2013 Dodge Avenger: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Apr 15, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · 149,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and then stalled. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted and was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced and a tune-up needed to be performed. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who performed the tune-up and replaced the fuel pump; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 13V043000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and 13V552000 (Engine); however, the VIN was not included in the recalls. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 149,000.

Filed Jun 17, 2021 · Electrical · 146,590 miles · MO · fire

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving at 40-50 MPH, the vehicle hesitated as it stalled. The contact stated that several warning lights illuminated such as the brake, air bags, and charging system warning lights. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road, where she jumped started the battery with some assistance, and the vehicle restarted. The contact drove the vehicle to the residence. The contact stated that she attempted to start the vehicle again however, the vehicle failed to start as several warning lights were illuminated and a burning odor was detected in the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,590.

Filed Aug 24, 2020 · Engine · 128,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle was at a stand still at a traffic light, when depressing on the accelerator pedal and the vehicle hesitated. The contact stated the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he continued driving however, continued to experience the failure. The vehicle was taken to local dealer south chicago dodge chrysler jeep located at 7340 s. Western ave, chicago, il 60636, (773) 476-7800, where it was diagnosed with needing throttle body assembly to be replaced. The vehicle had been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 128,000.

Filed Aug 7, 2020 · Acceleration · 127,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light would illuminate intermittently. The contact also stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle would hesitate to move forward upon depressing the accelerator. The contact took the vehicle to south chicago dodge chrysler jeep (7340 s western ave, chicago, il 60636) where they diagnosed the vehicle with a defective throttle body assembly. The contact also took the vehicle to other independent mechanics where they also informed him that the issue was the throttle body. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure where they referred him to the federal safety agency. The vehicle had been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.

Filed Oct 1, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 36,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed May 5, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 61,000 miles · PA

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.

Filed Feb 7, 2017 · Engine · 125,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. While driving various speeds, an abnormal tapping sound emitted from the engine and the vehicle hesitated to accelerate intermittently. In addition, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the second piston was misfiring and the two, four, and six pistons needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.

Filed Nov 18, 2016 · Transmission · 45,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. When attempting to accelerate the vehicle at highway speeds the vehicle hesitated before accelerating. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who was unable to identify the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

Filed Aug 22, 2016 · Driver assistance · 56,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. While driving various speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle hesitated before moving forward. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The electronic stability control warning indicator illuminated. The contact had to restart the vehicle to correct the failure. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic throttle control sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 56,000.

Filed Mar 30, 2016 · Acceleration · 68,891 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle hesitated when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the diagnosis was that the emissions control preventive system failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the vehicle was taken a week earlier to an chrysler dealer for the same failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,891.

Filed Nov 14, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 35,000 miles · OR

Purchased vehicle 02/2013 six moths later noticed brake light would come on when coming to a stop going down a hill. Took in for service, told "brake sensor is too sensitive." one year later noticed when vehicle is in motion beyond 50mph engine will hesitate- feels like it will shut off. Similar situation when idling. Two years later steering makes lots of noise. None of these concerns have been addressed when brought to staff's attention at dodge dealership. Dodge requests I pay $107+ for a diagnostic test. Not happy with this purchase more so because I am mother to a three year old and expecting...I feel very unsafe in this car.

Filed Aug 18, 2015 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. While driving approximately 55-60 MPH, the vehicle hesitated as if it were going to stall and the electrical system warning indicator and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that the failure was directly related to the federal safety agency campaign number: 3v043000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximate 60,000.