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2008 Dodge Avenger repairs by problem area
Engine (24%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 67 repairs.
2008 Dodge Avenger repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (58%)
Chart based on 55 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Dodge Avenger 4dr Sedan
235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Dodge Avenger in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2011 - Jan 2014 | |||
| May 201162000 mi | Top cover of Air Filter Box has one out of two hold down clips broken. | ||
| Dodge Avenger in Ontario, Canada May 2009 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jul 200922320 mi | The interior air vent broke on the driver's side. | ||
| Dec 200926040 mi | Cruise Control only works intermittently. Air vent was still not repaired. | ||
| Jul 201146500 miC $100 | Cruise control did not work. Fourth time going to dealer to fix problem but still not fixed. Passenger door handle broken. | ||
| Sep 201146500 miC $250 | Passenger door handle broke again after adjustment. Replaced with new door handle. | ||
| Dodge Avenger in New Jersey, United States Jul 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Nov 200854000 miUS $10 | Rear center (trunk lid) brake light out. One right front parking light out. | ||
2008 Dodge Avenger 4dr Sedan
235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Dodge Avenger in Alberta, Canada Jan 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 2007 | Interior dome light for rear passenger had a faulty on off switch for the map light. Repaired under warranty. | ||
| Nov 20071860 mi | Tire pressure monitor has been acting up something awful since the cold hit (this should be a December entry however submitting 2 issues for the month seemed to knock it). Anyways the gauge will report various tires as low, when they are above the pressur | ||
| Dec 20071550 mi | Heated mirror was turned on while driving on the highway, and the mirror split down the middle. Part is on order from the dealer - still waiting for it to arrive. | ||
| May 200916740 mi | Mygig system was experiencing electronic failure causing static, cutouts, and audio to slow down and sound deeper (chipmunks would sound like Barry White). | ||
| Dodge Avenger in Washington, United States Apr 2009 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Jul 20092500 mi | Car was surging and hesitating on acceleration. TSB Number & Issue Date: 18-003-09 Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC's P0452/P0841 Car was surging and hesitating on acceleration. TSB Number & Issue Date: 18-003-09 Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC's P0452/P0841 | ||
| Dec 20096000 mi | The left center air vent, one of the slats broke on adjusting. A 4" portion of the driver's window weather stripping was folded outside of the window. | ||
| Oct 201014000 mi | Front passenger window motor making noise and running hot, at risk of burning out if not replaced. | ||
| Dec 201014000 mi | In October I took the vehicle in for a recall repair and mentioned the noise of the passenger window. It was discovered the motor was defective and heating up and a part was ordered. | ||
| Dodge Avenger in New Jersey, United States Jan 2008 - Jan 2009 | |||
| Sep 200818000 mi | Side molding came off. Bad tire pressure sensor caused tire to go flat. | ||
| Nov 200820000 mi | Dealer had to replace torque converter In addition replaced PTO. | ||
| Dodge Avenger in South Carolina, United States Apr 2014 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Apr 201454000 mi | Failed Water Pump, replaced. | ||
| Dodge Avenger in Michigan, United States Jul 2008 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Jun 201024000 mi | air cleaner cover was cracked | ||
| Jul 201570200 miUS $100 | Tie rods replaced and aligned | ||
| Dodge Avenger in Ontario, Canada Nov 2008 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Jan 200921080 mi | Did not start, required boost. Dealer cic AVR test, no fault found. | ||
| Dec 200937820 miC $46 | Broken mounting tab on top half of Air Filter Housing | ||
| Mar 201039680 miC $125 | Loud clunking in rear suspension over road cracks/small bumps. | ||
| Nov 201048360 miC $550 | Abnormal brake pad and rotor wear on rear brakes. Seized calipers guide pins | ||
| Jan 201150220 miC $450 | No start and stalling at road speed. Codes P1128 and P1129 set, cleared and returned. Replaced SRV which was NOT on the DTC and told to "Drive it and see if the problem comes back." Came back almost immediately, but disappears in warm weather. Battery? | ||
| Jul 201158280 miC $235 | Battery dead!! | ||
2008 Dodge Avenger 4dr Sedan
189-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Dodge Avenger in Ontario, Canada Oct 2010 - May 2012 | |||
| Dec 201052700 mi | only low and reverse | ||
| Dodge Avenger in South Dakota, United States May 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 201027000 mi | According to the shop the gear shift mechanism needs replacing. What happened: Car was fine, went to leave for work and I could not move the shifter out of park. Car had to be towed and they gave me a loaner. Car should be done this wk. | ||
| Dodge Avenger in Nebraska, United States Nov 2009 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Apr 201046000 miUS $524 | Radiator seam leaked and had to replace radiator. replaced leaking radiator | ||
| Feb 201270000 miUS $320 | Both out side tie-rods had play and were replaced. | ||
| Feb 201385000 miUS $320 | check engine light came on. They replaced the spark plugs and crank case vent valve. | ||
| Aug 2014102000 miUS $210 | Air cleaner cover (plastic) clip was broken. Had to replace air cleaner box. | ||
| Mar 2015108000 miUS $900 | The check engine light came on. I was told the front catilitic converter was bad and had it replaced. | ||
| Dodge Avenger in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2008 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 200810000 mi | Chrome started peeling on drivers door handle leaving razor sharp edge. Took it to the dealer and they replaced it. No questions asked. | ||
| Dodge Avenger in Michigan, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200813000 mi | Turn signal lever binds and overshoots to opposite signal when manually cancelling (i.e. when signalling alane change). | ||
2008 Dodge Avenger 4dr Sedan
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Dodge Avenger in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jan 201253000 miUS $195 | Key fob quit working, dealer replaced key fob, programmed to vehicle | ||
| Dodge Avenger in Ohio, United States Dec 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Aug 201463000 miUS $150 | Rear wheel cylinder leaked; Loss of brakes & Fluid. | ||
| Dodge Avenger in Michigan, United States Jan 2008 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Mar 201038000 mi | Hood rusting through paint | ||
| Nov 2012101000 mi | Inspection, revealed leaky axle seal and leaky solenoid pack. All repaired under lifetime powertrain warranty | ||
| Oct 2015147200 miUS $200 | Ball joints worn, so replaced. Tie-rods were okay but with that mileage decide to replace both at same time. So total parts were Ball Joint (x2) and Outer Tie-Rod ends (x2) | ||
| Jul 2016152200 miUS $80 | Drivers window regulator replacement | ||
| Dodge Avenger in Alabama, United States May 2008 - Aug 2010 | |||
| Aug 201051000 miUS $100 | Gearshift stuck in Park Cruise control inop. | ||
| Dodge Avenger in Arizona, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 201058300 miUS $175 | The interlock failed on trans. Car could not get out of park had to towed (which was covered) but part not covered. Quick repair and lower than est quote made it a pleasure due to failure. | ||
| Dodge Avenger in Michigan, United States Jun 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 200930000 miUS $578 | Strut failure | ||
| Dodge Avenger in Connecticut, United States Jan 2008 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Sep 201035000 miUS $900 | TIPM shorting out the starter. Caused a loud whining and crunching. The starter began smoking. Car would not shut off unless you disconnect the battery. | ||
| Mar 201140000 miUS $520 | Alternator made noises. Sounded like loose bearing near the pulleys. The dealer replaced the alternator. It's working great now. | ||
| May 201140000 mi | Master window switch that that affected the front door windows-Both. Windows would not go up or down. | ||
| Jun 201262000 miUS $57 | Car was shutting off. Fuel pump burnt up and burnt the fuel pump connector. They said it was alright before and then it just wouldn't start. Spring wore out at the shifter. Took the trim apart and pushed the pink lever to get it into drive,etc. Blower was shot. Door in air system was clanking. They say it's bad boot. I here bumping and parts moving. Almost a clank. They lubed the inside of the boot. | ||
| Jul 201264000 miUS $50 | Third time to Robert's Dodge and last time. I told them it was the rack or steering wheel. The same repair man says "Struts." Went to Executive Dodge and they said steering rack. My molding is coming off and headliner too. HAHAHAHAHA | ||
| Aug 201264700 miUS $50 | Now the passenger side window switch broke. Lol, I'm not saying anything. This car is going more ways than one. | ||
| May 201371000 miUS $784 | Coolant bypass-leaking Housing thermostat Ring inlet tube Intake short runner valve Flashed the PCM Thermostat and Heater hoses | ||
| Jul 201372000 mi | Before I sold it was starting to stall and the key was getting stuck in the switch. | ||
| Dodge Avenger in Texas, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Sep 201191000 mi | rack and pinion (sp?) replaced with new part at no charge to me | ||
| Nov 2013142700 miUS $100 | radio replacded | ||
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