2013 Dodge Avenger: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Dec 1, 2022 · Driver assistance, Engine · PA

Car shuts down in middle of driving has a knock or shaking under hood

Filed Jan 28, 2022 · Engine · 106,000 miles · NE

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving, a loud knocking sound was present coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was eventually towed to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the engine shaft bearings had failed and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 13V552000 (Engine). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The local dealer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.

Filed Jan 27, 2021 · Electrical, Lights · 35 miles · AL

The lighting inside is very dim and sometimes blink on and off when in driving motion. My horn starts blowing on it;s on with out touching it in driving motion. Also my car makes a knocking noise coming from the glove box when the car is off on a city street and also when it's in driving motion.

Filed Aug 24, 2019 · Engine · 87,000 miles · AZ

While driving in city traffic the vehicle cut off without warning. I thought it was the battery so I replaced it. The vehicle turned on and drove half a block and it cut off again there is a knocking noise coming from the engine now and I have the vehicle parked.

Filed Mar 21, 2019 · 74,000 miles · NC

The actuator behind glove box began ticking. I replaced it 3 times. I have now researched and found this is a known heater core issue. I believe it has a split core system. The heat or defrost does not work on the passenger side. There are multiple complaints online about this. The cost to fix is an average of $1100. But this fix only works for an average of 1 year and then it starts all over again. This should be a recall. It is most definitely dangerous to drive a vehicle that the defrost does not work. Windshield is obstructed on one side. Will dodge do anything about this? This is a manufacturing problem of some sort. This car only has 89k miles on it. I need your assistance in this matter. I was told by the dealership to come in and pay $150 for diagnostics then if it was a core problem it would be around $1200 but they would not do anything until I paid the $150. When I complained that it appeared to be a dodge issue on avengers the tech said "good luck with that" and hung up.

Filed Nov 14, 2017 · DC

I have a ticking noise coming from my glove department I took in to a shop to find out it's my vent actuator this part only cost about 30$ but the labor is what's cost the most I was told they have to go through the glove department to get to the part where does this come from and why haven't this been on recall yet I've googled this situation and found out that it's been going on since 2011 in dodge cars and trucks and vans so I'm not the only person with this problem

Filed Nov 6, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 42,252 miles · AZ

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.

Filed Jul 9, 2014 · Acceleration, Transmission · 23,052 miles · ME

Previously had issue with transmission, valve body replaced and now having same issues as before it was repaired approx. 15,000 miles ago. On july 7th I was passing a vehicle in a passing lane, once I got passed the vehicle and on top of a hill I released my foot from the accelerator only to have my car continue to accelerate to the speed of 82 MPH. On its own. My cruise was not on so this could not be the problem. I have never used the cruise and would never have it set over 82 MPH even if that could be an issue as I have been asked. Extremely scary situation but the brakes did engage when applied and I was able to slow to a safer speed (with my knees knocking in fear!) I have not had this checked yet knowing that the answer from chrysler and the dealer will be "we are unable to duplicate" or "your car is just learning how you drive" (granted I have been driving it since it was brand new). I am extremely nervous to drive this vehicle or have my children or anyone in this vehicle with me.