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Service bulletins for the 2008 Dodge Avenger

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

59 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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31-003-192019-12-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-006-192019-12-16. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
90032202019-10-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. RADIO [RES] - New and/or Service Exchange For RES radio concerns. Use the wiTECH 2.0 and inspect the radio part number and serial number under the Radio/ECU Details tab. Please verify that the radio part number and/or serial number is not "FFFF". If either field shows "FFFF", please contact Mike Wielgat at 248-576-6696 or Rohan Negandhi at 248-421-9608 If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
08-052-162018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: UConnect and Voice Recognition Inoperative This bulletin involves replacing the Hands Free Module (HFM). The customer may describe the following conditions: · A complete loss of UConnect operation. · A complete loss of Voice Recognition functionality
90036812018-06-11. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS. Restraints Information Sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.
90036872018-06-11. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS. Restraints Remove I-Sheet from packaging. Correct information sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.
09-001-132018-06-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs or removal of engine components.
90017582018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Part Description: Tonneau Extended/Retracted Switches Issue Description: Before replacing any of the convertible top micro switches and/or position sensors, please refer to the updated diagnostic tests for your specific DTC's. A physical check of the switch (resistance check, does it click, is the lever sticky, is the return spring present) will verify or eliminate that switch as the root cause of the vehicle's concern. RRT 07-025 only applies to vehicles built on or before June 22, 2007.~
90016452018-05-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. Part Description: Short Runner Valve (Actuator) Issue Description: Issue 1~ JC,JS '08-09MY 3.5L only~ Caution - Do not replace the intake manifold for a short runner valve (SRV) fault (P1004 / P2008 / P2016 / P2017) or for a manifold tuning valve (MTV) fault (P1005 / P2077 / P2078). Instead follow the service procedure to investigate P codes associated with diagnosis of the SRV or MTV, then cycle the actuator using a diagnostic tool and verify that the PWM output is 50 (+ 2%) de-energized and 80 (+ 2 %) energized. If no problems observed, then idle the vehicle and verify the correct PWM output (50 + 2% PWM). Replace the actuator if you do not get the desired output. Issue 2~ If the SRV actuator or intake manifold is being replaced for a P1004 Short Runner Valve Performance fault code and the vehicle was built prior to 2/5/07 , technicians must complete the module reflash and verification test per TSB 18-003-07 REV. A to ensure the parts need to be replaced. Please reference TSB 18-003-07 REV. A for specific details on the procedure.
21-006-12 REV. A2018-05-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Vehicle Exhibits Vibration From The Transmission During Vehicle Launch (X43 Warranty Extension 5 Years 160,000 KMS) This bulletin involves replacing the clutch and damper assembly. The customer may experience a vibration feeling as they accelerate from a stop or accelerating while rolling at slow speeds. This condition could be caused by the damper and clutch.
90025192018-02-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc), and some ladco states (Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio). Mopar offers an alternative product (82213192) which is a water based product approved for sale in the aforementioned states.~ ~ Please inform the customer & your prep dept that spraying excessive amounts of the fabric protector on load floors will result in the breaking down of the adhesive (glue) that is used to create the bond between the fabric (carpet) and the load floor. This will apply to any vehicles equipped with rear load floors such as WK, WD, PM, MK, KA, KK. The carpet will appear to be loose, wrinkly, or bunch up~
21-006-12 REV. A2018-02-21. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; POWER TRAIN. Vehicle Exhibits Vibration From The Transmission During Vehicle Launch (X43 Warranty Extension 5 Years 160,000 KMS) This bulletin involves replacing the clutch and damper assembly. The customer may experience a vibration feeling as they accelerate from a stop or accelerating while rolling at slow speeds. This condition could be caused by the damper and clutch.
RL108213A$2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~
08-052-162016-07-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SUBJECT: Flash: UConnect and Voice Recognition Inoperative SYMPTOM/CONDITION: The customer may describe the following conditions: · A complete loss of UConnect operation. · A complete loss of Voice Recognition functionality
CSN-K162010-10-13. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. CHRYSLER DODGE SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER INTERLOCK SPRING. TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT LEVER INTERLOCK SPRING RETAINER HOOK ON VEHICLES MAY BREAK. A BROKEN INTERLOCK SPRING RETAINER HOOK WILL RESULT IN THE INABILITY TO MOVE THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. CSC LETTER WAS REC'D. *PE
SA-09-0882010-05-24. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. DODGE/CHRYSLER: RE-TORQUE DECKLID LATCH BOLTS. CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH THE INCORRECT TORQUE ON THE DECKLID LATCH MOUNTING BOLTS AND WILL REQUIRE RE-TORQUE TO 10NM (88.50 IN LB). *PE
SB-J192010-05-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. CHRYSLER/JEEP/DODGE: CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTY ADDENDUM. THE WARRANTY BOOK ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN ERRORS OR MAY BE MISSING INFORMATION REGARDING THE COPONENTS COVERED BY THE CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTY. DODGE-CARAVAN/GRAND CARAVAN, CHARGE/CHARGER SRT8, MAGNUM/MAGNUM SRT8, VIPER, AVENGER, NITRO, CHALLENGER/CHALLENGER SRT8, DURANGO/DURANGO HYBRID, JOURNEY, RAM 2500/3500, CALIBER/CALIBER SRT4; JEEP COMMANDER, GRAND CHEROKEE/GRAND CHEROKEESRT8, COMPASS, PATROIT, LIBERTY; CHRYSLER TOWN&COUNTRY, PACIFICA, 300 SRT8, PTCRUISER, SEBRING/SEBRING CONV., ASPEN/ASPEN HYBRID.
SB-1800309 REVC2009-12-18. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. CHRYSLER/JEEP/DODGE: FLASH-DRIVEABILITY IMPROVEMENTS OR MIL ILLUMINATION DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0452-EVAP PRESSURE SWITCH STUCK CLOSED. INCLUDES MY09 TOWN&COUNTRY; VOYAGER AND CARAVAN. *PE
1801108 REVB2008-08-06. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). FLASH: MIL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC P0139 OR 02270. THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES SELECTIVELY ERASING AND REPROGRAMMING THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *PE
H 112008-08-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION H11; RADIO SOFTWARE UPDATE. THIS NOTIFICATION APPLIES ONLY TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A MYGIG RADIO (SALES CODE RER WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM OR REN WITHOUT NAVIGATION SYSTEM). CSC WAS RECEIVED. *PE
21-015-082008-07-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). FLASH: TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT / PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS. *NJ
08-007-082008-06-12. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. NO ENGINE CRANK OR NO ENGINE START DUE TO ELECTRONIC LOCKUP OF THE WCM/SKREEM. *NJ
08-0312008-06-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. DVD SOFTWARE UPDATE MYGIG RADIO FOR MANY RADIO FUNCTIONAL ISSUES AND IMPROVEMENTS. *NJ
08-0392008-06-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. DVD SOFTWARE UPDATE REN MYGIG RADIO FOR MANY RADIO FUNCTIONAL ISSUES AND IMPROVEMENTS. *NJ
08-016-082008-06-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. ROUGH IDLE AND/OR MIL ILLUMINATION FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING DTC'S: P0300 / P0301 / P0302 / P0303 / P0304 / P0315 / P0335 AND/OR P0606. *NJ

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