2008 Dodge Avenger problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (132) · Power Train (116) · Electrical System (82)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
718 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (59)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 103954 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
actuator - a/c and heater
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 104087 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
actuator - a/c and heater
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Power Train 2021-04-07 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Power Train:transmission Case/Housing 2020-08-19 · S1121000006RevA · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
(revision a) no start no crank ? starter will not engage and there are no related codes or concerns
Showing the 6 most recent of 59 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-24 · Unknown Or Other“so a month ago the car started running hot i’m unsure what the cause maybe and my reservoir has cracked. when i turn the ac or heat on the car begins to run hot as well.…”
2025-11-09 · Visibility/Wiper“my 2008 dodge avenger airbag light has been on for a while, i believe that’s something that is defective and should be fixed by the manufacture. i’d 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, they continue to wipe even turned off. when i use the r…”
2025-10-26 · Wheels · 💥 crash“breaking system failed, it is available for inspection, i told the state trooper what happened along with several police officers, they agreed that the breaking system was not supposed to lock up which caused the car to skid several feet and the end results are that a very bad wreck happened which left my car undrivable and locked up, the car front…”
2025-04-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System“ the recalls associated to my vehicle are the same exact problems i am experiencing. my car is stalling and stalled on the highway. i couldn’t accelerate and had to drive with my hazards. …”
2024-11-30 · Wheels“no accidents rears tires leaning inwards …”
2024-10-30 · Suspension · 120,000 mi“the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while turning to the right, the passenger’s side front wheel seemed to be rubbing against the rubber or plastic piece underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the front suspension cross member had failed due to excessive rust. the contact …”
2024-05-29 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch · 144,000 mi“the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the front driver's side door failed to latch securely. the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign numbers: 07v104000 (latches/locks/linkages) and 07v414000 (latches/locks/linkages). the dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vin was not included in the recalls. th…”
2024-01-25 · Air Bags“air bag warning light and alarm on the dash board.…”
2023-06-01 · Visibility/Wiper“when utilizing the front wipers during the rain the wipers will stop working at any giving time. also sometimes when you utilize the turn signals the wipers will come on and remain in the upward stuck position. after doing vigorous research about this known issue with dodge vehicle i came across a lot of information online with dodge owners of vari…”
2023-04-12 · Engine · 🔥 fire“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. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.