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2008 Dodge Avenger Electrical problems

Owners have filed 220 complaints about the 2008 Dodge Avenger's electrical system with NHTSA - 26% of all its complaints, most recently on November 9, 2025. They describe 3 crashes, 13 fires and 1 injury. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

Complaints
220
Recalls
1
Crashes
3
Fires
13
Injuries
1
Deaths
0

Electrical recalls for the 2008 Dodge Avenger

Electrical system: wiring

08V152000180,963 vehicles affected

The problem
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 fix
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.

Electrical complaints

Electrical systemAirbagsVisibility & wipers

My 2008 Dodge Avenger airbag light has been on for a while, I believe that's something that is defective and should be fixed by the manufacture. I'd called a dealership and was told it was not a recall and therefore not covered. When the wipers are turned on in the morning and then turned off, they continue to wipe even turned off. When I use the right blinker, the light in the dashboard dims seems like an electrical problem. I believe other things might be wrong but I'm not a mechanic. I would like my car to get inspected for safety. Thank you.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Air bags · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11698451
Electrical systemEngine & coolingFuel system

The recalls associated to my vehicle are the same exact problems I am experiencing. My car is stalling and stalled on the highway. I couldn't accelerate and had to drive with my hazards.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11653167
Electrical systemEngine & coolingFire

I was idling at a stop light when I noticed my car began to smoke shortly after the check engine, check oil and the battery alert all simultaneously came on. I then pulled over to a near alleyway when a burst of flames arose from the hood of the car.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11516753
Fuel systemElectrical systemEngine & cooling

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The battery, the check engine, and the throttle body warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the contact noticed an abnormal odor while the vehicle was parked. The contact noticed there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. The contact's father lifted the hood and removed the positive (+) charge cable from the battery. The contact's father replaced the battery and the alternator;...

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however, the failure recurred while driving. The contact's father replaced the alternator for the second time. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 08V152000 (Electrical System) and 07V426000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), however, the dealer confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 255,000.

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasoline · Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11514061
Electrical systemBrakesEngine & cooling

Car keeps have the battery light come on out of nowhere and already replaced battery alternator and the cables for battery last winter which then had to be clipped because it was extremely hot and melting my cables and other wires. I have had nothing but electrical issues since I bought it the beginning of last winter something needs to be done and I shouldn't have to keep paying for parts on faulty electrical and parts the manufacturer should and I have no recalls on my 08 Dodge avenger how is that even possible?

Filed Incident Electrical system · Service brakes · EngineNHTSA 11503923
Electrical system

The voltage constantly reading low we have bought a new battery new alternator and still reading the same thing battery constantly coming back on and staying on than all the lights starts popping up on the dash than the car cuts off many dodge users said it turned off to be there pcm and i feel that dodge needs to do a recall

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11497275
Transmission & drivetrainElectrical system

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start up after multiple attempts. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer and the contact was informed that the failure was related to the key. The key was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical systemNHTSA 11492578
Transmission & drivetrainElectrical systemAirbags

While driving my airbag light came on I checked for recalls it tells me there is no unrepaired recalls on my car but something's not right

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · Air bagsNHTSA 11490446
Electrical system

I have been having issues since I bought the car about my battery dying even though it's been replaced twice. When jumping car it will drain whatever is charging it almost completely. Or it won't properly connect. Lights keep coming on on the dash even though it keeps being read and it always leads back to the battery or a wiring issue I looked into the recalls recently and noticed one of the recalls for wiring are causing the same issues I'm dealing with. I checked the Vin and it says 0 unprepared recalls. I don't know if there's ever been a repair of the issue or not. Whatever is going on is exactly the same as the recall. Hopefully we can get this sorted.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11481109
SteeringElectrical systemFuel system

I bought the car pre-owned. I knew almost immediately that there was a electrical problem because the inside lights would come on when I would break. I've had non stop problems with the car and until now I didn't know it was a recall problem. My gear shift linkage has went out stuck in gear. My water pump has gone out . It's overheated on numberous occasions smells like a electrical fire happening. The car won't start it stalls out all the time at least two times a day. The website says that my car has already...

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received the recalls but the exact problems they have listed are the exact problems I'm having and it's a safety hazard for real. They told me I was going to have to pay to get it fixed since my car already received the recalls. I don't think this is fair I think that if they "fixed" it then it shouldn't be a problem now but it is so it seems like the "fix" didn't work I need help being pointed in the right direction of who can look at this and really fix it please

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11458064
SteeringElectrical systemEngine & cooling

Engine stopped during a red light intersection, cranked up once and engine stopped again. After a dangerous intersection situation , car was towed by a pair of young boys to a safe spot. A serious accident may have resulted, if not for the quick help. Being an automotive teacher and passed shop owner inspected the situation and have come to a conclusion that the TPIM failed. No warning lights appeared during situation. Scanner will not pick up any codes when hooked up to try to correct problem. 2008 Avenger with 88000 miles, will take to dealership for repairs.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11430642
Electrical system

My has stalled twice and my cruise control is not working

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11351436
Electrical systemEngine & cooling

My vehicle lost power in the middle of operation , I also lost power steering and braking during this event. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11325672
Electrical system

Cars has been randomly stalling and stopping while im driving. It has happened multiple times on the day it happened. My horn also intermittently goes off with no warning and sometimes it sound of for minutes at a time. After doing some research the issue points to the tipm (totally integrated power module).

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11315454
Electrical system

Sometimes when its raining or snowing when my car is on at least once during my trip my car will turn off either when I'm at a stop light/sign or when I brake to make a turn. I can sometimes tell when its going to turn off because the car sputters (i dont know how else to describe it). Ex yesterday on my way to work it turned off as I was at a stop light so I turned it off and back on more more issues on my 10 mile trip. On my way back home (car sat in the rain all day) my car turned off as I was leaving the parking lot of my job. When I say my car turned off I mean it loses all power so that when I press my gas car doesnt go anywhere I have to turn it off and back on to continue my trip

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11289143
Electrical systemFuel system

Every time car is started and driven it stalls and/or will completely cut off in the middle of traffic. The fuel tank also has the gas light on and says the car has an empty tank when in fact the car has a full tank. (On going issue)

Filed Incident Electrical system · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11288477
Electrical systemEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Hondru chrysler dodge jeep ram of elizabethtown (located at 2005 s market st, elizabethtown, pa 17022, (717) 367-6644) was contacted via phone and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v152000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11278288
Electrical systemEngine & coolingFuel system

I was driving down road after filling gas tank car starting spitting, gas hand floating up and down, light flashing,

Filed Incident Electrical system · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11267840
Transmission & drivetrainElectrical systemAirbagsAcceleration & cruise controlEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. While driving 30 mph, the engine seized. On other occasions, the vehicle spontaneously accelerated and then dragged. Also, the driver's seat belt detached without warning and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the thermostat, clockspring, ecm manifold, throttle body, starter, battery, air fan, integrated power module, air conditioner, compressor, intake runner, steering wheel, and engine needed to be...

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repaired. The vehicle was taken to brockton chrysler jeep dodge ram (241020 belmont st, brockton, ma 02301, (781) 961-1550), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 36,000. The vin was invalid.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · Air bags · Vehicle speed control · EngineNHTSA 11246036
Transmission & drivetrainElectrical systemVisibility & wipers

I was driving along the freeway and the car just automatically went into limp mode. I change the oil I flush everything then when I went on to the kelly book blue book to try to sell it as saying that it had a bunch of recalls welcome to find out chrysler saying it doesn't so I don't know what's going on with my car and neither do mechanics.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11243688
Electrical systemAcceleration & cruise control

As I was traveling 65 mph down hwy 411 in centre, al my car (2008 dodge avenger) completely shutoff. I could barely get my car over to the side of the road due to the steering wheel wouldn't turn. Thank god it was 11 p.M on a thursday night because if it would've been during the day this hwy is very busy and I could've caused a wreck and harmed myself or someone else. After I got on the side of the road I tried to start it back up a few times and it finally started back up but it wouldn't stop turning over until I...

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cut it back off. Then I tried to start it again and it started but every light on my dash come on. I put it in drive and tried to drive it home but it wouldnt go over 15 mph. I had several vehicles run up on the back of my vehicle and I was actually afraid for my safety. When I got it home I shut it off and it wouldnt start back up. I then tried to start it back up the next morning and the electrical throttle control light come on and I still cant go over 15 mph. This should be a safety recall because I couldve been hurt bad or worse.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 11234847
Transmission & drivetrainElectrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. The contact stated that riverdale chrysler jeep dodge ram (5869 broadway, the bronx, ny 10463, (718) 548-2800) failed to successfully repair the vehicle per nhtsa campaign number: 08v152000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the seal for the tpms wires was not remedied and were corroded. Also, the vehicle was inadvertently going into limp mode, which increased the risk of a potential crash as the vehicle failed to accelerate. An independent mechanic inspected the...

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vehicle. Afterwards, the same dealer was contacted and stated that they were not required to service the vehicle because the recall remedy was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced by an independent mechanic as well as the corroded wires. The manufacturer was notified that the remedy failed for the recall. The failure mileage was not available. *Bf consumer stated defective wiring electrical harness! Car does not shift out of 1st gear. Chrysler taped over the corroded wiring they did not replace it. They discontined the harness, therefore car is inoperable without it. Consumer replaced the transmission and solonoid pack. 'Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*Jb

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical systemNHTSA 11222763
Electrical systemDriver assistanceEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the tire pressure monitoring system indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mullen motors (55980 ny-25, southold, ny, (631) 765-3564), but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The contact stated that the failure was similar to nhtsa campaign number: 08v152000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 92,000. *Tt consumer stated car stalled while driving 3 times. Vehicle has repaired.*Jb

Filed Incident Electrical system · Electronic stability control (ESC) · EngineNHTSA 11196439
Electrical system

Electrical system:wiring 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.. I have bought 2 new batteries the electrical problem is creating my battery to die. When I am driving it's causing my light engine light to stay on and stall.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11195937
Electrical systemBody, doors & structureEngine & coolingFire

On 3-31-19 me and my 2 daughters were driving on expressway, I started smelling burning and seen smoke coming from hood on driver side of car, it appeared to be coming from the engine under hood and pulled to side of road. I turned car off and I told kids to get out and we walked down expressway. I told kids to stay there and went to walk back to open hood and check it, on my way back to it, it had started on fire. I went back to my kids and called police. Within ten minutes the whole car was engulfed in flames.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Structure · EngineNHTSA 11194533

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