The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph the electronic control warning indicator illuminated with a sudden reduction in engine rpms. The accelerator pedal was engaged but there was no response. The vehicle was coasted into a nearby parking space and the failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not driven after the second failure occurred nor was it diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 64,800.

- Orange Park, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the thunder bolt warning icon illuminated and the vehicle decelerated independently to 15 mph. The vehicle then became resistant to acceleration attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the contact was informed that the throttle body would need to be cleaned. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred the following day. The vehicle was returned to the dealer and the contact was informed that the throttle body would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 68,000.

- Marianna, AR, USA

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph when the vehicle began to lose power and stalled. The etc warning icon illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder and restarted the vehicle. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic advised the contact that the throttle would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 46,800.

- Grants Pass, OR, USA

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the electronic control throttle illuminated while driving at low speeds and the vehicle stalled. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle began to function normally after it was restarted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,631. The current mileage was 68,645.

- Parksville, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. While driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated and failed to slow down. When the brake pedal was applied the vehicle continued to accelerate and crashed into two nearby poles. There were no personal injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle sustained moderate body damages to the front end and driver's side area. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for repairs. The cause of failure had not been determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 7,900. The VIN was unavailable.

- Syracuse, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the throttle control light illuminated on the instrument panel. The engine then began to lose power, but did not stall. The contact also stated that vehicle would experience a hesitation when attempting to accelerate. A mechanic informed the contact that throttle issues were a common problem for this model year vehicle. The vehicle had not been inspected. The failure and current mileages were 32,000.

- Woorster, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. While driving approximately 50-55 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The contact restarted the vehicle which functioned properly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who could not duplicate the failure. The failure continued and the dealer was once again able to duplicate the failure. The throttle was replaced on the third visit but the failure continued. The manufacturer had not been notified. Also the contact stated that there was a problem with the brakes as they were noisy when the contact was driving in reverse. The brake pedal extended to the floorboard and popped back up when depressed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 13,000 and the current mileage was 17,386.

- Texas City , TX, USA