2008 Dodge Avenger recalls
NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2008 Dodge Avenger. Between them they involve electrical system, engine and cooling, fuel system, latches and locks and air bags. The most recent was received on April 2, 2008.
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Electrical system
Electrical connectors for TPMS
The defect: Chrysler is recalling 180,963 my 2007-2008 sebring and dodge avenger vehicles equipped with a standard tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Unused electrical connectors for the TPMS may become corroded and could short circuit, which can cause a variety of conditions including engine no-start, dead battery, an inoperative cruise control or remote start system, and/or engine stalling.
The risk: Engine stalling could cause a crash without warning.
The remedy: Dealers will seal the wires for the TPMS free of charge. The recall began on april 15, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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Engine and cooling
Left radiator cooling fan motor connector
The defect: On certain vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the engine coolant may be drawn into the left radiator cooling fan motor connector.
The risk: This can cause an electrical short circuit and result in an engine compartment fire.
The remedy: Dealers will inspect the connector for contamination or damage, install a wiring harness overlay, and replace the fan motor free or charge. The recall began on november 19, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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Fuel system
Fuel tank straps
The defect: On certain vehicles with all wheel drive, the fuel tank straps were improperly manufactured and could separate. This can cause the fuel tank to loosen and leak fuel.
The risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an underbody fire.
The remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank retention straps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during october 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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Latches and locks
Front door latch cable
The defect: On certain vehicles, the front door latch cable may become partially unseated from the interior release handle housing possibly causing the latch to stick in the unlatched position or the lock function to become inoperative.
The risk: Driving a vehicle with an unlatched door can result in an unbelted front seat occupant falling out of the vehicle or being ejected in a crash, causing increased risk of injury.
The remedy: Dealers will add a secondary retention feature to both front doors. This action will supersede and expand a previous safety recall (please see 07v-104). The recall began on october 29, 2007. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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Air bags
Front seat track position sensors
The defect: On certain passenger vehicles, the front seat track position sensors utilized for the air bag system may not function properly.
The risk: This could increase the risk of injury to front seat occupants during certain crash conditions.
The remedy: Dealers will inspect the front seat track position sensors and replace them free of charge. The recallbegan on june 18, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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Latches and locks
Front door latch cable
The defect: On certain passenger vehicles, the front door latch cable may become partially unseated from the interior release handle housing causing the door latch to stick in the open position and not be secured to the striker.
The risk: During certain crash conditions, the possibility of a door opening could cause an unbelted passenger to be ejected, increasing the risk of injuries.
The remedy: This action is superseded (please see 07-v414.) dealers will add free of charge a secondary feature to both front doors to prevent the door latch cable ferrule from becoming unseated at the interior front door release handle housing. The recall began on april 30, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Check by VIN
A campaign rarely covers every Avenger built in 2008. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.
Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.
Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.
What 2008 Dodge Avenger owners should do
- Check your VIN on NHTSA’s lookup to see which of these campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether any are still open.
- Call a Dodge dealer and book the repair, quoting the campaign numbers.
- If you have bought the vehicle used, the recall still applies: the repair is free whoever owns the vehicle now.
- Make sure your current address is on file with the manufacturer so the owner letters reach you.
Other Dodge Avenger model years
Common questions
Does the 2008 Dodge Avenger have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 campaigns for the 2008 Dodge Avenger: 08V-152 (Electrical connectors for TPMS); 07V-473 (Left radiator cooling fan motor connector); 07V-426 (Fuel tank straps); 07V-414 (Front door latch cable); and 2 more.
How do I know if my 2008 Dodge Avenger has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.
Will the dealer charge to fix the 2008 Dodge Avenger?
No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Dodge dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.