2013 Dodge Avenger: windshield wiper failure

Filed Mar 17, 2023 · Electrical · MI

Engine stalls when driving without warning due to a faulty Totally integrated power module which also causes a host of other electrical failures such as headlights not turning off, passenger window not rowing down, heat only working on high setting, windshield wipers going haywire, radio volume disappearing off the display and not working then reappearing and a total power dim and then surge while driving. This is the most dangerous car I’ve ever been in, and I’m disgusted to see that the federal safety agency already knows about these faulty units and Chrysler has already had lawsuits and recalls on these TIPM units in the Cherokees and Durangos.

Filed Mar 25, 2021 · Airbags, Engine · 133,087 miles · FL

The airbag light don't go off at all upon driving when accelerating the engine jerks very badly like there is some power lost going in with the engine I have to press hard for acceleration then it drives smooth then the car shuts off on my an my husband from traveling an when raining the wipers get stuck an moves like a robot so we have to pull over because we can't see due to electric problems with the wiper an this isn't safe at all for nobody car stalling out plus wipers get stuck an the move like a robot not safe

Filed Dec 18, 2020 · Electrical, Visibility · TX

When it is raining the wipers will get stuck as it is pour and you try to drive. It has happened several times and the dealership finds nothing wrong. Also the fuse box is faulty, the charge light will appear on dashboard and will cause the car to not turn on or for it to stop working. The horn will sound on it's own and I have to wiggle fuses for it yo stop

Filed Mar 5, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 66,000 miles · CA

In january 2020 my 2013 dodge avenger began to have issues that resulted in it stranding me at various times, I had the car towed and assesses it was determined that the battery was bad was the battery was replaced ( last replaced 2 years prior) the car was returned to me and almost 1 week later I was again stranded with a car that would not start and so I had it towed and assessed and this time it was the alternator , I had it repaired and returned to me the vehicle seemed fine for 2 weeks when suddenly the windshield wipers stopped working or would work intermittenly, the AC or heater would work intermittenly, the car horn and alarm stopped working and would go off randomly while driving, the vehicle would stall if the heater was on while driving and the alarm would go off if it stalled, finally I called dodge and they told me to bring it in, they would find out what was wrong with it I told them from what I had read it seemd the issue was the tipm, 3 days later I get a call that it is the tipm and that they will also need to remove the alarm and that the repair would cost over 1900.00 and when the car is back it will no longer have an alarm though I bought the vehicle with an alarm on the show floor it would be additional cost to have a new alarm installed. I have read that this issue is a known issue and that it is very dangerous and dodge continues to ignore how dangerous this is. The times the vehicle stalled I was driving, and could have been in an accident had I not reacted quickly and recognized what was happening.

Filed Jan 17, 2020 · Electrical, Visibility · 95,000 miles · SC

For the past couple of months my horn goes off on its own. Sometimes it goes off when I lock my car, other times it does not. It will sometimes click, and other times it will blare for 5 seconds. It is very startling especially while driving in traffic or sitting at a stoplight. Once I was driving in the rain, and it went off for about 8 seconds and at the same time my windshield wipers started to stall and not work properly. The horn does not work when I push on it like it should. It is very concerning since it can cause safety issues.

Filed Oct 29, 2019 · Engine · NJ

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.

Filed Oct 20, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · MD

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.

Filed Apr 14, 2019 · Electrical · 96,500 miles · GA

Faulty tipm. I was in motion driving on the city street. I had my cellphone charging in the cigarette lighter port and my windshield wipers on at the same time. My windshield wipers started freezing up in the middle of my window until I unplugged my phone. I had to pull over and wait for the rain to stop. It even does it when I turn on the air condition. Sometimes when I push the lock button on my driver side door, all 4 doors will lock. Btw, I know it's not the battery because, I just had a brand new one installed 1 month ago.

Filed Feb 19, 2017 · Acceleration, Airbags · LA

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). My car has 70,000 miles on it it leaks transmission fluid leaking oil bad the suspension is leaking on the right la air condition vent every time I put it on defrost it flickers for about 5 minutes even when the car is off the windshield wipers come on by their self anytime only highway seems like when I accelerate the car stalls on me has lost a lot of power I have the whole replaced in it every 3000 miles y'all did it for the first three years now I keep it up it's also leaking water out of the radiator I feel the bottle up about a gallon a week my brakes squeal all time I replace them once and I bought the best they had and they still squeak mainly in reverse after 50000 tousand miles is car has gave me nothing but problem after problem I've almost got it paid for I was trying to hurry up pay it off so I can get rid of it and getting me something else I would like a dodge truck if they are dependable thank you for your time [xxx] author [xxx]

Filed Dec 21, 2015 · Electrical, Visibility · 18,000 miles · WA

Wipers come on with left or right turn

Filed Jan 29, 2015 · Visibility · 8,600 miles · KY

Tl*the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the windshield wipers seized independently. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,600.

Filed Aug 19, 2014 · Brakes, Visibility · 7,500 miles · ID

I bought the 2013 dodge avenger in jan. 2013. March 2013 came and my windshield wipers would start wiping do to the over cast and shadows. When I took it to dodge they told me there was nothing they can do because it wasn't happening then in front of them. Then at 7500 miles in july 2013 my brakes started making loud noises. At first it was only when I backed up then come august it was all the time. After 5 visits of scuffing the roaders up they said if it happened again they said they would replace everything in the brake system cause there was a large amount of complaints in the 300 models, darts, and avengers. First trip to the service department they said they replaced the whole brake system ... Brakes, roaders, and pads...(they stated their was scares in the roaders and it shouldn't of been that way with only 7500 miles) to the front and rear . They also stated they left my account open incase that didn't work. However that was a lie they only did the rear and that same day the front was so bad I couldn't drive it. 3 days later they got it back in to the service department and did the whole front system of the brakes. That worked for 1 week and I'm really mad. I have called 17 times left voicemails for the dealer ship manager and service department. My brakes now are sticking and still loud as ever. They still have not returned my call. I only have 18000. Miles on this car. I would like to have it fixed. This is not only me having this issue. Help us be safe recall for fix the problem please.