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2008 Dodge Avenger Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 41 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2008 Dodge Avenger, 5% of all 831 complaints for this model year. That is the highest suspension complaint count among 9 Avenger model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 36,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
41
5% of 831
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
36,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Dodge Avenger suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 20, 2007, latest Oct 26, 2025.

2008 Dodge Avenger suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2007Dec 2008Mar 2010Jul 2011May 2013Feb 2016Jul 2019Oct 2024
41 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2007 to Oct 2025; peak May 2008 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2008 Dodge Avenger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Avenger model year

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

  1. 20070 (0%)
  2. 200841 (5%)
  3. 20097 (10%)
  4. 20106 (4%)
  5. 201117 (8%)
  6. 201215 (3%)
  7. 201313 (2%)
  8. 201410 (5%)
  9. 20150 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Dodge Avenger have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 41 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2008 Dodge Avenger, 5% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 36,000 miles.
Which Dodge Avenger year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2008 Dodge Avenger has the most suspension complaints (41), compared with 41 for the 2008.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2008 Dodge Avenger?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Dodge Avenger is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. 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.