Overview & Reviews

The 2008 Dodge Avenger is an all-new, front-wheel-drive midsize sedan. Available with four-cylinder or V6 power, it's a replacement for the Stratus. All-wheel drive is a late-year option on the R/T model.

• Smooth and quiet highway ride, solid performance on R/T model, above-average fuel economy, wide selection of in-cabin electronics.

• Weak and noisy four-cylinder engine, limited transmission choices, underpowered brakes, low-grade interior plastics, small trunk.

User Reviews:

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  I love this car! - 2008 Dodge Avenger
  By Mindi - September 25 - 12:12 pm

  Ive owned a truck for the last 30 years and never thought I would own a car again. The Avenger changed my mind! The exterior definitely turns heads when youre driving down the road. The interior is surprisingly roomy, and trunk space is great. The blue dashboard glow is very soothing, and the instrument panel is laid out nicely. There are, however, three things that I would personally change in the interior, and they are: add an overhead compartment for sunglasses, raise the center console a bit higher for a more comfortable armrest, and flatten the headrest a bit so it doesnt feel like your head is being pushed forward. The headrest was an easy fix for me by turning it around.

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  My Dodge Avenger - 2008 Dodge Avenger
  By Jase - September 19 - 8:46 pm

  I bought this car because I was looking for an affordable AWD car that also had great looks.So far I am very satisfied with my Avenger. The R/T trim adds the most powerful engine available and it is plenty powerful. The car can take off when I need it to. There is ample room, both front and back. Watch for the blindspots they are numerous. Overall I am very happy with the car and in retrospect would still definately buy it.

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  Awesome car and a good buy - 2008 Dodge Avenger
  By jolschlager - September 15 - 9:51 am

  I absolutely love my new Avenger SXT. It replaced a 2008 Hyundai Sonata that was wrecked while on vacation. I noticed a huge difference in mileage, gas, and comfort. This car has it all for someone who seeks comfort and performance. I recommend this car to anyone who is considering purchasing one. Very affordable, and fun to drive. I love this car more than any other car that Ive ever owned, and its worth every penny I spent on it.

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  6 Speed Transmission Shitfts Early - 2008 Dodge Avenger
  By Scotty - August 30 - 8:07 pm

  After owning my Dodge Avenger R/T AWD for only 1076 miles (no payments made yet!) my transmission has begun shifting way to early causing a tranny chatter. For example between 40 and 50 miles an hour the transmission has already shifted into 6th gear. Grrr. Instead of down-shifting the tranny "chatters" and shakes. I truly love the car and hope the dealership can repair it quickly without problems. Waited my whole life to buy "new" and its going into the shop before the first payment is due!

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  Love the looks - 2008 Dodge Avenger
  By margo - August 28 - 3:33 am

  I just wanted to let people know if your looking to save on your gas bill Ive been getting about 28 miles a gallon. I live 12 miles from my job and its been great. My husbands a big guy and likes the car also.

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  Very stylish Car. Everyone Comments - 2008 Dodge Avenger
  By ShellyG - August 23 - 10:58 am

  I just recently bought this car...and loved it from the start. Test drove it 3xs before I bought it. The first reason was the style and the second was the AWD option, plus this car is loaded unlike some others I looked at. I agree maybe the console material could be better, but other than that I have no complaints. I get so many comments on this car, better than I ever did on the 05 Mustang I owned, though I dont get the great gas mileage my 07 Sonota did, but its not terrible.

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  could be better - 2008 Dodge Avenger
  By moparlvr - August 5 - 2:01 am

  Fun to drive, handles well, very responsive, but the noisiest vehicle I have owned engine has a slight whistle and it rattles over small bumps. Maybe that is why it comes with six Boston Acoustic speakers. Second chance: I would rather wait for the Challenger to be introduced with the 3.5 HO engine, it having a wider stance should ride more comfortably.

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  Avenger SXT 4 Cyld - 2008 Dodge Avenger
  By Roy - July 27 - 12:41 pm

  Ordered from factory, picked up in late January 08. Was working then avg 250 miles per week, job 22 highway (mostly)miles distant. Probably 90% HW driving and got 31.+ mpg sometimes 32.+. Came from a 2002 Chrysler 300M, big 6 to this 4 cyl. It does just fine. Good road handling and quiet at 70. A bit stiffer than the 300M, but that was expected. I really like the car and the several options I got with it.

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  Good buy - 2008 Dodge Avenger
  By GMC - July 9 - 2:33 pm

  I bought this last Oct (2.7 v6) despite the bad reviews and have not regretted it. Im not sure why it gets ripped. I just got back from a 2000 mi vacation expecting the wheels to fall off at anytime and I never had 1 issue. What I did get was a smooth ride and great fuel economy. The only time this has been in the shop has been for 3 recalls and the front passenger door needed adjusted. I agree with the plastic interior comments but I knew that when I got it.

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  Buying American again good bye toyoya! - 2008 Dodge Avenger
  By GARY - July 9 - 12:33 pm

  I cant believe how critical everyone is. Complaining about the plastic interior being to plastic, excuse me if this car doesnt have that fake Lexus plastic dash. The seats are to hard! It sounds to me you are all to old to be driving. This car blows away any Toyota I have previously owned. I bought the 2.7 V6 engine and getting 27 mpg. It rides better then a Fusion, or Camry. The interior is logically laid out and the ride is excellent. The Dodge 4- speed tranny shifts great. 100% better the Toyota 4-speed tranny which constantly mis-shifts. The price with all the options blows away the competitors, the lifetime warranty may have some uncertainties but what the hell its better then just 3-yr