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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.

2008 Dodge Avenger electrical system complaints: complaints filed per quarter132008 Q22010 Q32012 Q22014 Q22016 Q12017 Q42019 Q32022 Q3
223 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2008 Q2 to 2025 Q4; peak 2014 Q3 (13).

Electrical System recalls for the 2008 Dodge Avenger

  1. 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.

  1. 20070 (0%)
  2. 2008223 (27%)
  3. 200910 (15%)
  4. 201042 (26%)
  5. 201144 (21%)
  6. 2012114 (21%)
  7. 2013103 (19%)
  8. 201434 (17%)
  9. 20150 (0%)

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.

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.