How many recalls does the 2008 Dodge Avenger have?

NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2008 Dodge Avenger model year. Whether one car had the recall work done depends on that car, so check its VIN with NHTSA.

1995: 233 owner complaints, Pass

Our take: the data says look elsewhere. Owners filed 5.5 times the complaints of a typical year of this model.

Year verdict

Pass, meaning Skip

5.5× a typical year

Skip this year if you can.

Confidence: Medium

NHTSA did not answer for 15 years, so the typical year may shift.

NHTSA did not answer for 15 years, so this may change.

Past 100,000 miles

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How this year held up past 100,000 miles.

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How the dial was counted

Year verdict: Typical year: 102 complaints, the median of 8 nearby years. Each counted over its first 8 years from January 2007; this one had 570.

Same car, better year: 2009 or 2010 Avenger (both Worthy)

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2008 Dodge Avenger

Complaints845From owners
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Recalls6On file
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MPG19 to 24Combined, EPA
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Complaints are unverified owner reports, not adjusted for how many were sold.

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Value signals

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Fuel: $2,700 to $3,400 a year.The EPA’s estimate for 15,000 miles a year, 55% in town, at its fuel prices. Each version
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What owners complain about

845 complaints; the part named most is the transmission and drivetrain

Unverified reports, not adjusted for sales. One complaint can name several parts, so shares add up past 100%. Filed Jun 7, 2007 to Oct 24, 2026. 49% name a part that is usually costly to fix.

Owners reported 38 crashes, 26 fires, 35 injuries and 1 death in these complaints.

Transmission and drivetrain240 · 28%Usually costly to fix
Electrical220 · 26%
Engine178 · 21%Usually costly to fix

What one owner wrote about the transmission and drivetrain

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start up after multiple attempts. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer and the contact was informed that the failure was related to the key. The key was replaced; however…

Filed Nov 7, 2022NHTSA complaint 114925781 of 18 owner quotes

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15 more parts, and 18 owner quotes

Every part owners name for the 2008 Dodge Avenger, with their own words about what went wrong. Usually costly to fix among them: Body and frame.

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SourceOwner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Dodge Avenger. NHTSA, checked Oct 31, 2026.

Seller kit

Questions for the seller, test drive checks and price points

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Questions to ask the seller of a 2008 Dodge Avenger, built from this year's owner complaints and recalls. What to feel, hear and look at on the test drive, with boxes to tick at the car. Honest points to raise on price, from the records and never from guesses. Copy the questions to your phone in one tap.

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Write your offer

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Type the asking price and your own offer for the 2008 Dodge Avenger, tick what you found, and get a polite message ready to text or email. Its reasons come from this year's owner complaints, recalls and crash ratings, and never from made up repair prices.

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When problems show up

Engine: the middle complaint around 85,000 miles

The bar holds the middle half of the complaints that gave a mileage; the dark mark is the middle one. 282 complaints of 845 gave one. Owners file when something fails, so this shows when problems were reported, not how long the cars last.

EngineCostly50,000 to 120,000 mi
Half of these 69 complaints came between about 50,000 and 120,000 miles, the middle one around 85,000.

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Mileage for 6 more parts, 1 usually costly

The mileage band for every part owners name, and your car's miles laid across them.

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SourceMileage from owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Dodge Avenger. NHTSA, checked Oct 31, 2026.

Will it outlast the loan?

The month of your loan each problem zone lands in

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5 problem zones to lay against your loan, 2 usually costly

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Recalls

6 recalls on file

Not every car needs every fix. Run the VIN at NHTSA to see which are still open. Repairs are usually free at a dealer for the brand; ask before any work.

Electrical
Apr 2, 2008 · Recall 08V152000
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 including engine no-start, dead battery, an inoperative cruise control or remote start system, and/or engine stalling.
What can happen
Engine stalling could cause a crash without warning.
The fix
Dealers will seal the wires for the TPMS free of charge. The recall began on april 15, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Engine
Oct 10, 2007 · Recall 07V473000
On certain vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the engine coolant may be drawn into the left radiator cooling fan motor connector.
What can happen
This can cause an electrical short circuit and result in an engine compartment fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the connector for contamination or damage, install a wiring harness overlay, and replace the fan motor free or charge. The recall began on november 19, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Fuel system
Sep 13, 2007 · Recall 07V426000
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.
What can happen
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an underbody fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel tank retention straps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during october 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Doors, locks and latches
Sep 12, 2007 · Recall 07V414000
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.
What can happen
Driving a vehicle with an unlatched door can result in an unbelted front seat occupant falling out of the vehicle or being ejected in a crash, causing increased risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will add a secondary retention feature to both front doors. This action will supersede and expand a previous safety recall (please see 07v-104). The recall began on october 29, 2007. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Air bags
Jun 13, 2007 · Recall 07V240000
On certain passenger vehicles, the front seat track position sensors utilized for the air bag system may not function properly.
What can happen
This could increase the risk of injury to front seat occupants during certain crash conditions.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the front seat track position sensors and replace them free of charge. The recallbegan on june 18, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Doors, locks and latches
Mar 15, 2007 · Recall 07V104000
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.
What can happen
During certain crash conditions, the possibility of a door opening could cause an unbelted passenger to be ejected, increasing the risk of injuries.
The fix
This action is superseded (please see 07-v414.) dealers will add free of charge a secondary feature to both front doors to prevent the door latch cable ferrule from becoming unseated at the interior front door release handle housing. The recall began on april 30, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

SourceRecalls listed by NHTSA for the 2008 Dodge Avenger. NHTSA, checked Oct 31, 2026.

Crash ratings

NHTSA did not answer

NHTSA's stars out of five, for each version it tested. Front crash stars only compare cars of about the same size and weight. The tests changed for 2011 models, so these stars do not line up with newer ones.

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Fuel economy

19 to 24 mpg combined, across 4 versions

The EPA's estimates for each engine and transmission, and its own yearly fuel cost. Yours depends on how you drive and the shape the car is in.

Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Avenger · Front wheel drive · Regular gas
City
21 mpg
Highway
30 mpg
Combined
24 mpg
Miles per gallon. Yearly fuel, EPA$2,700
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Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 2.7 L, GAS 370
Avenger · FFV · Front wheel drive · Gasoline or E85
City
19 mpg
Highway
27 mpg
Combined
22 mpg
Miles per gallon. Yearly fuel, EPA$2,900
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Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 2.7 L
Avenger · Front wheel drive · Regular gas
City
19 mpg
Highway
27 mpg
Combined
22 mpg
Miles per gallon. Yearly fuel, EPA$2,900
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Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L
Avenger · Front wheel drive · Regular gas
City
16 mpg
Highway
26 mpg
Combined
19 mpg
Miles per gallon. Yearly fuel, EPA$3,400
This one on fueleconomy.gov

SourceEPA fuel economy data, fueleconomy.gov. EPA, checked Oct 28, 2026.

True cost to own

The loan, fuel, insurance and upkeep, a month and over 5 years

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What it really costs to own

What the 2008 Dodge Avenger costs a month and over 5 years: the loan and its interest, fuel worked out from the EPA's figures for the version you pick, and your own insurance, registration and upkeep. A cost a mile, a link that reopens your numbers, and the breakdown copied to your phone in one tap.

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Every year of the Avenger

7 Worthy, 1 Maybe, 5 Pass, of 15 years on file

Owner complaints for each model year, this one outlined. Tap a year to open it. The newest 2 are not judged yet. Bars are totals, so older years stand taller; the verdict compares every year at the same age.

Best and worst years of the Avenger

NHTSA did not answer for 19 years, so the chart may be missing some.

SourceNHTSA owner complaints and recalls for the Avenger. NHTSA, checked Oct 31, 2026.

Before you buy this one

5 checks, with a close look at the transmission and drivetrain

Built from this year's numbers. Whatever the data says, the car in front of you is the one that counts.

Run the VIN at NHTSA to confirm every recall was fixed.
This year has 6 recalls on file. Recall repairs are usually free at a dealer for the brand. Ask the dealer to confirm before any work is done. Look up a VIN at NHTSA.
Ask the seller for the service records.
Look closely for any work on the transmission and drivetrain. It is the part owners complain about most for this year.
Have a mechanic you trust inspect it before you pay.
Ask them to look hard at the transmission and drivetrain. It is usually costly to fix.
Look at a vehicle history report.
It can show reported crashes, flood or salvage titles, and mileage that does not add up.
On the test drive, pay attention to the transmission and drivetrain.
Feel for slipping, hesitation, harsh or late shifts, and shudder at low speed.

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Check this exact car

The verdict is about the model year. These checks are about the one in front of you. Most are free or a few dollars.

VIN for these checks

Copy it, then paste it into each check. Nothing is sent until you open one.

Official checks on this VIN

Open recallsFree
NHTSA
Safety recalls on this VIN that are not fixed yet, from the last 15 years.
A recall already fixed does not show.
Check recalls at NHTSAnhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)
Theft and total lossFree
NICB VINCheck
Whether an insurer reported it stolen and not found, or wrote it off as a total loss.
Only insurer records. Five checks a day.
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Title brandsA few dollars
NMVTIS, the federal title system
Salvage, flood, junk and rebuilt brands from any state, and the last miles on the title.
No repairs, service or recalls. Sold by approved sellers listed on the site.
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Title statusVaries by state
The state motor vehicle office
Whether the title is branded in that state and, where the state offers it, whether a lender still has a lien.
It will not name the owner. Each state asks its own way, and some only by mail. Ask to see the seller’s title too.
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What a paid report adds

A history report such as Carfax or AutoCheck pulls in more of the car’s past than these checks can:

Crashes and damage reported by police, insurers or shops, even when it was fixed.
Service visits that shops reported, with the miles each time.
How many owners, for how long, and the states it was registered in.
Whether it was a rental, fleet or lease car, when that was reported.

It only knows what was reported to it. A clean report is not proof of a clean car. Ask the seller first: many dealers hand one over for free.

Red flags in a history

Salvage title
Usually an insurer called it a total loss. In most states it cannot be driven on the road until it is rebuilt and inspected.
Rebuilt title
A salvage car that was fixed and passed a state check. It can be fine, but it is worth less, can be harder to insure, and needs a careful inspection.
Flood damage
Water can ruin wiring and sensors months later. Be wary of a flood brand that vanished after a move to another state.
Lemon or maker buyback
The maker bought it back over a defect it could not fix. Ask what the defect was and how it was fixed.
Odometer rollback
A mileage reading lower than an earlier one, or a title marked not actual miles.
Many owners, fast
Three owners in two years can mean a problem each one passed along.
Gaps in the records
Years with no service or registration. Ask why: it may have sat, been off the road, or been rebuilt.

Title words and rules differ by state. Not legal advice.

Before you pay

Pre purchase inspection
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Insurance quote
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Model year	Owner complaints	Verdict
1995	233	Pass
1996	197	Pass
1997	94	Worthy
1998	60	Worthy
1999	65	Worthy
2000	31	Worthy
2007	2	Not judged
2008	845	Pass
2009	67	Worthy
2010	163	Worthy
2011	209	Worthy
2012	554	Pass
2013	548	Pass
2014	205	Maybe
2015	1	Not judged

The verdict on the 2008 Dodge Avenger

Value signals

What owners complain about

Seller kit

Write your offer

When problems show up

Will it outlast the loan?

Recalls

Electrical

What can happen

The fix

Engine

What can happen

The fix

Fuel system

What can happen

The fix

Doors, locks and latches

What can happen

The fix

Air bags

What can happen

The fix

Doors, locks and latches

What can happen

The fix

Crash ratings

Fuel economy

Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L

Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 2.7 L, GAS 370

Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 2.7 L

Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L

True cost to own

Every year of the Avenger

Before you buy this one

Check this exact car

Official checks on this VIN

What a paid report adds

Before you pay

Pre purchase inspection

Insurance quote

Electrical

What can happen

The fix

Engine

What can happen

The fix

Fuel system

What can happen

The fix

Doors, locks and latches

What can happen

The fix

Air bags

What can happen

The fix

Doors, locks and latches

What can happen

The fix

Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L

Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 2.7 L, GAS 370

Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 2.7 L

Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L