10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
53,167 miles

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problem #94

Jan 072025

Avenger

  • miles
Total electric glitching car will not turn over.

- Kansas City , KS, USA

problem #93

Nov 082024

Avenger

  • 123,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the warning lights on the instrument panel flashed on and off. The contact stated that the horn was inadvertently honked while the vehicle was losing motive power. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V282000 (Electrical System, Air Bags); and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.

- Bay City, TX, USA

problem #92

Oct 152020

Avenger

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the throttle body warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle later failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the throttle body had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the Totally Integrated Power Module?(TIPM) had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the A/C system and defrost system were malfunctioning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the three actuator motors had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

- Middle Island, NY, USA

problem #91

Feb 282024

Avenger

  • miles
The TIPM failed causing the car to shut off and not start again. The problem has been confirmed by Upstate Auto. There was a recall on the TIPM but it was not replaced instead some occupant restraints were replaced instead and now the manufacturer does not make the TIPM part anymore.

- Ray Brook, NY, USA

problem #90

Feb 232024

Avenger

  • miles
I urgently need your assistance regarding a critical and unsafe situation concerning the PCM/ECU. Recently, while driving, my car began to shudder as if it was on the verge of stalling. To add to the alarming situation, every warning light on the dashboard illuminated. The speedometer and thermostat suddenly stopped functioning, leaving me without crucial information about the vehicle's speed and temperature. This not only compromised my safety but also made it impossible to gauge the car's performance. In response to this hazardous scenario, I immediately pulled over to a stop. Sadly, the car shut off, and despite my attempts, it has refused to restart ever since. The inability to restart presents a severe safety issue and has left me stranded without transportation. Compounding this ordeal, several auto shops have tried to address the PCM/ECU connectivity issues with no success. This recurring problem, combined with the recent dangerous episode on the road, underscores the urgency for resolution. I am deeply concerned about the potential risks posed by the malfunctioning PCM/ECU and the compromised safety of both myself and others on the road. The inability to accurately monitor speed and temperature could have dire consequences if left unaddressed.

- Ray Brook, NY, USA

problem #89

Sep 252023

Avenger

  • 42,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the power window switch on the driver-??s side door occasionally failed to respond while depressed. The contact stated that the A/C system would blow hot air through the vents. In addition, the A/C was recently charged, and the spread pan was repaired months prior. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the Total Integrated Power Module (TIPM) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #88

Apr 052023

Avenger

  • miles
The throttle body system keeps failing and causing my ETC light to come on. This causes the car to lose speed and almost stalling while driving. Thus happens out if no where and while driving the car will automatically slow down on it own and won't let me accelerate which is very dangerous when driving on the highway or trying to make a turn and your car stops accelerating. I have had the throttle body replaced multiple times and it never resolves the issue.

- Show Low Az, AZ, USA

problem #87

Feb 132023

Avenger

  • miles
There are days the car will not start. The engine will try and turn over but never starts. (2) There have been several times while driving the car that the car will just turn off while driving. The car is very difficult to steer to pull it off the road for safety. The car will leave me stranded for at least an hour before it will start again. (3) The heat on the passenger side only blows out cold air. There is no heat on that side. (4) The car will start clicking in the dashboard for no apparent reason. This is baffling cause I have no idea what it is or what it is trying to do.

- Jacksonville, NC, USA

problem #86

Mar 172023

Avenger

  • miles
Engine stalls when driving without warning due to a faulty Totally integrated power module which also causes a host of other electrical failures such as headlights not turning off, passenger window not rowing down, heat only working on high setting, windshield wipers going haywire, radio volume disappearing off the display and not working then reappearing and a total power dim and then surge while driving. This is the most dangerous car I-??ve ever been in, and I-??m disgusted to see that NHTSA already knows about these faulty units and Chrysler has already had lawsuits and recalls on these TIPM units in the Cherokees and Durangos.

- Eastpointe, MI, USA

problem #85

Mar 222022

Avenger

  • miles
I am always having to buy a starter or battery because it is always saying that it is bad. Also the throttle light is on now and it is making the car act up and it will not go.

- Douglas, GA, USA

problem #84

Dec 062021

Avenger

  • miles
Car shuts off while driving, no warning, it will start back up after a few tries. Has happened multiple times

- Shillington, PA, USA

problem #83

Jul 122021

Avenger

  • 115,536 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact attempted to adjust the driver-??s and passenger-??s side mirrors however, the mirrors failed to adjust. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer to be inspected and was informed that the power switch needed to be replaced. Shortly after the failure, the contact noticed that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,536.

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #82

Jul 192021

Avenger

  • miles
On Monday, July 19, 2021, the car started randomly blowing the horn while I was driving to work. When I arrived in my parking garage and turned the car off, the alarm system started going crazy with flashers and horn going off like mad. It only stopped when I opened the hood and slammed it shut - not really sure that's what stopped it, but I didn't know what else to do. Random horn beeping continued on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. On Wednesday, July 21, 2021, no horn beeping, but the MOTOR SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC ON THE BALTIMORE BELTWAY. I was lucky to be able to get the car off the road and onto the shoulder. I'm now afraid to drive it. Car has been at the mechanic all day Thursday, July 22 and today, Friday 23, 2021. The mechanic recommended I take the car to the dealer, but I was advised by the dealer that the part (the TIPM) is no longer available through Mopar. So now the mechanic is trying to figure out what to do.

- Severn, MD, USA

problem #81

Jun 172021

Avenger

  • 146,590 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving at 40-50 MPH, the vehicle hesitated as it stalled. The contact stated that several warning lights illuminated such as the brake, air bags, and charging system warning lights. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road, where she jumped started the battery with some assistance, and the vehicle restarted. The contact drove the vehicle to the residence. The contact stated that she attempted to start the vehicle again however, the vehicle failed to start as several warning lights were illuminated and a burning odor was detected in the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,590.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

problem #80

Mar 112019

Avenger

  • miles
Under the hood there-??s electric tape holding wires together. Which is illegal. The check engine light came on since I got the car. I can-??t fill my gas tank to fill cause the check engine light comes on. So it-??s at half tank and can-??t fill it to fill. My car did stall twice. Then there is hissing under the driver-??s front side. The back end of my car feels like is going to fall apart this is a issue since I got the car. I have brought it to the dealership and they did nothing to fix any issues with the car since I got the car

- Ware, MA, USA

problem #79

Apr 102021

Avenger

  • 140,000 miles
Backing out of parking spot car sputtered and died. Restarted but once on road the sputtered and died again. Horn kept beeping itself after car died. Been reading that this is common occurrence in this model. Woth no clear resolution from dealer/manufacturer

- Grand Prairie, TX, USA

problem #78

Apr 022021

Avenger

  • 51,900 miles
I was driving approximately 40 and then the car had no power. When I gave it gas it would not go. It dropped to about 10 mph. The red flashing etc and engine light came on. Very scary. I could not move out of anyone way if I had to.

- Hesperia, CA, USA

problem #77

Mar 182021

Avenger

  • 60,000 miles
Passenger side blows cold air and will not defrost the front window when driving. We live in mt and this causes visibility issues and seems to be a common problem with this. Also, the vehicle keeps quitting at various times. It has been seen multiple times and over $5K dropped into it with the same issues

- Great Falls, MT, USA

problem #76

Feb 032021

Avenger

  • miles
My 2013 low mileage I bought this car brand new from Dodge dealershipl only owner is first time driving this car this winter always had a winter car. There's a problem with heating system only driver side blow hot air (heat) passenger side blow cold air (no heat) have contact Chrysler they suggest fill out this form online because has been alot complaints about the cars.

- Alliance, OH, USA

problem #75

Jan 272021

Avenger

  • 131,000 miles
When heater is on...it blows hot on driver side and cold on passenger...this happens wit all fans and on all settings...I don't have documentation but when I researched the problem...many people with this car same make and model and year...had the same exact problem...this is how and why I'm making this complaint

- Stonecrest, GA, USA

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