2009 Dodge Avenger: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jul 5, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 184,174 miles · MI

I was driving down the road and all of a sudden it was like the transmission shifted down to a lower gear, the engine reved up and then within a few mins stalled out. With no warning also all the warning lights were lit up. When I tried to restart the car it just clicked after jump start because of trying to start it ...restarted but still was "stuck" in the low gear and stalled out again. I then called a tow truck and had it towed home. I looked up recalls for the year of the model and found the recall #h33- TCM/PCM was recalled on 712 models by VIN it says mine isn't one of those but by description it did exactly as the recall describes. I was on a very busy interstate road during 4th of july traffic and almost caused an accident trying to pull off the road as my car suddenly slowed down and then stalled

Filed Apr 22, 2019 · CA

When I'm driving my vehicle on the highway,residential areas, on a freeway it will stall on me and turn off. When I'm turning the 2009 dodge avenger turns off as well this is a really bad safety hazard myself or someone else can get seriously hurt. It also turns off while I'm at a stop light.

Filed Mar 22, 2018 · Acceleration · 142,648 miles · PA

I was driving out of the city on a street that changes from 25 to 35 MPH, I begin to accelerate and the car stalls and the etc light illuminates. Then with more force on the pedal it only goes up to 10 to 15 MPH. The car shakes and begins to act weird hard to stop to make a turn into a parking lot. I've almost was forced while braking to pulled in front of cars out of my control due to the jumping and shaking of the car. I then let it turn off after parking. I shut off all electric devices running on the car. I then turn of the fan for AC and heat. I then contact a local independent mechanic. The car was driven back with no stalling no limp mode but the light was still one. Once in the shop he ran the codes all 4 codes came on for etc but the light then goes off. Then it was cleared for a solid 30 minutes. I then drive home from the shop no light until 5 minutes after and no stalling at the time and parked my car in my driveway. I called the mechanic to let him know of the problem had occurred again. Working on price for me to repair. I've seen posted that this is a common issue and happens randomly to people. I also see that the one part was later upgraded. Suggesting the original etc is faulty. I contacted chrysler and was told this is a common issue and that there is no recall currently but I may or may not get a letter in the mail. I asked if there is an investigation or a recall going on and was told that she would not know of this information. Yet this was the recall number for chrysler. I would not doubt they were aware of this and covered it up with the upgraded part to hide the fact that it was faulty from the beginning.

Filed Mar 15, 2017 · 169,888 miles · LA

The car stalls when at a stop. The engine cuts off. No warning lights and the dodge dealership can not figure out the problem. It has happened numerous times.

Filed Mar 2, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 68,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge avenger. While driving at approximately 55 MPH, the engine stalled and the electronic throttle control warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.

Filed Feb 10, 2015 · Engine · 170,000 miles · ME

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 dodge avenger. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the engine stalled as the electronic throttle control light illuminated. As a result, the steering seized and failed the vehicle failed to accelerate over 30 MPH. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Dec 30, 2014 · Fuel system · 114,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and the service engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 08v528000 (power train) and 09v047000 (fuel system, other). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.

Filed Mar 7, 2014 · Acceleration, Transmission · 90,000 miles · OH

The vehicle stalls, and the engine revs up when braking, it lists a misfire on the code reader. Not sure what this is but the internet says it may be a need for a reprogram the transmission/PCM. If it needs reprogrammed that should be a recall! This is a safety issue when braking to have the engine rev.

Filed Nov 16, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 43,801 miles · TX

Notice RPM / MPH would rev-up ...did not think much of it till I notice, having to apply brake s harder when coming to a stop becuase the car was still acceraling while I was appling pressure to brake. Notice when taking off from a complete stop or partial stop, car would stumble (RPM would drop to zero --just as to stall). Check eng. Light came on took car directly to service repair shop -code p2017(intake runner valuve error)-replace intak mainfold- (488445aj). Less then 4 hours of pick up, same problem but worst. Back to auto service center they found nothing (no codes ,no errors, no warning lights). Took 2009 avenger to a dealship-told them - driving issues I was having & no warning lights. They came back with same error "foudn cel on found intake mainifold runner value stuck), I told them I just had part replaced. They told me the part is defected, to keep my orignal warranty in place it took car back to auto service center which did the orig, job- place part 2 times (maniffold intake -kit) each time the car cont. W/ same driving issues but the last one - no codes/error after running a scan test, car was still stumbling from take off & RPM/MPH rev-up when break & coming to a stop it jerks in a forward motion. Back to dealership - they stated could not find any problems. Pick up car -still same issues , car will be on its way back to a dogde dealership service dept. I feel this issue has gotten to the point of being a safey issue after serveral times not being albe to stop and car trying to stall as I try and cross major roadway. One last issue which I have notice while driving hwy mostly I notice my RPM drop and pop right back up, speed also but not as bad. All the issues appears to be something is sticking and if its the manifold -what can you do if you can only use dodge parts - replacement(3-x's) within a 3 wks time. Plz advise dodge to review.

Filed Feb 12, 2013 · Transmission · 95,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge avenger. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle independently decelerated to 20 MPH before stalling. All of the warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where a diagnostic was performed and the failure was identified as the power train control module, which needed reprogramming. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v528000 (power train) but was advised that the VIN was not included in the recall campaign. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed Sep 8, 2012 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 72,000 miles · AZ

My check engine light came on p2004. I then took it to a shop and was advised it was the electronic throttle control. They have been getting many customers taking their cars in for the same problem. Was advised to take it to dodge because there should be a recall. The shop did not even charge me for the diagnostic. The car is not drivable. I stalled and was almost hit at a light. I called dodge and it is going to be $105 for a diagnostic and once they find out what needs to be done they will give me a price. The information from the other shop told me to start looking online. There are thousands of forums with thousands of complaints. Dodge closes at 4pm on saturday and they cannot look at my car today. In the meantime, I am left stranded. If a recall should be made, please make it soon.

Filed Jan 4, 2012 · Electrical, Fuel system · 76,900 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled on the highway while driving 65 MPH. Both the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairs of the failure. The vehicle was then towed to a local mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that there was an electrical failure, causing the fuel pump to fail and become defective. The mechanic replaced the harness and the fuel pump. The approximate failure and current mileages were 76,900.