2008 Dodge Avenger Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 219about this part
- Share
- 26%of 832 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,062miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 219 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Dodge Avenger, 26% of the 832 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,062 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 13 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving along the freeway and the car just automatically went into limp mode. I change the oil I flush everything then when I went on to the kelly book blue book to try to sell it as saying that it had a bunch of recalls welcome to find out chrysler saying it doesn't so I don't know what's going on with my car and neither do mechanics.”
NHTSA complaint #11243688, filed 2019-08, 121,000 miles“Electrical system:wiring 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.. I have bought 2 new batteries the electrical problem is creating my battery to die. When I am driving it's causing my light engine light to stay on and stall.”
NHTSA complaint #11195937, filed 2019-04, 165,000 miles“I bought this Dodge adventure a month ago and so far it has stalled out 5 times or more at idol.I took it to my mechanic and they cleaned the idol position censer then just yesterday it stalled again on my daughter..what is the problem with my car?I dont want to keep paying more and more money on trying to figure out this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10724674, filed 2015-06, 100,000 miles“I was driving my car one night and the dash board lights went off and then they started to flicker off and on. Now when I turn on my headlights they just don't come on so when I'm driving at night I can't see how fast I'm going or anything illumination for the speedometer. Once in a while I may see it illuminate at night but it never stays on.”
NHTSA complaint #10640158, filed 2014-09, 118,000 miles“My vehicles etc light (code p2112) came on while getting on the expressway at 65 MPH and it went into limp mode causing my vehicle to jerk severely and my speed to drop down to 30 MPH immediately. After nearly being hit by a semi I was able to get to the emergency lane and my check engine light came on as well. The vehicle will not go faster than 10 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #10566510, filed 2014-02, 93,745 milesRelated recalls
- 08V152000Apr 2, 2008Chrysler is recalling 180,963 my 2007-2008 sebring and dodge avenger vehicles equipped with a standard tire pressure monitoring system (tpms). Unused…Covers: Dodge Avenger 2007–2008, Chrysler Sebring 2007–2008
Related service bulletins
- 10248509Sep 15, 2023Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error…
- 10244348Sep 15, 2023Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error…
- 10221831Aug 19, 2020(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- 10180221Aug 19, 2020(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- 10175735Apr 22, 2020Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and…
- 10218307Apr 30, 2016Flash: UConnect and Voice Recognition Inoperative This bulletin involves replacing the Hands Free Module (HFM). The customer may describe the following conditions: · A complete…
- 10140258Apr 30, 2016Flash: UConnect and Voice Recognition Inoperative This bulletin involves replacing the Hands Free Module (HFM). The customer may describe the following conditions: · A complete…
- 10076509Apr 30, 2016SUBJECT: Flash: UConnect and Voice Recognition Inoperative SYMPTOM/CONDITION: The customer may describe the following conditions: · A complete loss of UConnect operation. · A…
- 10136934Feb 12, 2014Part Description: Tonneau Extended/Retracted Switches Issue Description: Before replacing any of the convertible top micro switches and/or position sensors, please refer to the…
- 10024870Apr 22, 2008Rough idle and/or mil illumination for any of the following dtc's: p0300 / p0301 / p0302 / p0303 / p0304 / p0315 / p0335 and/or p0606.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 33 | 16% |
| 2013 | 98 | 18% |
| 2012 | 109 | 20% |
| 2011 | 41 | 20% |
| 2010 | 40 | 25% |
| 2009 | 10 | 15% |
| 2008 | 219 | 26% |
| 2000 | 1 | 5% |
| 1999 | 7 | 11% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 6% |
| 1996 | 13 | 8% |
| 1995 | 19 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2008 Dodge Avenger
236 complaintsVehicle speed control
138 complaintsEngine
116 complaintsAir bags
96 complaintsFuel system
70 complaintsEngine cooling
61 complaintsOther or unknown
47 complaintsBrakes
35 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
34 complaintsElectronic stability control
31 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
22 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Dodge Avenger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology