Model year record

2008 Dodge Avenger

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,247 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V152000

Electrical system: wiring

Component: Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Vehicles affected: 180,963
Reported to NHTSA: 2008-04-02
Owners notified: 2008-04-15

Defect description

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 180,963 MY 2007-2008 SEBRING AND DODGE AVENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A STANDARD TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS). UNUSED ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR THE TPMS MAY BECOME CORRODED AND COULD SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH CAN CAUSE A VARIETY OF CONDITIONS INCLUDING ENGINE NO-START, DEAD BATTERY, AN INOPERATIVE CRUISE CONTROL OR REMOTE START SYSTEM, AND/OR ENGINE STALLING.

Safety risk

ENGINE STALLING COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL SEAL THE WIRES FOR THE TPMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V473000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly

Component: Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 102,042
Reported to NHTSA: 2007-10-10
Owners notified: 2007-11-19

Defect description

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE ENGINE COOLANT MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE LEFT RADIATOR COOLING FAN MOTOR CONNECTOR.

Safety risk

THIS CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONNECTOR FOR CONTAMINATION OR DAMAGE, INSTALL A WIRING HARNESS OVERLAY, AND REPLACE THE FAN MOTOR FREE OR CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V426000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 1,158
Reported to NHTSA: 2007-09-13
Owners notified: 2007-10-15

Defect description

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE, THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD SEPARATE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE FUEL TANK TO LOOSEN AND LEAK FUEL.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERBODY FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V414000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component: Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 72,333
Reported to NHTSA: 2007-09-12
Owners notified: 2007-10-29

Defect description

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FRONT DOOR LATCH CABLE MAY BECOME PARTIALLY UNSEATED FROM THE INTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING POSSIBLY CAUSING THE LATCH TO STICK IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION OR THE LOCK FUNCTION TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Safety risk

DRIVING A VEHICLE WITH AN UNLATCHED DOOR CAN RESULT IN AN UNBELTED FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT FALLING OUT OF THE VEHICLE OR BEING EJECTED IN A CRASH, CAUSING INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD A SECONDARY RETENTION FEATURE TO BOTH FRONT DOORS. THIS ACTION WILL SUPERSEDE AND EXPAND A PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL (PLEASE SEE 07V-104). THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V240000

Air bags: frontal

Component: Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 798
Reported to NHTSA: 2007-06-13
Owners notified: 2007-06-18

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS UTILIZED FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.

Safety risk

THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALLBEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V104000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component: Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 11,191
Reported to NHTSA: 2007-03-15
Owners notified: 2007-04-30

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT DOOR LATCH CABLE MAY BECOME PARTIALLY UNSEATED FROM THE INTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING CAUSING THE DOOR LATCH TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION AND NOT BE SECURED TO THE STRIKER.

Safety risk

DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS, THE POSSIBILITY OF A DOOR OPENING COULD CAUSE AN UNBELTED PASSENGER TO BE EJECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.

Manufacturer remedy

THIS ACTION IS SUPERSEDED (PLEASE SEE 07-V414.) DEALERS WILL ADD FREE OF CHARGE A SECONDARY FEATURE TO BOTH FRONT DOORS TO PREVENT THE DOOR LATCH CABLE FERRULE FROM BECOMING UNSEATED AT THE INTERIOR FRONT DOOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Electrical system	219	91,123 mi
Power train	145	60,002 mi
Vehicle speed control	134	88,000 mi
Engine	116	102,000 mi
Air bags	87	79,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	79	45,684 mi
Unknown or other	47	121,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	44	54,500 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	43	80,104 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	31	100,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	23	59,560 mi
Visibility/wiper	20	111,000 mi
Steering	19	58,000 mi
Suspension	15	111,132 mi
Service brakes	14	92,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	13	50,000 mi
Exterior lighting	12	85,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	11	43,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	11	22,837 mi
Structure: body	11	100,000 mi
Seat belts	10	100,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems	10	32,000 mi
Wheels	10	82,600 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	9	25,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift	9	50,000 mi
Equipment	8	29,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	8	144,000 mi
Tires	8	36,000 mi
Structure	7	62,182 mi
Visibility	7	80,000 mi
Seats	6	58,672 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	5	62,000 mi
Parking brake	5	35,105 mi
Service brakes, electric	3	88,000 mi
Structure: body: door	3	80,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	3	47,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	3	70,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring	2	171,215 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	2	52,891 mi
Fuel system, other	2	300 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	2	12,055 mi
Structure: frame and members	2	120,000 mi
Suspension: front	2	12,000 mi
Electrical system: horn	1	200,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan	1	40,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	1	32,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	1	50,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	1	—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: tank valve/gauge	1	52,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	1	45,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	1	600 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)	1	55,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift	1	49,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission	1	60,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light	1	12,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module	1	17,796 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder	1	17,796 mi
Steering: column	1	56,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump	1	50,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	1	245,354 mi
Suspension: rear	1	10,450 mi
Tires: tread/belt	1	10,500 mi
Vehicle speed control: throttle	1	—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	1	20,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor	1	73,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core	1	40,000 mi
Visibility: windshield	1	—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	1	—

The 2007 model has 624 times as many complaints as this one. The 2009 model has 12 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.