The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and the engine seized. The low oil pressure warning light illuminated. The contact checked all the vehicle fluids and stated that fluid levels were adequate. The contact was driving on the highway when the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed of an unknown recall however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.
2013 Dodge Avenger: engine failure
7 of the 548 complaints about the 2013 Dodge Avenger describe engine failure.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 90,000
- recalls
- 1
Engine failure by model year
- 20144
- 20137
- 20122
- 20111
- 20102
- 20092
- 20089
- 19991
- 19971
What owners say
The engine in our vehicle blew up, our safety as well as others on the road were affected, when the engine blew we were driving down the highway with traffic, it caused us to swerve into oncoming traffic. We had to pay out of pocket for a tow truck and had it moved to a safe location so as of today, November 02, 2021 at 9:45 pm, the vehicle has not been inspected by the dealer or manufacturer. There was a police man behind us who pulled over to help us, he did not inspect the vehicle, but, he did look to see what happened since he witnessed the incident. We have filed a claim with our insurance company,, however,, they are possibly going to deny the claim due to not covering engine failure even if it's a recall. There were absolutely no warning lamps, messages, or any minor or significant problems presented before the incident. We bought the car new in May 2013 and discovered the engines were recalled in December 2013 and we did not receive any type of vehicle recalls except for the airbags which the dealership replaced.
Faulty engine causing total engine failure. Engine was properly serviced and still blew with only 57k miles on it. Vehicle was in motion on a highway when engine gave out. Thus resulting in no power to go forward and breaking down on highway.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. While driving 30 MPH, the engine failed and all of the warning indicators on the instrument cluster illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle was restarted and a rattling noise emerged from the engine compartment. The noise worsened and the vehicle stalled again. The vehicle was towed to landmark dodge/jeep/ram in morrow, georgia where it was diagnosed that sludge build-up was preventing oil from reaching the engine. The dealer stated that a new engine was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 100,330.
Letter from congresswoman slaughter on behalf of constituent re defective 2013 dodge avenger. *smd the consumer state six months after buying the vehicle, all four of the brakes seized. Then, one year and six month later, the engine head failed and had to be replaced. Seven months later, the check engine light illuminated. The engine leaked oil into the transmission and the transmission had to be replaced.
Tl*the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the windshield wipers seized independently. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,600.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Emissions Recall U67
- Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant
- WiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT)
- Adapter
- Adapter
- 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
- Adapter
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 engine failure
Is engine failure a common problem on the 2013 Dodge Avenger?
7 of 548 owner complaints about the 2013 Dodge Avenger (1%) mention engine failure. 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 44Check engine light 32No deployment 19Loss of power 16Hesitation 13Wipers 13Won't start 13Jerking 10Knocking 8Overheating 8ABS 6Grinding brakes 6Fire or smoke 6Seat belt 6Steering lock-up 5
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