10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 53,227 miles
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Throttle Body changed 3 times still stalling and poor acceleration problems very unsafe stalls out of no where very frustrated also changed electronic pedal and battery Lighting signs still comes on and stalls very dangerous!
- Johnstown, PA, USA
Vehicle will shut off while driving, has happened numerous time's, horn randomly honks by its self, it take numerous attempts to get the car started once it shut off, and now it's locked In limp mode and won't leave second gear
- Nanticoke, PA, USA
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 temperatures near or below freezing during cold weather (blowing cold air into the cabin). Manufacturer is aware but has yet to recall the issue even though reports are widespread for their vehicles in this model and dealership states it is a known issue.
- Fort Worth, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, the rear turn signals became inoperable. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V282000 (Electrical System, Air Bags) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 27,000.
- Philadelphia, PA, USA
While I was driving the battery, check engine, tire pressure, and traction light all came on at the same time, then all of a sudden everything (radio, instruments panel, speed odemeter etc...)when off in the car and then the A/C started blowing. It kept doing this off and on the whole time driving. The brake lights stay on. So far I have changed the battery, alternator, and the brake switch sensor and it's still doing the same thing. The vehicle was in motion on the hwy. I also got and check engine scan done on the vehicle. The one I could fix I fixed all but the tipm
- College Park, GA, USA
A known issue with 2011 doge Avenger where the heater core goes bad.it's a known issue and should be covered by Dodge. I shouldn't have to pay $1K out of pocket. I have read hundreds of forums stating the problem and it has never been addressed. Ridiculous by Dodge.
- Martinsburg, PA, USA
My car keeps turnin goff while driving and slowing dowm. At 80 I was driving and my car turned off amy times
- Las Vegas, NV, USA
Air bag light driverside been on for months drain my battery now air bag light goes off
- Roseville, MI, USA
All the sudden my dash defogger on passenger side and passenger defogger are blowing cold air and drivers side is warm. Googled issue and it seems to be a big thing
- Bismarck, ND, USA
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving at approximately 70 mph, the vehicle windshield wipers and turning signal independently activated. In addition, the steering column and the gear shifter failed to function. The seat belt and air bags warning lights were illuminated. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 11V315000 (steering) and 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags). The vehicle was taken to (scott evans Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram located at 2280 bankhead hwy, carrollton, ga 30116) where they diagnosed that the brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
- Carrollton, GA, USA
When I am driving the battery light will go off along with the ABS and the brake light. I just bought the car about a month and a half ago.
- San Bruno, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while parked, the horn actuated independently and the instrument cluster flickered on and off. The vehicle was driven to the residence and there was an abnormal smoke odor in the cabin in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to daytona Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram & Fiat located at 1450 N tomoka farms rd suite a, daytona beach, fl 32124, 1450 N tomoka farms rd suite a, daytona beach, fl 32124, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the horn assembly, speed sensor, and the tipm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,999.
- Port Orange, FL, USA
Dashboard lights up without warning; dealer failed to correct or report when first purchased vehicle in 2011. Now in 2019, dealer denies record despite having given us loaner Jeep and Chrysler 200 in separate occasions. In 2019, car lights up randomly, engine stops while driving on freeway or in regular street traffic or turning at an intersection, and dealer reports unable to correct. Extremely hazardous. Worth a lawsuit. Dash lights up, engine shuts off, steering wheel locks, car sometimes starts again but not always. We paid the dealer to fully replace the crank sensor but that isn't fixing it. Tpm sensor warning appeared and isn't going away despite dealer stating it should. Replacing psi sensor did not correct this system warning either. Dealer said warning appeared 518 miles before we took it in but the error occurred on 5/12/19 and we took it in on 5/14/19, only driving about 15 miles from 5/12 - 5/12/19. Either dealer lied or info isn't being held on computer's memory. Tired of almost getting crashed into because the car randomly dies.
- Albuquerque, NM, USA
Car has died while driving in traffic 5 times between 01/22/19 and 03/06/19. Presented many different issues, including stall, no start, no crank, poor idle. Towed in 5 times to 3 different dealerships and dead again. Over $2000 in out of pocket costs so far and the danger to life sitting in a dead car in the middle of snowstorms in rush hour traffic. Also several times in between would not even start in the driveway. And many other what I refer to as "electrical gremlins"! all times dates and occurrences are documented in writing, backed up by texts and even some short videos showing dash with check engine lights and other issues.
- Port Huron, MI, USA
2011 Dodge Avenger express. Drivers side blows hot air but passenger side blows cold. This began doing this action in April 2018 and when I drive on the highway or city traffic, it blows hot on one side and the other side is cold. I also noticed that the air stops blowing for several minutes then comes back on by itself.
- Bridgewater, MA, USA
Known issue that manufacturer refuses to address. Unsafe to drive during very cold temperatures. This vehicle only produces heat on the driver side vent. Temperature fluctuates and turns heat to cool while driving. Does not properly defrost. Has ticking issues coming from behind the steering column when changing ac settings.
- Atlanta, GA, USA
The car blows warm to hot air out of the driver's side and cold air out the passenger's side when you have the controls set to heat. I have had the heater core and coolant system flushed as well as had thermostats, water pump replaced but the issue still persists. When set to defrost only the driver's side defrosts. The passwnger's side gets worse. This issue is current and always happening no matter the state of the vehicle. If it is moving or still it does not blow heat out the pasenger's side. This is a safety issue because the car windshield reduces visibility because it will not defrost and because of the heightened hypothermia risk. Yes
- Jackson, TN, USA
Driver's side window control doesn't work. The window will not go up or down.
- Charlotte, NC, USA
The known issue of the passenger side heat going out. Not able to heat up in the cold weather of Maryland's winters. One month ago car started ticking but now the heat is starting to fade away.
- Aberdeen, MD, USA
- Leighton, AL, USA