2014 Dodge Avenger engine problems

Filed Nov 9, 2023 · Engine · GA

I know the noise is coming from the lifters in the engine that has been nicknamed the hemi tick

Filed Jul 21, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · 30,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the check engine and electronic throttle warning lights remained illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the electronic throttle body and the computer wiring harness however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Mar 24, 2022 · Engine · TX

While driving at about 30 mph the engine suddenly quit and would not immediately restart. The electrical system was shut down and electric door latches would not function. This vehicle recently had a new battery installed after it periodically failed to start. After having the car towed to the dealership and sitting for several days, it restarted. Dealership mechanics could not find a problem.

Filed Apr 28, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge avenger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle loss motive power. The contact stated that there was fuel leaking from the vehicle onto the ground. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that there was a faulty fuel line that needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Aug 27, 2020 · Engine, Seat belts · 130,000 miles · WI

My seatbelts will unlatch whenever it feels like it, the seatbelts won't go in by themselves anymore, amd this all happened after we fixed the recall. Then all in a year the throttle body quit working, the alternator stopped working, it will not keep a charge, and sometimes when your driving for no reason at all the inside lights will dim and brighten. This all happens while in motion except the battery constantly dying even though the alternator and battery are new.

Filed Jul 11, 2020 · Engine · 50,000 miles · TX

The oil filter housing in the 3.6l pentastar v6 is a notorious design flaw that has affected thousands of consumers across the globe in vehicles such as the dodge avenger, dodge charger, chrysler town and country, and jeep grand cherokee. Online resources regarding this flaw are not hard to find. All it requires is a simple search on google to find the hundreds of reviews and postings of similar situations regarding the oil filter housing by owners of vehicles using the 3.6l pentastar v6. The sheer number and frequency of this problem reinforces the legitimacy and credibility of this complaint. This design flaw however, is not only specific to the weakness of the plastic connecting cap on the oil filter housing (which is prone to chipping and cracking) but in the placement of this weak part deep within the engine ' requiring mandatory professional maintenance to be administered. This oil filter housing is effectively a ticking time-bomb within all 3.6l pentastar v6 engines which sadly awaits all consumers. Not only is this an inconvenience for consumers ' having to pay dealerships $600+ to have the part replaced, but a major safety concern on many levels. A few examples are: (1) the leaking of oil caused by the inevitable cracking of the oil filter housing causes the engine to reach dangerous levels of heat and degrade at a much faster rate. (2) exposed oil resting on the engine near the housing may ignite causing an engine fire. (3) more specific to my situation, the loss of oil may occur while driving in mountainous terrain ' where the responsiveness of your engine may be directly correlated to your chances of survival. It is unfathomable to think that after the many thousands of similar instances consumers have faced regarding the flawed part, that a recall has not been put into place. Especially when the flaw poses such an incredible safety hazard.

Filed Jul 5, 2020 · Driver assistance, Engine · 89,000 miles · MO

The vehicle stalls and jerks violently during acceleration at take off after a complete stop. It struggles accelerating through intersections also at making left n right turns. At random times the vehicle stops in the middle of an intersection after take off and causes cars behind you and those who choose to proceed to run the red light going the intersection to hit you. The car is unsafe to drive making it a safety issue. Come to find out online that alot of dodge avengers are having the same issue. Car also does this while making left and right turns. It jerks n loses acceleration randomly no matter high roms or low rpms. On the highway or street you can't gain acceleration to pass or to get over without risking an accident due to not moving with the speed of traffic. Also am unknown oil leak appears had the car valve cover gasket and oil pan gasket replace and still looses oil. Oil is shooting all over the engine and engine making unknown sound that doesn't trigger a check engine light. But there is a ticking sound coming from engine. Took it to a dodge dealership they found nothing wrong with the engine or transmission. I believe dodge acknowledge these problems but refuse to fix what majority of their customers complaints about this same issue.

Filed Apr 20, 2020 · Engine · 143,600 miles · FL

Car is overheating rapidly, air is warm on one side, cold on the other. Engine will begin steaming almost as though it is about to catch fire and there is often times a smell like something is burning coming from the engine. If the car idles for even just at a stop light or the car is slowed down, the car begins to overheat rapidly. It has also been overheating while being driven at 70 MPH. The fans are not always kicking in either.

Filed Feb 2, 2020 · Engine · 72,700 miles · OH

Temperature gauge alarm came on while driving and noticed the gauge showed it was really hot. Pulled over to let it cool down and noticed the fan under the hood wasn't running to help cool it down.

Filed Dec 2, 2019 · Engine · KY

My engine starts shaking when I cut my car on