2013 Dodge Avenger: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Jun 10, 2024 · Brakes · KY

Beginning in September 2023, my parking brake light would periodically light up even when the parking brake was not engaged. At the time, I didn't think much of it. This persisted until the middle of January 2024. Beginning in mid January 2024, my parking brake light, traction control light, and ABS light were all lit up on my dashboard. I took my vehicle into my mechanic on January 30, 2024 and they diagnosed it as an ABS internal module failure. They said they were unable to make the repair and said that I would need to take it into a Dodge dealership. I then took it to my local Dodge dealership on February 2, 2024 and they also diagnosed the problem as an ABS internal module failure. The dealership told me that the particular module needed was under "Engineer Review" at Chrysler. They said that any ABS module currently on the market for my vehicle were considered "defective" and that I would need to wait for the Engineer Review to be completed in order to receive a new, correctly working ABS module. I was told by both my regular mechanic, as well as the dealership, that my car was dangerous to drive in its current condition. I was told by both the dealership and a Dodge customer service representative that this Engineer Review would be completed in April 2024. It is now June 10, 2024 and the Review still has not been completed and I am still without a working ABS module for my vehicle. I am unwilling to put my safety, my child's safety, and the safety of other drivers at risk by continuing to drive a dangerous vehicle. Because of this, I have not been able to drive my vehicle since the beginning of February. After continuous calls and emails to Dodge, I was told the Review would be completed between 4/20/24-4/25/24. I later found out this estimated completion date was incorrect. I have been given no new timeline of when this Engineer Review is to be completed and when I will be receiving a new part.

Filed Dec 30, 2022 · Airbags, Brakes · FL

My husband a I were driving down the highway and all of a sudden a loud sound a bam the air bag in the passenger seat blew open and dang near gave my husband whiplash. Also I have had the thermostat replaced 3 times in 2 years and the car is still overheating. The ABS sensor will not go off and its like the emergency brake is stuck. I can be driving and when I try to stop it is like its locking up.

Filed May 10, 2018 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 62,800 miles · MD

I've had a few issues recently with my 2013 dodge avenger over the past year. When my change oil warning indicator comes on, some of my warning indicator lights randomly come on as well. The first few times my airbag indicator light would come on and stay on. When I took my car for the oil change I asked them check the airbags but there was nothing indicating a problem and once the oil was changed the light would go off and stay off. The next time it was the ABS & the tire pressure monitoring system; I got the oil changed they checked, nothing was found again. Before this last time, my oil warning came on along with the emergency brake light, as if the brake was up and it stayed on even when I drove, again no problems were found. Last night (5/09/18) change oil warning indicator came on. This morning (5/10/18) I started my car (automatic car starter) went out to my car and my tire pressure monitoring system warning light and my electronic throttle control warning light were lit. I tried to turn the car off and back on, however the car wouldn't shut off right away. When I restarted my car the light indicators were gone. But while driving to work if I were to stop at a light or stop sign my car would idle and feel as though it was about to shut down so I had to put it in park while stopped. Also when I had to accelerate from the stop if I just drove like normal and took my foot of the brake and push the gas the RPM's would go to 7 then drop and my car would shake. I had to take my foot off the brake carefully then drift, and then press gently on the gas until I was able to pick up speed. This is my only vehicle in which I drive my children, please help!!

Filed Nov 15, 2017 · Acceleration, Electrical · 98,400 miles · TX

A few weeks ago I was turning and trying to accelerate when my electronic throttle control light went on. The car lost power but after I took my foot off the gas petal the light turned off and I got power back to the car. Took it to get the computer on but no codes came back. Tonight I was merging into the highway when etc the check engine and the ABS lights came on. The car lost power and I couldn't go faster then 50mph. I got back to the house turned the car off then back on and no lights are on. I'm not sure what to do. If the lights aren't on the computer won't pick up any error codes. Also my car already has a recall on the airbags. Is this an electrical problem?

Filed Jun 24, 2014 · Brakes · 14,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the brakes suddenly malfunctioned making it difficult to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the brake pedal had to be pressed to the floor to stop the vehicle. The contact indicated that the defect had occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken the dealer and the master brake cylinder was replaced. The defect continued to occur. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who then replaced the ABS pump and the front brakes. The contact indicated that the defect was still present. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 14,000.

Filed Jun 23, 2014 · Brakes · 4,000 miles · OH

While traveling on the freeway a car cut in front of me and I had to "jam" on the brakes. When I applied the abnormally high amount of input to the brake pedal to slow down, little if any extra braking was applied to the car. Fortunately there was room in the other lane next to me and I was able to change lanes avoiding an accident. But the brake system did not act properly. Since then I have had two additional incidents where "emergency braking" was necessary. In all three cases the brake system failed to provide maximum braking force (considerably less braking than a minivan I own). In addition, in none of the 3 cases did the ABS engage (presumably because the maximum braking force could not be attained!). I have compared the brake pedal feel to other cars I own, and other new dodge cars (I rented a chrysler 300 for two weeks and a dodge challenger for 2 weeks) and have found that the brakes on the avenger are very "spongy" as if there is air in the lines. At low speeds the soft feel of the brakes is somewhat masked. At higher speeds and/or emergency conditions, the brakes require extra input and pedal travel to provide the same amount of braking force when the braking force should increase on the car. Since the incidents, I have had the car back to the dealership and they confirmed my complaint. The dealership has replaced the master cylinder, booster, and ABS module. While the feel has improved a little, the brakes are still spongy and the pedal travel is excessive when trying to apply the brakes harder. I would have thought that all new parts would have solved the problem. However it now leads me to believe that there may be a design flaw. During this time I have also learned of a woman that has a 2014 chrysler 200 (same brake system as the 2013 dodge avenger) and she had very similar issues.