Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Dodge Avenger
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Dodge Avenger has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 832 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #08V152000 ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR TPMS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V473000 LEFT RADIATOR COOLING FAN MOTOR CONNECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V426000 FUEL TANK STRAPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V414000 FRONT DOOR LATCH CABLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V240000 FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V104000 FRONT DOOR LATCH CABLE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 236 complaints
- Electrical System 219 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 138 complaints
- Engine 116 complaints
- Air Bags 96 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 61 complaints
Of the 832 complaints on file, 36 report a crash and 26 a fire; across all 832 complaints, owners report 34 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Dodge Avenger has a below-average reliability rating, with 831 complaints and six recalls. Issues with the powertrain, electrical system, and vehicle speed control are notable. The data is substantial, suggesting a reliability concern, particularly with the powertrain and electrical components. The frequency of complaints indicates common issues, but makes it challenging to identify specific mileage ranges for failures.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | Unknown | $800–$2,500 | common |
| electrical system | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | common |
| vehicle speed control | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake pad replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine stalling
- Cruise control issues
- Battery drainage
- Fuel leaks
- Door latch problems
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Dodge Avenger at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.