2008 Dodge Avenger Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2008 Dodge Avenger, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 54,700 miles. The words owners use most often: “loud noise” (8% of reports).
- 61engine and engine cooling complaints
- 54,700median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 47%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.
- Loud noise: mentioned in 5 of 61 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 56 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 61 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 9 a fire, 1 an injury.
Dodge Avenger engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Avenger | 8 | 1% | 109,768 |
| 2012 Avenger | 5 | 1% | 47,000 |
| 2011 Avenger | 1 | 0% | 26,000 |
| 2010 Avenger | 6 | 4% | 25,887 |
| 2009 Avenger | 1 | 1% | 127,926 |
| 2008 Avenger | 61 | 7% | 54,700 |
| 2007 Avenger | 2 | 100% | 59,000 |
| 1999 Avenger | 4 | 6% | 75,000 |
| 1998 Avenger | 4 | 7% | 81,500 |
| 1997 Avenger | 10 | 12% | 105,500 |
| 1996 Avenger | 24 | 15% | 78,000 |
| 1995 Avenger | 18 | 9% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Problem: On certain vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the engine coolant may be drawn into the left radiator cooling fan motor connector.
Risk: This can cause an electrical short circuit and result in an engine compartment fire.
Fix: 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 daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the blower motor fan switch medium and low functions failed to activate. The repairs were performed by the contact and he replaced the blower motor switch relay. The contact had mentioned that prior to the recent failure, the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate over 50 mph. The vehicle lost acceleration power intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
My vehicle has been in the repair shop for the same issue over four times within the past two years. The first complaint on 2/19/13. The malfunction is with the vehicle heating system. The first heater core was replaced on 1/20/14, the second heater core on 2/27/14, the third heater core on…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Dodge Avengers have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 61 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 2008 Dodge Avenger (7% 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 engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems start?
The median reported mileage is 54,700 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2008 Dodge Avenger?
The most frequent phrase is “loud noise”, in 5 of 61 complaints.
Other 2008 Dodge Avenger problems
- Power Train problems (236)
- Electrical System problems (219)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (138)
- Engine problems (115)
- Air Bags problems (96)
See all 2008 Dodge Avenger problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Avenger years.