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Dodge Avenger
Report: Knocking Noise From the AC Compressor
Dodge Avenger Problem
Model Year Affected: 2008
Average Mileage: 78,795 mi (37,000 mi - 131,000 mi)
A knocking sound my be heard from the engine at times with the air conditioning on. The cause could be the AC compressor itself, if that is the case there is an updated AC compressor to correct this issue.
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Report #1Visitor, 2008 Dodge Avenger, 109,372 mi
Noises from the engine were heard, took the car to Dodge tecnician and was advised that A/C Compressor was damaged. Estimated cost of repair was $800.00!
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Report #2Visitor, 2008 Dodge Avenger, 85,000 mi
A knock in engine-- A/C compressor replacement. Cost may be $700
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Report #3Visitor, 2008 Dodge Avenger, 64,000 mi
I hear a knocking sound from the dash when I turn on the heat/AC. Noise only last a few seconds.
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Report #4Visitor, 2008 Dodge Avenger, 67,335 mi
Knocking noise when A/C is on. Stops when I open and close the glove compartment. Sounded like it was coming from in the dash, but when starting the car and listening outside of the car, I hear it their too. Dealership wants to charge 105 bucks just to look at it.
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Report #5Visitor, 2008 Dodge Avenger, 46,198 mi
loud knocking noise from under the glove compartment when ac/heater is turned on or off
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Report #6Visitor, 2008 Dodge Avenger
I hear a knocking noise when my AC is on and was told its the air compressor
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Report #7Visitor, 2008 Dodge Avenger
same issue
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Report #8Visitor, 2008 Dodge Avenger, 52,000 mi
knocking behind glove box, so annoying
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Report #9Visitor, 2008 Dodge Avenger, 117,846 mi
When the a/c is on it is fine. A loud knocking noise starts when you turn on the recirculate button on the a/c. Eventually it will quit. Sometimes it makes this noise when the a/c is turned off. Turn it on and it quits.
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Report #10Visitor, 2008 Dodge Avenger, 37,000 mi
Knocking sound when turn on heat or a/c under dash board right side.
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Report #11Visitor, 2008 Dodge Avenger, 115,000 mi
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Report #12tricia4148, 2008 Dodge Avenger, 131,000 mi
Rookieterrible knocking and clatter from front of engine compartment. replaced all pulleys and tentioners, new power steering pump, new alternator, NOW they are telling me in the aC compressor. Is this a common preoblem with the 08 avenger?
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Report #13Visitor, 2008 Dodge Avenger, 42,000 mi