Dodge Avenger brake failure problems

Filed Nov 14, 2019 · Brakes, Steering · 187,000 miles · GA

Going home from work, approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes from my job, and traveling at approximately 40-42 MPH my engine just stopped....no sounds, no warning lights, nothing. Just tried to up my speed to go up a very small incline, and nothing...headlights still worked, no power steering, no brakes.......managed to pull over.........shaking like a leaf on a tree, because I am 65 years old, alone, no family to call, no one.....and this was a little after 9pm at night on nov 2nd. Called my mobile mechanic the next day and he gave me this info to file a complaint. He said this is very serious. I was on buford hwy speed limit 45 MPH going straight and approaching a red light on a very small incline.

Filed Jul 22, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 68,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the ABS sensor illuminated and the brakes failed shortly afterwards. The contact also stated that the brakes took longer than usual to stop the vehicle. Furthermore, there was a major fuel tank leak and the odor of fuel was noticed outside the vehicle. Lastly, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and planned to be repaired once the contact ordered the correct fuel tank straps. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 68,000.

Filed Feb 3, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA · fire

My 2012 dodge avenger caught fire under the hood while I was driving on the fwy. I could not stop the car because the brake became locked in place and I couldnt press it down with my foot. The emergency brake did not work. It was unsafe to get out of the moving car, so I was trapped in the car as the fire under the hood grew rapidly. I was able to get off at the next exit and with quick thinking, I used the curb at the end of the fwy off ramp to help me stop the car. When firefighters arrived, the entire front end of my car was fully engulfed. From my understanding, chrysler/dodge has had reapeated complaints regarding similar incidents.

Filed Dec 20, 2018 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2012 dodge avenger. While driving unknown speeds, the brake pedal was applied, but failed to respond. The contact depressed the brake pedal to the floorboard. The vehicle crashed into a tree and a telephone pole. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and deemed a total loss by the insurance agency. The contact called hill-kelly dodge chrysler jeep ram (6171 pensacola blvd, pensacola, fl 32505, (850) 972-2050) and was informed that the vehicle was beyond repair. The cause of the brake failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 50,000. The VIN was not available. *tt

Filed Jan 10, 2018 · Brakes · 89,567 miles · OK

My ABS light and traction control light came on and once it went off the brakes stopped working then it came back on and the brakes started working again this is very scary and I feel like something wasn't done properly there is no reason for this to be happening hoping someone can figure this out soon. This all happened while driving it doesn't matter if it's on highway or dirt road.

Filed Mar 17, 2017 · Brakes, Fuel system · IL

March 12, 2017 heading south, down veteran parkway springfield il. When I noticed my car red 2012 dodhe avenger r/t turned off mid motion around 45mph. No warning!! No acceleration, no brakes, no power stearing!? No control of the car! Staying calm but clueless, I was able to turn to a side road and cautiously turned into a parking lot next to office max and waited 1 hr for a tow.street name ilse ave. Towed to green dodge springfield il the same day. Monday, march 13 the tech diagnoses fuel pump not working, (2cd diagnosis of fuel pump failure this year. 1st time in january 2017 tech diagnosed shortage in wire to fuel pump fried the fuel pump. Do they ordered the part and fixed the problem ( so they thought) now this 2cd diagnosis was new fuel pump. So they ordered the part. Well the fuel pump worked but car did not run. Further diagnosis by the tech from green dodge, is faulty tipm module! Not the fuel pump, not a shortage in wire from previous diagnosis they did. Shouldn't the tipm should have been noticed the first time. I have done some research on the tipm settlement for chrysler lawsuit for installing faulty tipm modules in thousands of vehicles and I believe this includes my vehicle here red 2012 dodge avenger r/t, and I believe green dodge took advantage of me as a valued customer as they say , my money , and my time in need of help! I have payed 1400$ almost to get this problem fixed and almost 3 months time span for same issue that should have been addressed the first time!

Filed Nov 29, 2016 · Brakes, Seat belts · 18,000 miles · FL · crash

I wrote previously on the brakes not working resulting in accident but I can't find where to update my previous complaint so I'll add to it here. We have since learned the speed at time of accident was 21 MPH, red light came on when brakes were pressed and there were no brakes. This is the 3rd time it happened. The other 2 the brakes came right back. The accident did result in the vehicle being totaled. Thank goodness no injuries but what we have since learned is the airbags did indeed deploy, thank goodness, but the driver seatbelt did not hold. When they got him out of the driver seat, the seatbelt was across him but no longer buckled. It was just laying across him, between the airbag and the driver. I did receive a occupant restraint controller notification saying there is a recall but it says they don't have a fix yet. This is beyond scary. Especially since we own two of the same vehicles. We couldn't afford to park the vehicles until a fix was made available so driving the other avenger is very scary. I sure hope there is a remedy soon. The recall is also for the airbags which I thank my lucky stars at least they did deploy. The accident happened 11/16/2016. Photos attached.

Filed Nov 7, 2016 · Airbags, Brakes · TX

On 10/1/2016 a recall for called for my 2010 dodge avenger sxt. The recall number is 16v‑668. They stated that the vehicle may experience loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability in certain crash events. I called my local dodge to see what could be done, and told them that the occupant restraint must be replayed. They told me that there currently arent any parts available, and they have no clue when they will be available. That poses a huge safety risk because in event of a crash airbags are supposed to help save lives. With these issues going on and if I were in a wreck my life is at steak. I asked her about loaner cars, or if anything else could be done to increase safety. The only thing she said that can be done is just wait it out. With my safety being at risk every time I drive, I could be killed before parts even come in. I don't feel safe at all just waiting it out, and putting my life in the hands of dodge. I feel like if they cant currently replace the parts, they either need to replace the car or loan one that works efficiently. Also before I purchased this vehicle there was a recall on the breaks on 2010. It stated that these vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed or missing brake booster. This could result in brake failure without warning which could cause a crash. Checking the car-fax that I was given this was not replaced or looked at, and now I'm having issues with my brakes. So not only is this a safety issue with the airbags and breaks, but a huge safety issue with my life being at risk.

Filed Apr 3, 2016 · Fuel system · 16,200 miles · KY

The brakes suddenly failed. I was able to stop the car by standing on the brakes. I if I had been in traffic I would have crashed. The engine was shaking very hard and it would not accelerate to get it off the road. Two lights came on. The electronic throttle control and the one that shows a picture of a car on a slippery road. The next day the lights were off and it behaved normally. Then it reoccurred. I am taking it to a dealer but sudden loss of braking is unacceptable and from what I read on the internet a lot of people have had this same issue.

Filed Mar 18, 2016 · Airbags, Engine · 60,000 miles · CA

The air bag warning light illuminated. Few days later began hearing a clicking under the dashboard behind the glove box. Received notice for recall. Due to location nearest dodge dealership is 2 hours away. Decided to wait. A short time later, the car began to lose power briefly intermittently. Once again, due to location decided to wait. Two days ago the car stalled completely while traveling at 45 miles per hour. No steering, no brakes, nothing. Scared me. Trying to find someone locally to look at it. Today it died in the middle of a very busy intersection. Once again, coming to the intersection the car dropped below 1,000 rpms and then dies.