2014 Dodge Avenger: engine stalls while driving

Filed May 26, 2023 · Airbags, Seat belts · 96,056 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to her residence and then to the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V668000 (Seat Belts, Air Bags) however, the dealer informed the contact that the recall repair was completed by the previous owner in November 2022. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,056.

Filed Feb 28, 2023 · Acceleration · 40,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the electronic throttle body was replaced twice; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer Northtown Chrysler Jeep Dodge Fiat (2020 Niagara Falls Blvd, Tonawanda, NY 14150), where the PCM was replaced twice along with the Controller Area Network. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

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 Jul 23, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 64,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge avenger. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the horn sounded without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were contacted. The failure mileage was 64,000. Vehicle has stalled several times and dealer was notified case number [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).”

Filed Feb 22, 2019 · Engine · 188,000 miles · TN

Car will stall at various speeds without warning. No dash warning lights illuminate prior to stalling. Driver losses power steering when engine stalls and car cannot be maneuvered out of traffic. Very dangerous situation. First occurred on state highway at 50mph in busy rush hour traffic.

Filed Oct 2, 2018 · Engine · 61,000 miles · AZ

I bought this car at a dealership on july 30, 2018 with 58,200 miles. It was parked in the garage from 9/7/18 while waiting for the permanent tag because the temporary tag expired. After a week I noticed oil on the floor and decided to take it to a dealership. I was on the highway when the vehicle stalled without warning. Luckily, I was not speeding, the car was pushed to the nearest dealership. The next day after diagnoses, we were told it was the engine and we need to take it back to the dealership to fix it because we just bought the car from them. The dealership told me, I need $6,000.00 to change the engine. The mileage was about 61,000 when the car was returned. Now, I don't have a car and in the hole for over $11,000.00 the dealership is just giving me the run around at this time. Don't know what to do. Dodge does not participate arizona for lemom law.

Filed Mar 21, 2018 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 75,000 miles · GA

The first time the throttle control warning light came on, I was mid-turn into oncoming traffic when my vehicle stalled, completely stopping almost causing another vehicle to t-bone me. Car shut off and when I restarted it, it automatically accelerated. Arrived at my destination within a mile and later that day when I turned on my car to go home, the light was off and no issues. A couple days go by, on my way to work again, I am trying to stop for a red light, throttle control warning light comes on and car accelerates instead causing me to run the red light. Throttle control light stays on for the rest of the day but when I go to drive it the next day its off and no issues. Took car in to get oil changed and other unrelated work done and they don't find any issues. About 3 weeks go by, don't drive the car for 5 days, it drives fine the first day and then today (the second day) on my way to work, I went to slow down for a stop light, when I pushed on the gas to accelerate again, throttle control light comes on and I have the gas pedal to the floor but car won't go above 13 MPH. Drove this way for about 3 miles, making no stops worried that I wouldn't be able to get it to go at all, until I was somewhere safe that I could park the vehicle. Just went to go turn it on after about 4 hours and light is still on.

Filed Aug 18, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 46,700 miles · VA

Issues over the years since purchasing include happened many times: dummy lights flashing on/off at their pleasure, clock always being off time and having to be reset every couple of days, random accelerations not provoked by driving or incline while on cruise and off, warning lights come on while speedometer stops working yet RPM is correct, and car completely shut off while driving

Filed Jun 29, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 75,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge avenger. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was diagnosed as having a faulty electronic throttle body control system. Apex automotive services (located at 1131 south harrison rd, stone mountain, ga 30088) repaired the vehicle by replacing the throttle body. After the repair, the vehicle shook while driving various speeds and would not accelerate beyond 30 MPH. In addition, the electronic throttle body warning indicator displayed after the initial repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that there was no recall or warranty coverage available. The failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed May 7, 2017 · Fuel system · 28,975 miles · PA

Electronic throttle control is not working my car loses power and won't go over 25 mpg if that which could cause a accident if I am driving along then all of a sudden that light with two lighting bolts come on and the power goes. I have seen on the internet several people with this same problem and wonder why dodge is not doing something about it. They must know because this part is under warranty for only three years and that is when it goes is after three years warranty is up. I like dodge and will probably keep buying there but I wish they would look further into this problem and fix it they could gain a lot more loyal customers if they did. This problem happens when in drive or driving some where and it will not go up hills at all stalls out when this is happening.

Filed Jan 24, 2017 · Engine · 27,383 miles · FL

On december 10, 2016, I took my 2014 dodge avenger in for diagnosis/repair because the engine was stalling/shutting off when stopped or getting ready to stop. Nothing was found. On december 13, 2016;my vehicle shut down twice while driving 45 MPH coming very close to getting hit in the rear of the vehicle. I was told that the tipm (totally integrated power module) needed replacement. My vehicle is still under warranty, thankfully! ! This part has a 2-year warranty only! Once told of the tipm issue, I went online and researched this part. I saw many models had the same problem and that chrysler had settled a lawsuit over thousands/millions of 2007-2014 chrysler vehicles with defective tipm's. Just last week I saw a dodge charger on the side of the road and wonder if this was the same issue as mine. At this point, I can't refer anyone to buy any chrysler vehicle.....such a shame because I really love my car, but after this ordeal, I'm paranoid wondering what else will go wrong!!

Filed Nov 15, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 24,000 miles · TN

My 2014 dodge avenger has a faulty tipm. This has caused my car to lose all electrical power including engine stalling, lack of power steering, and no lights while driving down a busy highway at night. This happened several times. Once it happened while I was turning through a busy intersection! Now it has caused my wipers to stop working! This is and has been a safety hazard. Chrysler has known about this and has tried to ignore, deny, even cover it up since before 2008. Hundreds of thousands of owners have been dangerously affected by this. I don't know why this hasn't been front page news! As an uber and lyft driver I can't make a living now because of this. Chrysler has already been sued over this and need to be continued to be held accountable. They have given no effort to recall all of the affected vehicles yet, only a few models that were heavily mentioned in the lawsuit. This is an outrage. This part costs at least $1000 for the consumer to replace only to be endangered by it yet again. Chrysler has acted lazily and unscrupulously regarding this matter and I need my vehicle fixed. American consumers deserve better than this. This kind of behavior from a car manufacturer is unacceptable. We must have a no charge recall asap.