2008 Dodge Avenger: loss of power steering

Filed May 23, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · GA

My vehicle lost power in the middle of operation , I also lost power steering and braking during this event.

Filed Jan 27, 2016 · Electrical · 127,000 miles · MO

On dec. 17 2015 battery indicator came on while driving on fredrick in st joseph mo then shortly after voltage light and air bag light came car lost steering control and power driving had to coast car into parking lot. Towed car to firestone changed battery left firestone lights came on again took it to dodge dealer they diagnosed and said it was the PCM regulator that charges the battery was bad. Pcm is back ordered over a hundred units. I've been charging car at night for the last 30 days so I could still use car due to dealer not able to give loaner because they have no when the part will be in to fix car issue. I fear that this is a safety risk because at anytime while driving the car may loose voltage and I will loose control of the car. This is the only car I have.

Filed Aug 31, 2012 · Body · 74,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. The contact stated whenever it rained water was under the hood. The battery, alternator, and the power steering failed to function when the water entered the vehicle. The battery lights and electric bolt warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who repaired the alternator and the power steering; however, they failed to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000 and the current mileage was 83,000.

Filed Jun 4, 2012 · Steering · 58,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the power steering assist failed. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the contact was told that there was a problem with the rack and pinion however, they were unable to identify exactly what in the rack and pinion was malfunctioning. The vehicle was then taken to the contact's personal mechanic and the steering pump was replaced but the failure was not corrected. The mechanic then installed the original steering pump back on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 58,000.

Filed Mar 10, 2009 · Brakes · 11,671 miles · MI

During the cold, wet winter months in michigan, I began to notice that my 2008 dodge avenger was having trouble running when the brakes were applied. In december while exiting the expressway and coming to a stop at a light my car stalled. Now it seems every time it rains or we get a drastic change in temp when the break is applied to come to a stop, to slow down for a turn or pulling into a parking space the call will stall and all control of the vehicle is lost so to loss of power steering. It was taken to the dealership in february and kept for 3 days and the dealership could not get the vehicle to stall. No repairs were done and it continues to stall daily.