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Check engine light with throttle control system light on when I got into car this morning. Had not been driving vehicle. Shut car off then turned it back on because I was unsure what the light was for. Looked it up on line to find that it is the throttle control system.
There is no electrical power going to the passenger side head light on my vehicle. The interior lights flash on and off while the vehicle is in motion.
Cold air blowing out of passengers side while drivers side blows hot, and makes annoying clicking sound. The actuators in the dash keep going out!!! this should be recalled thousands of people have no heat because Chrysler used cheap plastic in the actuators that are causing them to wear out every year. And the dash makes the clicking sound even when the car is off! this is a major problem when you buy a car to Transport your children and there are recalls that I am never getting notified about.
My vehicle stalled, started shaking, shut down and lost power while driving. The following three warning lights came on; 1) malfunction indicator light (mil); 2) electronic throttle control (etc); and 3) electronic stability control (ESC). I have noticed that the car seems to stall when I put it in drive and take off is slow. It takes me several blocks to just reach 30 mph. The car also feels as if it is lunging but resumes a slow pace. Take off is extremely slow when I stop for traffic lights. The engine seems to lose pressure. The car will rev and accelerate on its own even with the brake pedal being pressed. My car started sputtering in traffic, the car revved up like I was pressing on the gas. Then yesterday I experienced immediate loss of power in the vehicle & the inability to increase speed, almost causing me to be involved in an accident. My vehicle slowed to approximately 10 - 20 mph. The manufacturer has not addressed this faulty problem and needs to address immediately!!!!! my life matters and so does everyone else's life and those of their family!!!! what is really upsetting to me is that this is a known problem that has been reported repeatedly by others who have had this situation!!! my life matters and so does everyone else's life and those of their family!!!!
- Waldorf, MD, USA
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The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. While driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The contact stated that the vehicle seemed as if it would turn off while driving. San antonio Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (11910 interstate 35 frontage rd, san antonio, tx 78233, (210) 702-2220) diagnosed that the vehicle's battery was faulty. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 13V552000 (engine) was received. The failure mileage was 36,000.
This car is a 2013 Dodge Avenger this car has given me more problem then enough I have repaired about everything on this vehicle now there is a recall on the airbags this car air
I've had a few issues recently with my 2013 Dodge Avenger over the past year. When my change oil warning indicator comes on, some of my warning indicator lights randomly come on as well. The first few times my airbag indicator light would come on and stay on. When I took my car for the oil change I asked them check the airbags but there was nothing indicating a problem and once the oil was changed the light would go off and stay off. The next time it was the ABS & the tire pressure monitoring system; I got the oil changed they checked, nothing was found again. Before this last time, my oil warning came on along with the emergency brake light, as if the brake was up and it stayed on even when I drove, again no problems were found. Last night (5/09/18) change oil warning indicator came on. This morning (5/10/18) I started my car (automatic car starter) went out to my car and my tire pressure monitoring system warning light and my electronic throttle control warning light were lit. I tried to turn the car off and back on, however the car wouldn't shut off right away. When I restarted my car the light indicators were gone. But while driving to work if I were to stop at a light or stop sign my car would idle and feel as though it was about to shut down so I had to put it in park while stopped. Also when I had to accelerate from the stop if I just drove like normal and took my foot of the brake and push the gas the RPM's would go to 7 then drop and my car would shake. I had to take my foot off the brake carefully then drift, and then press gently on the gas until I was able to pick up speed. This is my only vehicle in which I drive my children, please help!!
The vehicle's heater blows cold air on the passenger side and warm air from the drivers side simultaneously. All vents ( foot area, face area, and windshield area) are affected.
Passenger side air vents do not blow heat while driver side vents will blow heat. Also, while the heat met is on and driving combining to a stop the heater makes a grinding noise and bubbling sound. I have heard this is a common issue that Dodge refuses to acknowledge to fix. This needs to go on review for a recall
I purchased my Dodge Avenger brand new in 2013. After two years of having my car, my car started to not want to turn on. I would continue to try and sometimes it would work and not other times. I went to get the battery checked and was told it was fine. I then went to a dealership and they said I probably needed to get a fuel injector done so I did this as well and my car still time to time will not start. 2nd my left side body panel one day just popped out of place and when I would go to shut my door it would make a clicking sound from me trying to shut it. I was not in a wreck, there is no explanation as to why my panel popped out of place. 3. my car is now not blowing heat out (and its winter right now) I only noticed this once it became cold out and needed to use it. First couple times I tried running the heat it would do so but only on the driver side. The passenger side was blowing out cold air. I had a auto shop look into this and they said they didn't see anything even wrong with any of it. But that they would need to do a diagnostic beforehand which is going to cost me $195 then I can go from there.. I keep seeing where a lot of Avengers are having the same problems with there heating system.. could this be all from a manufacturing problem with the heater core??
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. When the heat was activated, the passenger side vent produced cold air. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the heater core needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 115,000.
A few weeks ago I was turning and trying to accelerate when my electronic throttle control light went on. The car lost power but after I took my foot off the gas petal the light turned off and I got power back to the car. Took it to get the computer on but no codes came back. Tonight I was merging into the highway when etc the check engine and the ABS lights came on. The car lost power and I couldn't go faster then 50mph. I got back to the house turned the car off then back on and no lights are on. I'm not sure what to do. If the lights aren't on the computer won't pick up any error codes. Also my car already has a recall on the airbags. Is this an electrical problem?
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. While attempting to start the vehicle, the contact placed the key in the ignition and was able to turn the key to the start position, but the vehicle failed to crank. The air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed as having a faulty air bag, which needed to be replaced. The mechanic stated that a recall was associated with the vehicle for the air bag, but the contact could not determine which air bag or the recall details. The vehicle was taken to blake fulenwider Ram Chrysler Dodge Jeep (3000 N saint marys street, beeville, tx 78102 (855) 996-5681) where the air bag was replaced. The contact assumed that the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. In addition, the seat belt indicator illuminated on and off. The contact called lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of corpus christi (4313 S staples St, corpus christi, tx 78411 (361) 288-2510) where the dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 13V282000 (electrical system, air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall and did not offer any further assistance. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Heat only blows hit on drivers side....middle and passenger side blows cold including defrost. And a clicking sounds comes from passenger side when starting car possibly passenger vent or glove box area
While driving on highway (55 mph), dashboard lights flashed on and vehicle lost all power suddenly without notice. All power steering, brakes and electrical power was lost. This happened without prior warning. Vehicle losing all power suddenly while driving could have caused a fatal accident and should be addressed why no warning was given as to any issues the vehicle may have been experiencing.
Air bag light goes off and on while driving. It can stay on for several minutes then turn off and back on again. Car has 60,000 miles. Local dealership tells me it will cost over 120 to diagnose. I worry about the safety of this problem if the vehicle is to get into an accident.
Car overheats when stopped in heavy traffic on highway (bumper to bumper, rush hr. )and on local streets at traffic lights. Cooling fans not coming on. Had it towed to a garage and they told me that it was a problem with cooling system that was under recall. I contacted dealership who asked for my VIN # and said there was no recalls on my vehicle pertaining to the cooling system.
While stationary, several attempts to start the vehicle failed. The electronic throttle control (etc) indicator light and the malfunction indicator light (mil) were both illuminated for every failed attempt. The dashboard lights would flicker on and off accompanied by a clicking sound while attempting to start the engine. The atmospheric condition was humid and cool. There was condensation present on the vehicle. Several hours later, attempted to start the vehicle. It had a weak ignition with the instruments lights briefly dimming, but the engine started. Attempted additional start-up cycles to check if the engine would start again. The engine started each time. The atmospheric condition during the second set of start-up attempts was warm and humid. No condensation was present on the vehicle.
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- River Falls, WI, USA