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2008 Dodge Avenger Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 66 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2008 Dodge Avenger, 8% of all 831 complaints for this model year. That is the highest brake complaint count among 9 Avenger model years. These complaints report 9 crashes, 3 fires, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 88,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
66
8% of 831
Crashes reported
9
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
88,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Dodge Avenger brake complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 1, 2008, latest Oct 26, 2025.

2008 Dodge Avenger brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter52008 Q12009 Q32011 Q42013 Q12015 Q12016 Q22018 Q22019 Q4
66 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2008 Q1 to 2025 Q4; peak 2010 Q3 (5).

Brakes recalls for the 2008 Dodge Avenger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Avenger model year

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

  1. 20070 (0%)
  2. 200866 (8%)
  3. 20097 (10%)
  4. 201021 (13%)
  5. 201116 (8%)
  6. 201248 (9%)
  7. 201364 (12%)
  8. 201430 (15%)
  9. 20150 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Dodge Avenger have brake problems?
NHTSA has 66 owner complaints about the brake in the 2008 Dodge Avenger, 8% of all complaints for this model year, including 9 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 88,000 miles.
Which Dodge Avenger year has the most brake complaints?
The 2008 Dodge Avenger has the most brake complaints (66), compared with 66 for the 2008.
Is there a brake recall for the 2008 Dodge Avenger?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Dodge Avenger is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.