The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle experienced an electrical short. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V475000 (Steering) and 10V009000 (Service Braces, Hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

- Omaha, NE, USA

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.

- Houston, TX, USA

The contact owned a 2010 Dodge Avenger. While trying to avoid striking a dog at 25 mph, the steering wheel seized and the brakes failed to respond when the pedal was depressed. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The driver and the front seat passenger sustained cervical strains that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 119,076. Updated 4/27/15 updated 10/9/15

- Mcdonough, GA, USA

On Monday February 23,2014 I turned my car on and after a couple of minutes it made a loud noise. I didn't know what it was so I decided to park my car in my driveway. When I put the gear into drive I felt my steering wheel stiff, and I saw power steering fluid stains on the ground. My car is leaking power steering fluid and I don't know why. Would Chrysler cover these costs? I had the same thing happen before as my power steering hose broke a few months ago. I took it to a Dodge dealer and they told me there was no recall for that and they would charge me $200 just to look at it. I decided to take my car to my mechanic he was able to replace the hose for me, but this problem isn't solved yet and now I'm scared it might keep happening.

- Addison, IL, USA

When I go to brake from speeds of 25 mph and up, the car starts shaking violently. I have to press the brake pedal slowly and holds the steering wheel stronger to counter the shaking and not lose control of the vehicle. This is not always possible to do when braking. The faster the vehicle is going, the worse it shake swhen applying the brakes. I have taken it to the dealership and several other car places to have the brakes checked and they cannot find the problem. They've changed pads, rotors, etc. On multiple occasions in a short period of time and the problem remains. This is very dangerous and there seems to be no fix.

- Leonardtown, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. While driving various speeds, the contact heard a knocking noise coming from the steering column. The dealer stated that the steering shaft was leaking fluid and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.

- Katy, TX, USA

Rack and pinion I was progressing down hill. When I heard a loud pop in front end of my vehicle. The popping gets more frequent as one drives. So I took the vehicle home. And I placed in on driveup ramps and had someone twist the steering wheel back and forth well wouldn't you know the closer I placed my hand next the drivers side of the rack and pinion ( closest to the rack itself ) the more pronounced was the feeling pop pop pop.

- Bristol, CT, USA

I just began having this problem and I am very concerned. There is not a recall yet, however I am hoping with taking the time to report my concerns and problems there will soon be a recall. After about 45 minutes to an hr of driving my vehicle there becomes a clunking noise on the left front end of my car. You can feel the noise/malfunction in the left lower part of the steering wheel while driving. Steering feels shaky and unstable. My vehicle is maintained monthly at the same place each month. The longer you drive the louder the clunking sound. After, realizing this problem was not going away and could become very serious I took it to my local Dodge dealership and was told that there is not a recall issued for this problem and it would cost me about $600 D/T also telling me warranty would not cover it. After, extensive research I have learned that Chrysler themselves have placed a concern in regards to this problem, however are not issuing a recall for this problem and that this is only a problem with vehicles manufactured before 7/2010 which mine was manufactured 8/2010 and I am having this current problem. I am very scared that if this does not get recalled and fixed there are going to be bigger problems than just complaints. I have read several incident reports placed with NHTSA with the same exact problems. With that said why is there nothing being done about this and why should I pay $600+ to get this fixed when this is clearly a Chrysler/Dodge issue and conveniently warranty will not cover this particular malfunction. I have 2 young children and if something happens to us while driving my car after numerous reports have been placed there will be problems bigger than a recall. I am very disappointed in Chrysler/Dodge and not sure that I would buy another Dodge vehicle after this.

- 308 Denton Court, TX, USA