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2008 Dodge Avenger 4dr Sedan
235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Dodge Avenger in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 45000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 54000 | 10 | Rear center (trunk lid) brake light out. One right front parking light out. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Avenger in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 19840 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 22320 | 0 | The interior air vent broke on the driver's side. |
| Dec | 2009 | 26040 | 0 | Cruise Control only works intermittently. Air vent was still not repaired. |
| Jul | 2011 | 46500 | 100 | Cruise control did not work. Fourth time going to dealer to fix problem but still not fixed. Passenger door handle broken. Brake rotors and pads needed. |
| Sep | 2011 | 46500 | 250 | Passenger door handle broke again after adjustment. Replaced with new door handle. |
| Dodge Avenger in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 60760 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 62000 | 0 | Top cover of Air Filter Box has one out of two hold down clips broken. |
| Jan | 2012 | 72540 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Dodge Avenger 4dr Sedan
235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Dodge Avenger in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 0 | Interior dome light for rear passenger had a faulty on off switch for the map light. Repaired under warranty. | |
| Nov | 2007 | 0 | Tire pressure monitor has been acting up something awful since the cold hit (this should be a December entry however submitting 2 issues for the month seemed to knock it). Anyways the gauge will report various tires as low, when they are above the pressur | |
| Dec | 2007 | 0 | Heated mirror was turned on while driving on the highway, and the mirror split down the middle. Part is on order from the dealer - still waiting for it to arrive. | |
| May | 2009 | 16740 | 0 | Mygig system was experiencing electronic failure causing static, cutouts, and audio to slow down and sound deeper (chipmunks would sound like Barry White). |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Avenger in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 17980 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 21080 | 0 | Did not start, required boost. Dealer cic AVR test, no fault found. |
| May | 2009 | 26040 | 300 | Pulsation at high speed braking. Replaced front rotors and pads NOT covered under factory warranty. |
| Dec | 2009 | 37820 | 46 | Broken mounting tab on top half of Air Filter Housing |
| Mar | 2010 | 39680 | 125 | Loud clunking in rear suspension over road cracks/small bumps. |
| Nov | 2010 | 48360 | 550 | Abnormal brake pad and rotor wear on rear brakes. Seized calipers guide pins |
| Jan | 2011 | 50220 | 450 | No start and stalling at road speed. Codes P1128 and P1129 set, cleared and returned. Replaced SRV which was NOT on the DTC and told to "Drive it and see if the problem comes back." Came back almost immediately, but disappears in warm weather. Battery? |
| Jul | 2011 | 58280 | 235 | Battery dead!! |
| Nov | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Avenger in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 2300 | 0 | Car was surging and hesitating on acceleration. TSB Number & Issue Date: 18-003-09 Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC's P0452/P0841 |
| Dec | 2009 | 6000 | 0 | The left center air vent, one of the slats broke on adjusting. A 4" portion of the driver's window weather stripping was folded outside of the window. |
| Oct | 2010 | 14000 | 0 | Front passenger window motor making noise and running hot, at risk of burning out if not replaced. |
| Dec | 2010 | 14000 | 0 | In October I took the vehicle in for a recall repair and mentioned the noise of the passenger window. It was discovered the motor was defective and heating up and a part was ordered. |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Avenger in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | Car died on highway twice (two different weeks). Turns out that gas gauge is nowhere near accurate.60km to empty on the evic as I sit on the side of the highway... | |
| Dodge Avenger in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 18000 | 0 | Side molding came off. Bad tire pressure sensor caused tire to go flat. |
| Nov | 2008 | 20000 | 0 | Dealer had to replace torque converter In addition replaced PTO. |
| Jan | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Dodge Avenger 4dr Sedan
189-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Dodge Avenger in South Dakota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 27000 | 0 | According to the shop the gear shift mechanism needs replacing. What happened: Car was fine, went to leave for work and I could not move the shifter out of park. Car had to be towed and they gave me a loaner. Car should be done this wk. |
| Jun | 2011 | 39000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Avenger in Nebraska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 47000 | 524 | replaced leaking radiator |
| Feb | 2012 | 70000 | 320 | Both out side tie-rods had play and were replaced. |
| Aug | 2012 | 79000 | 150 | Rear brake pads were worn. about 5% were left. |
| Feb | 2013 | 85000 | 320 | check engine light came on. They replaced the spark plugs and crank case vent valve. |
| Mar | 2013 | 86000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Avenger in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 13000 | 0 | Brake pedal pulse. Warped rotor(s). Rotors and pads ordered. Turn signal lever binds and overshoots to opposite signal when manually cancelling (i.e. when signalling alane change). |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Avenger in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 10000 | 0 | Chrome started peeling on drivers door handle leaving razor sharp edge. Took it to the dealer and they replaced it. No questions asked. |
| Mar | 2011 | 34000 | 150 | Left front brake rotor was bad. Needed brakes all around. I replaced the brakes and front rotors myself in about 2 hours. |
| Dec | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Avenger in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 46500 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 52700 | 0 | only low and reverse |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Dodge Avenger 4dr Sedan
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Dodge Avenger in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 91000 | 0 | rack and pinion (sp?) replaced with new part at no charge to me |
| Jun | 2012 | 109000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Avenger in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 52000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 53000 | 195 | Key fob quit working, dealer replaced key fob, programmed to vehicle |
| Sep | 2012 | 61000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Avenger in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 38000 | 0 | Hood rusting through paint |
| Nov | 2012 | 101000 | 0 | Inspection, revealed leaky axle seal and leaky solenoid pack. All repaired under lifetime powertrain warranty |
| Dodge Avenger in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 30000 | 283 | Front brakes & rotors needed replaced. Also needed to replace the tires...front tires were bald. These were the tires that came on the vehicle new when it was bought in Oct 2007. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Avenger in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 30000 | 578 | Strut failure |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Avenger in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 58700 | 175 | The interlock failed on trans. Car could not get out of park had to towed (which was covered) but part not covered. Quick repair and lower than est quote made it a pleasure due to failure. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Avenger in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 51000 | 100 | Gearshift stuck in Park Cruise control inop. |
| Dodge Avenger in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 35000 | 900 | TIPM shorting out the starter. Caused a loud whining and crunching. The starter began smoking. Car would not shut off unless you disconnect the battery. |
| Mar | 2011 | 40000 | 520 | Alternator made noises. Sounded like loose bearing near the pulleys. The dealer replaced the alternator. It's working great now. |
| May | 2011 | 40000 | 0 | Master window switch that that affected the front door windows-Both. Windows would not go up or down. |
| Jun | 2012 | 62000 | 57 | Car was shutting off. Fuel pump burnt up and burnt the fuel pump connector. They said it was alright before and then it just wouldn't start. Spring wore out at the shifter. Took the trim apart and pushed the pink lever to get it into drive,etc. Blower was shot. Door in air system was clanking. They say it's bad boot. I here bumping and parts moving. Almost a clank. They lubed the inside of the boot. |
| Jul | 2012 | 64000 | 50 | Third time to Robert's Dodge and last time. I told them it was the rack or steering wheel. The same repair man says "Struts." Went to Executive Dodge and they said steering rack. My molding is coming off and headliner too. HAHAHAHAHA |
| Aug | 2012 | 64500 | 50 | Now the passenger side window switch broke. Lol, I'm not saying anything. This car is going more ways than one. |
| Mar | 2013 | 70000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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