2008 Dodge Avenger Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
18 - 24 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(119 Total Reviews)
Works for me
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Dodge Avenger SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
I purchased my Avenger this summer after driving SUVs for the past 8 years, and I couldn't be happier for the price I paid. I wasn't looking for anything too fancy, just something that would get me around with better MPG than my previous SUV. My wife drives a Stratus, so I knew what to expect from Dodge. I've taken it on long trips and commute about 30 total miles each day.....haven't had any problems so far (knock on wood). Still getting compliments on the looks, especially when it's washed and shiny.
Favorite Features
17 inch tires, sunroof, smooth look, radio controls on steering wheel, MPG
Suggested Improvements
plastic interior isn't as bad as some say (especially for the price of the vehicle), but it could be a little better
0 out 1 people found this review helpful
Really poor quality vehicle
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 3 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 3 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Dodge Avenger SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
I bought the Avenger thinking it would be a great commuter/family car. I was wrong. The car has been in the dealer 12 time with issues, stranding me on the freeway twice in 42000 miles. Tranny shifts like crap, trunk poors water inside when opened, creaks and rattles all over, hard to clean and maintain. AC has gone out, 2 sets of front roters ready for a third. Time to pay it off and trade it in.
Favorite Features
Comfortable seats, Stylish, Roomy.
Suggested Improvements
Really needs to have a complete power train and parts redesign. Not at all reliable. Get rid of the plastic molded door pannels.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
Great Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Dodge Avenger SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
When i saw the Avenger it took me by surprise. This car looks like a charger and i think it looks better. dodge has done great with makeing cars look the best. Other cars like the Camry,accord,and Altima just look to basic and boring compared to this car. I had the car for about four months now and ive had no problems. Sometimes when people see my car they say nice charger and when i tell them its not. They are amazed to find out it is cheaper and great on gas. i love how dodge made a mid-size car look so big and mean on the streets. Please before you look into buying another boring toyota or honda like most people look inot this stylish great car.
Favorite Features
Exterior, the sat radio is great and the stock system is also good.
Suggested Improvements
None
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
The Avenger is GREAT!!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Dodge Avenger SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
I bought a 2008 Dodge Avenger with a 2.4 L engine. I am a college student, who travels over 300 miles a week. The car does an awesome job, it excels well, it drives great, is great on gas, really fun to drive. I bought the car because i fell in love with the design and how it ran. The car is roomy and i get alot of comments on it. I was worried when i purchased it becuause everyone told me that dodge was crap, but it has done very well. i am glad i purchased it, and i wouldn't have gotten anything else. this is my first car, and i gotta say it is the best car i have driven, and will def be the best car i will ever own. I have driven a taurus and a sonata, and the Avenger is the best. love it
Favorite Features
sound sytem, built in phone, chill zone, trunk room, interior room, exterior design, basically everything.
Suggested Improvements
the trunk drains water on u when u open it, blind spots, but other than that the car is awesome. Dodge has done an outstanding job on this car.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Average
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Dodge Avenger R/T 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Review
This car is leased. It is the R/T FWD. It is not a quick sporty vehicle, it is a borderline luxury car. Think Lincoln MKZ, but cheaper. It is great on the highway, very comfortable and quiet, but that is not what I was in the market for. It is white and the exterior styling is great. I went from a Contour SVT to this and this car is soft compared to the SVT. The climate control went out and was replaced under warranty. Overall not a bad car, just not what I wanted.
Favorite Features
Black and Beige Leather Seats. Exterior Styling. Quiet Interior.
Suggested Improvements
Make it a sports car and stiffen the suspension, it is an R/T. Needs to be lowered by 0.5" from the factory. Exhaust note.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Great Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Dodge Avenger SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
This car is great,style a true muscle car the deal I had gotten on this car was fantastic over 7500 off plus another 2000 for my trade and only 100 miles The car looks and rides great I average anywhere from 31 to 36mpg on the highway all the downfalls that Edmunds has said are not true I often catch myself cruising at 75mph with out even realizing interior is nice and very accessible my 14 year old son thinks the car is awesome and wants it in 2years when he starts to drive overall a great value I drove the honda accord and chevy and this is much better for room and performance
Favorite Features
Body style solid construction; great performance
Suggested Improvements
5 out 6 people found this review helpful
Problems
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 6 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Dodge Avenger R/T 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Review
I fell in love with this car. Big mistake! I had a oil leak with 3-6 months after I purchased the car. It took 3 trips to service dept. to finally fix it.One recall done for latches in door. Shifter broke and front rotors have already had to be turned. Now they are saying back rotors need to be turned also.
Favorite Features
Stereo , Interior and the feel of the car. Handles the road and curves great.
Suggested Improvements
Quality from the Manufacturer needs to be improved.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
DO NOT PURCHASE AN AVENGER!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 3 | Fun-to-Drive: | 1 | Build Quality: | 2 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Dodge Avenger SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
Ever heard "GORGEOUS ON THE OUTSIDE, HORRIBLE ON THE INSIDE". That's the perfect description for the Dodge Avenger! I bought my vehicle 10 months ago. I'm very disappointed - the vehicle is unreliable and the performance is poor. So far it's been to the shop twice! First the shifter got stuck on park. I had to pay to tow and replace the entire shifter assembly. Second, the car made squeaky noices when I moved the steering wheel. I had to take it back to the dealer for repairing...Now, I'm hearing a rattling noise in the engine...I can't wait to get rid of it!
Favorite Features
Exterior
Suggested Improvements
The entire car needs to be improved...WILL NEVER PURCHASE A DODGE AGAIN!
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
second guess
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Dodge Avenger SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
I thought this would have been the car for me after all the problems with the stratus. Boy! first thing brakes @ 15 mnths. 2nd, Stuck in park, 3rd battery died, computer had to be reset after vehicle was lazy in going. Car squeaks a lot. But, I love how it just go when the need arise.
Favorite Features
Interior colors re beautiful. Love my sirius radio, cooling compartment and cup holders.
Suggested Improvements
This vehicle could be the envy if they would give us better parts and workmanship. It equals durability.
0 out 1 people found this review helpful
so far so good
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Dodge Avenger SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
I purchased a used 2008 Dodge Avenger a few weeks ago. I went with this car because it looked way better than a Camry, Accord and all those other cars that look all alike. It drives good and my 2.7 V6 is pretty quick. I recommend going with the V6 model over the 4 banger. I drove both versions of the Avenger and the difference is like night and day. Interior is somewhat bland and the door panels are very hard to clean. There is one huge blind spot in this vehicle that I will have to get used to pretty quick. The 17" tires are perfect for the potholes I have to put up with where I live. This is my first Dodge and their styling right now is above and beyond everyone elses.
Favorite Features
The fold down front seat. Plenty of leg room in the front and back. The stylish look. 17" tires.
Suggested Improvements
Speakers aren't the greatest and rattle even at a low volume setting. The cool zone is worthless. more cloth in the interior and not so much plastic.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
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