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Don't just buy for looks.
Epr7339, 01/10/2009
2008 Dodge Avenger SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Alright so this car is not worth it. I have the 2.4 and it won't get out of its own way. The radio is not good if you like to turn it up and have some fun. Rear drum brakes no abs? Really in 2008? For my money you can get a more from other companies. Maybe the V6 loaded up is fun I'm sure but if you're in the market for the SE you are not going to be happy and have to look around and not just buy this car because you think it looks cool!
Gear Shifter
Jerry Beck, 08/23/2010
2008 Dodge Avenger SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Gear shifter became stuck in park after only 54,000 miles. Took it to the original dealership yesterday and will ask the dealer to recommend a recall on the linkage part that is causing the problem. Once located, I had to shift gears manually under the hood and get in in Drive. Once at the dealership, I had to manually put it in Park.
In the Shop
Cris, 06/03/2010
2008 Dodge Avenger SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought in 2008 and it was in the shop three times in the first 6 weeks from a problem created by the dealer - failed to re-install the headliner correctly. Within 1 year, air conditioner failed due to a broken fan - that one took three tripe to two different dealer to fix. Now back in the shop at 27K miles with another fan failure. Also the passenger side window does not work and the transmission makes a horrid noise when it down shifts. Looks great, gas mileage is incredible (as high as 33 MPG on the highway), but can not rely on it. Dealer service departments in the area are fairly incompetent which does not help.
Front Seats
Slrozel, 04/10/2010
2008 Dodge Avenger SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love everything about my Avenger BUT, boy are the seats uncomfortable. They are so uncomfortable that I had to rig up some padding. They actually make my back hurt so bad that if traveling any distance, I have trouble walking. I think it puts pressure on a nerve in my lower back. Does the same thing to my husband who's almost 1 foot taller than me. It's not like a T- shirt where you keep the receipt and take it back if it doesn't fit. Also, the 4 cyl. is very sluggish in the low end but once it gets going it performs pretty good.
transmission
curti420, 10/11/2008
2008 Dodge Avenger R/T 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
i too have the chatter in the transmission. they did a flash and that didn't help (there is a flash update for the auto stick). then they say they can't find the problem or replicate the problem. then i finally get a tech to ride with me and as soon as we leave the lot it shift from 1-4 before i get to 30 mph and shakes the crap out of the whole car. then they replaced the torque converter. much better but can still feel something wrong. i almost guarantee it's the torque converter.