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2008 Dodge Avenger consumer reviews

$18,345–$19,640 MSRP range
side view of 2008 Avenger Dodge
(86 reviews)
79% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.1
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.1
  • Value 4.2
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.0
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Has stall &surge issues especially in wet weather

Love driving this car, I’m the original owner and now my son has it. However I’m still trying to find the solution to the surge & stall esp in wet weather repair. Since 2008 until 2019 I still do not see a recall or solution to this popular issue. Also the truck deck lid has to be opened slowly if wet or snow or will dump into truck vs the channel.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Loved this car

This car was by far my best vehicle ever. It served me well for over 10 years with no problems. I loved the look of it and great milage.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I Loved This Car

My Avenger was an R/T with navigation. It did chew up bearings, but nonetheless fabulous car! So comfortable, so fast, so good looking. I miss my Dodge. Best dealer. Danbury Dodge. Harry. Great Service Department. Had 125k miles on car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very dependable auto and powerful engine for 6 cyl

Nice riding automobile that is fun to drive and sharp looking as well too. Comfortable driving and riding and lots of room for passengers too.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Makes a nice commuter car

We bought this to use as a every day driver and to haul out fur babies in . Nice front wheel drive that is easy on gas and handles really nice. You do sit a little low are the steering wheel is not to high even when adjusted to the highest level

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I love my Dodge Avenger!

It?s the closest you can get to a charger It was reliable it all weather, AC immediately gets cool. Gas takes about $25-30 depending on gas prices.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car I owed is a Toyota Camry

This 2008 Dodge Avenger sxt is junk I bought it used from my local dodge dealership last year it keeps giving me problems now I got to put a radiator axel seals alternator and spark plugs plug wires and the lifters is knocking as well worse car I have ever owned it stays in the garage more then it does on the road stay away from dodge avengers if u got 1 get rid of it ASAP

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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Too many quirks

The battery is in the worst place to access and many small shops won't replace it (walmart, valvoline, etc...) because of the location. UNDER THE WHEEL WELL! It has random electrical issues that stall the car at red lights or stop signs when it rains and there is no diagnostic that can find it. You're driving this car on God's good graces basically. All in all I'd say it performs well, when it works. I've spent way more repairing it than what its worth.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Love my car

Ive had my avenger sxt for 6 years i absolutely love my car. No major repairs ive replaced 2 diffrent $30 parts and have replaced break pads and routine oil changes and tires but nothing major. Very dependable car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Still Going Strong!!

I?ve had this vehicle for over nine years. It has exceeded my expectations in terms of performance. I?ve never had a major issue with it. As a matter of fact, it?s so reliable that I purchased another one! I really wish Dodge had not discontinued the model.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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