2008 DODGE AVENGER Structure Problems
7 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 2008 DODGE AVENGER
7 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 DODGE AVENGER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structure Complaints
WATER LEAKING INTO TRUNK RUNNING RISK OF SHORTING OUT THE BRAKE LIGHT SYSTEM. HAVE A WARRANTY AND MOPAR REFUSES TO FIX THE PROBLEM UNDER MY BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY. *TR
ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, ROOF OF THE CAR, VERY FRONT CORNER, THE PAINT IS CHIPPING BACK IN THE FORM OF A PERFECT SQUARE AND STARTING TO RUST. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENT TO CREATE THIS. ALSO A SPOT ON THE LOWER FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR THERE IS SOME RUST. THE CAR HAS BEEN GARAGE KEPT FOR THE MOST PART AND WELL MAINTAINED. *TR
I HAVE A LEAKY TRUNK IN MY 2008 DODGE AVENGER. MY WINDOW ALSO STOPPED WORKING ON MY DRIVERS SIDE. AFTER SEARING THE INTERNET I DISCOVERED MANY OTHERS WITH THIS SAME ISSUE. IF AN OFFICIAL RECALL NOTICE WAS MADE THIS WOULD PREVENT VEHICLE OWNERS FROM SPENDING THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS ON REPAIRS THAT SHOULD BE MADE BY THE DEALER. THE TRUNK HAS BEEN LEAKY SINCE I BOUGHT THE CARD AND DODGE KEEPS TELLING ME NOTHING IT WRONG. IT ALSO MAKES MY THIRD BREAK LIGHT GO OUT I'VE BEEN ISSUED 3 POLICE WARNINGS FOR THIS. I HOPE I NEVER GET A TICKET. ALSO, MY WINDOW IS NOW STUCK DOWN AND IF IT RAINS I WILL HAVE DAMAGE. AS FOR THE TRUNK ITS ALSO MOLDY AND MAKES ME SICK WHEN I GET INTO THE CAR. *TR
I HAVE A DODGE AVENGER, 2008. COULDN'T GET IT OUT OF PARK THIS MORNING AS I WAS RUSHING TO TAKE MY DAUGHTER TO THE HOSPITAL. SEEMS THE MANUFACTURER PUT A HIDDEN' LITTLE PINK PLASTIC PIECE DESCRIBED AS A SAFETY FEATURE IN THE CONSOLE. THIS LITTLE PINK PLASTIC PIECE SOMEHOW BROKE (JUST CANT UNDERSTAND HOW PLASTIC COULD BREAK). FROM WHAT IM READING THIS ISN'T UNCOMMON. WONDER HOW THEY'RE GONNA FEEL WHEN THERE'S A LAWSUIT? *TR
ONE PROBLEM AFTER ANOTHER BACK HUMP BRAKE LIGHT DOES NOT WORK DUE TO WATER POURING INTO THE TRUNK. (THRU THE TRUNK LATCH; SMELLS LIKE A CAT USED AS A LITTER BOX)! NO LIGHT GOES ON TO LET ME KNOW THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT NO LONGER WORKS. CARPET IN TRUNK IS RUINED FROM THE WATER. LEAVES KEEP SHOWING UP INTO A CLOSED TRUNK? HOW ARE THEY GETTING IN? CAN NOT USE THE TRUNK FOR ANYTHING! CALLED DODGE AND FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THEN; THEY TOLD ME I WAS THE ONLY REPORT AT THIS TIME. ON THE ROAD MY HUSBAND AND I NOTICED THAT ALMOST ALL 2008 DODGE AVENGERS ON THE ROAD MUST HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. CHECK YOUR MIDDLE BACK BRAKE LIGHT; IT'S BURNT OUT TRUST ME WE SAW MANY ON THE ROAD. THEN CHECK FOR WATER IN THE TRUNK IT WILL BE THERE. CALL DODGE PLEASE' *TR
ONE PROBLEM AFTER ANOTHER BACK HUMP BRAKE LIGHT DOES NOT WORK DUE TO WATER POURING INTO THE TRUNK. (THRU THE TRUNK LATCH; SMELLS LIKE A CAT USED AS A LITTER BOX)! NO LIGHT GOES ON TO LET ME KNOW THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT NO LONGER WORKS. CARPET IN TRUNK IS RUINED FROM THE WATER. LEAVES KEEP SHOWING UP INTO A CLOSED TRUNK? HOW ARE THEY GETTING IN? CAN NOT USE THE TRUNK FOR ANYTHING! CALLED DODGE AND FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THEN; THEY TOLD ME I WAS THE ONLY REPORT AT THIS TIME. ON THE ROAD MY HUSBAND AND I NOTICED THAT ALMOST ALL 2008 DODGE AVENGERS ON THE ROAD MUST HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. CHECK YOUR MIDDLE BACK BRAKE LIGHT; IT'S BURNT OUT TRUST ME WE SAW MANY ON THE ROAD. THEN CHECK FOR WATER IN THE TRUNK IT WILL BE THERE. CALL DODGE PLEASE' *TR
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2008 AVENGER WITH THE 2.4L VVT 4CYLINDER AND TRADED IN MY 2001 DAKOTA WITH A 4.7L V8 MAGNUM FOR IT. I REGRET IT. I WOULD HAVE DON'T BETTER OFF BUYING A FORD. YES, THIS CAR GETS GOOD HIGHWAY GAS MILEAGE BUT IT HAS CAUSED NOTHING BUT HEADACHES BEYOND THAT POINT. IF I DRIVE AROUND TOWN IT SUCKS THE GAS LIKE NO TOMORROW. THE RPM'S ARE WAY TO HIGH. THE CAR SHIFTS AROUND 3,000 OR HIGHER RPM'S WHETHER IT IS WARM OR COLD. WHEN THE SHIFTS, IT IS NOT SMOOTH. THERE HARD SHIFTS. MY FIANCE'S 1999 DURANGO WITH 135,000 MILES ON IT SHIFTS BETTER THAN THIS CAR DOES. RANDOMLY THE CAR WILL DIE WHEN I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP FOR A STOP LIGHT/SIGN. THERE WAS ONE OCCASION WHERE I WAS DRIVING DOWN ONE OF THE BUSIEST ROADS IN OUR TOWN AND IT DIED WHILE I WAS...
Other 2008 DODGE AVENGER Problem Areas
Electrical System
217 complaints
Power Train
145 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
134 complaints
Engine
115 complaints
Air Bags
86 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
79 complaints
Unknown Or Other
46 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
44 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
42 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
31 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
23 complaints
Steering
19 complaints
Visibilitywiper
19 complaints
Suspension
15 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
13 complaints
Service Brakes
13 complaints
Exterior Lighting
12 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
11 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
11 complaints
Structurebody
11 complaints
Seat Belts
10 complaints
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
9 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
9 complaints
Wheels
9 complaints
Equipment
8 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
8 complaints
Tires
8 complaints
Visibility
7 complaints
Seats
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
5 complaints
Parking Brake
5 complaints
Service Brakes Electric
3 complaints
Structurebodydoor
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
3 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemstank Valvegauge
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlthrottle
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint