2008 DODGE AVENGER
1238 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 217 |
| POWER TRAIN | 145 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 134 |
| ENGINE | 115 |
| AIR BAGS | 86 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 79 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 46 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 44 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 42 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 31 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 23 |
| STEERING | 19 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 19 |
| SUSPENSION | 15 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 13 |
Recalls (6)
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.
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.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS UTILIZED FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
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.
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.
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 INCLUDING ENGINE NO-START, DE
Recent Complaints
Breaking system failed, it is available for inspection, I told the state trooper what happened along with several police officers, they agreed that the breaking system was not supposed to lock up which caused the car to skid several feet and the end results are that a very bad wreck happened which left my car undrivable and locked up, the car front disk breaks , front wheel drive,there not suppose to lock up. The air bag did go off, there was no warning sign to let you know you were going to cr
Breaking system failed, it is available for inspection, I told the state trooper what happened along with several police officers, they agreed that the breaking system was not supposed to lock up which caused the car to skid several feet and the end results are that a very bad wreck happened which left my car undrivable and locked up, the car front disk breaks , front wheel drive,there not suppose to lock up. The air bag did go off, there was no warning sign to let you know you were going to cr
Breaking system failed, it is available for inspection, I told the state trooper what happened along with several police officers, they agreed that the breaking system was not supposed to lock up which caused the car to skid several feet and the end results are that a very bad wreck happened which left my car undrivable and locked up, the car front disk breaks , front wheel drive,there not suppose to lock up. The air bag did go off, there was no warning sign to let you know you were going to cr
I was idling at a stop light when I noticed my car began to smoke shortly after the check engine, check oil and the battery alert all simultaneously came on. I then pulled over to a near alleyway when a burst of flames arose from the hood of the car.
I was idling at a stop light when I noticed my car began to smoke shortly after the check engine, check oil and the battery alert all simultaneously came on. I then pulled over to a near alleyway when a burst of flames arose from the hood of the car.
The contact owned a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while her grandson was driving at an unknown speed, he lost control of the vehicle. The contact was informed by the police officer, that the vehicle flipped 4 times and the driver was not wearing his seat belt, which caused the driver to be ejected from his seat and was found half inside the cab and half outside the driver's side window. The contact stated all the other air bags deployed, except the front driver side airbag. The con
ON 3-31-19 ME AND MY 2 DAUGHTERS WERE DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY, I STARTED SMELLING BURNING AND SEEN SMOKE COMING FROM HOOD ON DRIVER SIDE OF CAR, IT APPEARED TO BE COMING FROM THE ENGINE UNDER HOOD AND PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD. I TURNED CAR OFF AND I TOLD KIDS TO GET OUT AND WE WALKED DOWN EXPRESSWAY. I TOLD KIDS TO STAY THERE AND WENT TO WALK BACK TO OPEN HOOD AND CHECK IT, ON MY WAY BACK TO IT, IT HAD STARTED ON FIRE. I WENT BACK TO MY KIDS AND CALLED POLICE. WITHIN TEN MINUTES THE WHOLE CAR WAS E
Mileage: 130,000
ON 3-31-19 ME AND MY 2 DAUGHTERS WERE DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY, I STARTED SMELLING BURNING AND SEEN SMOKE COMING FROM HOOD ON DRIVER SIDE OF CAR, IT APPEARED TO BE COMING FROM THE ENGINE UNDER HOOD AND PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD. I TURNED CAR OFF AND I TOLD KIDS TO GET OUT AND WE WALKED DOWN EXPRESSWAY. I TOLD KIDS TO STAY THERE AND WENT TO WALK BACK TO OPEN HOOD AND CHECK IT, ON MY WAY BACK TO IT, IT HAD STARTED ON FIRE. I WENT BACK TO MY KIDS AND CALLED POLICE. WITHIN TEN MINUTES THE WHOLE CAR WAS E
Mileage: 130,000
ON 3-31-19 ME AND MY 2 DAUGHTERS WERE DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY, I STARTED SMELLING BURNING AND SEEN SMOKE COMING FROM HOOD ON DRIVER SIDE OF CAR, IT APPEARED TO BE COMING FROM THE ENGINE UNDER HOOD AND PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD. I TURNED CAR OFF AND I TOLD KIDS TO GET OUT AND WE WALKED DOWN EXPRESSWAY. I TOLD KIDS TO STAY THERE AND WENT TO WALK BACK TO OPEN HOOD AND CHECK IT, ON MY WAY BACK TO IT, IT HAD STARTED ON FIRE. I WENT BACK TO MY KIDS AND CALLED POLICE. WITHIN TEN MINUTES THE WHOLE CAR WAS E
Mileage: 130,000
I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEATBELT DID NOT RESTRAIN ME. I HIT THE STEERING WHEEL REALLY HARD. I HAVE CHEST PAINS, AND MIGRAINES. I AM NOW WAITING FOR MY MRI RESULTS. I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET ABOUT TO GET ON THE HIGHWAY. MY CAR WAS TOTALED OUT BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY *DT UPDATED 12/11/18*JB
Mileage: 181,000
I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEATBELT DID NOT RESTRAIN ME. I HIT THE STEERING WHEEL REALLY HARD. I HAVE CHEST PAINS, AND MIGRAINES. I AM NOW WAITING FOR MY MRI RESULTS. I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET ABOUT TO GET ON THE HIGHWAY. MY CAR WAS TOTALED OUT BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY *DT UPDATED 12/11/18*JB
Mileage: 181,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE OFF THE ROAD AND CRASHED INTO A CEMENT BARRIER IN AN EFFORT TO AVOID A CRASH WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO OPERATE AS INTENDED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A SEVERE CONCUSSION, BLEEDING ON THE BRAIN, A SPRAINED ANKLE, A FRACTURED NOSE, FRACTURED RIBS, AND SEVERE BACK TRAUMA. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A RECOVERY FACILITY. A P
Mileage: 187,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE OFF THE ROAD AND CRASHED INTO A CEMENT BARRIER IN AN EFFORT TO AVOID A CRASH WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO OPERATE AS INTENDED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A SEVERE CONCUSSION, BLEEDING ON THE BRAIN, A SPRAINED ANKLE, A FRACTURED NOSE, FRACTURED RIBS, AND SEVERE BACK TRAUMA. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A RECOVERY FACILITY. A P
Mileage: 187,000
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 10TH 2018 APPROXIMATELY 10:30 A.M. I WAS ON MY WAY TO SMOOTHIE KIND IN COOPER CITY LOCATED INSIDE OF A PLAZA. AS I TURNED INTO THE PARKING SPOT WITH MY FOOT ALREADY ON THE BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN INTO SAID PARKING SPOT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. I PUMPED THE BRAKES ONCE NOTHING STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND IT WENT OVER THE MEDIUM BETWEEN PARKING SPOTS AND HIT A UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE ON THE LEFT FRONT. THEN STOPPED JUST BEFORE HITTING A TREE. I'AM NOT SURE WHAT HAPPENED BUT THEIR S
Mileage: 189,000
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 10TH 2018 APPROXIMATELY 10:30 A.M. I WAS ON MY WAY TO SMOOTHIE KIND IN COOPER CITY LOCATED INSIDE OF A PLAZA. AS I TURNED INTO THE PARKING SPOT WITH MY FOOT ALREADY ON THE BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN INTO SAID PARKING SPOT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. I PUMPED THE BRAKES ONCE NOTHING STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND IT WENT OVER THE MEDIUM BETWEEN PARKING SPOTS AND HIT A UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE ON THE LEFT FRONT. THEN STOPPED JUST BEFORE HITTING A TREE. I'AM NOT SURE WHAT HAPPENED BUT THEIR S
Mileage: 189,000
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 10TH 2018 APPROXIMATELY 10:30 A.M. I WAS ON MY WAY TO SMOOTHIE KIND IN COOPER CITY LOCATED INSIDE OF A PLAZA. AS I TURNED INTO THE PARKING SPOT WITH MY FOOT ALREADY ON THE BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN INTO SAID PARKING SPOT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. I PUMPED THE BRAKES ONCE NOTHING STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND IT WENT OVER THE MEDIUM BETWEEN PARKING SPOTS AND HIT A UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE ON THE LEFT FRONT. THEN STOPPED JUST BEFORE HITTING A TREE. I'AM NOT SURE WHAT HAPPENED BUT THEIR S
Mileage: 189,000
TAKATA RECALL- I HAVE BEEN IN TWO ACCIDENTS WITH MY DODGE AVENGER 08. FIRST WAS WHEN I HIT A DEER MY ENTIRE BODY WAS SLAMMED INTO THE STEERING COLUMN, KNEW OUT TEETH AND BROKE BONES MONTHS AGO, NO AIRBAG DEPLOYED NOR DID NOT SEAT BELT ENGAGE. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION TRAVELING ABOUT 40 MILES AN HOUR. THE SECOND ACCIDENT WAS RUN OFF THE ROAD BY A VAN TRAVELING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD COMING AT ME. I HAD TO SERVE HARD RIGHT, I ENDED UP IN A DEEP DITCH IN WHICH I SLAMMED INTO A CEMENT WASHY
Mileage: 189,900
TAKATA RECALL- I HAVE BEEN IN TWO ACCIDENTS WITH MY DODGE AVENGER 08. FIRST WAS WHEN I HIT A DEER MY ENTIRE BODY WAS SLAMMED INTO THE STEERING COLUMN, KNEW OUT TEETH AND BROKE BONES MONTHS AGO, NO AIRBAG DEPLOYED NOR DID NOT SEAT BELT ENGAGE. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION TRAVELING ABOUT 40 MILES AN HOUR. THE SECOND ACCIDENT WAS RUN OFF THE ROAD BY A VAN TRAVELING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD COMING AT ME. I HAD TO SERVE HARD RIGHT, I ENDED UP IN A DEEP DITCH IN WHICH I SLAMMED INTO A CEMENT WASHY
Mileage: 189,900
LOUD NOISE OR TICKING BURNING SMOKING BLOW OUT ON BRIDGE MONTHS PRIOR HAD TO MANUALLY SHIFT MY CAR INTO ITS GRINDING GEARS
Mileage: 154,000
MY SON WAS TRAVELING EAST ON INTERSTATE 64 WHEN ANOTHER CAR CAME UPON HIM TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND SLAMMED ON HIS BRAKES. THE ROAD WAS WET AND THE OTHER CAR STARTED SLIDING OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT MY SONS CAR IN THE PASSENGER FRONT DOOR AND PUSH THE WHOLE CAR INTO A ROCK WALL. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOYED AT ALL.
Mileage: 150,000