Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. While driving approximately 60 MPH in a rain storm, the windshield wipers failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the tipm was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,000.
2008 Dodge Avenger visibility complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. While driving 58 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated on the driver side. The contact also stated that the front passenger side window button no longer worked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. The contact stated the while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the turn signals failed to engage. The contact also discovered that the windshield and the headlights failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 111,000.
Was driving on the highway when it started to rain. Turned wipers on only to have them stutter in the middle of the windshield. They then stopped in the middle of my window, blocking my vision. I had to pull over and push them down by hand. I had to finish my 25 mile drive at about 30 miles an hour periodically getting my wipers to work. Next day I checked all the fuses and wiring and then read online the numerous reports of the same issues with my car model as well as other chrysler vehicles over the last 5 or so years. From descriptions made and the number of cases reported I assumed there was a recall I missed,but there is not, which is shocking.
A few things have happened all pointing towards a failed/failing tipm module. The first thing we noticed was the car would stall while sitting still in rush hour/bumper to bumper traffic. Then in early 2014 the windshield wipers started turning off during snow/rain storms almost causing accidents a few times that we replaced the wipers, wiper switch and wiper motor and still have the issue randomly. Last week the horn started to randomly go off to the point that I was driving to work today and it went off and did not stop. Saw the federal safety agency investigation into chryslers tipm's so wanted to put something in because I do not see the 2008 avenger in the lists online and this is more than likely a failing/failed. Tipm. Dealerships want $800-1000 for the replacement, rockauto,com has it for $260 ($200 core charge) $460 total to get the replacement part then return the core. I have a friend with 2006 dodge 3500 diesel that he had to replace his tipm recently and got one from rockauto.com as well and recommended them as the go to place given chrysler's inability to take responsibility to notify their car owners of the potential risk/hazard. I am the original owner of my avenger and bought it new october 2007.
My issue is the windshield wipers stop working or work intermittently, which is a huge problem when it is raining. This is very dangerous. When we started looking up the issue online we noticed a lot of other people having the same issue among other issues. We first tried to replace the switch - still had the problem, then the wiper motor - still had the problem. Now we are told by the dodge dealership that it prob. Is a wiring issue or the total integrated fuse box thing. This is $1000 at least and has to be done by the dealer because it has to be programmed. I feel this should be a recall on chryslers part since so many people are having this issue and it is a huge safety issue.
Today, 1/3/2015, the weather was a mix of rain and snow and on my way to my destination the windshield wipers stopped working in the middle of the windshield. Then it started back up and then off again. At one point when it stopped, I could not see, the windshield was covered with the rain/snow mixture. I took the car to the dealership to be told it was the tipm. The part was ordered and today I paid only for the labor portion, $60.00 and when I return on tuesday I am to pay for the part which came to $661.00.
I am having trouble with the electronics in the front two windows. The passenger side quit working on the drivers side control then the passenger side switch. Approx. Two weeks later the driver window won't go down but will go up. One of the engine ports on the passenger side is stuck open and I have tried using sea foam. Both front struts went out at the same time a month ago. Replaced the alternator three weeks after buying the car that was three year's ago. It seems to be one thing after another has to get fixed on this car. I have repaired the A/C unit on it twice this summer. Now the powering steering unit is making a noise when the wheel is turned. Wouldn't recommended this car to anyone. Nice looking but falls apart to easy in a short time frame.
Car running sluggish no power,taken to dealer nothing wrong, clicking in engine compartment when air conditioner on, dealer, nothing wrong,transmission pulling. Soon after electrical, loud popping noise coming from passenger side everytime the air conditioner/heater turned on then off, defroster out on passenger side, and rear window, not working at all, air bag light turns on wont turn off, have to move front seat back then forward till light turns off, so irritated and disappointed expected better from dodge, american made?? Wow lost for words. Car is falling apart, I need my heater and defroster someone please help.
My car has problem with the blower motor n car would jerk bad.
I went to roll my driver side window down and it fell off the track down into the door. My mechanic said the motor was broken and repaired it. A year later today my passenger side window did the exact same thing. I wondered if it could possibly be a defect in the factory motor or it is just a coincidence and if all my windows are going to do this eventually.
I got in my car after work and noticed that my headlights automatically came on, I don't have the daytime running lights. I tried to turn them off on the control switch, nothing happened. I didn't figure out that my turn signals didn't work till I had a line of semi trucks behind me and I was needing to turn into my driveway, I live in ky so we have a lot of big trucks on the road hauling coal and gravel. I had to pass my driveway up cause I thought I was going to get hit in the rear end ( which I usually have a 5 yr old in the back seat) and had to go faster to get way ahead of the trucks so I could get pulled off the road to turn to go back home. When I get home I keep trying to get the headlight off, so I try all the controls, that's when I find out I have no wipers either. So I have no high beams with my headlights, no turn signals and no wipers, so therefore I can't drive this car to work which makes the payments on the car. Called the dealer they told me it could be of 2 things, either the controls on the steering column, which I don't see how both could go out at the same time since its 2 different controls or its either my temp which cost $600 plus labor. I don't think I'll be buying another dodge produce, I'll stick with chevy or gmc. They need to do a recall before they get someone seriously hurt by getting rear ended or get caught out in a rain storm!
Turn signals, dome light, windshield wipers, and running lights would not operate. Started working again the next morning. Hopefully they will not stop working during a rain storm or on a dark road. Seems this would warrant a safety recall immediately. This could be extremely dangerous!
Wipers will intermittently stop while in use. Normal and high speeds also when using intermittent mode. Has been to local dealer several times. They tell me they can't fix it till it's fully broken. Could be motor or switch. "they won't throw parts at it till it's broken" as I was told over the winter.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. The contact stated that when engaging the turn signals while driving at various speeds, the windshield wipers would engage erroneously. Several dealers were notified of the issue but none offered any assistance. The manufacturer was notified but also rendered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 63,528. Updated 5/22/13 *cn the consumer stated the wipers would go off and on without the use of the turn signal, as well. Updated 05/30/2013
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the front passenger side window was opened but could not be closed. The window regulator motor was replaced. In addition, the vehicle was overheating abnormally. The contact refilled the coolant reservoir but the failure recurred. The vehicle had also become resistant to acceleration attempts while driving 10 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the dealer was unable to diagnose the failures. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 96,000.
I was driving my 2008 dodge avenger to work on 01/12/12. It was raining that morning. I attempted to merge to my right when suddenly my windshield wipers stopped and my steering wheel began to turn 360 degrees however my tires were not moving. I banged in the median. My airbags did not deploy. I was unconscious and the next thing I remember is someone cutting my drivers door off to get me out. I contacted dodge and they informed me that this was normal wear and tear of a vehicle. I do not understand how? I have not been able to return to work due to my injuries and dodge could careless. I could have lost my life that day....thank god I didn't. I need to know what to do next?
On 1/12/12 at about 545am I was driving to work on a rainy day. While traveling on 95 north bound at about 55mph my wiper blades stop working and so did my steering wheel. My steering column was not controling my wheels and I hydroplained while trying to stop my car. My car spun around numerous times before slamming into the median wall. I have had many malfunctions with this vehicle but this one topped them all. I have been out of work since this day with injuries caused by this accident, I could have been killed. I contacted the corporate office of dodge and was basically told I was s. O. L. . Now I'm stuck with no vehicle and I'm out of work because of it. My waranty on my car has expired and my insurance company will only pay for the damage that was caused from the accident not the problem that caused the accident. So what am I to do?
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor had it been repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The contact stated that when depressing the brakes he heard a loud squeaking noise. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who advised him that he needed new brakes. The vehicle was repaired. In addition to the failures the front passenger side window would freeze in one spot. The vehicle was not inspected nor was it repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
A/c is blowing out hot air, I was told by the dealership that I needed to get a replacement computer component. I told them at the time that my car has only 70000+ plus miles and that should not be replaced plus I had older cars and people with older cars never once had to get the AC fix and they have over 150000 to 200000 miles on their car. Mean while back several years ago, my car caught on fire do to hay falling in the road, therefore all wiring/equipment under the hood got replaced. Currently my driver side seat belt does not stay fasten all the time.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. While driving at approximately 60 MPH, the contact noticed water entering and leaking onto the front passengers floor board. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was advised that the heater core would need to be replaced and was causing the water failure. The vehicle was left with the dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs to the heater core. The failure and current mileages were 40,000.
Windshield wipers stop in the middle of the windshield while operating in delay mode. They will stop then start back up, but always stop in the middle of windshield.
2008 dodge avenger with bad shocks and windshield. Consumer states that the shocks ride rough, and the windshield has a crack on the passenger side and it is spreading and not indication of a rock hitting the window, and more. *kb the speakers were replaced.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. When the contact manually locked the passenger side door, both front windows rolled down automatically. The key was not used at all. The failure has only occurred once. The purchase date and failure mileage were unknown. The current mileage was 3,000.
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