2008 Dodge Avenger suspension problems
18 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 2008 Dodge Avenger, which is 1% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 2% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 60,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 60,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the suspension complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger r/t. The contact stated that the vehicle has been at the dealer for over a month for repairs. He stated that the engine has noisy lifters. The vehicle was taken to the dealer four times and they only replaced the lifters once. The manufacturer stated that this is how the vehicle had to be manufactured due to the thermal expander. While driving 65 MPH, the transmission engages in an automatic neutral drop. The engine races above 5,000 rpms, which is not recommended.
Tl* 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.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Dodge Avenger
- Electrical system 220 complaints
- Engine 169 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 145 complaints
- Cruise control 138 complaints
- Air bags 97 complaints
- Transmission 92 complaints
- Fuel system 70 complaints
- Brakes 37 complaints