2008 Dodge Avenger Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 219 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2008 Dodge Avenger, 26% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 91,123 miles. The words owners use most often: “electronic throttle control” (11% of reports).
- 219electrical system complaints
- 91,123median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 42%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.
- Electronic throttle control: mentioned in 23 of 219 complaints (11%)
- Included electrical: mentioned in 12 of 219 complaints (5%)
- Stalled without: mentioned in 11 of 219 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 187 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 219 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 13 a fire, 1 an injury.
Dodge Avenger electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Avenger | 33 | 16% | 44,350 |
| 2013 Avenger | 98 | 18% | 70,000 |
| 2012 Avenger | 109 | 20% | 70,522 |
| 2011 Avenger | 41 | 20% | 71,000 |
| 2010 Avenger | 40 | 25% | 63,500 |
| 2009 Avenger | 10 | 15% | 82,000 |
| 2008 Avenger | 219 | 26% | 91,123 |
| 2000 Avenger | 1 | 5% | 88,954 |
| 1999 Avenger | 7 | 11% | 86,000 |
| 1998 Avenger | 1 | 2% | 185,000 |
| 1997 Avenger | 5 | 6% | — |
| 1996 Avenger | 13 | 8% | — |
| 1995 Avenger | 19 | 10% | 170,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: 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 corroded and could short circuit, which can cause a variety of conditions including engine no-start, dead battery, an inoperative cruise control or remote start system, and/or engine stalling.
Risk: Engine stalling could cause a crash without warning.
Fix: 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.
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…
The recalls associated to my vehicle are the same exact problems I am experiencing. My car is stalling and stalled on the highway. I couldnât accelerate and had to drive with my hazards.
I was idling at a stop light when I noticed my car began to smoke shortly after the check engine, check oil and the battery alert all simultaneously came on. I then pulled over to a near alleyway when a burst of flames arose from the hood of the car.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Dodge Avengers have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 219 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2008 Dodge Avenger (26% 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 electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 91,123 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2008 Dodge Avenger?
The most frequent phrase is “electronic throttle control”, in 23 of 219 complaints, followed by “included electrical” (12).
Other 2008 Dodge Avenger problems
See all 2008 Dodge Avenger problems or electrical system problems across all Avenger years.