2008 Dodge Avenger Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 2%of 832 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Dodge Avenger, 2% of the 832 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I got into my car to leave and the gear shift would not come out of park. I tried several times and it was just stuck. My daughter went online and found that this had been a recall issue an I have never received any type of notification at all. My son found a work around on the internet that allowed me to get to work, however this is a issue that needs to be fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #10513802, filed 2013-05, 123,000 miles“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“Brakes : I need to replace brake pads every 3 months. (I run over 1600 miles monthly) A/C : the passenger side blows freezing cold air and the drivers side blows hot. Suspension : the rear knuckle bushings fails too much.”
NHTSA complaint #11279727, filed 2019-11, 92,000 miles“My car stalls in intersection ,it doesn,t shift up some times, there has been a clunking noise in front struts sins I bought it ,the transmission seems to bang into gear some times when it shifts took to dealer and got bums russ they claimed that it wasn't acting up when I took it to them. I am afraid that its going to leave my wife stranded in traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #10261688, filed 2009-03, 18,000 miles“2008 Dodge Avenger. My engine has stalled several times at speeds under 15 MPH while coming to a stop. My cars brake light and air bag light come on intermittently they cleared the code and released the car to me. They are telling me the same they cannot reproduce the problem. There is a knocking under front end which I am taking it in for tomorrow. They have fixed 2 leaks in the trunk, 1 in the door soaking the floor and the stereo that was loosing time.”
NHTSA complaint #10233585, filed 2008-07, 12,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10216329Nov 3, 2012Vehicle Exhibits Vibration From The Transmission During Vehicle Launch (X43 Warranty Extension 5 Years 160,000 KMS) This bulletin involves replacing the clutch and damper…
- 10128914Nov 3, 2012Vehicle Exhibits Vibration From The Transmission During Vehicle Launch (X43 Warranty Extension 5 Years 160,000 KMS) This bulletin involves replacing the clutch and damper…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 7 | 3% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 10 | 2% |
| 2011 | 16 | 8% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 18 | 2% |
| 2000 | 4 | 18% |
| 1999 | 13 | 21% |
| 1998 | 17 | 29% |
| 1997 | 19 | 23% |
| 1996 | 59 | 38% |
| 1995 | 59 | 30% |
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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