2008 Dodge Avenger AWD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Avenger AWD years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Dodge Avenger AWD. The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints, 31%), typically at around 69,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 13owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Dodge Avenger AWD problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 31% | 69,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 31% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 15% | 57,113 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 15% | 40,124 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | 2 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 8% | 141,300 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 8% | 62,225 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 8% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 8% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 8% | 1 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 8% | 163,300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Dodge Avenger AWD recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Dodge Avenger AWD.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Floor heating issue. Warm on the drivers side, cold on the passenger side in the winter. The opposite in the summer. Always while driving. Summer with windows down heat is drawn out on the drivers feet. Winter with the heat on driving highway, cold air rushes in the passenger side floor.
La bomba de gasolina se ha daada 2 veces, ya que se quiebra el tubito donde se conecta la maguera de gasolina. Se enciende y se apaga la imagen de la bolsa de aire de acuerdo al clima y mas cuando hace calor. El sistema electrico por cambio de bujias se tiene que resetear la computadora ya es la…
"takata recall" i was traveling northbound and a car crossed into my lane trying to make a left turn rt into my vehicle. The driver of the other vehicle admits to looking at his phone prior to turning. He hit my front driver side traveling head on with a turning motion with both of us traveling…
Cruise control works only up to 40 mph. Any attempt to engage cruise control beyond 40 mph is futile. It does nothing.
The file shows that this cars has had the fuel tank strap we're replace as the recall stipulated but on october 2013 the fuel tank started to leak. After inspection, there was a lot of wear between the fuel strap and the tank itself, enough wear to start leaking. When removing the strap, the fuel…
Other Dodge Avenger AWD years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 13 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Dodge Avenger AWD?
Owners most often report air bags, power train, equipment problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Dodge Avenger AWD?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Dodge Avenger AWD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Avenger AWD model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.