Dodge Avenger Awd
2008–2008
Data Availability
Milemark has classified only 18 NHTSA complaints for the 2008 Dodge Avenger AWD. This extremely limited dataset cannot support reliability conclusions. The low complaint count likely reflects the AWD variant's rarity rather than actual reliability—most Avengers were front-wheel drive. Any percentages or patterns below are statistically weak and should not guide purchase decisions alone.
What We Know From Recalls
No recalls are on record for this specific vehicle configuration through NHTSA. This absence of recalls is neutral information—it doesn't confirm reliability, just that no safety campaigns were issued for this year and drivetrain combination.
Warranty Extensions and Technical Bulletins
Chrysler published 19 technical service bulletins for this model year. These manufacturer documents often reveal known issues that may not appear in our sparse complaint data. Buyers should request TSB records from a dealer or paid VIN report to understand documented problems.
What Limited Data Shows
The few complaints cluster around the body control module, airbag systems, and transmission shift quality, all appearing around 50,000-100,000 miles. Two airbag complaints involved towing. Without broader data, we cannot determine if these represent systematic failures.
How to Research Further
For rare variants like this, invest in a pre-purchase inspection by a Dodge-experienced mechanic. Check model-specific forums for owner experiences. Run a detailed VIN history to see this specific vehicle's service and recall records.
Trends
Complaint trends by era
Click a window below to see complaint data scoped to just those years.
5-year windows, not manufacturer generations — this database doesn't have reliable platform/redesign data to draw real generation boundaries from. Recent model years show fewer complaints mainly because they have been on the road less time, not necessarily because they're more reliable — read this as complaint volume and mix by era, not a reliability trend.
What breaks, and when
Median onset: 103,401 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typically $250–$5,240 to fix a electrical repair, nationally.
Median onset: 99,750 miles. 25.0% of these involved a crash, fire, or injury.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typically $330–$620 to fix a body_interior repair, nationally.
Median onset: 51,525 miles.
Typically $200–$6,500 to fix a transmission repair, nationally.
Median onset: 2 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typically $260–$2,150 to fix a fuel repair, nationally.
Median onset: 62,225 miles.
Typically $330–$620 to fix a body_interior repair, nationally.
Median onset: 80,245 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typically $260–$2,150 to fix a fuel repair, nationally.
Median onset: 1 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typically $150–$1,590 to fix a hvac repair, nationally.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see methodology. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
See the full repair-cost breakdown →Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints, recalls, investigations, service bulletins. Methodology. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid this vehicle.