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Worst car I've owned
TERRIBLE CAR!, 06/07/2010
2008 Dodge Avenger SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
Bought my Avenger 5 months ago and have made several repairs. #1-Rotors were shot. Replaced rotors and had rear brake drums turned. #2-Air Filter lid was too tight. Broke when I tried to replace. Dealer had to order part and fix. #3-Car died twice when I came to a stop. Dealer had to update software on the car. Finally, my car got stuck in park this weekend. Now it is in the shop to get repaired again. This car is a joke. Looks great on the outside. Made with cheap parts. NEVER buy a Dodge. I owned a Stratus before & didn't learn my lesson. As soon as I paid off my Stratus the transmission went out. I could either pay huge $$ for repairs or get rid of it. Folks, Dodge still hasn't learned.
Very relible engine
Dennis, 01/14/2019
updated 01/15/2021
2008 Dodge Avenger SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought this car with 13K on it in 2009. The following are the repairs I have had to do: 2 new window switch arrays, fuel pump, computer, 2 alternators, fly wheel positioning sensor, thermostat housing. For a car that has 396K miles on it I would call this a great car. Acceleration is good for a 4cyl, and it has a great passing gear. The motor is still strong and quiet for a having the mileage it has. Gonna try and make to 500K, lol, we'll see.
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400,000 MILES AND GOING STRONG
David Smith, 11/05/2015
2008 Dodge Avenger SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
21 of 34 people found this review helpful
I bought this car for my daughter after she got divorced in 2013. The car already had 331,000 miles on it. I knew the owner so I had a complete history. Except for normal maintenance the only thing he had to do was a transmission solenoid because it was starting to leak. We have spent some money on it this year: i.e; shocks,struts, tie rods, wheel bearing, brakes, tires, an oil pan and the alternator finally went. Not bad for the mileage and certainly expected. The car gets 90,000 miles out of tires, drives great in the snow and on the highway, She has put over 70,000 miles on it in two years with my granddaughter in a car seat the whole way. It is the original motor and transmission. The 2.4 in 2008 went to a timing chain so no maintenance there. I work in a shop. I never see these for major repairs. I agree with some people that the interior is a bit cheap looking. Dodge did major improvements on their interiors in 2010. The styling is very attractive on the exterior. Like a mini 08 Charger. That being said I am a pragmatist. Dependability is more important to me. My lowest mileage car has 142,000 and we cover almost every make. It still is my favorite. At 404,000 miles the car shows no sign of slowing down and believe me, my daughter is not what you would call an easy driver. My youngest son totaled his car. Guess what I'm looking for now?
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Nice look to attract but a money pit once you have it
lory3, 12/17/2011
2008 Dodge Avenger SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
9 of 14 people found this review helpful
I hate this car. It has been the worst car I have ever had not because of its looks,inner or outer looks but because it is just junk. Created junk to get money out of people period. Since getting this car we have been having one electrical problem after another one this is just ridiculous. Never would I have thought Dodge could have created such a junk. I just want to get over it as it is completely unreliable since it leaves my husband everywhere and we have to be pulling it to auto shops to try and see what the heck is wrong with it over and over again. Of course so much money goes into this. Please people do not get such a car unless you want to throw your money away. Completely unreliabl
Baby charger
Bmorg, 07/01/2017
2008 Dodge Avenger SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The 2.7 after 06 is a great engine very reliable. Hadnt don't first repair just did plug replacement at 100000 miles plugs all look good for the mileage. Only thing I've don't is replace brake pads twice on front and once on the rear and a new set of low profile tires at 41000 miles. Did replace front wheelbearing hubs at 98000 one was roaring just enough to notice took 30 minutes a side at a cost of 80.00 dollars, car is modern blue with the upgraded 18 inch wheels very sharp. I have a friend who has one with 260000 miles and no majors repairs to speak of. I would purchase a dodge again when in need of a vehicle.
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