Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2008 Dodge Avenger has 21 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.
21
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2024 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS | NO ACCIDENTS REARS TIRES LEANING INWARDS |
| 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... |
| Aug 20, 2021 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Engine stopped during a red light intersection, cranked up once and engine stopped again. After a da... |
| Nov 30, 2019 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | THE SUBFRAME / ENGINE CRADLE OF MY 20008 DODGE AVENGER IS TOTALLY RUSTED OUT WITH BIG HOLES IN IT. ... |
| May 13, 2019 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | SUBFRAME ON MY WIFE'S CAR HAS RUSTED THROUGH AND THE STABILIZER BAR HAS WENT THROUGH IT AND SHE DRIV... |
| Aug 8, 2017 | STEERING,AIR BAGS | MY AIRBAG LIGHT CONSTANTLY TURNING ON AND OFF WHEN I TURN LEFT OR RIGHT MY CAR NEVER BEEN WRECKED B... |
| Jun 1, 2015 | STEERING,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | COULD NOT USE CRUISE CONTROL THEN AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULD NOT GO OFF THEN IT WAS HARD TO TUR... |
| Sep 2, 2013 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED, THE STEERING SE... |
| Jul 1, 2013 | STEERING | THERE IS A POPPING AND KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT END AND CAN BE HEARD AND FELT THROUGH STEERI... |
| Apr 16, 2012 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE POWER S... |
| Jan 12, 2012 | STEERING,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS | ON 1/12/12 AT ABOUT 545AM I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON A RAINY DAY. WHILE TRAVELING ON 95 NORTH BOUND AT... |
| Jan 12, 2012 | STEERING,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS | I WAS DRIVING MY 2008 DODGE AVENGER TO WORK ON 01/12/12. IT WAS RAINING THAT MORNING. I ATTEMPTED TO... |
| Jul 16, 2011 | STEERING | MY 2008 DODGE AVENGER HAS HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS SINCE WE PURCHASED IT. WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE PO... |
| May 4, 2011 | STEERING | POWER STEERING PUMP WENT BAD A WEEK AFTER WARRANTY. *TR |
| Sep 18, 2010 | STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN ON 9/18 WHEN, IN THE MIDDLE OF TURNING AND WHILE THERE W... |
| Aug 14, 2010 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN | I WAS TRYING TO START MY 2008 DODGE AVENGER WHEN I WAS UNABLE TO RELEASE IT FROM PARK. THE CAR STAR... |
| Jul 2, 2010 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN | 2008 DODGE AVENGER'S GEAR SHIFT WILL STOP WORKING FOR NO KNOWN REASON. NO WARNING IS GIVEN WHEN THI... |
| Apr 21, 2010 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,TIRES | WE BOUGHT THIS CAR USED WITH 3 YEAR WARRANTY FROM DRIVE TIME. FROM FIRST TIME ON FREEWAY WE NOTICED ... |
| Mar 19, 2010 | STEERING | TL*-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE CONTACT OBSERVED THE COLUM... |
| Oct 24, 2009 | STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I HAVE NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 2008 DODGE AVENGER IT HAS STALLED OUT UNEXPECTEDLY WITH NO SENSOR ... |