2008 Dodge Avenger electrical system problems

The 2008 Dodge Avenger has 252 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 20% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

252

Electrical System complaints

20%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Avenger electrical system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

08V152000Electrical SystemApril 2, 2008 · 180,963 units

Defect

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 180,963 MY 2007-2008 SEBRING AND DODGE AVENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A STANDARD TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS). UNUSED ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR THE TPMS MAY BECOME CORRODED AND COULD SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH CAN CAUSE A VARIETY OF CONDITIONS INCLUDING ENGINE NO-START, DEAD BATTERY, AN INOPERATIVE CRUISE CONTROL OR REMOTE START SYSTEM, AND/OR ENGINE STALLING.

Consequence

ENGINE STALLING COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL SEAL THE WIRES FOR THE TPMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

What owners report

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, SMOKE APPEARED FROM THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT SPEAKER HAD MELTED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · June 21, 2015 · fire

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2008 Dodge Avenger have?

NHTSA has 252 complaints about the 2008 Dodge Avenger electrical system — 20% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2008 Dodge Avenger electrical system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 08V152000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.