2008 Dodge Avenger engine problems
115 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2008 Dodge Avenger — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The recalls associated to my vehicle are the same exact problems I am experiencing. My car is stalling and stalled on the highway. I couldn’t accelerate and had to drive with my hazards.”
filed Apr 7, 2025
“I was idling at a stop light when I noticed my car began to smoke shortly after the check engine, check oil and the battery alert all simultaneously came on. I then pulled over to a near alleyway when a burst of flames arose from the hood of the car.”
filed Apr 12, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE ENGINE COOLANT MAY BE DRAWN INTO…Campaign 07V473000 · Oct 10, 2007
Related service bulletins
(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
S1121000006 Rev. · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 19, 2020THROTTLE BODY For clarification, only use 68414676A$ on 2010 & earlier vehicles as supply is limited.
9004268 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 24, 2020
Engine problems in other Avenger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Avenger | 42 | 21% |
| 2013 Avenger | 120 | 22% |
| 2012 Avenger | 86 | 16% |
| 2011 Avenger | 38 | 18% |
| 2010 Avenger | 23 | 14% |
| 2009 Avenger | 11 | 16% |
| 1999 Avenger | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Dodge Avenger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.