2008 Dodge Avenger

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #08V152000April 2, 2008180,963 vehicles affected

  electrical system: wiring

  Chrysler is recalling 180,963 my 2007-2008 sebring and Dodge Avenger vehicles equipped with a standard tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Unused electrical connectors for the TPMS may become corroded and could short circuit, which Can cause a variety of conditions including engine no-start, dead battery, an inoperative cruise control or remote start system, and/or engine stalling.

  Engine stalling could cause a crash without warning.

  Remedy

  Dealers will seal the wires for the TPMS free of charge. The recall began on april 15, 2008. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

• NHTSA recall #07V473000October 10, 2007102,042 vehicles affected

  engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly

  On certain vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the engine coolant may be drawn into the left radiator cooling fan motor connector.

  This Can cause an electrical short circuit and result in an engine compartment fire.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect the connector for contamination or damage, install a wiring harness overlay, and replace the fan motor free or charge. The recall began on november 19, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

• NHTSA recall #07V426000September 13, 20071,158 vehicles affected

  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.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #07V414000September 12, 200772,333 vehicles affected

  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.

  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 recall #07V240000June 13, 2007798 vehicles affected

  air bags: frontal

  On certain passenger vehicles, the front seat track position sensors utilized for the air bag system may not function properly.

  This could increase the risk of injury to front seat occupants during certain crash conditions.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect the front seat track position sensors and replace them free of charge. The recallbegan on june 18, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

• NHTSA recall #07V104000March 15, 200711,191 vehicles affected

  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.

  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.

Other model years

• 1995 196
• 1996 157
• 1997 83
• 1998 58
• 1999 62
• 2008
• 2009 67
• 2010 163
• 2011 209
• 2012 554
• 2013 548
• 2014 205