Dodge Avenger Complaints

3,172 consumer complaints on file.

#11454755March 1, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Throttle Body changed 3 times still stalling and poor acceleration problems very unsafe stalls out of no where very frustrated also changed electronic pedal and battery Lighting signs still comes on and stalls very dangerous!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11453832February 24, 2022
ENGINE
Car will randomly stall when parked. Car will randomly lose second through sixth gear when starting up. Issue is likely to rectify if car is restarted.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11453238February 21, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Window Defrost and Passenger Heat /Air. While either in motion or while driving, no heated air exits the passenger side of the windshield defroster, nor the passenger window defrost, lower and center console vents. Heated air only exits the driver's side windshield and driver's side dash vents. Problem persists through all cabin air modes, and circulations. This safety issue effects visibility and passenger safety by failing to defrost/defog windows and keeping cabin temperatures near or below freezing during cold weather (blowing cold air into the cabin).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11449422January 30, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Drivers side blows hot air but passenger side is cold. Had clicking noise coming from glove box and discovered bad blend door actuator. Replaced blend door and clicking went away but still no hot air on passenger side. Defrost struggles to defrost windshield which is a safety issue. I have read numerous complaints on here as well as the internet about people having the same issue yet dodge won’t issue a recall to fix this issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11449489January 30, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The cars heat only works on one side, which causes the windshield and windows to become foggy which is a safety issue while driving
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11449402January 29, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The heating/Defrost System on the car is no longer working. After checking online there appears to be many of the make and model that has this problem due to poor design of the heater core which allows the heater core to corrode and plug much earlier than it should. Because of this problem you cannot keep the front windshield and side windows cleared during the winter. This car only has 62,000 miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11449283January 28, 2022
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving, a loud knocking sound was present coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was eventually towed to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the engine shaft bearings had failed and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V552000 (Engine). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The local dealer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11448278January 20, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The vehicle will shut off in the middle of driving and you lose complete power to the vehicle. Then after it sits for a few hours it will start back up with no issue. I had my vehicle at the dodge dealership 2 times for them to tell me they can't figure it out and that they get alot of avengers with the same issue. But since it's not throwing a code they aren't able to fix it. I also explained that when it shuts off when you are trying to start the car it sounds like it is going to start but it just keeps turning over but won't start and the lightening bolt light comes on at that time. The dealership said they checked everything to see if it was my battery or alternator but everything they checked was good. They said this is a known problem with these cars and the only thing they can advise is to get rid if the vehicle because there isn't a fix for it. Someone is going to get hurt from this issue I have almost been hit numerous times when the vehicle shuts off with no warning. This has been happening a few times a year the whole time I have had this vehicle
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11446464January 6, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Vehicle will shut off while driving, has happened numerous time's, horn randomly honks by its self, it take numerous attempts to get the car started once it shut off, and now it's locked In limp mode and won't leave second gear
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11445970January 3, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Window Defrost and Passenger Heat /Air. While either in motion or while driving, no heated air exits the passenger side of the windshield defroster, nor the passenger window defrost, lower and center console vents. Heated air only exits the driver's side windshield and driver's side dash vents. Problem persists through all cabin air modes, and circulations. This safety issue effects visibility and passenger safety by failing to defrost/defog windows and keeping cabin temperatures near or below freezing during cold weather (blowing cold air into the cabin
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11445892January 2, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, VISIBILITY/WIPER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Window Defrost and Passenger Heat /Air. While either in motion or while driving, no heated air exits the passenger side of the windshield defroster, nor the passenger window defrost, lower and center console vents. Heated air only exits the driver's side windshield and driver's side dash vents. Problem persists through all cabin air modes, and circulations. This safety issue effects visibility and passenger safety by failing to defrost/defog windows and keeping cabin temperatures near or below freezing during cold weather (blowing cold air into the cabin). Manufacturer is aware but has yet to recall the issue even though reports are widespread for their vehicles in this model and dealership states it is a known issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11445708December 31, 2021
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Window Defrost and Passenger Heat /Air. While either in motion or while driving, no heated air exits the passenger side of the windshield defroster, nor the passenger window defrost, lower and center console vents. Heated air only exits the driver's side windshield and driver's side dash vents. Problem persists through all cabin air modes, and circulations. This safety issue effects visibility and passenger safety by failing to defrost/defog windows and keeping cabin tempuratures near or below freezing during cold weather (blowing cold air into the cabin)."
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11444432December 20, 2021
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the airbags warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 176,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11444286December 19, 2021
AIR BAGS
Air Bags from Steering Wheel did not deploy in a at fault rear end accident. Driver suffered from neck and back injuries. Problem has not been inspected. No warning lamps.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11443206December 9, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The heater core went again this is the 2nd one, it's a very scary thing when you can't get your windows passenger side defrosted. I live in Michigan and I have to have heat. Thank you Tom smith
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11443015December 7, 2021
VISIBILITY/WIPER, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The heat on the passenger does not work at all I was driving and the frost kept coming back on the windshield I almost had a wreck with another vehicle. The way the sunshine hit the frost on the windshield it shined to bright for me to see. How is this safe? I have seen where many people are having this issue online. It just blows cold air on the passenger side vents. No police were involved but I could’ve ended up in the hospital all because of a little part that won’t get recalled.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11442832December 6, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Car shuts off while driving, no warning, it will start back up after a few tries. Has happened multiple times
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11442655December 4, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My TIPM is failing. Due to this, my vehicle stalls randomly with no repair codes being shown after stalling. Everything from the battery to the catalytic converter has been replaced to no avail. I even almost was killed on the freeway coming home from work one morning because the vehicle stalled after running fine for a couple of weeks. This has been going on for almost a year and I have replaced so many things on this car I basically should have just cut my losses and purchased a new one.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11441534November 23, 2021
VISIBILITY/WIPER
It seems to be a common issue that I'm experiencing as well. When I turn the heat on it only blows hot on the driver side. So depending on the weather conditions, it may completely fog up the passenger side of my window. Making it dangerous for driving when you're trying to defrost a window with cold air.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11441375November 22, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, STEERING
Power steering pressure line keeps breaking or coming off
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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