Same knocking loud noise. Whether I'm driving or not or running the AC

  • 2009 80,000 Miles
    Knocking sound behind glovebox . Usually when AC/heat is turned on and off . Several knocks then stops .

  • 2009 177,236 Miles
    Well we havent fixed it yet,but when we turn on the heater or ac it starts knocking for about 15sec an it goes away. Sometimes it even knocks when the car aint even on.

  • 2009 109,372 Miles
    Noises from the engine were heard, took the car to Dodge tecnician and was advised that A/C Compressor was damaged. Estimated cost of repair was $ 800.00!

  • 2009 100,000 Miles
    Knocks exactly 23 times whenever electrical system comes on AND A/C is turned all the way down. If it is one notch to the right, knocking does not occur. But if it is turned all the way left, it occurs when I simply open the door (presumably turning the electrical system on).

  • 2009 55,000 Miles
    i have a loud knocking noise behind my ac uint also

  • 2009 0 Miles
    same issue.. but I replaced the cabin air filter and my problem went away.. it's on you tube. very easy to replace! try this first!!

  • 2009 128,633 Miles
    I have the same noise in my car