Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2008 Dodge Avenger has 91 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
91
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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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.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2020 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED S... |
| May 4, 2019 | ENGINE | VEHICLE STALLED WHILE STOPPING AT STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT WHILE DRIVING. |
| May 1, 2019 | ENGINE | VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING. NO WARNING, JUST SHUTS OFF. |
| Dec 8, 2018 | ENGINE | CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND GOES OFF BEFORE I CAN GET IT CHECKED FOR THE CODE AND ONE DAY AS THE... |
| Jul 16, 2018 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND THE ANTI-THEFT... |
| Jun 21, 2018 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE, ... |
| Jun 2, 2017 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NO... |
| Mar 1, 2017 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | RUNNING RICH AND CODE P2004 HAS TO DO WITH INTAKE BEING STUCK OPEN. |
| Aug 16, 2016 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND MAKING A U TURN, T... |
| May 3, 2016 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR FAN SWITCH MEDIU... |
| Apr 19, 2016 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND NUMEROUS WAR... |
| Sep 2, 2015 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. WHEN THE CONTACT ADDED ANTIFREEZE FLUID INTO THE RADIATOR... |
| May 9, 2015 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT AN... |
| Mar 9, 2015 | ENGINE | I OWN A 08 DODGE AVENGER AND HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM A YEAR AGO,I N... |
| Jan 12, 2015 | ENGINE | MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME GOING ABOUT 45 - 50 MPH AND THE CAR JUST DIED. THE RPM GAUGE FLUTTERS A LI... |
| Nov 19, 2014 | ENGINE | VEHICLE TURNS ITSELF OFF OCCASIONALLY WHILE STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. |
| Oct 13, 2014 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35... |
| Sep 19, 2014 | ENGINE | I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN FEB 2008, AND OVER THE LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE ALT... |
| Apr 17, 2014 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE... |
| Mar 15, 2014 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE O... |