The 2008 Dodge Avenger has 4 recalls, the most serious being a fire risk on all-wheel drive models where the fuel tank straps can separate, allowing the tank to loosen and leak fuel near potential ignition sources.
The airbag system also has a concern: the front seat track position sensors that help the airbag system gauge occupant position may not work correctly, which can cause the airbags to deploy with the wrong force in a crash and raise the risk of injury to front seat occupants. On the structural side, the front door latch cable can slip partially out of the interior release handle housing, causing the latch to stick open or the lock to stop working. A door that cannot fully latch can swing open while driving, increasing injury risk for anyone not wearing a seatbelt.