The service and repair manual for the 2008 Dodge Avenger — 2.7L V6 and 2.4L I4 and 3.5L V6 and 2.0L I4 engines, 4 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Dodge published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.7L V6 — 167 cu in, DOHC 2.4L I4 — 144 cu in, DOHC 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, SOHC 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | SXT Sedan 4-Door · R/T Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · SXT Sport Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 6 recalls · 1,238 complaints · 33 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 Avenger manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 546
- General Information 1,638
- Accessories & Equipment 4,813
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 856
- Body & Frame 3,312
- Maintenance 157
- Brakes 1,116
- Restraints 1,629
- Drivelines & Axles 489
- Steering 485
- Electrical 2,127
- Suspension 395
- Engine Mechanical 863
- Transmission 1,284
- Engine Performance 3,410
- Front 118
- Rear 181
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 Avenger
- Latches/Locks/Linkages — doors › latch · 07V104000During certain crash conditions, the possibility of a door opening could cause an unbelted passenger.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — storage › tank assembly · 07V426000Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an underbody fire.
- Air Bags — frontal · 07V240000This could increase the risk of injury to front seat occupants during certain crash conditions.
- Latches/Locks/Linkages — doors › latch · 07V414000Driving a vehicle with an unlatched door can result in an unbelted front seat occupant falling out o.
- Engine And Engine Cooling — cooling system › radiator assembly · 07V473000This can cause an electrical short circuit and result in an engine compartment fire.
- Electrical System — wiring · 08V152000Engine stalling could cause a crash without warning.
Owners have filed 1,238 complaints and Dodge has issued 33 technical service bulletins for the 2008 Avenger. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 Avenger manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 Avenger?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 2.7L V6 and 2.4L I4 and 3.5L V6 and 2.0L I4 across the SXT Sedan 4-Door, R/T Sedan 4-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door, SXT Sport Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 2008 Avenger problems does it help with?
6 recalls are on federal record for the 2008 Avenger, covering latches/locks/linkages, fuel system, gasoline, air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Dodge dealers.
Does it include 2008 Avenger wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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