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 Faults
Avg mileage:103,256 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:13
#2145 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:93,001 mi
Crash-related:2
#3134 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:87,045 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Dodge Avenger.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 217 | 3 | 13 | 103,256 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 145 | 2 | — | 93,001 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 134 | 1 | — | 87,045 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 115 | 2 | 3 | 115,591 mi | |
| Airbags | 86 | 19 | — | 83,905 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 79 | — | — | 46,710 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 44 | 3 | 6 | 54,196 mi | |
| Fuel System | 42 | — | 2 | 87,162 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 31 | 2 | 2 | 115,204 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 23 | — | 2 | 71,533 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 19 | 3 | — | 77,646 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 19 | — | — | 133,700 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 15 | — | — | 95,885 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 13 | — | — | 50,932 mi | |
| Brakes | 13 | 3 | — | 82,821 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 12 | — | 1 | 94,584 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 11 | 2 | — | 40,385 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 11 | 1 | 1 | 31,361 mi | |
| Body Structure | 11 | 1 | 1 | 88,114 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 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 | |
| Wheel Issues | 9 | 1 | — | 89,367 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 8 | — | — | 42,167 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 8 | — | — | 126,229 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 8 | — | — | 38,862 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 7 | — | — | 74,923 mi | |
| Visibility | 7 | 1 | 1 | 84,857 mi |
Electrical Faults
217
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
13
Avg Miles
103,256
Transmission / Drivetrain
145
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,001
Unintended Acceleration
134
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,045
Engine Problems
115
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
3
Avg Miles
115,591
Airbags
86
complaints
Crashes
19
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,905
Automatic Transmission
79
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,710
Engine & Cooling
44
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
6
Avg Miles
54,196
Fuel System
42
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
87,162
Electronic Stability Control
31
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Avg Miles
115,204
Gasoline Fuel System
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
71,533
Steering Defects
19
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,646
Wipers & Visibility
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
133,700
Suspension Failures
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,885
Latches / Locks
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,932
Brakes
13
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,821
Headlight/Taillight Failures
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
94,584
Air Bags:Frontal
11
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,385
Hydraulic Brakes
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
31,361
Body Structure
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
88,114
Seat Belt Issues
10
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,417
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,271
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,932
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,778
Wheel Issues
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,367
Other Equipment
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,167
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
126,229
Tire Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,862
Structural Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,923
Visibility
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
84,857
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2008 Dodge Avenger — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Dodge Avenger reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2008 Dodge Avenger has 1,238 NHTSA complaints, 63 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 217 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2008 Dodge Avenger?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (217 complaints, avg 103,256 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (145 complaints, avg 93,001 mi); Unintended Acceleration (134 complaints, avg 87,045 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Dodge Avenger?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 88,029 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2008 Dodge Avenger?
NHTSA complaints for the 2008 Dodge Avenger include 63 crash-related reports, 40 fire reports, 54 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2008 Dodge Avenger have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2008 Dodge Avenger as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2008 Dodge Avenger?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2008 Dodge Avenger shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Avenger reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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