Major Problems with 2008 Dodge Avenger Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2008 Dodge Avenger

2008 Dodge Avenger UNKNOWN OR OTHER Victims: 6 Mileage: 154000 miles

2008 Dodge Avenger AIR BAGS Victims: 3 Mileage: 88000 miles

2008 Dodge Avenger AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 58672 miles

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Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Dodge Avenger owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM on 3 separate occasions while driving my 2008 dodge avenger sxt in light rain the vehicle lost all electrical power....	202 ~ 92202 miles
POWER TRAIN gear shift locked up in park. went out to leave for work as usual and the gear shift would not...	138 ~ 85176 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the vehicle accelerated on its own twice while stopped at a red light....	134 ~ 83797 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving approximately 60 mph the contact heard a ticking and knocking...	103 ~ 103873 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger r/t. the contact stated that the vehicle has been at the dealer for...	79 ~ 44936 miles
AIR BAGS i was in a 2008 dodge avenger that was a rental car. i was driving through a construction area when...	77 ~ 76177 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i recently purchased a 2008 avenger with the 2.4l vvt 4cylinder and traded in my 2001 dakota with a 4.7l...	44 ~ 50501 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2008 dodge avenger with 2 recalls. consumer states that dealer told them they needed time to order the parts. dealer...	44 ~ 112070 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM my 2008 dodge avenger will spill fuel at every refueling regardless if i use the locking mechanism on the fuel...	36 ~ 80541 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL driving on wet roads a loss of power occurs. sometimes to problem can corrected by shifting into 3rd gear.(4spd automatic).dealers-2	31 ~ 84483 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE a few days after i purchased the vehicle i began hearing a tapping noise in the engine sounds like knocking...	22 ~ 60169 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that when engaging the turn signals while driving at...	17 ~ 110106 miles
STEERING a few days after i purchased the vehicle i began hearing a tapping noise in the engine sounds like knocking...	16 ~ 58235 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES passenger's door latch failed while on the road. (my 6 year old son was sitting in passengers side when this...	13 ~ 39179 miles
SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger r/t. the contact stated that the vehicle has been at the dealer for...	12 ~ 61914 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING turn signals dome light windshield wipers and running lights would not operate. started working again the next morning. hopefully they...	11 ~ 88220 miles
SERVICE BRAKES we bought this car used a year ago. soon after the ac compressor went out. we had it repaired. then...	11 ~ 67763 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i was traveling in my '08 dodge avenger sxt w/my son making a left hand turn around a corner &...	11 ~ 25659 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the driver's side air bag light randomly illuminated in the vehicle and has...	11 ~ 40385 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE there is visible denting/buckling to the underbelly of my 2008 dodge avenger. i sent a formal letter to chrysler hqtrs...	11 ~ 88114 miles
SEAT BELTS tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while stopped with the left turn signal on another vehicle rear ended the...	10 ~ 82192 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES a few days after i purchased the vehicle i began hearing a tapping noise in the engine sounds like knocking...	10 ~ 29044 miles
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that he could not shift the vehicle out of...	9 ~ 56778 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger r/t. the contact stated that the vehicle has been at the dealer for...	9 ~ 33717 miles
TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the vehicle has four firestone tires size 205/75/r15 (na). the contact stated that...	8 ~ 34005 miles
EQUIPMENT im was looking at the crash ratings because i just purchase a 2008 avenger if the doors can open with...	8 ~ 31625 miles
VISIBILITY windshield wipers stop in the middle of the windshield while operating in delay mode. they will stop then start back	7 ~ 84857 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 2008 dodge avenger with a few defective parts. consumer states that the vehicle has defective front door latch radiator fan...	7 ~ 69592 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT front passenger airbag light kept coming on. dealer found that internal fault w/seat side air bag module. *tr...	6 ~ 48797 miles
WHEELS i have been very very disappointed with my 2008 avenger.. seems like i've experienced one problem after the other.. the...	6 ~ 74473 miles
SEATS while driving 35 to 40 the car in front of me suddenly stopped and when i braked the car would...	6 ~ 47291 miles
STRUCTURE i recently purchased a 2008 avenger with the 2.4l vvt 4cylinder and traded in my 2001 dakota with a 4.7l...	6 ~ 34102 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING catastrophic engine failure on a 2008 dodge avenger on i 271. *tr...	5 ~ 65400 miles
PARKING BRAKE purchased a brand new 2008 avenger and have had problems with the brakes from the get go. can feel brakes...	5 ~ 39982 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC i have an 08 avenger i have had it back to the dealership 4 times over the brakes. my brake...	3 ~ 200042 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i have a 2008 dodge avenger that brakes are bad. the vehicle has been taken to dodge several times for...	3 ~ 37875 miles
VALVE > TIRES one days after driving from salt lake city airport to park city utah the dodge avenger's tire pressure warning light...	3 ~ 21000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE im was looking at the crash ratings because i just purchase a 2008 avenger if the doors can open with...	3 ~ 68707 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the cruise control failed to work and the engine...	3 ~ 52000 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. when the contact manually locked the passenger side door both front windows rolled...	3 ~ 73333 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving approximately 70 mph the vehicle stalled. the contact pulled the vehicle...	2 ~ 55096 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while the contact was driving approximately 10 mph the engine stalled without warning....	2 ~ 85608 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER frontal crash resulting in engine fire. *tr...	2 ~ 27650 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT 2008 dodge avenger with bad shocks and windshield. consumer states that the shocks ride rough and the windshield has a...	2 ~ 26000 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION 2008 dodge avenger. my engine has stalled several times at speeds under 15 mph while coming to a stop. my...	2 ~ 15000 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i was in a 2008 dodge avenger that was a rental car. i was driving through a construction area when...	2 ~ 6028 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE subframe on my wife's car has rusted through and the stabilizer bar has went through it and she drives everyday...	1 ~ 245354 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. after the ignition key was replaced the horn worked intermittently. there were...	1 ~ 200000 miles
TANK VALVE/GAUGE > LPG SYSTEMS > RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER the cars electrical wiring is messed up.... power steering is tight at tinge... windows roll up tooo much u hear...	1 ~ 52000 miles
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY my car has problem with the blower motor n car would jerk bad. *tr...	1 ~ 73000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger equipped with a nankang sport tires size: 245/45r/18. the contact was driving...	1
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY i was driving my 2008 dodge avenger to work on 01/12/12. it was raining that morning. i attempted to merge...	1
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the air conditioner failed. the contact also stated...	1 ~ 50000 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger equipped with goodyear weatherhandler ls tires line size 215/65/r16 dot number m66vjr1r1510....	1 ~ 80200 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING my 2008 dodge avenger has had numerous problems since we purchased it. we have had to replace the power steerin...	1 ~ 50000 miles
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT 2008 dodge avenger all four valves on the vehicle are corroded and have broken off. one tire is unable to...	1 ~ 53000 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while the contact filled the fuel tank he noticed that the gasoline was...	1 ~ 45000 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN my car was stuck in park. no warning or anything wrong with the transmission. it had to be towed to...	1 ~ 60000 miles
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving at approximately 60 mph the contact noticed water entering and...	1 ~ 40000 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN gear shift stuck in park position. *tr...	1 ~ 55000 miles
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION the gear shifter got stuck in park. it had worked fine previously without any hitches. we have owned the car...	1 ~ 49000 miles
COLUMN > STEERING tl*-the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the vehicle was parked and the contact observed the column shift was stuck...	1 ~ 56000 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i have taken my 2008 dodge avenger to 2 different dealerships on 3 occasions for stalling problems. i have the...	1 ~ 32000 miles
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving the vehicle she noticed smoke coming from under the hood...	1 ~ 40000 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact has experienced multiple issues with the brakes failing. while driving 35...	1 ~ 17796 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact has experienced multiple issues with the brakes failing. while driving 35...	1 ~ 17796 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY car running sluggish no power taken to dealer nothing wrong clicking in engine compartment when air conditioner on dealer nothing...	1 ~ 20000 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION rear suspension out of camber. nothing done to the car to cause the camber to be outside manufacturer specifications. dealership...	1 ~ 10450 miles
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES trunk latch retains water. after opening the trunk water pours right in. took to dealership said that was normal. *tr...	1
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY 2008 dodge avenger with bad shocks and windshield. consumer states that the shocks ride rough and the windshield has a...	1
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2008 dodge avenger. my engine has stalled several times at speeds under 15 mph while coming to a stop. my...	1 ~ 12000 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger sxt. on may 31 2007 while driving 60 mph the transmission stalled and...	1 ~ 600 miles
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2008 dodge avenger with a few defective parts. consumer states that the vehicle has defective front door latch radiator fan...	1

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