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
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 17 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 42 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 22 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 11 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 13 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 9 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
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.
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.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Dodge Avenger
- Electrical system 220 complaints
- Engine 169 complaints
- Cruise control 138 complaints
- Air bags 97 complaints
- Transmission 92 complaints
- Fuel system 70 complaints
- Brakes 37 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 34 complaints