Car financing: 2008 Dodge Avenger
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.8 to 13.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 6 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.8 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 6
For sale
We do not have a 2008 Dodge Avenger for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2008 Dodge Avenger specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.7L 6-cylinder | 3.5L 6-cylinder | 3.5L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 230 g/km | 251 g/km | 291 g/km | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.19 | $16.59 | $19.22 | $20.31 |
2008 Dodge Avenger: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.7 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 19 | 16 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 30 | 27 | 26 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 22 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 26 | 23 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,800 | US$3,050 | US$3,550 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,038 | $3,318 | $3,844 | $4,062 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2008 Dodge Avenger
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 844 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (241), electrical system (221) and vehicle speed control (139). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08V152000 | 2008-04-02 | electrical system:wiring | 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... |
| 07V473000 | 2007-10-10 | engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE ENGINE COOLANT MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE LEFT RADIATOR COOLING FAN MOTOR CONNECTOR. |
| 07V426000 | 2007-09-13 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE, THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD SEPARATE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE FUEL TANK TO LOOSEN AND LEAK FUEL. |
| 07V414000 | 2007-09-12 | latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FRONT DOOR LATCH CABLE MAY BECOME PARTIALLY UNSEATED FROM THE INTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING POSSIBLY CAUSING THE LATCH TO STICK IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION OR THE LOCK FUNCTION TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. |
| 07V240000 | 2007-06-13 | air bags:frontal | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS UTILIZED FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. |
| 07V104000 | 2007-03-15 | latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT DOOR LATCH CABLE MAY BECOME PARTIALLY UNSEATED FROM THE INTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING CAUSING THE DOOR LATCH TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION AND NOT BE SECURED TO THE STRIKER. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2008 Dodge Avenger
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2008 Dodge Avenger for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Buying the 2008 Dodge Avenger is a big decision; here is the information we have.
What to check on the Avenger
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
The figures, translated
Power comes from the 2.4L 4-cylinder, driving through a 4-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Plan on about 29 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 9.8 L/100 km. For 1,000 km, budget about $151.90 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,800 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
What to expect from the Avenger
Being a mid-size car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. Its 453 litres of luggage space fit a family's bags for a long weekend.
Who the Avenger suits
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
Rent it for a week first
A week with the Avenger answers more than any brochure. A test week in the Avenger tells you more than any review. Rent the Avenger for a week and see how it fits your life.
Running costs
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $15.19 in fuel. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Picking a year and a trim
Within the 2008 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Ready to ask?
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2008 Dodge Avenger from us first.
Ask us about the 2008 Dodge Avenger
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2008 Dodge Avenger for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2008 Dodge Avenger
Does CarmaCars sell the 2008 Dodge Avenger?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2008 Dodge Avenger before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2008 Dodge Avenger have recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2008 Dodge Avenger cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,800 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3038.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.