Two problems related to brake grinding noise have been reported for the 2008 Dodge Avenger. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Dodge Avenger based on all problems reported for the 2008 Avenger.
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.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. While driving approximately 55 mph, the brake pedal was engaged and suddenly there was a loud grinding noise with a delayed response. In addition, the brake warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic four different times for the identical defect and both front brakes were replaced each time. The manufacturer was notified of the continuous malfunction. The approximate failure mileage was 12,900.