2010 Dodge Avenger: check engine light

Filed Mar 9, 2023 · Brakes, Steering · 160,000 miles · NE

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle experienced an electrical short. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 10V475000 (Steering) and 10V009000 (Service Braces, Hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Filed May 21, 2020 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 137,900 miles · IN

The vehicle on three separate turn arounds did the same thing after 3 plus hrs of driving stopping shifting into reverse then drive. Near the end of the rural/local 4 straight hrs transmission appeared to not shift out of first gear. Each time the vehicle came to a complete stop while applying brakes. The car was then shifted into r(reverse) and the brake pedal was released and gas pedal applied approximately. After reaching the reversed turning destination the brake was reapplied and car came to a stop. Car was shifted into d (drive) from r (reverse) and all three times the car accelerated to 30 -34 MPH rpms staying at 3 and the automatic transmission did not did not go into normal 2nd year mode. All three times the car was completely stopped. The gearshift put into p(park for 5sec.) then gear shift put into d. The car ran fin again until time to turn around. On the 3rd attempt the check engine light came on and immediately the car was driven home under 40 MPH 4rpms. After the vehicle has set for 2 plus hrs the fluids were checked and none appears low the car also drove as normal as it had at the beginning of the last trip. The car was only driven for 5-10minutesvand all gears seam to work fine fluids are normal and the check engine symbol is still lit.

Filed Feb 6, 2020 · Engine · 125,391 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge avenger. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was steered off of the roadway. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The following day the vehicle started and operated normally. The vehicle was taken to autonation chrysler dodge jeep ram southwest 7980 w tufts ave, littleton, co 80123, (303) 578-6099, where it was diagnosed. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred intermittently. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,391.

Filed Dec 31, 2019 · Transmission · 108,272 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge avenger. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that there was transmission failure and referred the contact to a transmission specialist. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,272.

Filed Nov 17, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 80,000 miles · FL

Engine light came on. Got it diagnosed and code suggested changing the crank shaft sensor. Purchased part and had it installed by an independent mechanic. An hour later the engine light returned and the engine knocked while stopped at a red light and the car turned off. The car would not go above 35 MPH. I was able to restart the car and drove it to a second mechanic. The codes suggested changing the sensor, and a misfire of the 1st and 4th spark plugs. The crank shaft sensor was changed, the throttle body cleaned, and all spark plugs changed. Still the same issue. The car will not go above 30 MPH despite the gas pedal being pushed all the way down. Knocking engine and stalling. Took car to dealership. They suggested I allow them to take the engine apart for 800 dollars with no guarantee that this would fix the issue. Car currently over 80,000 miles approximately.

Filed May 18, 2019 · 144,000 miles · OH

My car stalls randomly driving down the road I'm concerned I may get into a accident I'm afraid to take my grandchildren in my vehicle! I took it to greve dodge dealership in van wert ohio they had my vehicle one day shy of three weeks they aid it needed throttle body programmed to my vehicle then I got the vehicle back it wouldn't run they forgot to hook my intake hose back up ! When I picked it up they said I may need a PCM but they really aren't sure just guessing I choose not to spend 1,400 more for part and labor would be total 2,000 anyhow now my vehicle wont leave thedrive it actually went somewhere before even if it stalled since they worked on it I can't leave driveway I put complaint on there site they offered me two free oil changes if I removed it they can keep their oil changes my vehicle is worst since they tried to fix it! Do they have any recalls on this vehicle??? I've did a lot of research these avengers are none to stall what is the problem check engine light does not come on ! Please help this is my only vehicle and I have a new job I just want answers ! I also own a 2011 dodge avenger this is the third throttle body replaced and dealership said it needed to be programmed to vehicle and I would be good to go well now since they did that it won't leave drive ! Thank you for your time god bless I don't want in a wreck due to stalling on major highway but since they tried to fix it I can't drive no where my mother says she's afraid I'll be killed in this car it's not safe

Filed Nov 27, 2018 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving. The failure occurred shortly after the contact began driving on the road. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new computer. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was unknown. *tt

Filed Oct 9, 2018 · Engine · 180,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge avenger. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the check engine warning indicator started to flash, a chime sounded, and the vehicle stalled. The contact coasted the vehicle to a parking space, waited a few minutes, and the vehicle restarted normally. The contact also stated that the failure occurred regularly for the past four months. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the crank shaft position sensor and throttle body injection unit failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Aug 11, 2018 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 62,000 miles · KS

For months now my car keeps stalling I have 62,000 miles. I will be at a stop light and car will stall. It will start back up and then stall again. I took it to the dealer and they could not replicate and said nothing appeared in the codes as there were no issues. I contacted chrysler and they claim they didn't know what the issue was and that they rely on the dealers to diagnose. Today my car stalled again I was able to get home and I shut it off and started back up again while recording it on my phone when the engine stalled my electronic throttle warning light and check engine light both came on and the off. This is very dangerous and would like you to please document and let chrysler know this is a safety issue. I've read many instances online of this happening and consumers replacing the etc just to have it act up again. The cost to repair is somewhere around 400-800 dollars. At 62k I feel that they put a vehicle on the market and now should have enough complaints from the consumer to investigate and issue a recall.

Filed Apr 19, 2016 · Engine · SC

The catalytic converter was very old on a car that's only 6 years old. The car engine lights keeps cpmimg on fromtge catalytic converter and the car runs strange. The transmission is also going bad and the car is not that old. The car jumps bad. The transmission is not that strong for this car.

Filed Mar 13, 2016 · CA

2010 dodge avenger stx 4 cy. At about 64,000 check engine light came on with codes p0700 and p0760. Had transmission overhauled. Changed fluid filters etc. Was driving veh with odometer at approx 101,000 miles while driving at approx 35 MPH. Veh all of a sudden started as if engine was racing or excellorating and then jumped hard into gear,check engine light illuminated and veh would not change gears while driving. Veh would not pass first gear. Drove veh home approx 1 mi. Check codes and came up with codes p0760 and p0700. In process of having transmission serviced.

Filed May 5, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 60,000 miles · MD

Car would start and run for a bout 3sec the etc light and check engine light would come on. Sometimes it would start right back up other times it took multiple starts to stay running...sometimes it didn't do it at all and would run and start fine for weeks. Took the car to an independent shop. They couldn't get any codes off the car and couldn't duplicate the problem. Car was repaired with new spark plugs, new air filter, and a throttle body cleaning. Problem persisted the same day it was "fixed". Drove the car for a about 2-3weeks with the same problem intermittently then while driving about 40mph the car lost rpms although the peddle was being pressed and car eventually stalled and shut off leaving the ABS and power steering inop so the car was difficult to turn and stop and almost resulted in an accident. The car was moved to a parking lot and left off for about 10mins. Tried starting it but it would start and stall and idle rough before it stalled out the check engine light with the etc light came were on. Took about 10mins and about 7 tries to get the car running and the car was dropped off at a repair shop. Looks like a common problem within the throttle body with the throttle positions sensor with 2008-2010 model. This needs to be recalled!!!