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2008 Dodge Avenger Steering Problems

NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2008 Dodge Avenger, 3% of all 831 complaints for this model year. That is the highest steering complaint count among 9 Avenger model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 57,000 miles.

Steering complaints
21
3% of 831
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
57,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Dodge Avenger steering complaints were filed

First complaint May 26, 2008, latest Nov 30, 2024.

2008 Dodge Avenger steering complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2008Jul 2010Jun 2011Jan 2012Feb 2015May 2019Mar 2022
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2008 to Nov 2024; peak Jan 2012 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2008 Dodge Avenger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Avenger model year

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

  1. 20070 (0%)
  2. 200821 (3%)
  3. 20092 (3%)
  4. 20109 (6%)
  5. 201110 (5%)
  6. 201219 (3%)
  7. 201319 (3%)
  8. 201414 (7%)
  9. 20150 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Dodge Avenger have steering problems?
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about the steering in the 2008 Dodge Avenger, 3% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 57,000 miles.
Which Dodge Avenger year has the most steering complaints?
The 2008 Dodge Avenger has the most steering complaints (21), compared with 21 for the 2008.
Is there a steering recall for the 2008 Dodge Avenger?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Dodge Avenger is classified under steering. 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.