There are two existing recalls on my vehicle for the fuel system and the electrical system. I have contacted mopar on 2 separate occasions and have been told my VIN number is not one of the cars affected. I do not believe this to be true and want something to be done.
2013 Dodge Avenger electrical complaints
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Four ways come on for no reason while driving down the road. Also air bag light has been on since 60 days after driving car.
Takata recall I am concerned driving this car as the parts to repair are not available. I have registered for notification of when parts are available, but need a vehicle to drive in the meantime. Who will provide a vehicle rental? There is now a warning light on.
I received a letter informing me about this safety recall in october 2016. As of yet there is no fix and this is my only vehicle for transportation as of now. This is unacceptable and taking too long for such a safety recall.
While driving the vehicle around 30mph the vehicle loss some power and dropped to 10-15mph. Drove to the side of the road and turned vehicle off to see if it would stop. Turned car on with no trouble then started driving then the problem occurred again.
Driving on interstate and car jerks and then shuts off ! Cars swerve around to avoid hitting me. Thank god! I could start the car back up to get off the road all I could do was cry and pray that no one hit me in the back! That someone would help me to the side of the road! That I would see my children again! Called the tow truck and sat in my because I was not prepared to play frogger with my life! Googling a how to. Unfortunately, for me there was no option. What really, made me mad was that this was a known problem and others have had this situation! The manufacture has not addressed this faulty problem!
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. While driving approximately 45 MPH, a burning odor emitted from the vehicle. The contact noticed that the driver's side power door lock was emitting smoke. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,297.
While on the highway doing 75 MPH, my 2013 avenger immediately dropped to 40 MPH. It felt like a car had re ended me, after dropping to 40, my car lost all power. My rpms went to 0, and I had no control while steering. It left me stranded for 45 minutes and suddenly turned back on. This has happened 3 times already. Also, before I had the dealership disconnect my horn, it would randomly blare. Sitting in traffic and it would go off. Sometimes it would beep once, other times it would last anywhere from 2-10 minutes. Turning the car off wouldn't solve the problem, it would actually continue. The mechanics told me it was my tipm (total integrated power module) that caused this to happen, only seen in chrysler models. This problem has been ongoing starting with my horn since sep. 23rd, 2016.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. While the vehicle was stationary, the driver side air bag indicator remained illuminated. In addition, the vehicle accelerated on its own and stalled without warning on numerous occasions. The battery indicator illuminated without warning and the vehicle stalled on another occasion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 80,512.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. While performing a routine inspection on the vehicle, the contact noticed that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The contact was a certified mechanic who had an obd 2 reader that produced failure code: b1c14, which indicated a totally integrated power module failure. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v282000 (air bags, electrical system) had a remedy that required replacement for the exact failure that the contact experienced. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,500.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the head restraint warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v282000 (air bags , electrical system ) however, the vehicle was not repaired. The technician stated that wiring behind the seats needed to be replaced before they could perform the recall remedy. The vehicle was not repaired however, the VIN tool confirms the recall was completed. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The manufacturer informed the contact that they had to stand behind their dealer's decision. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.
Clicking noise from behind the glove box when changing from heat t HVAC. Research points to a blend door which is a known problem to chrysler. Also makes same noise when not running which could pose a fire hazard. Needs to be checked before it starts a fire and someone is hurt.. Car can be stationary or moving see no recall but we need one this is unsafe.
While driving, the airbag light came on. Took it to the dealership and they said it was the driver side head rest airbag.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. While driving 55 MPH, the instrument panel light started to flicker and the air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the driver side head rest sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000. Updated 06/14/16
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the engine stalled as the electronic throttle sensor warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electronic throttle sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 41,600.
Clicking noise from behind glove box when running HVAC. Research points to a blend door motor which is a known problem to chrysler. Also makes the same clicking noise even when the car is not running which could pose a fire hazard.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. The contact stated that after shutting the vehicle off, the engine would not restart. The contact indicated that the 15 amp fuse would continue to blow out and the vehicle was in shut down mode. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.
Clicking noise from behind glove box when running HVAC. Research points to a blend door motor which is a known problem to chrysler. Also makes the same clicking noise even when the car is not running which could pose a fire hazard.
Wipers come on with left or right turn
6/9/15 car in motion city street refused to accelerate. Coasted to side. Dealer ship replaced tran pump& torque converter. 7/21 at stop light heard hard knock, stuck in 1st gear coasted to side. Dealership did tran overhaul. 7/29 again! On freeway complete shut down of engine and electrical and coasted off freeway ramp. Glad we did not get killed. Dealership said fixed issue. My son nor I will drive it any longer. Other issue was airbag light continuously on 2nd dealership said airbags may not work. Glad no accidents occurred.
When starting car, all lights and power features work but car will not turn over. Its been a problem that comes and goes with no warning.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start until after several attempts without warning. The failure recurred each time the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The contact mentioned that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle hesitated and all the lights on the instrument panel flickered off and on. The vehicle shortly resumed normal function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on two separate occasions but the technician was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000.
Key fob activates car alarm and will not work to shut off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who replaced the wiring harness. The contact also stated that after the repairs the front passenger power window failed. The dealer replaced the master switch. In addition, the contact noticed smoke coming from the front panel. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the HVAC control head was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
Purchased car 7/11/2013: (the 7,000 miles is a guesstimate) 11/21/2013 while in wv for my mothers funeral, parked in gas station, car running, in park, l/r turn signals started flashing independently then the flashers started going off, stopped by themselves. This has continued, took to dealership, they couldn't find any codes, all connections looked ok. Started keeping a log of milage when this happens, starting on 1/4/2014 mileage 10,254 and has continued to current date 4/30/2014. This may happen only once but then again it may happen several times within the same milage. Can not count the times it happens while car is parked in the driveway with keys in the house and no one touching them. I believe it's the cluster in the steering column. Also, I could not get my wipers to spray/wipe until I turned the turn signals on. Has anyone else had this happen?
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. The contact was sitting at a complete stop, when his knee erroneously struck against the ignition key and caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was able to be restarted and resumed normally. The failure recurred on a separate occasion and the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The dealer stated that in order to prevent the engine from stalling, the ignition key should not make contact with any object while the engine was operating. Additionally, the technician advised the contact that the vehicle was safe to drive. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 16,000. The VIN was not available.
2013 dodge avenger. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle active head restraints recall notice. *smd the consumer stated at the time of purchase, she was under the impression, she was getting a safe, reliable and quality vehicle, as advertised by chrysler. The consumer stated over the past 12 months, her life as well as the front seat occupants were endangered due to the apparent gross negligence of chrysler. Updated 12/11/13
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