2008 Dodge Avenger power train problems
236 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2008 Dodge Avenger — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start up after multiple attempts. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer and the contact was informed that the…”
filed Nov 7, 2022
“While driving my airbag light came on I checked for recalls it tells me there is no unrepaired recalls on my car but something’s not right”
filed Oct 23, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number…
9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 7, 2021
Power Train problems in other Avenger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Avenger | 12 | 6% |
| 2013 Avenger | 32 | 6% |
| 2012 Avenger | 31 | 6% |
| 2011 Avenger | 14 | 7% |
| 2010 Avenger | 20 | 12% |
| 2009 Avenger | 10 | 15% |
| 2000 Avenger | 6 | 27% |
| 1999 Avenger | 10 | 16% |
| 1998 Avenger | 4 | 7% |
| 1997 Avenger | 4 | 5% |
| 1996 Avenger | 21 | 13% |
| 1995 Avenger | 16 | 8% |
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.