Model year
2008 Dodge Avenger
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 831 complaints for the 2008 Dodge Avenger (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 13 complaints under AVENGER AWD. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (217), POWER TRAIN (145), VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (134). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 18–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,800–$3,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 22 complaints
- 2008 831 complaints
- 2009 67 complaints
- 2010 163 complaints
- 2011 209 complaints
- 2012 554 complaints
- 2013 548 complaints
- 2014 205 complaints
Recalls
08V152000 · Apr 2, 2008
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 ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR THE TPMS MAY BECOME CORRODED AND COULD SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH CAN CAUSE A VARIETY OF CONDITIONS…
07V473000 · Oct 10, 2007
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.
07V426000 · Sep 13, 2007
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 LOOSEN AND LEAK FUEL.
07V414000 · Sep 12, 2007
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 STICK IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION OR THE LOCK FUNCTION TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
07V240000 · Jun 13, 2007
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS UTILIZED FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
07V104000 · Mar 15, 2007
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 LATCH TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION AND NOT BE SECURED TO THE STRIKER.
Complaints
831 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 36, fire flag on 26, injury field 34, deaths field 1. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| AVENGER AWD | 0 | 13 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQ10001 | Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit · UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Nov 18, 2010 | Dec 28, 2015 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avenger · 2.4L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 30 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Avenger · 3.5L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 26 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Avenger AWD · 3.5L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Avenger · 2.7L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Avenger · 2.7L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2008 Dodge Avenger at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.