2010 Dodge Avenger: engine stalls while driving

Filed May 4, 2026 · Body, Brakes · TX

brakes are bad paint and body arent in good condition have had some stalling problems

Filed Dec 12, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · 90,100 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while attempting to make a left turn while driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle started rattling at the front-end of the vehicle. The vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact shifted to park, turned off and then restarted the vehicle. The vehicle returned to normal operation. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that there was a malfunction with an unknown part. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,100.

Filed Aug 22, 2022 · Transmission · 142,086 miles · NV

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle would not immediately restart. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the PCM was faulty and needed to be replaced. The PCM was replaced with an aftermarket part however, the failure persisted. The local dealer was contact and informed that the manufacturer PCM part had been discontinued and was no longer available for purchase. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 142,086.

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 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 Jun 18, 2019 · Acceleration, Electrical · 139,000 miles · TX

While driving my vehicle at 60mph, my gas pedal simply stopped working. My rpms on the dashboard went to 0(zero) and my vehicle began slowing down. I became stranded in the middle of the freeway with cars honking at me. I could not do anything but turning off the vehicle, then turning it back on. When it started up, I began driving for about 1/2 of a mile and it stalled again. I was able to pull off to the shoulder, but the steering became difficult to turn, and so did the brake. It's as if I was forcing the car to come to a complete stop, and the brake was fighting against my foot. I sat for 10 minutes before starting the vehicle again and quickly exiting the freeway. I took it to a private mechanic, and he pulled a code stating it was a faulty throttle body. After inspecting it, he recommended a complete cleaning of it. So he cleaned it. I went to drive home and the car stalled again, this time as I was coming to a stop sign. With cars behind me honking, it became embarrassing, so I exited the vehicle and pushed it off the side of the road as my passenger steered the vehicle. They noticed the same difficulty in steering and the hard brake. The problem has not been resolved, due to my inability to do so due to financial reasons. Upon doing some research there are many other 2010 dodge avenger owners facing this same safety hazard. As well as this issue, my car will randomly 'honk' on its own. Just the other day, while sitting at a red light, it started to aggressively honk. The vehicle in front of me started driving(though it was a red) and almost ran into oncoming traffic. A nearby officer saw this and pulled me over. I was given a verbal warning and told to get the issue resolved immediately. The officer was being kind, and told me, he could have had the vehicle towed away for not functioning properly. The vehicle only have 129,000 miles.

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 May 21, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 76,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge avenger. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and all the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that the engine codes needed to be updated and the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in any recalls. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.

Filed Nov 25, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 75,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge avenger. While attempting to start the vehicle, the throttle indicator illuminated and the engine stalled. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the battery failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic throttle control failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred twice. The vehicle was repaired a third time. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.