Dodge Avenger Complaints

3,172 consumer complaints on file.

#11480572August 22, 2022
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle would not immediately restart. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the PCM was faulty and needed to be replaced. The PCM was replaced with an aftermarket part however, the failure persisted. The local dealer was contact and informed that the manufacturer PCM part had been discontinued and was no longer available for purchase. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 142,086.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11479787August 17, 2022
AIR BAGS
The active head restrains (AHR) deployed without vehicle being involved in collision. This could have caused injury and even death if anyone was operating the vehicle while it deployed. No warning lamps are active, but the system is clearly deployed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11476033July 26, 2022
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Car stalls while driving
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11475752July 25, 2022
POWER TRAIN
The transmission began slipping on Saturday, July 23, 2022 with 120,000 miles on the odometer. The car was driving normally then suddenly went into neutral causing it to slow down and back up traffic until I manually changed to a lower gear. The car was also doing this change to neutral on its own while I was trying to park the car and then when I went back to my car to pull out of the parking space, it took several attempts to engage the gears to move. I limped home with the car and got it parked in my driveway. The transmission fluid reading was normal. The car started doing this shift change to neutral without warning.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11474334July 17, 2022
VISIBILITY/WIPER
I GOT THIS CAR MAY 13 2019 EVERY SINCE I HAD THIS CAR THE WIPER STOP WORKING WHEN IAM DRIVEING IN RAIN AND SNOW. I TOOK THIS CAR BACK TO DEALERSHIP IN 2019 2020 AND 2021 AND THEY SEND ME HOME AND SAY THERE NOTHING WRONG WITH THE WIPER. NOW IT 7/2022 IT RAIN AND THE WIPER STOP AGAIN WE COULD GOTTEN KILL ON HIGHWAY FROM COLUMBUS GOING BACK TO SPITZER MOTER TOMORROW FOR THE 4TH TIME
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11474397July 17, 2022
SUSPENSION
2008 Dodge Avenger Suspension Steering Crossmember K Frame 04094C Front, Suspension has rusted apart and is causing steering issues. Tire is coming loose from drive terrain causing wheel to hit frame while turning.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11473230July 10, 2022
SEATS
Back of the headrest on driver and passenger seats are broke. Back of headrest popped out away from the front of the headrest. Recalls on other dodge avengers for this same issue just not my particular car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11471562June 29, 2022
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the front driver’s side seat belt buckle was unlatched independently. The contact was able to latch the seat belt buckle however, the seat belt buckle was unlatched again after several hours. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V668000 (Seat Belts, Air Bags) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11467513June 4, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Drivers side head rest deployed. We were in no accident. Head rest popped out coming home from work.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11464168May 11, 2022
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact’s niece owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called another local dealer; Phillips Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (3440 S Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34471; (352) 644-7795) but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number 13V552000 (Engine). The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11460310April 10, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Gas tank straps wore a hole in my gas tank because they move around
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458662March 28, 2022
SEATS, SEAT BELTS
On November 19, 2021 I was a passenger in the above vehicle, which was owned by my ex-husband. We were involved in a 3 car accident when another car cut us off while driving at the speed of 45 mph (posted), with cruise control set. Upon impact with the 2 other vehicles, my seat (the passenger side seat) broke and threw me forward into the front passenger side compartment. Even though the dash airbags deployed, I suffered a catastrophic injury to my leg/ankle that required immediate surgery---had I not had surgery, I would have never walked again. The above vehicle had to be towed due to being a total loss. When my ex-husband went to the salvage yard to retrieve his belongings out of the totaled car, he and his daughter noticed that the front passenger side seat was broke. The vehicle, I believe is no longer available for inspection, since my significant other gave the title to the salvage yard. There has been a recall affecting the seat restraint pretensioners, however, since I did not own said vehicle, I do not know if this one was included in that recall. According to my ex-husband, there was no warning, messages, or other symptoms of a problem before this accident occured. My whole life was changed that evening. I am facing huge medical costs for my recovery---my hospital bill alone was $186,500.00! This does not include follow up visits, physical therapy, and all the pain and suffering I have experienced!
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11458682March 28, 2022
ENGINE
Sensor fail to indicate car was overheating. Car shut off in the middle of highway with no indication. No warning that the vehicle was going to shut down. Vehicle is brought into the dealership this is what they stated on the order.T. CHECK AND ADVISE found vehicle has no compression. further diagnosis found when adding water to coolant system, cylinders # 2 and 3 filled up with water and water poured out between cylinder head and block. head and block are warped beyond repair. needs engine Yes over 50 times No warning sign Vehicle just shut off in the middle of the highway. When I review this incident on line you have several complaints stating that it’s been an ongoing issues with this making model car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458343March 25, 2022
AIR BAGS
3/24/2022, Mileage 102742. Airbag light intermittently turns on and off.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458093March 24, 2022
ENGINE
While driving at about 30 mph the engine suddenly quit and would not immediately restart. The electrical system was shut down and electric door latches would not function. This vehicle recently had a new battery installed after it periodically failed to start. After having the car towed to the dealership and sitting for several days, it restarted. Dealership mechanics could not find a problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458064March 23, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, STEERING
I bought the car pre-owned. I knew almost immediately that there was a electrical problem because the inside lights would come on when I would break. I've had non stop problems with the car and until now I didn't know it was a recall problem. My gear shift linkage has went out stuck in gear. My water pump has gone out . It's overheated on numberous occasions smells like a electrical fire happening. The car won't start it stalls out all the time at least two times a day. The website says that my car has already received the recalls but the exact problems they have listed are the exact problems I'm having and it's a safety hazard for real. They told me I was going to have to pay to get it fixed since my car already received the recalls. I don't think this is fair I think that if they "fixed" it then it shouldn't be a problem now but it is so it seems like the "fix" didn't work I need help being pointed in the right direction of who can look at this and really fix it please
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11457911March 22, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
I am always having to buy a starter or battery because it is always saying that it is bad. Also the throttle light is on now and it is making the car act up and it will not go.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11457107March 17, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN, ENGINE
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. Additionally, the horn was inadvertently activated. 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 160,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11456350March 11, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Heater/Defrost, Yes it is available upon request. The defrost and passenger side heat only blows cold air I have changed everything possible and still the problem remains. I cannot see out of the windshield passenger side because it does not defrost. It has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance Etc. No warning I bought the car used it has always had this issue among many many others. I have read up on it and it seems like a significant amount of people that own this car have the same issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11454601March 1, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
While I was driving my car began to smoke, there was no warning lights on my dashboard & my temperature gage was in the middle, indicating my car was not overheated. I pulled over put the vehicle in park & it became completely engulfed in flames. My car is a total loss!
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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