3.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,569 miles

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problem #25

Mar 032024

Avenger

  • miles
Recently bought the car about two months ago and ever since I-??ve had it, it was randomly cut off anywhere and anytime and when it cuts off the power steering goes out and it makes it hard to control but I had mechanics that I know personally look at it, and they cannot figure it out no one can figure it out And also the control valve for putting the gas in the car is messed up and I seen that there was a recall for that and as I-??m riding down the road, the horn just blows out of nowhere consistently and it could also scare you while you-??re driving and that-??s dangerous and thank you

- Mcbee, SC, USA

problem #24

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 #23

Jul 122022

Avenger

  • miles
Car stalls while driving

- Palm Coast, FL, USA

problem #22

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 #21

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 #20

Jan 012021

Avenger

  • miles
Vehicle stalls while in motion randomly. Vehicle will intermittently not turn over. Horn goes off randomly.

- Ramona, CA, USA

problem #19

Nov 292020

Avenger

  • 105,000 miles
Driving down the road and the power cuts out. Vehicle won't accelerate. Several engine lights come on. Tpm error comes on the screen. I have to pull off the road and turn off the car to get power back to drive.

- Beggs, OK, USA

problem #18

Mar 012020

Avenger

  • miles
Fuel pump is going out and I seen in 2012 there was a recall with the fuel system

- Humble, TX, USA

problem #17

Dec 062019

Avenger

  • 91,000 miles
While driving at hwy. Speed vehicle surged but no warning lights, etc. Next time started, warning lights came on indicating a P2173 code.car was just at Dodge dealer for recalls. Car will idle fine for a couple of minutes then start surging, idling rough with no power and set warning lights, mil, etc, ESC. These will go off when vehicle is turned off except for check engine light. We have replaced throttle body with no change. Cleared code and came back and did the same. Very disappointed that Dodge has not addressed this issue. It is not safe.

- Poplar Bluff, MO, USA

problem #16

Oct 272019

Avenger

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle started to lose acceleration and the stability control, check engine, and brake warning indicators illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who determined that the emissions system montior and a fuel leak were the causes of the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Beloit, WI, USA

problem #15

May 172018

Avenger

  • 0 miles
The trans mission fluid is leaking. The windshield wiper hook up under the hood is broken. The gas cap is broken. I just put on a new alternator on 9/28/2019 and also the engine light stays on.

- Upper Marlboro, MD, USA

problem #14

Aug 072019

Avenger

  • 86,000 miles
While driving the engine will throttle down or cut the acceleration off making it dangerous to drive on the highway. I have to pull over repeatedly to turn off the vehicle and restart it to make it to a safe place to look at the engine.

- Carbondale, IL, USA

problem #13

Mar 052019

Avenger

  • 90,000 miles
Engine locked up while making a turn around on busy highway. Made complete car's steering to be locked up. Lucky to be alive and other car did not slam into me. There is a recall for this very problem on this very car, however my VIN was not in the lot of cars for this recall. Managed to move over somewhat, by the time I had tow truck meet me (within the hour) police had car towed. This was 4 weeks after paying $1400 in repairs on other car parts. 3 separate times, car stalled, while driving on busy highway D/T gas gauge stating had gas and really did not. Recall for 2009 Avenger for this problem but not 2013.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #12

Feb 182019

Avenger

  • miles
Gas is running out fast. Smell of gas heavy

- Vinton, VA, USA

problem #11

Dec 222018

Avenger

  • 58,000 miles
Engine stalls while driving on stops

- Frederick, MD, USA

problem #10

Dec 192018

Avenger

  • 138,177 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, but no specific diagnosis was provided. The mechanic advised that the vehicle be taken to a dealer. Crystal Chrysler Dodge Jeep of brooksville (14358 cortez blvd, brooksville, fl 34613, (352) 597-1265) was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 13V552000 (engine) and 13V043000 and (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 138,177.

- Spring Hill, FL, USA

problem #9

Nov 122018

Avenger

  • miles
Cold air blowing out of passengers side while drivers side blows hot, and makes annoying clicking sound. 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 now my car won't get hover 35miles an hour check engine light comes on and goes off-can't excelerate some days and others I can

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #8

Nov 062017

Avenger

  • 40,000 miles
Brake engages. Engine: Not accelerating, strange sound. Just purshaced the car 1 month ago

- Avondale, AZ, USA

problem #7

Aug 212017

Avenger

  • 100 miles
Major fuel leak, leak is when stationary, and while moving. It's coming from the connection of the fuel tank it's rocking back and forth in place. At the bottom of this connection is where the fuel is leaking from. The fuel filler neck fits over this metal connector to the tank. See photos

- Shingle Springs, CA, USA

problem #6

Sep 012016

Avenger

  • miles
There are two existing recalls on my vehicle for the fuel system and the electrical system. I have contacted mopar on 2 separate occasions and have been told my VIN number is not one of the cars affected. I do not believe this to be true and want something to be done.

- Camden Wyoming, DE, USA

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