Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2008 Dodge avenger has 6 recalls, 844 complaints.
6
Recalls
844
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
08V152000
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...
07V104000
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 LAT...
07V426000
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 LOOSE...
07V473000
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.
07V414000
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 S...
07V240000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS UTILIZED FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2008 Dodge Avenger 4DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2025 | WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | Breaking system failed, it is available for inspection, I told the state trooper what happened along... |
| Apr 6, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The recalls associated to my vehicle are the same exact problems I am experiencing. My car is stalli... |
| Nov 30, 2024 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS | NO ACCIDENTS REARS TIRES LEANING INWARDS |
| Nov 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,VISIBILITY/WIPER | My 2008 Dodge Avenger airbag light has been on for a while, I believe that’s something that is defec... |
| May 28, 2024 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the front driver's side door failed t... |
| Jan 2, 2024 | AIR BAGS | Air bag warning light and alarm on the dash board. |
| Apr 11, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I was idling at a stop light when I noticed my car began to smoke shortly after the check engine, ch... |
| Apr 10, 2023 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | when utilizing the front wipers during the rain the wipers will stop working at any giving time. als... |
| Mar 3, 2023 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The car runs perfect but all the sudden started dying while in reverse then a lightning bolt with li... |
| Jan 30, 2023 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while turning to the right, the passe... |
| Nov 21, 2022 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while reversing out of a parking lot,... |
| Oct 23, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | While driving my airbag light came on I checked for recalls it tells me there is no unrepaired recal... |
| Oct 1, 2022 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Sep 21, 2022 | AIR BAGS | The dash warning light for an airbag problem came on yesterday. |
| Aug 15, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I saw there was a recall for the same car as mine but one year earlier. My car is leaking gas which ... |
| Aug 1, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Car keeps have the battery light come on out of nowhere and already replaced battery alternator and ... |
| Jul 29, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The voltage constantly reading low we have bought a new battery new alternator and still reading the... |
| Jul 14, 2022 | SUSPENSION | 2008 Dodge Avenger Suspension Steering Crossmember K Frame 04094C Front, Suspension has rusted apart... |
| Apr 7, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Gas tank straps wore a hole in my gas tank because they move around |
| Jan 3, 2022 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I bought the car pre-owned. I knew almost immediately that there was a electrical problem because th... |