Was driving on hwy when vehicle loss power, was able to quickly pull over. Turned vehicle off and restarted vehicle. Got back onto the hwy ,vehicle loss power again, this time it wouldn't turn over. Replaced fuel pump,replaced valve timing sensor, crank sensor, replaced battery, replaced ignition switch and antitheft oem {replaced 5X}, reprogrammed vehicle 3X's, bought new key to program to vehicle. After $1500.00 still not fixed, dealership has had the vehicle for well over a month. The dealership contacted the manufactured company, manufactured company said it was a faulty orc part. The manufacture company was suppose to send the dealership the new orc part and still hasn't done so, dealership says its on back order and there isn't no eta for the part to arrive.
2013 Dodge Avenger: sudden loss of power
16 of the 548 complaints about the 2013 Dodge Avenger describe sudden loss of power.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 98,000
- recalls
- 1
Sudden loss of power by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving 50-55 MPH, the vehicle stalled and lost power steering functionality. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road by using physical strength. The vehicle was restarted after several attempts. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start later the same day. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 13V552000 (Engine); however, the VIN was not included. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 162,000.
Passenger headrest airbag deployed while driving engine stalls while driving lost steering brake locks loss of power vehicle would not start
Deployed airbag loss of power engine shut off while driving brakes lock steering lock no start
The head gasket failed and was replaced despite protestations from the dealership. I learned the head gasket had a design flaw causing it to fail prematurely. Catalytic converter recalled, dealership advised it was unknown when it would repaired. Recall advised delay could damage engine. Finally repaired after complaint to dealership gm. Vehicle is making noises and losing power suddenly, then sudden increase of RPM while driving. Sudden loss of power could cause crash in traffic, same with sudden RPM increase. Fan wiring harness recalled, dealership advised of failure to fan when taken in for headgasket, nothing done. Multiple complaints made with dodge hq.
The power steering has gone out in my 2013 dodger avenger, after having the pump replaced, the problem was still not fixed. Then the heat stops working, cost o fix that (supposedly the heater core) and the power steering (rack and pinion according to the local dodger dealership) is approx $2000. A quick search in the inter shows these are common problems in this year avenger. It is the way the engine was produced that year. When is there going to be a safety recall for these engines that lose power steering, like mine did, less than 6 months after bought this car.
My vehicle stalled, started shaking, shut down and lost power while driving. The following three warning lights came on; 1) malfunction indicator light (mil); 2) electronic throttle control (etc); and 3) electronic stability control (ESC). I have noticed that the car seems to stall when I put it in drive and take off is slow. It takes me several blocks to just reach 30 MPH. The car also feels as if it is lunging but resumes a slow pace. Take off is extremely slow when I stop for traffic lights. The engine seems to lose pressure. The car will rev and accelerate on its own even with the brake pedal being pressed. My car started sputtering in traffic, the car revved up like I was pressing on the gas. Then yesterday I experienced immediate loss of power in the vehicle & the inability to increase speed, almost causing me to be involved in an accident. My vehicle slowed to approximately 10 - 20 MPH. The manufacturer has not addressed this faulty problem and needs to address immediately!!!!! My life matters and so does everyone else's life and those of their family!!!! What is really upsetting to me is that this is a known problem that has been reported repeatedly by others who have had this situation!!! My life matters and so does everyone else's life and those of their family!!!!
Horn keeps going off and on while driving, while parked or turning car off. While driving vehicle had loss of power and stalled the same day that horn was going off. Was driving on the street at 30 MPH when vehicle lost power and the stalled.
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?
My horn just started randomly blowing with car on/off on 7/20/2017. My car has lost power twice today driving home from work.
While driving on highway (55 MPH), dashboard lights flashed on and vehicle lost all power suddenly without notice. All power steering, brakes and electrical power was lost. This happened without prior warning. Vehicle losing all power suddenly while driving could have caused a fatal accident and should be addressed why no warning was given as to any issues the vehicle may have been experiencing.
While driving, electronic throttle control light as well as the traction control light illuminated on the dashboard. Driver experienced immediate loss of power in vehicle & inability to increase speed, causing rear traffic to take cautious action. Vehicle slowed to approximately 10 - 20 MPH. Car was parked for a day. Upon starting again, no issue/ warning lights. One month later, same issue. Upon restart, warning lights persist. Vehicle at over 90,000 miles
Service bulletins that may apply
- Emissions Recall U67
- Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant
- WiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT)
- Adapter
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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
- 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 loss of power
Is sudden loss of power a common problem on the 2013 Dodge Avenger?
16 of 548 owner complaints about the 2013 Dodge Avenger (3%) mention sudden loss of power. 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 19Hesitation 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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