2008 Dodge Avenger Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the 2008 Dodge Avenger, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 75,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “air bag” (55% of reports).
- 96air bags complaints
- 75,000median miles at failure
- 21mention a crash
- 19mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,400typical repair cost reported by owners
- 31%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air bag: mentioned in 53 of 96 complaints (55%)
- Bags deploy: mentioned in 5 of 96 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical air bags repair on the 2008 Dodge Avenger at $1,400, and half of them between $870 and $1,600.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2010–2015), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 77 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 96 complaints, 21 mention a crash, 19 an injury.
Dodge Avenger air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Avenger | 69 | 34% | 50,000 |
| 2013 Avenger | 154 | 28% | 64,000 |
| 2012 Avenger | 109 | 20% | 60,000 |
| 2011 Avenger | 35 | 17% | 97,000 |
| 2010 Avenger | 37 | 23% | 95,000 |
| 2009 Avenger | 11 | 16% | 63,500 |
| 2008 Avenger | 96 | 12% | 75,000 |
| 1999 Avenger | 7 | 11% | 85,600 |
| 1998 Avenger | 8 | 14% | — |
| 1997 Avenger | 13 | 16% | 116,403 |
| 1996 Avenger | 10 | 6% | — |
| 1995 Avenger | 15 | 8% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Air bags:frontal
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the front seat track position sensors utilized for the air bag system may not function properly.
Risk: This could increase the risk of injury to front seat occupants during certain crash conditions.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My 2008 Dodge Avenger airbag light has been on for a while, I believe thatâs something that is defective and should be fixed by the manufacture. Iâd called a dealership and was told it was not a recall and therefore not covered. When the wipers are turned on in the morning and then turned off…
Air bag warning light and alarm on the dash board.
While driving my airbag light came on I checked for recalls it tells me there is no unrepaired recalls on my car but somethingâs not right
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Dodge Avengers have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 96 owner complaints about air bags for the 2008 Dodge Avenger (12% of the 831 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Dodge Avenger air bags?
Yes: 1 safety recall list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do air bags problems start?
The median reported mileage is 75,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix air bags problems on the 2008 Dodge Avenger?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,400 (half paid between $870 and $1,600), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the 2008 Dodge Avenger?
The most frequent phrase is “air bag”, in 53 of 96 complaints, followed by “bags deploy” (5).
Other 2008 Dodge Avenger problems
See all 2008 Dodge Avenger problems or air bags problems across all Avenger years.