2011 Dodge Avenger: won't start

Filed Apr 12, 2021 · Engine · SC

My car doesn't start. I've been having the same problems since last year. I've been told 3 times that it was the alternative so I've bought 3. Then I was told it was the cords on my battery so I fixed that. Now I'm currently getting it looked at which I think it is the transmission or starter. I've also bought two batteries. Last week wen I went to the store a girl came up to me and asked do I have problems with my car I told her yes she said her mother has the same car as I do and told me that she her car keeps turning off and want crank. She said she put so much money into the car that she just had to get another one. So I know that it has to be something wrong because I'm also having those same type of problems and I keep my car up very well.

Filed Jul 22, 2020 · Engine, Steering · 150,000 miles · MN

I was driving down the highway this has happened I believe atleast 3 times now, all of a sudden while driving not sure if a specific speed but I was going atleast 50 MPH each time, the steering wheel seems to lock up for a good second or two which is a long time when your going that speed. It's extremely scary and the first time it happened I didn't know if it happened or not than it happened again not sure how long after and that's when I was like ok maybe that steering wheel did lock up before than when it happened again I knew for sure it was really happening cause I had a friend in passenger seat who witnessed this . Now it's been a while and my car all of a sudden won't start and my steering wheels will not lock . I've replaced sensors tried deleting codes . The codes I got were wrong immobilizer key and low voltage . Doing as much research as I have for the last week buying and trying things I've seen a major problem with these cars is a security issue and it can shut your car off as your driving normally.thia is dangerous and for as many complaints how is there no recall on this

Filed Mar 6, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 68,748 miles · MI

Car has died while driving in traffic 5 times between 01/22/19 and 03/06/19. Presented many different issues, including stall, no start, no crank, poor idle. Towed in 5 times to 3 different dealerships and dead again. Over $2000 in out of pocket costs so far and the danger to life sitting in a dead car in the middle of snowstorms in rush hour traffic. Also several times in between would not even start in the driveway. And many other what I refer to as "electrical gremlins"! All times dates and occurrences are documented in writing, backed up by texts and even some short videos showing dash with check engine lights and other issues.

Filed Apr 23, 2016 · Engine · 86,000 miles · AE

I was driving down the autobahn at about 45 MPH when the electronic throttle control light began flashing and the car lost all power. I had to let the car roll to the side of the street to avoid getting hit by other vehicles and there I tried to start the car and it would not start. The car had shut off before without any warning, but it started back up without any issues. I had the car towed to a mechanical shop and they hooked it up to a diagnostic computer with the code for camshaft sensor. We replaced the camshaft sensor and still no luck. Took it to a dodge dealership and they said the engine needed to be replaced. We did not replace the engine because it would cost $8000. The car still only cranks, but does not start and the etc light is still on.

Filed Aug 30, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 48,000 miles · CA

I was driving aug 23 along in a street when the car just stalled,I immediately put the gear in park then start the engine again it worked.. Then aug 25 I was backing up from my work drive wayin the morning when it dies again.. There were no engine light or battery light in the dashboard then it wont start ... I waited like 5mins to start it again then it worked again...then it happened again the car stalled again while im driving home same day ... Then aug 28 past 415pm when I was about to leave to do some errands the car was parked on the street it didn't start I called triple a thinking it needs a jump start... After 15 mins the car starts again... Then aug 29 the car stalled again along the street sunset and wilton it just dies again I re start it again...im so afraid for my safety and the safety of others on what this car defects are.. I decided to went to midas same day aug 29 and have my car diagnosed... The mgr told me battery results are ok .. The starter test is normal...the charging system test is normal advised me to take it to the dealer... I took it to the downtown la dealer they don't accept walk ins the service writer told me they need to have the car in the service shop for 3 days to run a test it will cost me $100 something... I cant afford it... Im a low income employee.. I cant afford to have my car in the shop for 3 days...he told me the cost might run from $200 to $1,000 depends on the problem....im in a difficult situation right now...we had this car since may 2013 at 37,000 miles from a rent enterprise dealership im not negligent or abuse this car in any way I always have it oil change ...it has 48,000 plus miles now... When I look up in the internet I read some related complaints about dodge avenger they also have the same problem the car just dies stalled....very unsafe in the streets I don't want something happened to me while im in the fwy.