2008 Dodge Avenger: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Jul 22, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 68,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the ABS sensor illuminated and the brakes failed shortly afterwards. The contact also stated that the brakes took longer than usual to stop the vehicle. Furthermore, there was a major fuel tank leak and the odor of fuel was noticed outside the vehicle. Lastly, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and planned to be repaired once the contact ordered the correct fuel tank straps. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 68,000.

Filed Feb 9, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 195,000 miles · OH

Electrical issue. Odometer drops from 65 MPH to 10 MPH on the highway. Lights flicker . Abs light comes on during all this also. Enigine stalls on occassion. Loss of power to engine. All this happens at highway speeds!!!!!

Filed Dec 9, 2017 · Airbags, Seat belts · NY · crash · 1 injury

Airbag did not fully deploy from steering wheel, curtain airbags ABS seat airbags never deployed on driver side , shoulder strap of seat belt locked out. Resulting in multiple injuries to me which I was driver- not sure how accident happened. 95% facial fractures , needed plastic surgery , injury to s1 joints, right hip socket , injury in l4& l5 knees , ribs bruised badly, severe concussion..

Filed Oct 10, 2017 · Electrical · 134,300 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. While operating the vehicle at various speeds, the ABS warning indicator illuminated. The speedometer and other instrument panel gauges flickered on and off and the speed would suddenly decelerate. After turning the engine off, the vehicle would not immediately restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator and battery were faulty and needed to be replaced. The parts were repaired, but the failure continued. The vehicle was taken to green dodge in springfield, il where it was diagnosed that the PCM was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 134,300.

Filed May 16, 2017 · Electrical · 162,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that after the vehicle stalled, several warning lights became illuminated. The contact stated that the traction control, the ABS, and electrical system warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that while the warning lights were illuminated, the horn, hazard lights, traction control, ABS, and instrument cluster failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed however, the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code or reproduce the failure. The contact stated that currently the vehicle was inoperable. The contact stated that exhaustive research concluded that the tipm needed to be replaced however, the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v152000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 162,000.

Filed May 12, 2009 · Brakes · 17,796 miles · CO

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. The contact has experienced multiple issues with the brakes failing. While driving 35 MPH, he depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle would not stop. He sped through a stop light and was able to finally stop the vehicle after applying more pressure to the brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the ABS hydraulic unit and the master cylinder were failing. The vehicle was repaired. Since that time, the master cylinder and hydraulic system have been replaced three times and the failure still persists. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that because the vehicle was repaired by the dealer, the failure would have to occur four or more times before they would consider buying the vehicle back or replacing the vehicle. The failure mileage was 17,796 and current mileage was 18,798.