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
2013 Dodge Avenger engine complaints
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I was driving on the highway at about 55 MPH then suddenly my car stalled. My car shut completely off. I saw that there was a recall for this but it was for the smaller engine which does not include my engine. I just took my car to the dealer and he said their was an oil pressure problem which caused the oil housing to leak.
Oil is pooling under the oil filter/oil cooler assembly. I understand from other owners online (youtube, avenger forum) that this is a common problem. For oil to leak from the cooler whose seals may be bad. Additionally, I have what sounds like a rocker arm (at least one) that is worn, probably from the lack of sufficient oil due to this leak. I discovered the pooling with the car parked, engine idling, and trying to find the clacking/tacking/tipping noise which feels (vibrations) like it might be in the left bank of the v6 engine. Both problems reported as typical online as noted for the pentastar 3.6l v6 which I have. Tapping has been going on since march 2020 at least. I did a second oil change (previous in february) to determine if that would help. No.
A couple years after I got my car it would shut down when I would come to stop signs and no mechanics could tell me why. No lights ever came on. It had shut down on the freeway before and let the power slowly die down until the car turned off. That time the car actually had a light when I tried turning it back on. I essentially have had to replace my transmission and engine within a year. The car would overheat at times but no lights would go off so I just could let the car cool down and let the overheating stop. Fast forward to replacing the engine and transmission and my car is now idling high even without the gas being touched. On the freeway it will go to as high as 4000rpms now and it feels like the car is going to stop working again. Also the door blend actuators and other actuators have been making noise for about 4 years. My air line has no leaks and is cold but the air that comes out of my vents is almost warm feeling.
My car doesn't start after every 8 hours. I had a 'draws' test administrated on my vehicle but no one can tell me why this is happening. I drive around with a jumper box to start my car when needed. For the last 3 years I have replace my alternator twice and 4 batteries. Please help
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the heater was activated however, the passenger side vents only produced cold air. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or a local mechanic for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000
Heat is only blowing on drivers side, blows cold on passenger side.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. The contact stated that while their son was driving approximately 35 MPH in the rain, when he attempted to turn the heater on and defrost the windows, the system failed. The contact contacted aaa who recommended a certified mechanic. The contact took the vehicle to the certified mechanic who diagnosed that the heater's chord was blocked with sand that leaked from the engine block. The vehicle was repaired, however, the failure occurred again. The vehicle was repaired a second time. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
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.
Twice now I've had to have my heater core replaced as the passenger blows cold air when it should be heat just like the drivers side. This is a known issue by dodge abd they won't fix the problem or even assist with it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the heater and the defroster failed to function. The vehicle was taken to the quigley motors dealer (610‑367‑2191, located at 565 route 100 n, boyertown, pa 19512) where the technician diagnosed and replaced the heater core. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000. *ln *tp *jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. The contact stated that there was no heat in the front and rear passenger sides of the vehicle. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 101,320.
Engine has completely stalled at low speeds without any lights or warning. This has happened on 3 separate occasions. Car will not restart but if it sits for an hour or so it starts back up. No codes present.
While driving at hwy. Speed vehicle surged but no warning lights, etc. Next time started, warning lights came on indicating a p2173 code.car was just at dodge dealer for recalls. Car will idle fine for a couple of minutes then start surging, idling rough with no power and set warning lights, mil, etc, ESC. These will go off when vehicle is turned off except for check engine light. We have replaced throttle body with no change. Cleared code and came back and did the same. Very disappointed that dodge has not addressed this issue. It is not safe.
The heat only works on the drivers side the vents on the passenger side still blow air but it is ice cold whether the car is parked or in motion the passenger side does not blow out warm air this is an issues that needs to be recalled.
When heat is on, the passenger side blows cold (I live in wi so, when I say cold, I mean cold) air from every blowing port on the passenger side... Occurs at all times, whether stationary or in motion. Have tried a few things reccomended on multiple other pages by people who are experiencing the same exact issue. No help. The driver side vents do blow warm air but, not close to as hot as it should be. This has been occurring since right around 118,000 miles. I start my car 20 minutes before I leave my house at 5am to bring my young children to daycare and be to work by 6. When getting in after being started for 20 min... Barely any difference in temp which, is frustrating when you drive with your babies 35 minutes in the cold cold cold along with several deer and a windshield that won't defrost completely. Have purchased the extended warranty from dealer and, somehow (what a shock) there is no help for me as 'the issues being described sound like it was brought on by you, the vehicle owner or, enviorment factors'... It hurts knowing you are a loyal and honest human who works hard every day to barely make ends meet and then... To have your character slandered by the (several thousand dollars extra) lifetime warranty that the salesman so confidently swore by on the day of purchase. Owner misuse? There are hundreds and hundreds of people having the exact same issues who own the exact same car... Sorry but, safe to say that isn't coincidental. I have children and groceries and gas to get to work and school and life... It may sound ridiculous to some but, the $900-$1600 they are saying it would cost... Doesn't come easily for just everyone. I'm just hoping that some people will choose to do the right thing and, stand behind the very words that lead them to where they are currently in life. Faith in these humans will hopefully bring appropriate solutions.
I was driving my 2013 dodge avenger and the horn goes off by itself from 3 seconds to 3 minutes constantly. When I drive the car it cuts off. My car has only 85000 miles and I have read similar complaints regarding this vehicle around that mileage.
For the past year, my car randomly stalls while driving. There is no rhyme or reason for when it stalls, so I never know when it is going to happen. No lights ever appear on the dash. After sitting for a few minutes, my car usually starts back up again. In addition to the engine stalling, the windshield wipers stutter and the car horn randomly sounds from anywhere between a second to a full minute. I'm not sure if the two issues are related at all, but I've taken it to the mechanic several times and gotten various parts replaced to no avail. The problem persists, and no one can figure out what the issue is. After online research, I have found that there are two recalls for 2013 dodge avengers for an issue with the engine stalling, but for some reason my 2013 dodge avenger is not included--even though it has the same issue as described in the recall. I should not have to say how dangerous it is for one's engine to stall out on a highway. My husband almost got hit by an 18-wheeler as the engine stalled while he was driving in front of it. The steering-wheel locked, but luckily he was able to somehow steer off the road onto the shoulder. It is not safe to drive my car in this condition.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle started to lose acceleration and the stability control, check engine, and brake warning indicators illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who determined that the emissions system montior and a fuel leak were the causes of the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The trans mission fluid is leaking. The windshield wiper hook up under the hood is broken. The gas cap is broken. I just put on a new alternator on 9/28/2019 and also the engine light stays on.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. Vehicle stalled had to pull over the side of the road throttle body control the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH , all warning indicators started to flash, then the vehicle stalled. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and waited few minutes. Vehicle started normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer peppers automotive group inc, 2420 e wood st, paris, tn 38242, they determined the throttle body control had to be replaced. Vehicle not repaired. Manufacturer notified of the failure. Approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
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.
Currently having an issue with heat not working on the passenger side of my 2013 dodge avenger. Cold air blows on the passenger side and only heat is blowing on driver side which impacts defrosting on my vehicle. This is very frustrating because I cannot see at times and also winter is coming and I need t keep my child and I warm. This issue has been reported several times by dodge avenger owners. What is it going to take for dodge to recall this issue and fix it??? Ialso paid $1500 to have my tipm fixed in the vehicle because the horn was honking at all times of the day and night and while I was driving it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled nine times in the middle of heavy traffic. The vehicle was taken to common wealth dodge (6408 preston hwy, louisville, ky 40219, (502) 230-4295) numerous times, but the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 85,000.
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.
While driving the engine will throttle down or cut the acceleration off making it dangerous to drive on the highway. I have to pull over repeatedly to turn off the vehicle and restart it to make it to a safe place to look at the engine.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. While driving 20 MPH, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled in the middle of traffic. The vehicle made a loud abnormal clicking sound and then decelerated. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle spontaneously caught fire under the hood and the fire spread to two houses. The fire department distinguished the fire. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to the contact's resident. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted however no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 96,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 dodge avenger. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the temperature gauge went hot and approximately 20 seconds later, smoke submerged the inside of the vehicle. Flames then began to come from the hood the vehicle as the engine began to stall without warning. The contact immediately removed himself and his child from the vehicle and got as far away from the vehicle as possible. No injuries occurred as a result of the fire and no medical attention was needed; the fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and a police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Engine locked up while making a turn around on busy highway. Made complete car's steering to be locked up. Lucky to be alive and other car did not slam into me. There is a recall for this very problem on this very car, however my VIN was not in the lot of cars for this recall. Managed to move over somewhat, by the time I had tow truck meet me (within the hour) police had car towed. This was 4 weeks after paying 1400.00 in repairs on other car parts. 3 separate times, car stalled, while driving on busy highway d/t gas gauge stating had gas and really did not. Recall for 2009 avenger for this problem but not 2013.
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