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2008 Dodge Avenger Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

115Engine complaints
13.8%Of all 831 complaints
#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM217 · 26.1%
POWER TRAIN145 · 17.4%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL134 · 16.1%
ENGINE115 · 13.8%
AIR BAGS86 · 10.3%

Share of the 831 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Dodge Avenger overview page.

Engine complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Dodge Avenger have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Dodge Avenger: 115 of 831 complaints on file (13.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Dodge Avenger have in total?

831 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 36 involved a crash, 26 involved a fire, 34 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.