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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  R/T Best Buy For Money - 2008 Dodge Avenger
  By Steph - June 7 - 6:56 pm

  I traded my 2003 Dodge Stratus R/T in for the Avenger R/T FWD. After a lot of looking for a sporty, fun, and practical car the Avenger was my best bet. I first test drove the AWD but I was disappointed by the acceleration and handling. The AWD doesnt get the performance suspension like the FWD does. The convenience package is worth the money. While the interior is semi-cheap looking everything is very functional and is quite easy to clean. The seats I find to be very comfortable, especially on long rides. Carpooling is a breeze, and the acceleration is hands down awesome for a car in this class.

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  Good Start But.... - 2008 Dodge Avenger
  By MkHitech - January 2 - 9:26 pm

  We have the SXT with the 2.7L flex fuel engine. Rides far better on Michigans roads than our Accord did. Interior design is also better. Unfortunately the interior has too much cheap, hard, and gray plastic. Its also slower than our 2001 Stratus ES with the same engine, and gets 5 MPG less. Somehow Dodge has made this engine sound like it came from a bread truck instead of the nice exhaust sound on the Stratus and smooth acceleration. The Avenger seems to "fight" its way up to speed. We have the upgraded seats and even those are awful. No comfort at all and they squeak like crazy. Like the looks, love the design, but needs better quality, MPG, and be put on a diet. Close, but no cigar.

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  Wow - 2008 Dodge Avenger
  By chef - April 11 - 5:36 pm

  I bought my Avenger a month a go and LOVE it. It has V6 and lots of power, the interior is well designed, it rides great has 18 inch tires, sport suspension. Very sporty looking handles well hugs the road.

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  Initial impressions - 2008 Dodge Avenger
  By KCfromCanada - August 13 - 8:33 am

  I was looking for a stylish affordable midsize AWD, especially for our winter. Considered the Fusion (didnt like the looks), Legacy (pricey) and some of the Chrysler models. Then saw the new Avenger and liked it (and the price) immediately. Good headroom and space, front and back. High sides on front seats may be uncomfortable for wider bottoms. Nice dashboard and interior lighting. Dont care much for the hard plastic finishes. Didnt bother with the Navigation system - the technology is changing too fast. Getting lots of admiring looks in the parking lot.

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  Water leak - 2008 Dodge Avenger
  By Water leak - July 16 - 1:26 pm

  It is fun to drive, I have been very happy with it, get lots of looks & I cant stop looking at it after I park it.