2008 Dodge Avenger Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 3%of 832 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Dodge Avenger, 3% of the 832 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The subframe / engine cradle of my 20008 Dodge Avenger is totally rusted out with big holes in it. It's so brittle you can easily put a screw driver through what's left. This was discovered by belle tire when I was getting my tires rotated. I am the original owner since it was new. This car was brought for an oil change and inspection every 3,000 miles since new at golling chrysler Dodge jeep ram bloomfield hills, mi. The car was also purchased from this same dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #11283111, filed 2019-12, 111,132 miles“I was trying to start my 2008 Dodge Avenger when I was unable to release it from park. The car starts properly, but the shift gear does not move. This is due to the cheap plastic that Dodge has used as a lever to release a spring that releases the shift. The cheap plastic has broken!!! Unacceptable. My Dodge has 50,000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10349452, filed 2010-08, 50,000 miles“Could not use cruise control then air bag light came on and would not go off then it was hard to turn the steering wheel took it to my mechanic he found it to be the clock spring he tells me he's not sure if I have a accident the air bags are going to work and I could end up not being able to turn left or right in my vehicle the estimate is for 1000.00 I don't have that. If its that serious there should be a recall or investigation into this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10744687, filed 2015-07, 113,867 miles“I have numerous problems with my 2008 Dodge Avenger it has stalled out unexpectedly with no sensor indication, I brought it to the shop a few times concerning this issue and nothing could be detected the mechanic fixed something but was not certain it would fix the issue, and now the car has had a knocking sound coming from the steering I took into the shop and they said it was fixed after the car warms up it returns.”
NHTSA complaint #10290245, filed 2009-10, 35,000 miles“My 2008 Dodge Avenger has had numerous problems since we purchased it. We have had to replace the power steerin pump twice, the alternator and today 07/16/2011 I couldn't shift the car from park to reverse. I have also noticed that at 55mph, the rear end of the vehicle fish-tails, and whenever it rains or snows, there's always water in my trunk. All these issues seem to be a problem for many Dodge Avenger consumers and it is an autrocity that these vehicles have not been totally recalled. …”
NHTSA complaint #10413174, filed 2011-07, 50,000 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 14 | 7% |
| 2013 | 19 | 3% |
| 2012 | 20 | 4% |
| 2011 | 10 | 5% |
| 2010 | 9 | 6% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 21 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 | 4 | 5% |
| 1996 | 8 | 5% |
| 1995 | 12 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2008 Dodge Avenger
236 complaintsElectrical system
219 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 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