Does the 2008 Dodge Avenger have body and structure problems?

NHTSA has 49 owner complaints about the body and structure in the 2008 Dodge Avenger, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 88,000 miles.

Which Dodge Avenger year has the most body and structure complaints?

The 2013 Dodge Avenger has the most body and structure complaints (73), compared with 49 for the 2008.

Is there a body and structure recall for the 2008 Dodge Avenger?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2008 Dodge Avenger concern the body and structure: 07V414000 and 07V104000.

2008 Dodge Avenger Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA has 49 owner complaints about body and structure problems in the 2008 Dodge Avenger, 6% of all 831 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest body and structure complaint count among 9 Avenger model years. These complaints report 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 7 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 88,000 miles.

Structure & Body complaints: 49; 6% of 831
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 7
Median mileage: 88,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

When 2008 Dodge Avenger body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 10, 2007, latest Oct 30, 2024.

49 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2007 to Oct 2024; peak Jan 2008 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2008 Dodge Avenger

NHTSA 07V414000Sep 12, 2007Structure & Body72,333 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
On certain vehicles, the front door latch cable may become partially unseated from the interior release handle housing possibly causing the latch to stick in the unlatched position or the lock function to become inoperative.
Risk: Driving a vehicle with an unlatched door can result in an unbelted front seat occupant falling out of the vehicle or being ejected in a crash, causing increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will add a secondary retention feature to both front doors. This action will supersede and expand a previous safety recall (please see 07v-104). The recall began on october 29, 2007. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA 07V104000Mar 15, 2007Structure & Body11,191 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
On certain passenger vehicles, the front door latch cable may become partially unseated from the interior release handle housing causing the door latch to stick in the open position and not be secured to the striker.
Risk: During certain crash conditions, the possibility of a door opening could cause an unbelted passenger to be ejected, increasing the risk of injuries.
Remedy: This action is superseded (please see 07-v414.) dealers will add free of charge a secondary feature to both front doors to prevent the door latch cable ferrule from becoming unseated at the interior front door release handle housing. The recall began on april 30, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Structure & Body complaints by Avenger model year

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

20070 (0%)
200849 (6%)
20093 (4%)
20108 (5%)
20118 (4%)
201234 (6%)
201373 (13%)
201430 (15%)
20150 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Dodge Avenger have body and structure problems?: NHTSA has 49 owner complaints about the body and structure in the 2008 Dodge Avenger, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 88,000 miles.
Which Dodge Avenger year has the most body and structure complaints?: The 2013 Dodge Avenger has the most body and structure complaints (73), compared with 49 for the 2008.
Is there a body and structure recall for the 2008 Dodge Avenger?: Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2008 Dodge Avenger concern the body and structure: 07V414000 and 07V104000.