10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
56,149 miles

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problem #25

Oct 012016

Avenger

  • miles
I received a letter informing me about this safety recall in October 2016. As of yet there is no fix and this is my only vehicle for transportation as of now. This is unacceptable and taking too long for such a safety recall.

- Dunnellon, FL, USA

problem #24

Jan 062017

Avenger 4-cyl

  • 89,000 miles
While driving the vehicle around 30mph the vehicle loss some power and dropped to 10-15mph. Drove to the side of the road and turned vehicle off to see if it would stop. Turned car on with no trouble then started driving then the problem occurred again.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #23

Dec 012016

Avenger 6-cyl

  • 87,514 miles
Driving on interstate and car jerks and then shuts off ! cars swerve around to avoid hitting me. Thank god! I could start the car back up to get off the road all I could do was cry and pray that no one hit me in the back! that someone would help me to the side of the road! that I would see my children again! called the tow truck and sat in my because I was not prepared to play frogger with my life! googling a how to. Unfortunately, for me there was no option. What really, made me mad was that this was a known problem and others have had this situation! the manufacture has not addressed this faulty problem!

- Evans, GA, USA

problem #22

Nov 282016

Avenger

  • 74,297 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. While driving approximately 45 mph, a burning odor emitted from the vehicle. The contact noticed that the driver's side power door lock was emitting smoke. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,297.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #21

Sep 232016

Avenger

  • miles
While on the highway doing 75 mph, my 2013 Avenger immediately dropped to 40 mph. It felt like a car had re ended me, after dropping to 40, my car lost all power. My rpms went to 0, and I had no control while steering. It left me stranded for 45 minutes and suddenly turned back on. This has happened 3 times already. Also, before I had the dealership disconnect my horn, it would randomly blare. Sitting in traffic and it would go off. Sometimes it would beep once, other times it would last anywhere from 2-10 minutes. Turning the car off wouldn't solve the problem, it would actually continue. The mechanics told me it was my tipm (total integrated power module) that caused this to happen, only seen in Chrysler models. This problem has been ongoing starting with my horn since Sep. 23rd, 2016.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #20

Sep 122016

Avenger

  • 80,512 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. While the vehicle was stationary, the driver side air bag indicator remained illuminated. In addition, the vehicle accelerated on its own and stalled without warning on numerous occasions. The battery indicator illuminated without warning and the vehicle stalled on another occasion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 80,512.

- Shreveport, LA, USA

problem #19

Aug 232016

Avenger

  • 72,500 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. While performing a routine inspection on the vehicle, the contact noticed that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The contact was a certified mechanic who had an obd 2 reader that produced failure code: B1C14, which indicated a totally integrated power module failure. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 13V282000 (air bags, electrical system) had a remedy that required replacement for the exact failure that the contact experienced. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,500.

- Burnt Hills, NY, USA

problem #18

Jan 012015

Avenger

  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the head restraint warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for NHTSA campaign number: 13V282000 (air bags, electrical system ) however, the vehicle was not repaired. The technician stated that wiring behind the seats needed to be replaced before they could perform the recall remedy. The vehicle was not repaired however, the VIN tool confirms the recall was completed. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The manufacturer informed the contact that they had to stand behind their dealer's decision. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.

- Valley Stream, NY, USA

problem #17

Feb 022016

Avenger

  • 31,000 miles
Clicking noise from behind the glove box when changing from heat T HVAC. Research points to a blend door which is a known problem to Chrysler. Also makes same noise when not running which could pose a fire hazard. Needs to be checked before it starts a fire and someone is hurt.. car can be stationary or moving see no recall but we need one this is unsafe.

- Faltwoods, KY, USA

problem #16

Feb 112016

Avenger

  • 47,000 miles
While driving, the airbag light came on. Took it to the dealership and they said it was the driver side head rest airbag.

- Shaw Afb, SC, USA

problem #15

Feb 032016

Avenger 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 64,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. While driving 55 mph, the instrument panel light started to flicker and the air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the driver side head rest sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000. Updated 06/14/16

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #14

Mar 112016

Avenger

  • 41,600 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, the engine stalled as the electronic throttle sensor warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electronic throttle sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 41,600.

- Lexington, KY, USA

problem #13

Oct 012015

Avenger

  • 50,000 miles
Clicking noise from behind glove box when running HVAC. Research points to a blend door motor which is a known problem to Chrysler. Also makes the same clicking noise even when the car is not running which could pose a fire hazard.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #12

Jan 022016

Avenger

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that after shutting the vehicle off, the engine would not restart. The contact indicated that the 15 amp fuse would continue to blow out and the vehicle was in shut down mode. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.

- Hampstead, NC, USA

problem #11

Dec 012015

Avenger

  • 57,000 miles
Clicking noise from behind glove box when running HVAC. Research points to a blend door motor which is a known problem to Chrysler. Also makes the same clicking noise even when the car is not running which could pose a fire hazard.

- La Vergne, TN, USA

problem #10

Aug 082015

Avenger

  • 18,000 miles
Wipers come on with left or right turn

- Shelton, WA, USA

problem #9

Jun 092015

Avenger

  • 42,252 miles
6/9/15 car in motion city street refused to accelerate. Coasted to side. Dealer ship replaced tran pump& torque converter. 7/21 at stop light heard hard knock, stuck in 1st gear coasted to side. Dealership did tran overhaul. 7/29 again! on freeway complete shut down of engine and electrical and coasted off freeway ramp. Glad we did not get killed. Dealership said fixed issue. My son nor I will drive it any longer. Other issue was airbag light continuously on 2nd dealership said airbags may not work. Glad no accidents occurred.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #8

Sep 092015

Avenger

  • 49,875 miles
When starting car, all lights and power features work but car will not turn over. Its been a problem that comes and goes with no warning.

- Pearland, TX, USA

problem #7

Jun 022015

Avenger

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start until after several attempts without warning. The failure recurred each time the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.

- Pittburg, PA, USA

problem #6

Feb 012014

Avenger

  • 10,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The contact mentioned that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle hesitated and all the lights on the instrument panel flickered off and on. The vehicle shortly resumed normal function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on two separate occasions but the technician was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000.

- Tampa , FL, USA

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