2008 Dodge Avenger Consumer Reviews

Problem after Problem

Written by: Anissa on 12/27/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Avenger R/T 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I bought my vehicle in July of 2007 and a month later had to bring it in because I returned to the vehicle after leaving work and discovered the driver's side door hanging wide open. When I took it to the dealer I learned that there was a recall for the latches. During this year I have taken the car to the dealer five times and had three different recalls. Most recently the belly shield fell off the bottom of the vehicle. Now that it has been replaced the car is shaking, the heat is not working and the temperature gauge is running hot so it appears I will be at the dealer once again. I regret purchasing this vehicle and would not recommend this product to anyone.

Favorite Features

The exterior of the car made me choose it over the other vehicles I was researching.

Suggested Improvements

Quality. As the other reviewer said, this car is made cheaply and is not made to last.

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Driving the R/T

Written by: Jeff on 12/21/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Avenger R/T 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

We have owned our AWD R/T for a couple of months, and we absolutely love it. The bold styling is refreshing. We had looked at Mazda 6 and Camry, but found the styling cues old. The performance is bang on for the driving we do, the autostick works great and with so many features and comforts we are anxious to find a reason to drive it. While it's a far cry from previous R/T's I have owned (70's), it's still an exciting car to drive in its own right. Quiet and well mannered day to day, it has great acceleration when prompted with a sweet exhaust note. The Nav system and MyGig is great, bells and whistles galore...Love it, my only problem is getting my wife to give it up

Favorite Features

Styling, performance, handling is good. Boston Acoustics speakers sound great. Love the Brilliant black pearlcoat paint. Sharp all around, lots of very useful features.

Suggested Improvements

Seats are a little firm, not a huge fan of the light coloured interior but adapting, getting tired of compliments on its appearance.

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Great budget car

Written by: davect01 on 12/14/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Avenger SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

This car has help up great after one year. I was very hesitant buying an American car. My last vehicle was a Chevy S-10 that was a piece of crap. I swore I would never buy another American car again, until I rented the Dodge Avenger on a trip. Interior: Despite all of the reviews, the interior is very nice and has held up with no squeaks or creaks. There could be a little padding on the arm rest and center console, but otherwise very nice. Engine/Drivetrain: The weak point in this whole car is the 4 speed transmission, it has quite a lag in shift points. The 6 speed offered in the R/T is much, much better. Rear drum brakes, really. I thought these had died out.

Favorite Features

Boston speakers, styling, mpg

Suggested Improvements

Transmission, brakes

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My favorite car so far

Written by: linda on 12/03/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Avenger SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I have always been a Toyota driver. I had a Dodge Dakota quad cab and fell in love with Dodge. Traded it off for the Avenger. Best trade I ever made. Hopefully it will be as reliable as my Toyotas were. Love the cooler zone. Love the beefy look of the front end.

Favorite Features

The spoiler I had installed on the back makes it look great. I get lots of compliments on that. Been great on gas.

Suggested Improvements

Seats could be more comfortable. I'm not a big fan of all the plastic interior. Just don't like all the blind spots when trying to back out of places.

6 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Wow!

Written by: Warren on 11/21/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Avenger SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I love my 2008 Avenger SXT! It's just a fun car to drive. Going from a Dodge Ram to an Avenger is a big difference, but the car makes the change very easy. I wish I had a longer commute to work so I could experience more of the car and what it can do. The MyGig entertainment system is a must! If you are going to get the SXT model get it with the sports appearance package; the fog lamps and rear spoiler makes the car look even more aggressive and more appealing. It rides very smooth and has more power and pick-up than I anticipatied! Everyone that has taken a ride in it loves it as well. A great car for a great price!

Favorite Features

Sports apperance package; mygig entertainment system; rear window defroster; yes essentials (order, stain, and static resistant interior); mpg; price!

Suggested Improvements

If the head rest could tilt front to back that would be great.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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City Mileage Excels!

Written by: Ron on 11/16/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Avenger SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

We bought the Avenger when we turned in our lease on a Dodge Caravan. My wife loves the Avenger. She is getting 24 miles per gallon (true city driving). You feel like you are sitting up high. You do sacrifice that performance feel at the start, but the city mileage out weighs the strong "pedal" feel. Nice size car for our family of five. Handling and acceleration is "soft" compared to my Mazda 6. So far we are very satisfied with the Avenger!

Favorite Features

City mileage. Sporty design. Very nice ride.

Suggested Improvements

Ability with standard features to disable headlights from turning on when unlocking the doors remotely. Brakes have a soft feel. You need to get use to the blind spots.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Like the 2.7 V6

Written by: AlaAvenger on 11/15/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Avenger SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I went with the 2.7 V6 with the 18" premium wheels and with the Inferno Red color. It is as sharp as can be. It does great in town and super-great on long trips. Really like the Sirius radio and for a standard stero with 6- speakers it sounds supreme. Being 6'2" the leg room is outstanding. The best part though is the body styling, nice and manly, not wimpy like the Camry.

Favorite Features

Sirius radio, leg-room, seat comfort, back seat room, the muscle noise from the 2.7, and oh yeah the wheels!

Suggested Improvements

5-speed trans, water bottle holders on the front doors

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Don't buy it!

Written by: howardan on 10/27/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Avenger SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I have never been so disappointed in a vehicle in all my life. I purchased this to get rid of my GAS GUZZLING Durango. Went with another Dodge because they gave me a better trade value, but boy the joke was on me. This car is built DIRT CHEAP. I've had it just over a year and thus far the following has gone bad and had to be replaced: Fuel Pump, Steering Pump,Valve, Half-Shaft, Water Pump, Gasket. And with all this, problems persist, but unfortunately, warranty has ended.

Favorite Features

Thought it would be the gas mileage, but other 6 cylinders get better mileage.

Suggested Improvements

SCRAP the car and start over. I will NEVER buy a Dodge again. Cheap insides, Cheap outsides, poor performance. Really nothing good to say at all.

6 out 10 people found this review helpful

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Avenger 08 SXT in NE Texas

Written by: Connie on 10/12/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Avenger SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I love this car, and it handles so well. I have put 9000 miles on it as I work for the state and travel a good bit. It can handle any traffic conditions and very good gas mileage. I actually get more than the stats that were stated when I bought it. The cooler thing is not what I thought it would be but the satellite radio has spoiled this ole gal's music experience, I can never be without it again. And the spoiler and moonroof makes me feel younger. Not! But hey, nice car.

Favorite Features

Sirius radio

Suggested Improvements

Headrest could adjust better

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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transmission

Written by: curti420 on 10/11/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Avenger R/T 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

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.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

better shift patterns for automatic mode. better a/c compressor, better insulated dash and doors for premium sound systems, relocate the hazard light button, better aerodynamics (wind is louder than in my ram with the sunroofs open). it need any kind of performance mod!

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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