2008 Dodge Avenger Engine Problems
NHTSA has 290 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Dodge Avenger, 35% of all 831 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 9 Avenger model years. These complaints report 7 crashes, 12 fires, and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 85,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 290
- 35% of 831
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 12
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 85,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2008 Dodge Avenger engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 20, 2007, latest Apr 7, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2008 Dodge Avenger
- NHTSA 07V473000Oct 10, 2007Engine102,042 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
On certain vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the engine coolant may be drawn into the left radiator cooling fan motor connector.
Risk: This can cause an electrical short circuit and result in an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the connector for contamination or damage, install a wiring harness overlay, and replace the fan motor free or charge. The recall began on november 19, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Engine 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 engine problems?
- NHTSA has 290 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Dodge Avenger, 35% of all complaints for this model year, including 7 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 85,000 miles.
- Which Dodge Avenger year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2008 Dodge Avenger has the most engine complaints (290), compared with 290 for the 2008.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Dodge Avenger?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Dodge Avenger concerns the engine: 07V473000.