10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
54,098 miles

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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

problem #5

Nov 052014

Avenger 6-cyl

  • 7,700 miles
Key fob activates car alarm and will not work to shut off.

- Margate , FL, USA

problem #4

Oct 162013

Avenger

  • 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who replaced the wiring harness. The contact also stated that after the repairs the front passenger power window failed. The dealer replaced the master switch. In addition, the contact noticed smoke coming from the front panel. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the HVAC control head was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

- Vallejo, CA, USA

problem #3

Nov 212013

Avenger 6-cyl

  • 7,000 miles
Purchased car 7/11/2013: (the 7,000 miles is a guesstimate) 11/21/2013 while in wv for my mothers funeral, parked in gas station, car running, in park, L/R turn signals started flashing independently then the flashers started going off, stopped by themselves. This has continued, took to dealership, they couldn't find any codes, all connections looked ok. Started keeping a log of milage when this happens, starting on 1/4/2014 mileage 10,254 and has continued to current date 4/30/2014. This may happen only once but then again it may happen several times within the same milage. Can not count the times it happens while car is parked in the driveway with keys in the house and no one touching them. I believe it's the cluster in the steering column. Also, I could not get my wipers to spray/wipe until I turned the turn signals on. Has anyone else had this happen?

- Aurora, IL, USA

problem #2

Jan 012014

Avenger

  • 16,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact was sitting at a complete stop, when his knee erroneously struck against the ignition key and caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was able to be restarted and resumed normally. The failure recurred on a separate occasion and the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The dealer stated that in order to prevent the engine from stalling, the ignition key should not make contact with any object while the engine was operating. Additionally, the technician advised the contact that the vehicle was safe to drive. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 16,000. The VIN was not available.

- Haines City, FL, USA

problem #1

Nov 012013

Avenger 4-cyl

  • miles
2013 Dodge Avenger. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle active head restraints recall notice. The consumer stated at the time of purchase, she was under the impression, she was getting a safe, reliable and quality vehicle, as advertised by Chrysler. The consumer stated over the past 12 months, her life as well as the front seat occupants were endangered due to the apparent gross negligence of Chrysler. Updated 12/11/13

- Austin, TX, USA