2008 Dodge Avenger vs 2008 Nissan Altima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Dodge Avenger | 2008 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 831 | 1,028 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 59 | 117 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 36 | 53 |
| Fire reports | 26 | 13 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–24 | 22–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Avenger | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 24 | 312 |
| Power Train | 236 | 80 |
| Electrical System | 219 | 90 |
| Air Bags | 96 | 142 |
| Visibility/wiper | 19 | 168 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 138 | 35 |
| Engine | 115 | 54 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 61 | 21 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 152 | 25 |
| Airbag warning light | 60 | 51 |
| Check engine light | 44 | 12 |
| Loss of power | 37 | 15 |
| Rust / corrosion | 18 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 17 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 15 |
| Won’t start | 12 | 21 |
2008 Dodge Avenger
2008 Nissan Altima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.