2008 Dodge Avenger engine and engine cooling problems
61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2008 Dodge Avenger — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the blower motor fan switch medium and low functions failed to activate. The repairs were performed by the contact and he replaced the blower motor switch relay. The contact had mentioned that prior to the recent failure, the…”
filed May 31, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate over 50 mph. The vehicle lost acceleration power intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…”
filed Dec 26, 2014
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
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Avenger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Avenger | 8 | 1% |
| 2012 Avenger | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 Avenger | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 Avenger | 6 | 4% |
| 2009 Avenger | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 Avenger | 4 | 6% |
| 1998 Avenger | 4 | 7% |
| 1997 Avenger | 10 | 12% |
| 1996 Avenger | 24 | 15% |
| 1995 Avenger | 18 | 9% |
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.