These are standard specifications for the 2008 Dodge Avenger, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Automatic 40TES
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Front Wheel (standard), AWD |
Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
Price : | MSRP: $18,910-25,590 Invoice: $17,550-23,560 |
MPG City : | 21 |
MPG Highway : | 30 |
Introduced At : | 2007 North American International Auto Show |
Performance
Coefficient of Drag : | 0.326 |
Engine & Transmission
Inline 4 | VVT, SMPI I4 | |
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Displacement : | 2360 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L. |
Power : | 173 BHP (127.328 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
Torque : | 166 Ft-Lbs (225 NM) @ 4400 RPM |
Bore : | 3.5 in | 88 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
Compression : | 10.5:1 |
Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection | |
Redline : | 6500 RPM |
V 6 60-degree | |
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Displacement : | 2736 cc | 167.0 cu in. | 2.7 L. |
Power : | 189 BHP (139.104 KW) @ 6400 RPM |
Torque : | 191 Ft-Lbs (259 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
Bore : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.1 in | 78 mm. |
Compression : | 9.9:1 |
Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
Cylinder Block : | Aluminum |
Cylinder Head : | Cast-Aluminum |
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection |
V 6 60-degree | |
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Displacement : | 3518 cc | 214.7 cu in. | 3.5 L. |
Power : | 235 BHP (172.96 KW) @ 6400 RPM |
Torque : | 232 Ft-Lbs (315 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
Bore : | 96.0 mm | 3.78 in. |
Stroke : | 81.0 mm | 3.189 in. |
Compression : | 10.0:1 |
Valvetrain : | 24 SOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
Cylinder Block : | Aluminum |
Cylinder Head : | Cast-Aluminum |
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection |
4 Automatic 40TES
Gear Ratios
1st Gear : | 2.842 |
2nd Gear : | 1.57 |
3rd Gear : | 1 |
4th Gear : | 0.69 |
Handling
Safety
NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
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2008 Dodge Avenger 4DR. w/SAB | |
Frontal driver : | |
Frontal passenger : | |
Side driver : | SAFETY CONCERN |
Side rear passenger : | |
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | |
Rollover 4 Wheel Drive : |
Recall
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
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Manufacturer | CHRYSLER LLC |
Mfr Report Date | 20060307 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 08V152000 |
Summary | 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. |
Consequence | ENGINE STALLING COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. |
Remedy | 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. |
Notes | CHRYSLER RECALL NO. H07.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY |
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Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Mfr Report Date | 20060309 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 07V473000 |
Summary | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE ENGINE COOLANT MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE LEFT RADIATOR COOLING FAN MOTOR CONNECTOR. |
Consequence | THIS CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. |
Remedy | DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONNECTOR FOR CONTAMINATION OR DAMAGE, INSTALL A WIRING HARNESS OVERLAY, AND REPLACE THE FAN MOTOR FREE OR CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. |
Notes | DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. G39.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
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Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Mfr Report Date | 20060808 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 07V104000 |
Summary | 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. |
Consequence | DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS, THE POSSIBILITY OF A DOOR OPENING COULD CAUSE AN UNBELTED PASSENGER TO BE EJECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES. |
Remedy | THIS ACTION IS SUPERSEDED (PLEASE SEE 07-V414.) DEALERS WILL ADD FREE OF CHARGE A SECONDARY FEATURE TO BOTH FRONT DOORS TO PREVENT THE DOOR LATCH CABLE FERRULE FROM BECOMING UNSEATED AT THE INTERIOR FRONT DOOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. |
Notes | DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. G12.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
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Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Mfr Report Date | 20061011 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 07V414000 |
Summary | 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. |
Consequence | DRIVING A VEHICLE WITH AN UNLATCHED DOOR CAN RESULT IN AN UNBELTED FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT FALLING OUT OF THE VEHICLE OR BEING EJECTED IN A CRASH, CAUSING INCREASED RISK OF INJURY. |
Remedy | DEALERS WILL ADD A SECONDARY RETENTION FEATURE TO BOTH FRONT DOORS. THIS ACTION WILL SUPERSEDE AND EXPAND A PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL (PLEASE SEE 07V-104). THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. |
Notes | DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. G33.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION;S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
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Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Mfr Report Date | 20070417 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 07V240000 |
Summary | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS UTILIZED FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. |
Consequence | THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS. |
Remedy | DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALLBEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. |
Notes | DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. G14.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Mfr Report Date | 20070425 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 07V426000 |
Summary | 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. |
Consequence | FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERBODY FIRE. |
Remedy | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. |
Notes | DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. G38. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Data updated January 2023
2008 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : | $27,958 |
Avg. Household Income : | $57,000 |
Avg. Home : | $238,880 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.39 |
2008 Dodge Avenger FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2008 Dodge Avenger?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2008 Dodge Avenger? A: The 2008 Dodge Avenger has a wheelbase size of 108.90 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2008 Dodge Avenger? A: The 2008 Dodge Avenger has a length of 190.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2008 Dodge Avenger? A: The 2008 Dodge Avenger has a width of 71.80 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2008 Dodge Avenger have?A: The 2008 Dodge Avenger has 40.00 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2008 Dodge Avenger have?A: The 2008 Dodge Avenger has legroom of 42.40 inches.Q: What is the 2008 Dodge Avenger's towing capacity?A: The 2008 Dodge Avenger has a towing capaicty of 1000.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2008 Dodge Avenger? A: The 2008 Dodge Avenger was a .Q: How much did the 2008 Dodge Avenger cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2008 Dodge Avenger had an MSRP of $18,910 - $$25,590 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2008 Dodge Avenger have? A: The 2008 Dodge Avenger had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2360 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 173 BHP (127.328 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 166 Ft-Lbs (225 NM) @ 4400 RPM V 6 (2736 cc | 167.0 cu in. | 2.7 L.) with 189 BHP (139.104 KW) @ 6400 RPM and 191 Ft-Lbs (259 NM) @ 4000 RPM V 6 (3518 cc | 214.7 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 235 BHP (172.96 KW) @ 6400 RPM and 232 Ft-Lbs (315 NM) @ 4000 RPM Q: What transmission did the 2008 Dodge Avenger have? A: The 2008 Dodge Avenger had a 4 speed Automatic 40TES gearbox.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2008 Dodge Avenger? A: The 2008 Dodge Avenger has a wheelbase size of 108.90 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2008 Dodge Avenger? A: The 2008 Dodge Avenger has a length of 190.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2008 Dodge Avenger? A: The 2008 Dodge Avenger has a width of 71.80 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2008 Dodge Avenger have?A: The 2008 Dodge Avenger has 40.00 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2008 Dodge Avenger have?A: The 2008 Dodge Avenger has legroom of 42.40 inches.Q: What is the 2008 Dodge Avenger's towing capacity?A: The 2008 Dodge Avenger has a towing capaicty of 1000.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2008 Dodge Avenger? A: The 2008 Dodge Avenger was a .Q: How much did the 2008 Dodge Avenger cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2008 Dodge Avenger had an MSRP of $18,910 - $$25,590 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2008 Dodge Avenger have? A: The 2008 Dodge Avenger had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2360 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 173 BHP (127.328 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 166 Ft-Lbs (225 NM) @ 4400 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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