2008 Dodge Avenger: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Dec 9, 2019 · Body, Engine · 120,000 miles · UT

When at the fuel pump getting gas it overfills every time. Safety hazard has a rough idle when sitting at a stop light without a check engine light and no check engine light has come up for it. Speedometer is off door handle sticks not allowing me to close my door while I'm in it have to push the handle towards the door to get it to close. Trunk doesn't close all the way. Also when opening after it rains it leaks all over my stuff

Filed Feb 19, 2017 · 121,000 miles · OH

Drivers side door won't close. There was a recall on other avengers for this same issue but not for my car itself. Had to drive two hours back home with the door tied shut. Extremely dangerous and should be checked into for other avengers, maybe expand the recall? Car was parked when this happened.

Filed Oct 18, 2016 · Locks · 155,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the door latch would not latch in order to remain closed. The door ajar warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the door latch assembly failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 155,000.

Filed May 27, 2014 · Locks · 128,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the front passenger's side door unlatched independently. The contact maneuvered to the side of the road where a bungee cord was used to secure the interior door handle. There were two recalls associated with the federal safety agency campaign id numbers 07v414000 (latches/locks/linkages) and 07v104000 (07v104000) however, the vehicle was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.

Filed Dec 2, 2013 · Airbags, Locks · 106,000 miles · MT

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp was illuminated and the door locks failed to disengage. Additionally, the radio remained on after the key was removed from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 106,000 and the current mileage was 107,000.

Filed Feb 11, 2013 · Body, Locks · 50,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the passenger side door latch disconnected from the housing causing the door to not to lock. The power locks feature did not lock the door as well. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign I.d. Number 07v414000 (latches/locks/linkages). The contact personally repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Nov 29, 2011 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 70,000 miles · TX · fire

I purchased this vehicle from a used car lot a year and a half ago. From the very first day I purchased the car, I had problems which are recorded with the place of purchase. I was told I could not get my money back. The only remedy offered was for the actual car dealership who sold me the vehicle would fix the problem. The first problem iv'e had started with the head lights, it then went onto my entire electrical system that gives mileage, warnings ect went out. Soon after that the alarm system, horn ,and door locking system. There after "a pin" in which holds the gear in place went out and would not operate. The next thing that went out was the entire air conditioning and heating system. On or around april 12 there was a what looked like a spark near the air conditioning panel. When I removed the panel, there was evidence that there was a small spark or fire that actually melted a switch on the cooling and heating elements. It has yet to work since then. Today the 11/29/11 my car completely stalled while I was turning into a very dangerous intersection. This car is a total death trap waiting to happen. Unfortunately I am a single mother of 3 children with very little options financially to do otherwise. I have attempted several times to schedule recalls to be fixed by the dodge dealer and they have not been helpful at all. There is no rental car offered and the estimated time of repair is not feasible. I hope this information will help.

Filed Sep 3, 2010 · Locks · 52,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the driver side front door latch would not secure the striker; when the door was closed, it would bounce back. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact referenced recall 07v414000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch) but was told that the vehicle was not included; the vehicle was not inspected when the complaint was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 52,000.

Filed Jul 6, 2010 · Engine · 48,000 miles · FL · fire

I bought a 2008 dodge avenger in july of 2009. From the time that I purchased the car I have had nothing but problems with it. The front driver door latch would malfunction causing the door to come open and/or not shut at all. This happened twice. Dodge corrected it the first time but refused the second time. My left speed sensor went out and had to be replaced; the airbag light would come on and stay on and dodge told me the defect did not include my VIN number; my car gout stuck in park and dodge would not help me with that either. On june 30, 2010 while driving on hwy 41 in port charlotte florida my engine compartment burst into flames. There is a recall on my car as to this defect also but, once again, I was told by dodge that it did not include my VIN number. I have been ran in circles for one week with no answers or assistance from dodge. I have only asked that they provide me with transportation until the cause of my engine fire can be determined and yet again, no response from dodge. I felt in fear of this vehicle and called dodge on several occasions asking that they do something about it.

Filed Jan 1, 2010 · Locks · GA

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). To whom it may concern, I have bought a car about 2 weeks ago and told the dealer that there is a recall (front door latch cable clips). 3 days ago I went to the same dealer to get it done. I have waited there for 5 hours because they were about to fix the car because of the recall. I was told that they fixed the recall problem. Today (01/01/10) I have checked the dodge homepage again and typed my VIN to see if they really fixed the recall and I saw that the status is still incomplete. Should I find another dealer and get that car fixed? Another problem is the alignment of the car. It drafts to the right and I was told from the dealer that I have to go somewhere else and get it done and that I have to pay it out of my pocket. [xxx]

Filed Feb 3, 2009 · Locks · 46,000 miles · TX

Passenger's door latch failed while on the road. (my 6 year old son was sitting in passengers side when this occurred) door would not latch at all. Car taken to mack haik dodge dealership in georgetown, tx. To be repaired. No recalls were noted although the service people had mentioned numerous problems of similar nature.

Filed Mar 24, 2008 · Locks · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. The contact received a recall letter in october of 2007 for the front door latch cables. He has been attempting to have the recall work performed ever since, but the dealer did not have the parts available. There had been no failure to date. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 6,500. Updated 04/16/08 *bf updated 04/16/08