Table 1 shows one common unknown or other related problems of the 2008 Dodge Avenger.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
Gears lock in park . . First of me having / knowing about this problem . I've only own this car (2008 Avenger) a yr & a half . . . Now it's at the dealership waiting on confirmation from Chrysler. . .
Driving on the freeway and my 2008 Dodge Avenger suddenly loses power and begins to idle and run rough. The red electric bolt sign came on and was flashing. Car continued to run funny not having normal power and unable to accelerate. When I turned the car off and then back on it reset. ?.
I drove my car to work and left it there for about 6 hours. I started the car as usual and it would not shift into any gear. After countless hours of trying to troubleshoot, I had to have it towed to the dealer. I went online and noticed there were hundreds of other consumers that had the same issue, but Dodge has not recalled the issue. The problem with the car was the gear shifter, which broke.
The shifter stuck in park, and I had to have the car towed in order to have it fixed.
My 2008 Dodge Avenger has had numerous problems since we purchased it. We have had to replace the power steerin pump twice, the alternator and today 07/16/2011 I couldn't shift the car from park to reverse. I have also noticed that at 55mph, the rear end of the vehicle fish-tails, and whenever it rains or snows, there's always water in my trunk. All these issues seem to be a problem for many Dodge Avenger consumers and it is an autrocity that these vehicles have not been totally recalled. I highly doubt if I will buy another american manufactured vehicle because I constantly have problems with the american brands.
We bought this car used a year ago. Soon after the ac compressor went out. We had it repaired. Then the brakes went out. Had them fixed, but they still grind and are not right. Had the rotars looked at and fixed, but still not good. Then the ac blew again, had it repaired again. Then we heard a loud noise when car idling that sounds like a scream. Then the ac blew again and now their is a grinding noise in engine and it sounds like a lawn mower. We are very unhappy and wrote to Dodge. Oh wait this is all following the shifter breaking (pin issue) and having to ask Dodge to make this a recall which they did.
2008 Dodge Avenger sxt with the 2. 7 liter engine with approximately 57,000 miles. The electronic throttle control light comes on (it is a lightening bolt shaped indicator light). This is a common problem on these vehicles from what I am searching on the internet and forums of other owners.
Vehicle engine cuts-out or stalls at during deceleration or when stopped at a light, and only on days in which it is raining. I have taken vehicle to dealer with no luck in solving problem. This is a safety concern because the vehicle becomes hard to control when the engine cuts-out all of a sudden losing power to the brakes and steering. Vehicle still exhibits symptoms of problem.
We baught this car used with 3 year warrenty from drive time. From first time on freeway we noticed at 70 mph started death wobble. Took it to dealers mechanic and he said nothing wrong . To get the balance done . We have had the balance done , all 4 tires replaced with manufactures sugested size tire, and still get the death woble at about 70-74 mph.
2008 at the following Dodge dealerships should be inspected for defects already known by NHTSA: north star Dodge, 7242 san pedro avenue, san antonio,texas; ancira Dodge, 8811 ih 35s, san antonio, texas; and any other san antonio, texa dealerships.
I purchased a 2008 Dodge Avenger from kia/plano and I have had nothing bu trouble. I have reported this to the lemon law and now the attorney general of texas greg abbott.
2008 Dodge Avenger with 2 recalls. Consumer states that dealer told them they needed time to order the parts. Dealer told them when they got there that the parts were not in yet. The consumer didn't state which 2 recalls out of the 4 she was trying to get remedied.