Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. As a result, the driver crashed into a utility pole. The driver did not sustain injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a used vehicle lot. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and informed the VIN was not included in a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
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While driving down the interstate my car started to emit black smoke from the hood, I pulled ocer to the right hand shoulder to inspect the smoke when I got out there were flames coming from under the hood I called 911 immediately. There were no warning lights or abnormal guage readings prior to the incident. The fire started spontaneously and ive never had an issue with this car before its always been extremely reliable. The car is a total loss.
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.
The heat on the passenger side of the car stopped blowing hot air.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, but no specific diagnosis was provided. The mechanic advised that the vehicle be taken to a dealer. Crystal chrysler dodge jeep of brooksville (14358 cortez blvd, brooksville, fl 34613, (352) 597-1265) was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 13v552000 (engine) and 13v043000 and (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 138,177.
I have an issue with my 2013 heating system. My driver side vents are blowing hot air , though my passenger side is blowing cold and I do not have the money to fix this! Bad time of year for this problem, my child and myself will be freezing this winter! Also it has under 100,000 miles on it !! And no, it happens parked or in motion .thanks dodge
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code. The vehicle was taken to sansone chrysler jeep dodge (located at 90-100 us-1, avenel, nj 07001, (888) 450-9685) where it was currently being diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure occurred three times. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. The contact stated that fluid leaked into the connector and shorted out the cooling fan motor. In addition, the contact noticed fluid leaking in the area of the wiring harness and the engine compartment, which could cause a fire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer (cronic chrysler dodge jeep ram, 2515 n expressway, griffin, ga 30223, (770) 227-4271) stated that the vehicle was excluded from recall g39: left radiator cooling fan motor connector. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
When vehicle is at operating temperature the passenger side has no heat and was told by a mechanic that the heater core needs replaced due to the coolant that's in the system. The drivers see has heat but not the passenger side
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 various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The contact stated that the vehicle seemed as if it would turn off while driving. San antonio dodge chrysler jeep ram (11910 interstate 35 frontage rd, san antonio, tx 78233, (210) 702-2220) diagnosed that the vehicle's battery was faulty. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v552000 (engine) was received. The failure mileage was 36,000.
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.
The following three warning lights have started to come on intermittently; 1) malfunction indicator light (mil); 2) electronic throttle control (etc); and 3) electronic stability control (ESC). The malfunction and ESC lights were the first warning lights to come on. The lights have activated while I am driving on dry payment without any hazardous conditions present. The etc warning light now comes on too. I have noticed that the car seems to stall when I put it in drive. Take off is slow. It takes me several blocks of driving to reach 30 MPH. The car will also feel as if it lunged but resume a slow pace. Take off is extremely slow when I stop for traffic lights. The engine seems to be losing pressure. I have maintained the recommended oil change schedule. The aforementioned conditions represents a safety hazard. I found recall # n52 online which appears to be for engine stall and the loss of engine pressure.
I purchsed this vehicle used .after 2 months the engine is sputtering when going up hill. It doesnt feel or sound right
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. While driving 45 MPH, the engine stalled. The vehicle was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to atlanta west chrysler dodge jeep and ram (1251 thornton rd, lithia springs, ga 30122) where it was diagnosed that the oil pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 88,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated and the electronic throttle control warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted, but failed to accelerate. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. While driving 35 MPH, the contact noticed that no heat was coming from the passenger side heater. The vehicle was driven to larry h. Miller dodge ram sandy (10985 s auto mall dr, sandy, ut 84070) where it was diagnosed that the radiator needed to be flushed several times and the oil heater needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that a service bulletin was issued for this failure. However, because the vehicle exceeded the three year mark, nothing could be done. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 64,000.
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 attempting to move from a stop, the vehicle stalled and the electronic throttle control indicator illuminated. The vehicle was shut off and restarted, but the failure recurred. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was 61,000.
Ac/heater..while using the heater the passenger side blows cold air while the driver side blows hot
Brake engages. Engine: not accelerating, strange sound. Just purshaced the car 1 month ago
Throttle body malfunction which caused vehicle to stop functioning while on 70 MPH expressway. Vehicle was moved to the side of the roadway and shutdown. When restarted if functioned normally but, the dashboard light would intermittently come on. The vehicle fault codes indicated it was a throttle body issue. The throttle body was changed and corrected the issue. I disassembled the old throttle body and found the problem to be an internal plastic gear tooth failure. This is a non-serviceable safety related part and in my opinion should not fail at less than 80k miles. I asked fca to reimburse the cost of the part and they declined this request.
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.
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?
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. The contact stated that there were several failures that progressed, such as the front passenger side door handle fractured. The dealer replaced the door handle. The brake system was serviced several times and, while driving, the vehicle overheated and was pulled into a refueling station. The contact looked under the hood and noticed that the hose fractured from the radiator. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the failures and had to be towed to a dealer. The dealer (kendall dodge, 786‑231‑2120, 13355 137th ave, miami, fl 33186) was notified of the failure. The contact was uncertain as to when the vehicle would be repaired. In addition, the contact received notification of a manufacturer's recall more than two years ago. The remedy and part were not available to receive the repair within a reasonable time frame for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags and seat belts). The manufacturer was notified of the failures and the contact was waiting to determine when the recall repair would be completed. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
While driving my car on the city street it began to overheat. I looked under the hood and discovered the hose connecting to the thermostat had fallen off. I then noticed the filler neck made of plastic had crumbled apart causing the hose to fall off which caused vehicle to overheat. Replaced the the filler neck and hoses and car is still over heating. I am having an estimate done on the vehicle tomorrow 9/12/2017. Once I have the estimate I will upload the paperwork.
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.
As I was driving my 2013 dodge avenger on the turnpike at speed of 75mph my red warning light that looks like a lightning bolt came on along with the check engine and traction warning lights. My vehicle tended to hesitate ,jerk and reduce speed dramatically. The vehicle wouldnt excellorateno more than 10mph. I attempted to steer off to a brakedown lane but while doing so I nearly got sideswiped and rear ended multiple times. I have looked on line and seen several complaints revolving around this issue. I am not the only driver that had near misses with an accident. This is a huge safety issue! Please look into this matter please, for the saftey of all drivers. Thank you.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle jerked, shook, and accelerated without warning. The contact was able to gain control of the vehicle. On several occasions, while making left and right turns, the vehicle nosedived and the speed decreased. The traction control indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body failed to register and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dodge dealer. The failure mileage was 61,485.
Tl* the contact was a representative of a dealer that currently owns a 2013 dodge avenger. Upon inspecting the vehicle, abrasive debris was found in the balance shaft bearing. The contact stated that the engine balance shaft module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v552000 (engine); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 88,866.
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