2008 Dodge Avenger service brakes problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2008 Dodge Avenger — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Breaking system failed, it is available for inspection, I told the state trooper what happened along with several police officers, they agreed that the breaking system was not supposed to lock up which caused the car to skid several feet and the end results are that a very bad wreck happened which…”
filed Oct 26, 2025
“Car keeps have the battery light come on out of nowhere and already replaced battery alternator and the cables for battery last winter which then had to be clipped because it was extremely hot and melting my cables and other wires. I have had nothing but electrical issues since I bought it the…”
filed Jan 27, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Avenger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Avenger | 16 | 8% |
| 2013 Avenger | 37 | 7% |
| 2012 Avenger | 21 | 4% |
| 2011 Avenger | 7 | 3% |
| 2010 Avenger | 10 | 6% |
| 2009 Avenger | 3 | 4% |
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.