This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while attempting to make a left turn while driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle started rattling at the front-end of the vehicle. The vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact shifted to park, turned off and then restarted the vehicle. The vehicle returned to normal operation. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that there was a malfunction with an unknown part. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,100.
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!
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the heating system failed which caused the defroster to become inoperable. The contact stated that the windows became foggy, and it was difficult to see the roadway to drive safely. An unknown dealer was contacted but offered no assistance. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the heater core needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
My family was on our way out of town when the car suddenly turned off we were in the middle of the highway we had someone push us to the curb and we we cranked the car it started right up but ever since then it's been 5 years now it will cut off whenever! U never know when it's going to happen it just stops and U can pull over and crank it back it might crank right then and it might not we have had to wait as long as an hour needless to say this car is basically scrap I loved my car until this started my dads a mechanic and he saying it has to be electrical he's seen to many of them burnet up needless to say it's an emergency only car I just wish they would figure it out I'm not the only one that this is happening too
I need some answers to this major safety issue. I have been experiencing issues with my 2010 Dodge Avenger. These issues are while driving the vehicle on the roadway, highway vehicle just cuts of without any warning signs with cars going at least 45mph following. Vehicle has also not started on over 15 occasions. I have taken it to the dealership who intern has made repairs stating that the issue was fix, but when I get vehicle home after an enormous repair bill it won't start again. The dealer has told me that they don't know why vehicle is abruptly going dead while driving.this is a major safety issue. Last occurence was in October 2019. Vehicle is still a repair shop.
- Wellington, FL, USA
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While driving my vehicle at 60mph, my gas pedal simply stopped working. My rpms on the dashboard went to 0(zero) and my vehicle began slowing down. I became stranded in the middle of the freeway with cars honking at me. I could not do anything but turning off the vehicle, then turning it back on. When it started up, I began driving for about 1/2 of a mile and it stalled again. I was able to pull off to the shoulder, but the steering became difficult to turn, and so did the brake. It's as if I was forcing the car to come to a complete stop, and the brake was fighting against my foot. I sat for 10 minutes before starting the vehicle again and quickly exiting the freeway. I took it to a private mechanic, and he pulled a code stating it was a faulty throttle body. After inspecting it, he recommended a complete cleaning of it. So he cleaned it. I went to drive home and the car stalled again, this time as I was coming to a stop sign. With cars behind me honking, it became embarrassing, so I exited the vehicle and pushed it off the side of the road as my passenger steered the vehicle. They noticed the same difficulty in steering and the hard brake. The problem has not been resolved, due to my inability to do so due to financial reasons. Upon doing some research there are many other 2010 Dodge Avenger owners facing this same safety hazard. As well as this issue, my car will randomly 'honk' on its own. Just the other day, while sitting at a red light, it started to aggressively honk. The vehicle in front of me started driving(though it was a red) and almost ran into oncoming traffic. A nearby officer saw this and pulled me over. I was given a verbal warning and told to get the issue resolved immediately. The officer was being kind, and told me, he could have had the vehicle towed away for not functioning properly. The vehicle only have 129,000 miles.
The tipm is causing the windshield wipers to not work and the horn to blow sporadically whether car is being driven or sitting parked. The car still work but is a hazard to drive due to this electrical issue. I read that Dodge is aware of the issue with the tipm and I am hoping that there is a recall or a way to fix this issue sense it is faulty and hazardous.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving. The failure occurred shortly after the contact began driving on the road. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new computer. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was unknown.
I drive a 2010 Dodge Avenger and have a few problems with it... 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). My hazard light also do nit work... hazard switch includes the heated seat button and the whole thang sees to be dead and not working at all. I've checked fuses and all connection everything is okay but still nothing out of the switches at all.
On or about 09/07/17, my son was driving my 2010 Dodge Avenger. There is a major electrical problem. When starting to drive, the gauges and speedometer and warning lights when crazy or stopped working. Nothing worked like it should. Then at a stop the vehicle died and wouldn't restart. Got the car jump started and was brought home. Upon investigating the problem by my other son a mechanic, there seemed to be an issue with the battery, alternator, or PCM. Once the battery was replaced everything appeared fine for about a 30 minute drive, then same issue. Vehicle then was taken to a Dodge dealer who after a week couldn't diagnose the problem. Replaced the alternator, not the issue. Final result is the PCM is faulty. Ok, just one problem. When trying to get one from the dealer on West coast, I was informed that the PCM's are on back order. In fact over 365 are on B/O. contacted 3 other Chrysler suppliers/warehouses around the nation, and was advised that there were over 700 nation wide on B/O and none are to be had. Contacted auto part stores, (orielly, auto zone, Napa, etc) and was met with the same results. This issue seems to be a nation wide problem and safety issue with the vehicle just stopping/running and no readily available fix for the problem. I contacted Dodge customer service and made my complaint to them. The Dodge rep agreed that this would appear to be a major warranty issue, due to the amount of back orders and availability. He gave me a campaign # 32502195 as he opened an investigation into this issue. I did find one auto computer rebuilder that may be able to repair my PCM, could take up to 10 weeks (+) to get it back. This issue resembles the recall on the 2008/09 Avenger PCM issue. Any assistance you could give me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I have a 2010 Dodge Avenger which I purchase in April of 2015. And in 2015 I had to put it in the shop to replace the throttle control body because I was losing acceleration while driving. Here we are 1.5 years later and I am having the same problem. According to the mechanic that was working on my car, after 2 unsuccessful attempts to fix it, they contact a Dodge dealership, which stated this was a known problem with the vehicle. After driving my car for more than 10 minutes, the electronic throttle indicator light begins to flash. I am unable to accelerate past 20 mph. Or if I am stopped, the car jerks forward while trying to accelerate. This is very unsafe especially when driving on the highway.
Rolled the window down on the driver front door and there was a loud bang, the window would not roll back up. Thought the glass had broken. Went to a repair shop and was told the glass was not broken, the window regulator had broken. Had just pulled out of my parking space in front of my door.
Takata recall 2010 Dodge Avenger. My lights blink on and off inside my car. My throttle control light came on. My car pauses at intersection like its going to just stop. Like it can't make it down the road. I'm worried for my childrens safety also my own.
Etc light came on and car started acting like it was running out of gas. RPM gage jumps from 1K to 1.5K. Vehicle would not go over 20 mph. Brought vehicle home reset the computer light stayed on but problem went away for a little over a week. I was on my way to work when the etc light started to flash again. Pulled over attepted to reset like the manual said to, no such luck, called in and took the car to dealership. Diagnosed as electronic throttle body needing to be replaced. As I have been reading through complaints on this vehicle I have seen over 10 complaints on this part but no recall on them. Chrysler needs to recall this part. No excuse for it to be happening to so many people. I understand parts get old and worn out but no way this many. Recall please.
2010 Dodge Avenger SXT 4L engine - 01-04-2016 no start in home driveway. Car towed to brewbaker Dodge and kept for two (2) days with no trouble found at great inconvenience to myself. Extended warranty would not pay due to no trouble found. I had to pay for towing charges at $65. And dealer waived diagnostic due to previous problem. Dealer offered free towing if problem recurs.
2010 Dodge Avenger SXT 4L engine - no start 11-25-2015 in shopping center parking lot. Car towed to nearest pep boys and they could not diagnose. Charged for towing and diagnostics at $78. Advised to take to dealer and not to shut car off. Driven to closed dealer and left. 11-27-2015 diagnosed as bad starter. Starter replaced with towing and diagnostics covered by extended warranty and I paid for non-covered tax.
More then (30) times intermittently electrical issues occur causing flashing (numbers/deck/fuse/blank) odometer, power for radio/time goes out, security system does not shut off or will not unlock the car, the car stalls while driving, the windows wont work, and starting the car can take several cranks. More importantly as a major safety issue, me and my daughter were stuck inside my car for an hour and a half because the electrical issue would not allow any of the doors to unlock. The 2008-2010 Dodge Avenger is known for electrical issues and electrical fires. Dodge is not covering these electrical issues under warranty. I did everything possible to unlock the doors such as the door panel button, turning on and off the car, switching gears, driving through the parking lot to trigger the auto speed lock, giving the key to someone through a small gap in the window to have them use the key manually, pressed the unlock on the key remote, none of this worked to unlock the car. I was even on the phone with the Dodge dealership while this occurred and they could not tell me how to get out. We just had to wait out the electrical "fit" the car has. This issue has been impossible to diagnose because it is intermittent, however the car will be at the dealership this coming Tuesday at my expense. It is a huge risk to drive this car due to the possibility of an electrical fire. I don't want my daughter, (still in a car seat) myself, or my husband to burn to death stuck in this car due to the lack of responsibility from Dodge or manufacturer because its hard to diagnose. This should be recalled as there are thousands of complaints online specifically electrical with this car.
While driving my 2010 Dodge Avenger, the electronic throttle body warning light will flash on and then go off, when it is on the car drops speed quickly and will not accelerate. This has happened to me numerous times over the last month. It has happened to me on major highways in heavy traffic and has almost had me get hit by other vehicles as my car drops speed with no warning. The light never stays on long enough to pull any codes from it. I have researched this issue and there is numerous complaints online about the electronic throttle body's being faulty that Dodge is putting in 2008 - 2010 Avengers. I have notified Dodge of my issue and they basically told me they were sorry for my issue and that was it. This is a major safety issue, as someone can end being hit by another vehicle when their car stalls like this with no warning. This part is faulty as people have had them replaced and not even 6 months later they have had to have them replaced again, as the only replacement part available is from Dodge, which shows the parts are faulty. Once the car completely stalls out, it loses power steering and braking capabilities which is going to cause an accident and get someone killed. Please recall this part on the cars before someone gets hurt or killed, I do not want it to be me or one of my children riding in my car that ends up getting killed from an automobile accident because Dodge was not made to recall these faulty parts on their Avengers. I plan on pursuing this issue until there is some sort of resolution for customers that have these model cars from Dodge.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled and the ESC warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,400.
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- Milwaukee, WI, USA