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2008 Dodge Avenger AWD Problems

Complaints
13filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
71,235miles, 12 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD/AWD · 15 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Dodge Avenger AWD (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2008 Dodge Avenger AWD. The part named most often is air bags, with 4 complaints (31% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (4) and equipment (2). 12 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 71,235 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 22 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #11098934, filed 2018-05, 130,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “I purchased a 2008 Dodge avenger about a year ago, a few days after I got the car the gear shift got stuck and I couldn't get the car out of park. I called the dealership and the sales guy who sold me my car told me that I was probably doing something wrong, about an 15mins later the car went in to drive, and I didn't think anything about it. Today I tried to up my car in drive and it wouldn't going in to drive at all. I called the dealership and they told me that I had to go through Dodge because I was out of the 30days. …”

NHTSA complaint #10330158, filed 2010-05, 52,000 miles

Equipment: “2008 Dodge avenger r/t. Awd. The door locking mechanism fails. The door will not stay closed nor will it lock. The Dodge dealership fixed it once for $100.00. After a few months, it happened again. Door flies open, will not stay closed. Took the car back to the dealership, now they want $211.00 to try and fix it a different way because the factory clips (required) aren't working. They hope (but will not guarantee) that this will fix the problem. Called Dodge, they will look into it, (so rudely put)! Not concerned with the door flying open. …”

NHTSA complaint #10384823, filed 2011-02, 62,225 miles

Fuel system: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #11129330, filed 2018-09, 2 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

25% of the 12 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50,100 and 119,000 miles.

17%0–108%10–250%25–5025%50–758%75–10033%100–1508%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (12 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 71,235 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20092010201120122014201520183
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2008 Dodge Avenger AWD version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Avenger AWD3.5L 6-cyl6-speed automatic152418$3,700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2008 Dodge Avenger AWD in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 22 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 22 bulletins →

Other model years of the Dodge Avenger AWD

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20081371,2350—18—Not enough data

All Dodge Avenger AWD model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Dodge Avenger AWD have?

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2008 Dodge Avenger AWD as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 Dodge Avenger AWD is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 4 complaints (31% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 4.

Has the 2008 Dodge Avenger AWD been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Dodge Avenger AWD get?

The EPA rates the 2008 Dodge Avenger AWD (Avenger AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Dodge Avenger AWD reported?

Among the 12 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 71,235 miles and the middle half falls between 50,100 and 119,000 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.