Water leaking into trunk running risk of shorting out the brake light system. Have a warranty and mopar refuses to fix the problem under my bumper to bumper warranty.
2008 Dodge Avenger: water leaks into the cabin
6 of the 832 complaints about the 2008 Dodge Avenger describe water leaks into the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Water leaks into the cabin by model year
- 20131
- 20125
- 20112
- 20086
- 19961
What owners say
After heavy raining water gets in the trunk weighing it down making the horn and alarm go off after I open and close the trunk several times and getting lots of water into my trunk itself them I'm usually able to set the alarm and it not go off on its own in the middle of the night or early in the morning as this happens u think someone is trying to break into your vehicle it has happened at least 4 times in the past month and a half pretty annoyed water shouldn't get into the trunk that easy there aren't any holes showing we're it can get into so must run down the seams of the back of the car somehow and entering.also had the transmission fluid checked they put it on a lift and had a special tool they used and had to let it run and get up to a certain temperature to be able to tell me if my fluid was low or not and it wasn't because they said it got to the correct temperature but from time to time while driving the car will just jerk as if the transmission fluid is low or the transmission is going out but it only happens like maybe one or twice over a 3 week period so not sure what is up with that
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. The contact stated whenever it rained water was under the hood. The battery, alternator, and the power steering failed to function when the water entered the vehicle. The battery lights and electric bolt warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who repaired the alternator and the power steering; however, they failed to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000 and the current mileage was 83,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. While driving at approximately 60 MPH, the contact noticed water entering and leaking onto the front passengers floor board. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was advised that the heater core would need to be replaced and was causing the water failure. The vehicle was left with the dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs to the heater core. The failure and current mileages were 40,000.
One problem after another back hump brake light does not work due to water pouring into the trunk. (thru the trunk latch; smells like a cat used as a litter box)! No light goes on to let me know that the brake light no longer works. Carpet in trunk is ruined from the water. Leaves keep showing up into a closed trunk? How are they getting in? Can not use the trunk for anything! Called dodge and filed a complaint with then; they told me I was the only report at this time. On the road my husband and I noticed that almost all 2008 dodge avengers on the road must have the same problem. Check your middle back brake light; it's burnt out trust me we saw many on the road. Then check for water in the trunk it will be there. Call dodge please'
One problem after another back hump brake light does not work due to water pouring into the trunk. (thru the trunk latch; smells like a cat used as a litter box)! No light goes on to let me know that the brake light no longer works. Carpet in trunk is ruined from the water. Leaves keep showing up into a closed trunk? How are they getting in? Can not use the trunk for anything! Called dodge and filed a complaint with then; they told me I was the only report at this time. On the road my husband and I noticed that almost all 2008 dodge avengers on the road must have the same problem. Check your middle back brake light; it's burnt out trust me we saw many on the road. Then check for water in the trunk it will be there. Call dodge please'
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 2008 Dodge Avenger water leak
Is water leaks into the cabin a common problem on the 2008 Dodge Avenger?
6 of 832 owner complaints about the 2008 Dodge Avenger (1%) mention water leaks into the cabin. The model year with the most reports is 2008.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2008 Dodge Avenger?
There are 0 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2008 Dodge Avenger
Stalling 146Won't shift 89Airbag light 66Check engine light 60Loss of power 43Wipers 28Jerking 25Adaptive cruise 24No deployment 17Fire or smoke 17Won't start 17Door locks 14Fuel pump 14Headlights 12Warning lights 10Engine failure 9Knocking 9Sudden acceleration 9Grinding brakes 8Hesitation 8Overheating 7ABS 6Brake failure 6Power steering loss 5
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