2008 Dodge Avenger: multiple warning lights

Filed Dec 13, 2022 · Electrical · TN

The voltage constantly reading low we have bought a new battery new alternator and still reading the same thing battery constantly coming back on and staying on than all the lights starts popping up on the dash than the car cuts off many dodge users said it turned off to be there pcm and i feel that dodge needs to do a recall

Filed Jan 17, 2018 · Acceleration, Electrical · SC

I was driving home from work and all lights when off and car shut off and I had no control I was driving on interstate

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 Sep 21, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 85,000 miles · OH

I have had my battery replaced (did not help my issues). Next I spent a couple hundred to have my "electrical ground " repaired (also still had the same issues). My original issues (that have not yet been fixed): car stalling, car unable to start, all lights on car flickering. Now my rear lights are not working (therefore I am unable to drive this dodge avenger since it is an extreme safety hazard when rear lights/blinkers do not work). . The dealer says it is the tipm that has caused all rear lights to not function anymore as well as the original issues I had. This is a $1,000 repair that I recently learn thousands of chrysler/dodge vehicles had same issue with. This does not seem fair that the consumer should pay the expense, when clearly this should have been a recall item. Due to this being a widespread problem amongst dodge vehicles,. The dealer diagnosed my car as a road safety hazard due to no brake lights/turn signals .

Filed Sep 7, 2013 · Electrical · 76,000 miles · NC

While driving on a busy highway at 55 MPH, the etc light came on in addition to several other lights and the vehicle seemed to lose all power to include turn signal and acceleration almost causing a huge accident. I pulled over to the side of the road and tried turning the vehicle off and then back on and it would not start. Thinking it was the battery I called someone to get a ride and jumper cables and left the vehicle on the side of the highway for about an hour or two. When I returned to jump the vehicle the vehicle started with only the check engine light on. I proceeded to drive the vehicle home and it accelerated fine until I hit 50+ MPH and lost all power and acceleration again so I pulled onto the shoulder of the onramp. While on the shoulder of the onramp, I continued to coast to avoid getting accidentally hit due to the location. The vehicle continued to coast at about 20 MPH all the way to my house which was about 7 miles away. During this time I had no acceleration or power and multiple lights were illuminated. After the vehicle sat over night in my driveway, I went out to investigate the problem and it will not start again. I called the manufacturer of the vehicle and they stated that there are no recalls pertaining to the issue that I am having nor is it covered by any warranty and they suggested them towing it to the dealership for a diagnosis which I really do not have the funds for either at this point. After reading multiple complaints about the exact vehicle type and issue, I found this site.

Filed Jan 11, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 65,000 miles · OK

It will constantly over heat, even with full anti-freeze in it. It will get to the h in less then 1 min. The transmission light will then come on followed by the lighting bold in the parentheses. All of a sudden it started having a very loud noise (like a diesel truck) and wouldn't let me go over 25 miles without it getting louder. Then I went to turn left to pull over and all the lights came on, went off the heat went from h to c and car steering wheel locked up and car died.. I wouldn't not turn over till 30 mins later.. Started having the loud diesel noise and to 3-4 weeks later (today).. Still over heats today and still leaks anti-freeze (drains the whole thing in 30 mins). I heard there was a re-call for the 08 avenger in 2012.. I got my car dec 2012 and the dealership still sold it.. When I found out there used to be a re-call I tried to call dealership to find out they went out of business the next week after I bought it. Sucks cause im stuck with a broken car and $11k still to pay.

Filed Sep 20, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 110,000 miles · TX

We were driving on the highway about 65 MPH when our electric throttle control indicator light along with our engine light came on. When this happened we did not have a speedometer or RPM gauge. All of the lights that are related to the shifter (park, neutral, drive) also all lit up. The car did continue to drive but had less power. We pulled over and turned the car off. We tried to start it again but it would not start at first. The power locks and truck release would not work either. After about 5 minutes we tried it again and everything worked. The check engine light did stay on but the car drove fine. The engine light is still currently on.

Filed Jun 27, 2011 · Electrical · MD

My 2008 dodge avenger had been sitting in front of my house since the beginning of may 2011. On the 24th of june 2011 I decided to take it in to the dodge dealers to have it fixed. While driving on the highway the car suddenly started to make a loud roaring noise and jerk. I drove into an exit in order to get off the highway. While trying to turn the steering wheel to enter the yard of a station I noticed that there was no response. The car kept sliding towards the curb. I had to quickly pull up the handbrakes to stop the car from running into the curb and beyond. Then it stalled blocking the entrance to the gas station. Before totally stopping, all the lights and indicators on the dash board were going on and off like crazy this is the second time that I have had to tow the car in to the dodge people. The first time, in 2010, the shift stick would not budge from park to drive and the car just wouldn't start. We had it towed to the dodge dealer in baltimore. In january of 2011, we had had to take the car in to dodge repair shop for a problem for which they had recalled their vehicles, including ours. We mentioned to the mechanics at the dodge repair shop about a loud noise that we were hearing. They had said that the loud noise was probably the alternator. We bought this car in march 2009 at a ford dealer in baltimore. We noticed very soon after, that the clock raced ahead. Next the controls on the driver's side stopped working and would not lock nor unlock any of the doors. Only the controls on the passenger's side worked. The cost to fix the alternator is $650. It has cost us, not only car rental fees taxi fees and towing fees, but the uncertainty of safety on the road. This is a very unfair deal for any consumer. This is a vehicle that needs to be recalled and consumers compensated or refunded..

Filed Feb 9, 2011 · Electrical · 46,000 miles · MD

I have a 2008 dodge avenger rt. In the beginning of december, when I would start up my car all of the warning lights would come on and then the car would cut off. I would try again in 30mins or so and it would start and stay running, but the engine light would stay on and read no bus. Eventually the light went off and the car ran fine. The same problem happened again except this time the car wouldn't come back on. I had aaa come out to charge and check the battery, and they said that my battery was dead, but it was a good battery. Something in my electrical system was causing it to drain. I took my car to thompson chrysler and told them that it wasn't the battery. They claimed to fix the problem days later, but within an hour of picking it up I had the same problem, warning lights except this time the car was shaking violently. I took the car to them 4 times with today being the 5th. They replaced my battery 2 times as if that was the problem and ripped out my alarm system the last time. I had to pay for this, but the same problem is not fixed. Corporate was of no help in the situation. I am seeking legal counsel because this morning I was in the middle of the road when the car shut off. I'm just relieved that the baby wasn't in the car.

Filed Sep 22, 2010 · Engine, Steering · 54,900 miles · AZ

I was slowing down to make a left hand turn on 9/18 when, in the middle of turning and while there were other vehicles driving towards me, my steering wheel locking in the position it was in, my brake locked so I couldn't slow down, my gas locked and all the dash lights went off. The car stalled. The only thing I was able to do, was put the car in park as fast as possible and turn the car off and back on. Luckily, the cars that were heading right towards me swerved as to not hit me and the car that I was heading straight for was able to move before we had a head on collision. I took the car to the dealership where I bought the vehicle and where I purchased the warranty, and they were unable to diagnose what the problem was. My biggest fear is that I have two small children and have to travel on the freeway next to large semi's and if this happens there, we will surely die in a horrible accident seeing as how my wheel locks as well as my brakes. I only hope that more investigation will be done to prevent that from happening.