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Used 2008 Dodge Avenger Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

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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2.88 out of 5 stars

What a disappointment

lisajanern, 06/29/2012
2008 Dodge Avenger SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful

Bought the 08 Avenger used with only 20,000 miles on it-what I thought was going to be a huge improvement on my old beater. At 44,000 miles out of the blue the shifter was stuck in park (yes, I put my foot on the brake!). Apparently there was a recall for this reason and I was NEVER notified. Even though it was covered under warranty AND the recall the dealership was incredibly difficult to work with. Other than that, it runs and handles well. The interior is cheaply made and it shows. Low quality plastic all around. Seats are uncomfortable, especially for long trips and blind spots are literally big enough to fit a semi truck in.

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2.25 out of 5 stars

Gear box

Davis, 08/13/2010
2008 Dodge Avenger SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful

I have a 2008 Avenger and got in it last night and could not get it out of park. Also the trunk leaks and have not been able to understand what the problem is. On the gears had to override the safe box just to get it to the Dodge House. I am sure for one little plastic piece they are going to want me to buy a hole new gear box.

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1.5 out of 5 stars

Bad choice

badinvestment, 11/16/2010
2008 Dodge Avenger SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful

Car style nice that's it. Car sound like lawn mower with bad gas, from the time taking off lot nothing but problems. Tire air leak often due to bad tire sensors which was recall and never repaired properly finally had to remove sensors to prevent from putting air in tire every 2 days. 2 sets of brakes, air condition went out, pulley belts, oil pan cracked, interior cheap, paint chips on front hood bubbling on hood and bumper chipping not considered part of warranty low resale owed more than value finally did voluntary repo credit score crashed but I am ok free from nightmare.

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1 out of 5 stars

Death Trap

scle0501, 11/26/2014
2008 Dodge Avenger SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful

I was in a severe accident and hurt very badly - not a single airbag went off. No recalls on the VIN, just a terribly unsafe vehicle.

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