YearToAvoid

2008 Dodge Avenger Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 70 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2008 Dodge Avenger, 8% of all 831 complaints for this model year. That is the highest fuel system complaint count among 9 Avenger model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 6 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 69,000 miles.

Fuel System complaints
70
8% of 831
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
6
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
69,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2008 Dodge Avenger fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint May 26, 2008, latest Apr 7, 2025.

2008 Dodge Avenger fuel system complaints: complaints filed per quarter82008 Q22011 Q22012 Q32014 Q22015 Q42018 Q32022 Q1
70 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2008 Q2 to 2025 Q2; peak 2013 Q1 (8).

Fuel System recalls for the 2008 Dodge Avenger

  1. NHTSA 07V426000Sep 13, 2007Fuel System1,158 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly

    On certain vehicles with all wheel drive, the fuel tank straps were improperly manufactured and could separate. This can cause the fuel tank to loosen and leak fuel.

    Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an underbody fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank retention straps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during october 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Fuel 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. 200870 (8%)
  3. 200910 (15%)
  4. 20108 (5%)
  5. 20118 (4%)
  6. 201219 (3%)
  7. 201329 (5%)
  8. 20147 (3%)
  9. 20150 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Dodge Avenger have fuel system problems?
NHTSA has 70 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2008 Dodge Avenger, 8% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 69,000 miles.
Which Dodge Avenger year has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2008 Dodge Avenger has the most fuel system complaints (70), compared with 70 for the 2008.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2008 Dodge Avenger?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Dodge Avenger concerns the fuel system: 07V426000.

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.