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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1B3LC46K18N••••••2008 Dodge AVENGER AWD
This build draws 14.0× more complaints than the average 2008 Dodge AVENGER AWD build (21 vs 2).
21on this build
9on the model
6builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
Most reportedPower Train 7Electrical System 5Engine And Engine Cooling 4Vehicle Speed Control 3
What owners of this build wrote
Engine And Engine CoolingfireApr 2011
I purchased this vehicle from a used car lot a year and a half ago. From the very first day I purchased the car, I had problems which are recorded with the place of purchase. I was told I could not get my money back. The only remedy offered was for the actual car dealership who…
Electrical SystemSep 2018
La bomba de gasolina se ha daada 2 veces, ya que se quiebra el tubito donde se conecta la maguera de gasolina. Se enciende y se apaga la imagen de la bolsa de aire de acuerdo al clima y mas cuando hace calor. El sistema electrico por cambio de bujias se tiene que resetear la…
Unknown Or OtherMar 2018
My 2008 dodge avenger with 13800 miles stalls while driving and the tire pressure montoring system light stays on
Power TrainMar 2016
I started the car to leave work, check engine light came on. As I was driving I lost the ability to accelerate above 40mph. While driving 30mph the RPM were at 4,000. I took the car to my mechanic. Map sensor was replace and also transmission selinoid. Check engine light was…
Vehicle Speed ControlMay 2015
The contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the etc warning light illuminated intermittently. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle speed decreased. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on several occasions, but the failure was unable to…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1B3LC46K18N165947 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.