2008 Dodge Avenger Electrical System Problems
NHTSA has 223 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2008 Dodge Avenger, 27% of all 831 complaints for this model year. That is the highest electrical complaint count among 9 Avenger model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 14 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 91,000 miles.
- Electrical System complaints
- 223
- 27% of 831
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 14
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 91,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2008 Dodge Avenger electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 11, 2008, latest Nov 9, 2025.
Electrical System recalls for the 2008 Dodge Avenger
- NHTSA 08V152000Apr 2, 2008Electrical System180,963 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
Chrysler is recalling 180,963 my 2007-2008 sebring and dodge avenger vehicles equipped with a standard tire pressure monitoring system (tpms). Unused electrical connectors for the tpms may become corroded and could short circuit, which can cause a variety of conditions including engine no-start, dead battery, an inoperative cruise control or remote start system, and/or engine stalling.
Risk: Engine stalling could cause a crash without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will seal the wires for the tpms free of charge. The recall began on april 15, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Electrical System complaints by Avenger model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Dodge Avenger have electrical problems?
- NHTSA has 223 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2008 Dodge Avenger, 27% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 91,000 miles.
- Which Dodge Avenger year has the most electrical complaints?
- The 2008 Dodge Avenger has the most electrical complaints (223), compared with 223 for the 2008.
- Is there a electrical recall for the 2008 Dodge Avenger?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Dodge Avenger concerns the electrical: 08V152000.