MYRModel Year Report

2008 Dodge Avenger

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2008 Dodge Avenger
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Avenger Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 1995: 196 complaints 1995 1996: 157 complaints 1997: 83 complaints 1997 1998: 58 complaints 1999: 62 complaints 1999 2000: 22 complaints 2007: 2 complaints 2007 2008: 831 complaints 2008 2009: 67 complaints 2009 2010: 163 complaints 2011: 209 complaints 2011 2012: 553 complaints 2013: 547 complaints 2013 2014: 204 complaints 2015: 1 complaints 2015
2008: 831 complaints
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YearComplaints
1995196
1996157
199783
199858
199962
200022
20072
2008831
200967
2010163
2011209
2012553
2013547
2014204
20151

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26%

26% of complaints: electrical system — 217 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE HEADLAMPS ILLUMINATED INDEPENDENTLY AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171129

WE OWN A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. WE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER (H07)CONCERNING AN ELECTRICAL WIRING PROBLEM THAT COULD CAUSE THE CAR TO CUT OFF WITHOUT NOTICE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080508

POWER TRAIN 17%

17% of complaints: power train — 145 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THE DEALER ISSUED A SAFETY CAMPAIGN SINCE THE POWER TRANSMISSION REMAINED STUCK IN GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE SAFETY CAMPAIGN; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120831

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 16%

16% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 134 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ENGINE 14%

14% of complaints: engine — 115 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE, IN WHICH HE BELEIVED WAS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE AIR CONDITIONING FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120823

AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 86 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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AIRBAG DID NOT FULLY DEPLOY FROM STEERING WHEEL, CURTAIN AIRBAGS ABS SEAT AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED ON DRIVER SIDE , SHOULDER STRAP OF SEAT BELT LOCKED OUT. RESULTING IN MULTIPLE INJURIES TO ME WHICH I WAS DRIVER- NOT SURE HOW ACCIDENT HAPPENED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171209

I WAS IN A 2008 DODGE AVENGER THAT WAS A RENTAL CAR. I WAS DRIVING THROUGH A CONSTRUCTION AREA WHEN THE TRUCK IN FRONT OF ME SLAMMED ON ITS BRAKES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080201

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20070430 — latches/locks/linkages

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT DOOR LATCH CABLE MAY BECOME PARTIALLY UNSEATED FROM THE INTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING CAUSING THE DOOR LATCH TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION AND NOT BE SECURE

Remedy: THIS ACTION IS SUPERSEDED (PLEASE SEE 07-V414.) DEALERS WILL ADD FREE OF CHARGE A SECONDARY FEATURE TO BOTH FRONT DOORS TO PREVENT THE DOOR LATCH CABLE FERRULE FROM BECOMING UNSEATED AT THE INTERIOR

Campaign 07V104000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070618 — air bags

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS UTILIZED FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALLBEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 07V240000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20071015 — fuel system, gasoline

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE, THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD SEPARATE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE FUEL TANK TO LOOSEN AND LEAK FUEL.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 07V426000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20071029 — latches/locks/linkages

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FRONT DOOR LATCH CABLE MAY BECOME PARTIALLY UNSEATED FROM THE INTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING POSSIBLY CAUSING THE LATCH TO STICK IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION OR THE LOCK FUNCTIO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A SECONDARY RETENTION FEATURE TO BOTH FRONT DOORS. THIS ACTION WILL SUPERSEDE AND EXPAND A PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL (PLEASE SEE 07V-104). THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2007. OWNERS

Campaign 07V414000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20071119 — engine and engine cooling

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. OWNERS MAY CONTACT

Campaign 07V473000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2008 — complaint volume: 831
R 20080415 — electrical system

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 COR

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.

Campaign 08V152000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20101118 — AQ (closed 20151228)

Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Dodge Avenger — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (217 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (145 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (134 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 07V104000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V240000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V426000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V414000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V473000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V152000 (electrical system) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1998 ▲ 1999 ▲ 2009

WORST YEARS

■ 2012 ■ 2013 ● 2011

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FAQ

Is the 2008 Dodge Avenger reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Dodge Avenger is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Dodge Avenger?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Dodge Avenger have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.