Representative photoSafety certificate for a 2008 Dodge Avenger
Safety certificate for the 2008 Dodge Avenger: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 9.8 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2008 Dodge Avenger for safety certificate
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
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.
Safety certificate for the 2008 Dodge Avenger
Safety certificate for the 2008 Dodge Avenger: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. A used car you buy in Ontario needs a Safety Standards Certificate before it can be plated.
About your Avenger
Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 2.4L 4-cylinder. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Power comes from the 2.4L 4-cylinder, driving through a 4-speed automatic.
The steps
The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us.
Keep moving meanwhile
Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. We deliver across the Toronto area, or you collect the car from our location for free.
Between shop visits
Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for.
Getting a clear quote
Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice. Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there.
Want a price?
A short request starts it: the car, the problem, and when suits you.
Request safety certificate
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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