2011 Dodge Avenger acceleration problems

Filed Jun 11, 2020 · Acceleration, Engine · 160,000 miles · DC

Car has problems picking up speed when pushing pedal it slowly picks up speed, when the car is in motion and I push on brakes or I am backing out of parking space car shuts off. Also sometimes while car is running I notice it won't go over a certain speed it jus won't allow me to do over 50 MPH and car starts to over heat but normally I pull over turn the car off and start it back up and it drives normal again , until the car is turned off again it mysteriously just happens again whenever it decides.

Filed Oct 30, 2019 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 122,000 miles · MI

While driving the car will stall out; I was driving on 3 lane highway going about 70 MPH and was barely able to get it off to the side due to no power steering. Another time I was at a stop light and when light turned green and I pressed on accelerator the car stalled and a trash truck nearly ran into the rear of the vehicle. After the vehicle sits for a few minutes it will restart; then fail again. Repeat procedures and it will run a while longer. This has been happening for the last 4 days at least 3-4 times daily.

Filed Oct 22, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 93,000 miles · IN

My car's engine stalls and shuts off while in the middle of acceleration or even while at idle. The dealership cannot find any issues as to why it would stop running and I am extremely afraid to drive the car for fear I will have an accident. When the engine stalls, the power steering stops working and it is hard to steer the car to a safe spot.

Filed Jun 16, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA

I replaced my car with new brakes last year and I am already having to replace them again. Also, it keeps dying out. I seen on here there was a recall with the electrical system. I think the issue is still at hand. I've spent money on trying to figure out what is wrong with my car and the mechanics here in my area cannot figure it out. This car has so many issues especially due to electrical issues. Also, my car will jerk sometimes when I am at a stop light. I can't figure out what is wrong with it. I am thinking of getting another car because there is so many issues with this one.

Filed Apr 11, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 100,000 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge avenger. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle decelerated without warning. The contact pulled to the side of the road, turned off, and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred while in traffic. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the electronic throttle assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic for an estimate. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jan 11, 2016 · Acceleration · 182,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge avenger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the etc warning indicator illuminated and then the vehicle started to slow down to approximately 5 MPH. The contact had to maneuver to the side of the road because the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was restarted and there was no acceleration. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic and the diagnosis was that the etc was damaged and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 182,000.

Filed Jan 14, 2015 · Acceleration · 65,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge avenger. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle jerked and lost power. The vehicle failed to accelerate past 20 MPH and the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic throttle control, PCM and throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Dec 26, 2014 · Acceleration · 13,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge avenger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the etc warning light illuminated and the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the etc throttle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the etc warning light illuminated again. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air filter needed to be replaced and that the fuel injection needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 13,000.

Filed Mar 11, 2014 · Acceleration · 69,500 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge avenger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the electronic throttle warning indicator illuminated as the vehicle lost power. This the failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to authorized dealer, who indicated that the electronic throttle control box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 69,500. The VIN was not available.

Filed Dec 31, 2013 · Acceleration, Electrical · 70,000 miles · MN

I was driving my 2011 avenger, and whenever I would go over 2000 RPM my electronic throttle control light would come on. Then it would turn off, then it would come back on if I went over 2000 RPM, and then my throttle light would start blinking and my traction control light would come on. I couldn't go over 10 MPH, unless I pulled over and turned my car off, and turned it back on. I took it the shop, and they told me I need to replace my throttle control since it's bad.