Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Our database contains 13 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2008 Dodge Avenger AWD, most frequently naming the airbags, transmission and fuel system categories. 22 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
When owners filed reports about this model year
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | 1 | 1 |
| May 2010 | 1 | 2 |
| Jul 2010 | 1 | 3 |
| Feb 2011 | 1 | 4 |
| Nov 2011 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar 2012 | 1 | 6 |
| Nov 2012 | 1 | 7 |
| May 2014 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb 2015 | 1 | 9 |
| Nov 2015 | 1 | 10 |
| May 2018 | 1 | 11 |
| Sep 2018 | 1 | 12 |
| Oct 2018 | 1 | 13 |
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
FLOOR HEATING ISSUE. WARM ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, COLD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IN THE WINTER. THE OPPOSITE IN THE SUMMER. ALWAYS WHILE DRIVING. SUMMER WITH WINDOWS DOWN HEAT IS DRAWN OUT ON THE DRIVERS FEET. WINTER WITH THE HEAT ON DRIVING HIGHWAY, COLD AIR RUSHES IN THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR.
LA BOMBA DE GASOLINA SE HA DAADA 2 VECES, YA QUE SE QUIEBRA EL TUBITO DONDE SE CONECTA LA MAGUERA DE GASOLINA. SE ENCIENDE Y SE APAGA LA IMAGEN DE LA BOLSA DE AIRE DE ACUERDO AL CLIMA Y MAS CUANDO HACE CALOR. EL SISTEMA ELECTRICO POR CAMBIO DE BUJIAS SE TIENE QUE RESETEAR LA COMPUTADORA YA ES LA SEGUNDA VEZ QUE PASA Y ME ESTA CONSTANDO, GRACIAS.
"TAKATA RECALL" I WAS TRAVELING NORTHBOUND AND A CAR CROSSED INTO MY LANE TRYING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN RT INTO MY VEHICLE. THE DRIVER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE ADMITS TO LOOKING AT HIS PHONE PRIOR TO TURNING. HE HIT MY FRONT DRIVER SIDE TRAVELING HEAD ON WITH A TURNING MOTION WITH BOTH OF US TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 35 M.P.H. MY AIRBAG NEVER DEPLOYED AND MY SEATBELT UNLOCKED ALLOWING ME TO HIT MY HEAD ON THE CEILING/ROOF OF MY CAR.
CRUISE CONTROL WORKS ONLY UP TO 40 MPH. ANY ATTEMPT TO ENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL BEYOND 40 MPH IS FUTILE. IT DOES NOTHING.
THE FILE SHOWS THAT THIS CARS HAS HAD THE FUEL TANK STRAP WE'RE REPLACE AS THE RECALL STIPULATED BUT ON OCTOBER 2013 THE FUEL TANK STARTED TO LEAK. AFTER INSPECTION, THERE WAS A LOT OF WEAR BETWEEN THE FUEL STRAP AND THE TANK ITSELF, ENOUGH WEAR TO START LEAKING. WHEN REMOVING THE STRAP, THE FUEL STARTED LEAKING A LOT MORE. THERE WAS ENOUGH MOVEMENT THAT THE STEEL ON THE TANK WHERE THE TANK PASSES WAS SHINY. HAD TO REPLACE THE TANK AND PAY FOR IT MYSELF. *TR
I WAS DRIVING AROUND A CURVE IN THE ROAD A LITTLE TOO FAST AND THE CAR SLID ON LOOSE GRAVEL. IT SPUN AROUND ONCE AND HIT A TELEPHONE BOX, SPUN AROUND A SECOND TIME AND SLAMMED AGAINST THE INSIDE OF A DITCH. IT CAUSED ENOUGH DAMAGE THAT THE DRIVERS FRONT TIRE TURNED ALL THE WAY OUT AND MY KNEES KNOCKED OUT THE DASHBOARD. THE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY CAUSING ME TO HIT MY HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAVEN'T FELT OKAY SINCE THIS HAPPENED AND I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS CAR. I WAS IN A WRECK IN A HONDA ACCORD BEFORE THAT WASN'T HALF THIS BAD AND THE AIR BAG SAVED ME FROM BEING INJURED. IT DEFINITELY SHOULD'VE DEPLOYED IN THIS INCIDENT! *TR
WHILE DRIVING, MY ETC LIGHT CAME ON. IT STAYED ON. NO ISSUE WITH DRIVING. I JUST HAD $900 WORTH OF WORK ON THIS CAR DUE TO A FAULTY COMPUTER. I NOW AM FINDING THE ETC LIGHT IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS AND NO SOLUTION. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER AWD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WAS DEFECTIVE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SEAT, HARNESS AND SENSORS BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 24,323.
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.