The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the check engine and oil warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that after releasing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lost motive power and eventually stalled. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed back to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,625.
2013 Dodge Avenger: check engine light
32 of the 548 complaints about the 2013 Dodge Avenger describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 32
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 98,400
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 18 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Check engine light by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the exhaust system. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact referenced Emissions recall U67. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and had not been repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact attempted to adjust the driver’s and passenger’s side mirrors however, the mirrors failed to adjust. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer to be inspected and was informed that the power switch needed to be replaced. Shortly after the failure, the contact noticed that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,536.
Under the hood there’s electric tape holding wires together. Which is illegal. The check engine light came on since I got the car. I can’t fill my gas tank to fill cause the check engine light comes on. So it’s at half tank and can’t fill it to fill. My car did stall twice. Then there is hissing under the driver’s front side. The back end of my car feels like is going to fall apart this is a issue since I got the car. I have brought it to the dealership and they did nothing to fix any issues with the car since I got the car
I was driving approximately 40 and then the car had no power. When I gave it gas it would not go. It dropped to about 10 MPH. The red flashing etc and engine light came on. Very scary. I could not move out of anyone way if I had to.
Driving down the road and the power cuts out. Vehicle won't accelerate. Several engine lights come on. Tpm error comes on the screen. I have to pull off the road and turn off the car to get power back to drive.
I was driving down the interstate when my cel light came on. I barely made it to the side of the road o investigate it. My car would not run, and I had to get towed home...... Turns out the my upper radiator hose was broken where the fitting goes into the hose. After trying to find the fitting I was told I had to buy the entire assembly. Confused as to why I had to buy the entire assembly I looked at the new part and it had been redesigned where the fitting is now held on by a more permanent heat-shrink looking tube instead of hose clamps. Well, seeing that the upper radiator hose is a very important part of the radiator I was also a little confused as too why you would want consumers to have to spend 100.00 for just the part , if they are lucky enough to be parked and find it, but if they are unlucky like myself then they also receive a tow bill on top of that. Seems to me that it is an ongoing problem because it has already been rediesigned. I believe that this should be under recall because if/when the fitting decides to break not only did my car cut off but there is a big likleyhood that it could lock up or even damage your water pump , engine, etc.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle was at a stand still at a traffic light, when depressing on the accelerator pedal and the vehicle hesitated. The contact stated the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he continued driving however, continued to experience the failure. The vehicle was taken to local dealer south chicago dodge chrysler jeep located at 7340 s. Western ave, chicago, il 60636, (773) 476-7800, where it was diagnosed with needing throttle body assembly to be replaced. The vehicle had been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 128,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light would illuminate intermittently. The contact also stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle would hesitate to move forward upon depressing the accelerator. The contact took the vehicle to south chicago dodge chrysler jeep (7340 s western ave, chicago, il 60636) where they diagnosed the vehicle with a defective throttle body assembly. The contact also took the vehicle to other independent mechanics where they also informed him that the issue was the throttle body. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure where they referred him to the federal safety agency. The vehicle had been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.
When the electronic stability control malfunction indicator light comes on, my car starts shaking violently, not responding as quickly to pressing gas pedal, jerking, slow acceleration, bogging down when I reach 50 and the feeling of my brakes applying themselves my room gauge sometimes rocks back and forth before and after the gear shift...a weird smell and heat coming from under the car even tho it's not reading a higher temp... I've changed the cps twice and the code will not clear... P0340...this happens all the time but it's random and happens even while I'm driving...or when the car is running for a few minutes in park...random...while the episode is happening sometimes I hear this fast paced tapping and "movement" behind my dash & steering wheel...I've tried everything I can to solve this problem and now I find out my car has recalls...my car dealership never informed me it was on a recall list...please help before something bad happens as I'm driving...I feel like this issue could potentially cause my car to shut down or something could blow up...I just don't know what else to do and I don't want to accidentally hurt someone or myself if I potentially lose control of the vehicle or the brakes completely stop me without me applying them & I wreck or stall going down the highway or interstate... Very concerned and worried about what to do next...when this isn't happening to the car it behaves & drives perfect...it seems possessed or is having a seizure
The vehicle was slowing down while driving on the freeway. Etc, ESC, and check engine lights went on. The dome light in the car was flickering and the lights in the dashboard went dark and the speedometer was not visible. This happened in broad daylight.
The issue occurs mostly while the vehicle is in motion, but occasionally when it is sitting still and idling. While driving, the car engine will suddenly stall. No warning lights or check engine lights turn on. No codes are found when scanning the obd2. There are no recorded miss fires for any of the cylinders either. This is an especially dangerous situation specifically when driving full speed on major highways or roads. When the engine stalls, power steering cuts out and I have to muscle the car off to the side of the road to put the car in park and start it up again. The engine has stalled while going in reverse, driving forward, and sitting idle. This has happened over a dozen times now.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Emissions Recall U67
- Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant
- WiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT)
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- Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement...
- 62TE 6-Speed Transmission Cracked Torque Converter (TC) Piston Repair Index, To Aid In Diagnosis And Repair
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Related recalls
Engine
- What is wrong
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall or engine failure.
- Risk
- If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine balance shaft module, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑247‑9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N52.
Recall number 13V552000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2013 Dodge Avenger check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 2013 Dodge Avenger?
32 of 548 owner complaints about the 2013 Dodge Avenger (6%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2008.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2013 Dodge Avenger?
There is 1 recall and 18 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2013 Dodge Avenger
Stalling 67Airbag light 44No deployment 19Loss of power 16Hesitation 13Wipers 13Won't start 13Jerking 10Knocking 8Overheating 8Engine failure 7ABS 6Grinding brakes 6Fire or smoke 6Seat belt 6Steering lock-up 5
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