Complaints
1,238
Crashes
63
Fires
40
Injuries
54
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2008 Dodge Avenger Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1217 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:103,256 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:13
#2145 complaints
POWER TRAIN
Avg mileage:93,001 mi
Crash-related:2
#3134 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:87,045 mi
Crash-related:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Dodge Avenger.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 217 | 3 | 13 | 103,256 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 145 | 2 | — | 93,001 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 134 | 1 | — | 87,045 mi | |
| ENGINE | 115 | 2 | 3 | 115,591 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 86 | 19 | — | 83,905 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 79 | — | — | 46,710 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 46 | 4 | 2 | 152,781 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 44 | 3 | 6 | 54,196 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 42 | — | 2 | 87,162 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 31 | 2 | 2 | 115,204 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 23 | — | 2 | 71,533 mi | |
| STEERING | 19 | 3 | — | 77,646 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 19 | — | — | 133,700 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 15 | — | — | 95,885 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 13 | — | — | 50,932 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 13 | 3 | — | 82,821 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 12 | — | 1 | 94,584 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 11 | 2 | — | 40,385 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 11 | 1 | 1 | 31,361 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 11 | 1 | 1 | 88,114 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 10 | 5 | — | 117,417 mi | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 10 | — | — | 32,271 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 9 | 1 | — | 37,932 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT | 9 | — | — | 56,778 mi | |
| WHEELS | 9 | 1 | — | 89,367 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 8 | — | — | 42,167 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 8 | — | — | 126,229 mi | |
| TIRES | 8 | — | — | 38,862 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 7 | — | — | 74,923 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 7 | 1 | 1 | 84,857 mi |
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