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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Great budget car - 2008 Dodge Avenger
By davect01 - December 14 - 3:39 pmThis 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.
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Fun - 2008 Dodge Avenger
By Steve - October 25 - 8:53 amWell when I had the car at my insurance company to plate it (still had dealer plates). I got three comments on what type of car and how sharp it looks. The transmisson is a little bit hesitant when you punch it in low gear but it is still fast. Very fun to drive
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transmission - 2008 Dodge Avenger
By curti420 - October 11 - 10:44 ami too have the chatter in the transmission. they did a flash and that didnt help (there is a flash update for the auto stick). then they say they cant 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 its the torque converter.
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New 2008 Avenger R/T - 2008 Dodge Avenger
By Gary - October 8 - 4:14 pmJust bought a 2008 Avenger R/T with all the bells and whistles except the rear seat DVD thing. A little history first: Im 61 my wife is 59. We test drove lots of vehicles. After lots of Internet searching and dealer quotes. We settled on the Avenger (SXT 4cyl). Liked the styling, options etc, drove it for a weekend. Power didnt make the grade (pardon the pun) for us. Went back to dealer, road tested the Avenger R/T and WOW! Hot damn! Now thats what Im talking about. After the usual haggling etc. we got a great price (and trade in) on a Stone White 3.5 HO V6. Have driven it for four days now and I LOVE THIS CAR! and Ive had many in my life.
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Good,bad and ugly - 2008 Dodge Avenger
By Rob - October 8 - 12:15 pmI have to say that the styling on the new Avenger blows me away every time I look at It.It looks like a mini Charger and for the price of a base Charger Mine is almost fully loaded. My main problem has been with the nav/radio.This is the third time my car has been in the shop in three months.I am on my second Nav/radio and still have problems.The radio does not respond, or turns off while driving or there is no volume. I also noticed my daytime lights go out when I signal. The ugly has to be the light colored sun visors and roof.I can see the sun visors getting dirty and they must be cleaned often.The front headrests need to be redesigned.
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6 Speed Transmission Shitfts Early - 2008 Dodge Avenger
By Scotty - August 30 - 8:07 pmAfter 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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could be better - 2008 Dodge Avenger
By moparlvr - August 5 - 2:01 amFun 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 pmOrdered 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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Great Value for Your Buck - 2008 Dodge Avenger
By Franksean - July 8 - 12:20 pmIve had the car for a few months now and its been a good experience so far. Ive had friends drive it and not believe it was a 4 cylinder. Great gas mileage and turn radius. Im 6ft and 285lbs and I fit comfortably. However, the door roof is a bit low - I can easily bang my head getting into the car if Im not careful. Theres also this weird thing that happened twice. When Im doing a K Turn, if I take the car out of reverse and into drive to quickly the car shuts off. I know, its a quirky issue and I know its not a high performance car but my 1982 Gremlin never had that problem (-:
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Great car on the road - best looking mid - 2008 Dodge Avenger
By pat - June 21 - 4:10 pmIve had the car for abut 2 months now. Its great. A good priced head- turner... maybe even more than a Mustang. (you know its stylish when the guy driving a Mustang takes a long jealous look at your ride. Interior might be cheap, but it is still somewhat in style.
