2008 Dodge Avenger Technical Service Bulletins

59 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 Dodge Avenger. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 11017445Apr 2, 2025Other or unknown. Actuator - a/c and heater
• 11017435Apr 2, 2025Other or unknown. Actuator - a/c and heater
• 10248509Sep 15, 2023Electrical system. Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved.
• 10244348Sep 15, 2023Electrical system. Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved.
• 10221097Apr 7, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usage.
• 10221831Aug 19, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. (Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
• 10180221Aug 19, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Engine, Electrical system. (Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
• 10223512Jun 24, 2020Fuel system. THROTTLE BODY For clarification, only use 68414676A$ on 2010 & earlier vehicles as supply is limited.
• 10177457Jun 24, 2020Engine. THROTTLE BODY For clarification, only use 68414676A$ on 2010 & earlier vehicles as supply is limited.
• 10175743Apr 30, 2020Body and structure, Equipment. Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
• 10175735Apr 22, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
• 10220101Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
• 10220099Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
• 10220097Nov 20, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
• 10169249Nov 20, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
• 10169247Nov 20, 2019Equipment. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
• 10169245Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
• 10166537Aug 7, 2019Equipment. RADIO [RES] - New and/or Service Exchange For RES radio concerns. Use the wiTECH 2.0 and inspect the radio part number and serial number under the Radio/ECU Details tab. Please verify that the radio part number and/or serial number is not "FFFF". If either field shows "FFFF", please contact Mike Wielgat at 248-576-6696 or Rohan Negandhi at 248-421-9608 If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
• 10139978Mar 8, 2017Seat belts. Restraints Remove I-Sheet from packaging. Correct information sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.
• 10139985Mar 1, 2017Seat belts. Restraints Information Sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.
• 10223854Sep 7, 2016Engine cooling. Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. Clean the oil pan T-joints.~ 2. Fill the T-joint between the pan rail/gear housing and pan rail/rear seal retainer with sealant. Use Mopar® Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or…
• 10218307Apr 30, 2016Electrical system. Flash: UConnect and Voice Recognition Inoperative This bulletin involves replacing the Hands Free Module (HFM). The customer may describe the following conditions: · A complete loss of UConnect operation. · A complete loss of Voice Recognition functionality
• 10140258Apr 30, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Flash: UConnect and Voice Recognition Inoperative This bulletin involves replacing the Hands Free Module (HFM). The customer may describe the following conditions: · A complete loss of UConnect operation. · A complete loss of Voice Recognition functionality
• 10076509Apr 30, 2016Electrical system. SUBJECT: Flash: UConnect and Voice Recognition Inoperative SYMPTOM/CONDITION: The customer may describe the following conditions: · A complete loss of UConnect operation. · A complete loss of Voice Recognition functionality
• 10191460Feb 26, 2016Engine cooling. Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
• 10121927Jan 26, 2016Engine cooling. NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~
• 10229181Feb 12, 2015Engine cooling. Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a Non-EGR application. Unless, the EGR Block-Off Plate is being transferred from the old engine.
• 10223602Feb 12, 2015Engine cooling. Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a Non-EGR application. Unless, the EGR Block-Off Plate is being transferred from the old engine.
• 10223599Feb 11, 2015Engine cooling. Part Description: Valve Body Assembly Issue Description: Valve body design was changed between 2010MY and 2011MY applications. To prevent mix matching valve bodies and solenoid packs the connectors are color coded.~ Valve bodies with a white connector can be used on 2010, 2009, 2008..., model years. Valve bodies with a gray connector can only be used on 2011, 2012, 2013..., model years.~ Solenoid packs with a white…
• 10136934Feb 12, 2014Electrical system. Part Description: Tonneau Extended/Retracted Switches Issue Description: Before replacing any of the convertible top micro switches and/or position sensors, please refer to the updated diagnostic tests for your specific DTC's. A physical check of the switch (resistance check, does it click, is the lever sticky, is the return spring present) will verify or eliminate that switch as the root cause of the vehicle's…
• 10136933Feb 12, 2014Engine cooling. Part Description: Short Runner Valve (Actuator) Issue Description: Issue 1~ JC,JS '08-09MY 3.5L only~ Caution - Do not replace the intake manifold for a short runner valve (SRV) fault (P1004 / P2008 / P2016 / P2017) or for a manifold tuning valve (MTV) fault (P1005 / P2077 / P2078).
• 10129008Mar 20, 2013Equipment. 82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc), and some ladco states (Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio).
• 10216395Feb 6, 2013Seats. Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs or removal of engine components.
• 10138987Feb 6, 2013Equipment, Engine cooling. Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs or removal of engine components.
• 10217736Jan 1, 2013Seat belts, Equipment, Other or unknown. STAR Center News No. 78 - Jan/Feb 2013: Instead of limiting the use of the tether anchor to 48 pounds (child weight) the new guideline states that the tether anchor can be used with a seatbelt to install a child restraint up to the recommended weight limit of the child restraint.
• 10189200Jan 1, 2013Seat belts. STAR Center News No. 78 - Jan/Feb 2013: Instead of limiting the use of the tether anchor to 48 pounds (child weight) the new guideline states that the tether anchor can be used with a seatbelt to install a child restraint up to the recommended weight limit of the child restraint.
• 10216329Nov 3, 2012Brakes, Transmission and drivetrain, Suspension. Vehicle Exhibits Vibration From The Transmission During Vehicle Launch (X43 Warranty Extension 5 Years 160,000 KMS) This bulletin involves replacing the clutch and damper assembly. The customer may experience a vibration feeling as they accelerate from a stop or accelerating while rolling at slow speeds. This condition could be caused by the damper and clutch.
• 10136452Nov 3, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Vehicle Exhibits Vibration From The Transmission During Vehicle Launch (X43 Warranty Extension 5 Years 160,000 KMS) This bulletin involves replacing the clutch and damper assembly. The customer may experience a vibration feeling as they accelerate from a stop or accelerating while rolling at slow speeds. This condition could be caused by the damper and clutch.
• 10128914Nov 3, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Suspension. Vehicle Exhibits Vibration From The Transmission During Vehicle Launch (X43 Warranty Extension 5 Years 160,000 KMS) This bulletin involves replacing the clutch and damper assembly. The customer may experience a vibration feeling as they accelerate from a stop or accelerating while rolling at slow speeds. This condition could be caused by the damper and clutch.
• 10034052Aug 1, 2010Transmission and drivetrain. Chrysler dodge service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Automatic transmission shift lever interlock spring. Transmission gear shift lever interlock spring retainer hook on vehicles may break. A broken interlock spring retainer hook will result in the inability to move the gear shift lever out of the park position. Csc letter was rec'd.
• 10032785Nov 18, 2009Latches, locks and linkages. Dodge/chrysler: re-torque decklid latch bolts. Certain vehicles were shipped with the incorrect torque on the decklid latch mounting bolts and will require re-torque to 10nm (88.50 in lb).
• 10032766Aug 1, 2009Engine cooling, Equipment. Chrysler/jeep/dodge: california emissions warranty addendum. The warranty book on certain vehicles may contain errors or may be missing information regarding the coponents covered by the california emissions warranty.
• 10030888Jun 11, 2009Transmission and drivetrain. Chrysler/jeep/dodge: flash-driveability improvements or mil illumination diagnostic trouble code p0452-evap pressure switch stuck closed. Includes my09 town&country; voyager and caravan.
• 10025384Jun 18, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Flash: mil illumination with dtc p0139 or 02270. This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the powertrain control module (pcm).
• 10025164Jun 3, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Flash: transmission engagement / performance improvements.
• 10025382Jun 1, 2008Equipment. Chrysler dodge jeep service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Customer satisfaction notification h11; radio software update. This notification applies only to vehicles equipped with a mygig radio (sales code rer with navigation system or ren without navigation system). Csc was received.
• 10024906Apr 24, 2008Equipment. Dvd software update ren mygig radio for many radio functional issues and improvements.
• 10024870Apr 22, 2008Electrical system. Rough idle and/or mil illumination for any of the following dtc's: p0300 / p0301 / p0302 / p0303 / p0304 / p0315 / p0335 and/or p0606.
• 10024945Apr 16, 2008Equipment. Dvd software update mygig radio for many radio functional issues and improvements.
• 10024710Mar 19, 2008Electrical system. Rapid response transmittal/service action #08-023 - incorrect engine harness crank sensor connector terminals.

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