Used 2008 Dodge Avenger SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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400,000 MILES AND GOING STRONG
David Smith, Kittery, ME, 11/05/2015
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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Baby charger
Bmorg, Summerville, GA, 07/01/2017
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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Great Car!
Chris, 06/02/2008
Dodge Avenger SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for a week now and am pretty amazed at how great it is. MyGIG is fantastic. Fuel Econ. is good. Interior is very nice. Driver seat sits a bit too high for 6'2" person even at its lowest position. Drives extremely smooth. Plenty of room in rear seat. After reading some of the other reviews I was surprised that the 4cyl. had pretty good acceleration, the trans. shifted fine and the engine noise was normal. Be wary of some reviews. Try it out for yourself before taking other peoples word. A lot of people have pretty crazy expectations which nothing will meet.
Death Trap
scle0501, Chicago, IL, 11/26/2014
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.
Could be better
Zach, West Des Moines, IA, 08/25/2017
Dodge Avenger SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Love the exterior look. Interior is very confined with not much leg room. This car likes to eat things up if you happen to drop things. Floor is to high up makes for an uncomfortable sitting experience. Acceleration is terrible and you feel like the car is literally barely handling the amount of power it takes to drive on a freeway. Fuel economy is also terrible.
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