Nine problems related to suspension 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.
No accidents rears tires leaning inwards.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that when turning to the right the passenger front wheel seemed as if it were rubbing against some rubber or plastic piece underneath the vehicle. The vehicel was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the front suspension cross member failed due to excessive rust. The front suspension cross member needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that there was no recall attached to the VIN. The manufacturer had referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to file a safety complaint. The failure mileage was 120,000.
2008 Dodge Avenger suspension steering crossmember k frame 04094c front, suspension has rusted apart and is causing steering issues. Tire is coming loose from drive terrain causing wheel to hit frame while turning.
The subframe / engine cradle of my 20008 Dodge Avenger is totally rusted out with big holes in it. It's so brittle you can easily put a screw driver through what's left. This was discovered by belle tire when I was getting my tires rotated. I am the original owner since it was new. This car was brought for an oil change and inspection every 3,000 miles since new at golling Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram bloomfield hills, mi. The car was also purchased from this same dealership.
Subframe, k frame, suspension crossframe is severly rusted.
Got an alignment and now it's shaking and pulling to the right. Brake lights and blinkers won't turn on. And all fuses have been replaced.
Brakes : I need to replace brake pads every 3 months. (I run over 1600 miles monthly) a/c : the passenger side blows freezing cold air and the drivers side blows hot. Suspension : the rear knuckle bushings fails too much.
I got into my car to leave and the gear shift would not come out of park. I tried several times and it was just stuck. My daughter went online and found that this had been a recall issue an I have never received any type of notification at all. My son found a work around on the internet that allowed me to get to work, however this is a issue that needs to be fixed.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph when the rear end of the vehicle began to sway abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer yet the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure persisted and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where a realignment was performed but to no avail. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer six times where the rear tires were replaced twice and other small, unknown repairs. The vehicle was also inspected by a local mechanic and the contact was advised that the left rear camber was not repairable. The dealer confirmed with her that the failure was not repairable. The manufacturer was contacted and she was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was 27,000 and the current mileage was 69,000.