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2008 Dodge Avenger Airbags Problems

NHTSA has 96 owner complaints about airbag problems in the 2008 Dodge Avenger, 12% of all 831 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest airbag complaint count among 9 Avenger model years. These complaints report 21 crashes and 24 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 75,000 miles.

Airbags complaints
96
12% of 831
Crashes reported
21
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
24
Median mileage
75,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2008 Dodge Avenger airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 1, 2008, latest Nov 9, 2025.

2008 Dodge Avenger airbags complaints: complaints filed per quarter62008 Q12010 Q32012 Q12013 Q42015 Q22017 Q22019 Q22022 Q3
96 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2008 Q1 to 2025 Q4; peak 2010 Q3 (6).

Airbags recalls for the 2008 Dodge Avenger

  1. NHTSA 07V240000Jun 13, 2007Airbags798 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal

    On certain passenger vehicles, the front seat track position sensors utilized for the air bag system may not function properly.

    Risk: This could increase the risk of injury to front seat occupants during certain crash conditions.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front seat track position sensors and replace them free of charge. The recallbegan on june 18, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Airbags complaints by Avenger model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20070 (0%)
  2. 200896 (12%)
  3. 200911 (16%)
  4. 201037 (23%)
  5. 201135 (17%)
  6. 2012109 (20%)
  7. 2013154 (28%)
  8. 201469 (34%)
  9. 20150 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Dodge Avenger have airbag problems?
NHTSA has 96 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2008 Dodge Avenger, 12% of all complaints for this model year, including 21 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 75,000 miles.
Which Dodge Avenger year has the most airbag complaints?
The 2013 Dodge Avenger has the most airbag complaints (154), compared with 96 for the 2008.
Is there a airbag recall for the 2008 Dodge Avenger?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Dodge Avenger concerns the airbag: 07V240000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.