The 2008 Dodge Avenger's high safety profile includes 6 recall campaigns and 844 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

844

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

08V1520002008-02-04

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

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.

ENGINE STALLING COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

View at NHTSA

07V4730002007-10-10

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.

THIS CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

View at NHTSA

07V4140002007-12-09

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.

DRIVING A VEHICLE WITH AN UNLATCHED DOOR CAN RESULT IN AN UNBELTED FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT FALLING OUT OF THE VEHICLE OR BEING EJECTED IN A CRASH, CAUSING INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.

View at NHTSA

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07V2400002007-13-06

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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

THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.

View at NHTSA

07V1040002007-15-03

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.

DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS, THE POSSIBILITY OF A DOOR OPENING COULD CAUSE AN UNBELTED PASSENGER TO BE EJECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.

View at NHTSA

07V4260002007-13-09

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.

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERBODY FIRE.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2008 Dodge Avenger has accumulated 844 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with power train leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Power Train166

02Electrical System81

03Vehicle Speed Control71

04Air Bags55

05Engine37

844 total across 1 model years (2008–2008)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Dodge Avenger Fuel Economy

18–24mpg combined

15-21city

24-30hwy

$1,800-$2,450/yr

With 5 configurations tested, the 2008 Dodge Avenger ranges from 18 to 24 MPG combined. That's a 6 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Avenger - Automatic 4-spd

24mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

21 city30 hwy~$1,800/yr-1/10 Poor

Avenger - Automatic 4-spd

22mpg

2.7L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city27 hwy~$2,000/yr-1/10 Poor

Avenger - Automatic 6-spd

19mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

16 city26 hwy~$2,300/yr-1/10 Poor

Avenger AWD - Automatic 6-spd

18mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

15 city24 hwy~$2,450/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2008 Dodge Avenger

33States

33%in top 3

If you're near Florida, you're in luck: 15% of listings are there. But with 33 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

FLFlorida

1815%

MIMichigan

119%

PAPennsylvania

108%

TXTexas

108%

DEDelaware

54%

MNMinnesota

43%

ALAlabama

43%

VAVirginia

43%

OHOhio

43%

COColorado

43%

MDMaryland

33%

MOMissouri

33%

ILIllinois

33%

INIndiana

33%

NENebraska

33%

WAWashington

33%

DCWashington DC

33%

OKOklahoma

33%

UT2

AZ2

NH2

SC2

WI2

GA2

NY2

ID1

AR1

NC1

ND1

NJ1

CA1

WV1

OR1

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2008.

2008 Dodge Avenger Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2008 Dodge Avenger a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2008 Dodge Avenger. There are 6 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2008 Dodge Avenger?

NHTSA shows 6 recall campaigns for the 2008 Dodge Avenger. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2008 Dodge Avenger?

You'll get between 18 and 24 MPG combined from the 2008 Dodge Avenger, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2008 Dodge Avenger?

POWER TRAIN problems top the list with 844 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.