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2008 Dodge Avenger drivetrain & axles problems

Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 145 complaints for the 2008 Dodge Avenger, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
145 12% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
60,000 miles 127 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
2 and 0
Injuries and deaths
1 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When drivetrain & axles problems show up

Drivetrain & axles complaints by mileage, 2008 Dodge Avenger Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 60,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 2 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 17 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 42 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 22 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 11 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 13 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 6 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 9 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 2 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 2 complaints 200k+ miles: 1 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 60,000 miles
Based on 127 complaints that include mileage. 48% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles2
20k to 40k miles17
40k to 60k miles42
60k to 80k miles22
80k to 100k miles11
100k to 120k miles13
120k to 140k miles6
140k to 160k miles9
160k to 180k miles2
180k to 200k miles2
200k+ miles1

What the data shows

Of the 127 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 60,000 miles, and 48% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.

What owners wrote

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. The contact stated the dealer issued a safety campaign since the power transmission remained stuck in gear. The vehicle was repaired under the safety campaign; however, the failure continued to occur. The contact stated while driving in reverse, the vehicle remained stuck in reverse gear. The vehicle also accelerated independently while in reverse. The vehicle crashed into a fence and a tree.

Reported at 49,000 miles, August 2012 CrashInjury

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the brake pedal was depressed. The electronic throttle control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced.

Reported at 110,000 miles, December 2012

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