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2008 Dodge AvengerProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 1,238 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
1,238
Crashes
63
Fires
40
Recalls
6
TSBs
59
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,238 complaints, 63 crashes, 40 fires, and 6 recalls. Complaint rate is 5.4x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

gear shift module locked up

146 complaints • Severity 8.5/10

$X,XXX
2

engine stalls shuts down when driving

43 complaints • Severity 8.6/10

$X,XXX
3

alternator failed

27 complaints • Severity 8.1/10

$X,XXX
4

premature brake and rotor wear

21 complaints • Severity 7.5/10

$X,XXX
5

tipm malfunctioning

13 complaints • Severity 8.5/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

217 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 76K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

116
0–30K
273
30–60K
234
60–90K
195
90–120K
135
120–150K
103
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (273 reports) • Median: 76K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (217 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical217 (18%)
Engine159 (13%)
Drivetrain145 (12%)
Speed Control134 (11%)
Airbags86 (7%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission79 (6%)
Fuel System67 (5%)
Other54 (4%)

2008 Dodge Avenger: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2008 Dodge Avenger, with 217 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 76,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 76K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2008 Dodge Avenger, with 159 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2008 Dodge Avenger, with 145 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2008 Dodge Avenger, with 134 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

7
07
49
08
55
09
203
10
96
11
116
12
127
13
125
14
110
15
83
16
57
17
65
18
81
19
13
20
10
21
15
22
10
23
7
24
9
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2008 Dodge Avenger. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (6 recalls)

07V104000Apr 2007

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

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 SECURED TO THE STRIKER.

07V240000Jun 2007

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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

07V414000Oct 2007

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

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 FUNCTION TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.

07V426000Oct 2007

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

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.

07V473000Nov 2007

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE ENGINE COOLANT MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE LEFT RADIATOR COOLING FAN MOTOR CONNECTOR.

+ 1 more recall in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

AQ10001ClosedOpened Nov 2010 · closed Dec 2015

Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The worst model year for the Dodge Avenger is the 2012 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2008 Dodge Avenger vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

1,238

Class avg

228

5.4x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,238 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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2008 Dodge Avenger: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Dodge Avenger?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2008 Dodge Avenger is related to the electrical, with 217 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2008 Dodge Avenger reliable?
The 2008 Dodge Avenger has 1,238 complaints, 63 crash reports, and 40 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 5.4x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2008 Dodge Avenger problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2008 Dodge Avenger have any recalls?
Yes, the 2008 Dodge Avenger has 6 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Avenger problems start?
Based on 1056 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 76,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2008 Dodge Avenger data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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