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.
Dodge Avenger headlights problems
45 of the 3,158 owner complaints about the Dodge Avenger describe headlights failing or too dim, most of them for the 2008 model year.
- owner complaints
- 45
- worst model year
- 2008
- typical repair cost reported
- $700
- typical mileage
- 69,000
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
By model year
Often reported together
Stalling 8Wipers 6Adaptive cruise 3Power windows 1Power steering loss 1Door locks 1Check engine light 1Brake failure 1
What owners say
The headlights flicker and dim whenever I roll the windows up and the car seems to putter at the same time, the right side of the car doesn't blow heat when the car is set to blow heat it only blows cold air all the time, the traction control light came on a few weeks ago for no reason and won't go away after all maintenance repairs. This car has been in and out of the shop multiple times and several mechanics have told me their is no severe issues with this car. But all electrical problems keep happening and I've already had to replace the alternator and jump start the battery twice. I've come to the conclusion of just filing a complaint on this website.
Had to replace computer in my car twice. Front driver side headlight wiring keeps burning out. Afraid this car will catch fire with myself and my family in it. Vehicle stopped in moving traffic almost causing accidents. Back and forth to dealerships for guess work. No faith in dodge anymore. Stopped several more times after leaving the dealership. Was without a car for so long almost lost my employment. Car would start most mornings just turn but not crank. Will upload documents when I go pick it up from the dealership yet again.
My car is blowing cold air out of the passage side vents, then warm on the driver's side, when I run the AC, at idle or driving. The AC now only blows cool air out the passenger side, and warm out the driver's side. When I turn the control knobs, the fan will blow high on number 1. I believe there is an electrical issue as well, when I have on the headlights, and roll down the window, the lights dim, then return to regular brightness. There is a clicking noise for about 10 seconds in the passenger side dash for the first 10 seconds, when starting the car. My best guess is heater core or actuator issues. I know that there have been numerous complaints on these cars, please recall the 2012 dodge avenger sxt plus, to fix the issues at hand. Thank you
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. While driving various speeds, the brake, turn signals, headlamps, and parking lights failed to operate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the totally integrated power module (tipm) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to ourisman chrysler dodge jeep ram (12430 auto dr, clarksville, md 21029, (410) 988-8100) where it was diagnosed that the tipm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 58562756. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 115,000.
There is no electrical power going to the passenger side head light on my vehicle. The interior lights flash on and off while the vehicle is in motion.
The headlights and horn light and sound intermittently also interior lights also flash on and off. Having intermitten problems with the wipers.also the battery keeps goimg dead. This has been happening at night as the car is sitting in the driveway. This has been going on for over a month now.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the headlamps illuminated independently and all the warning indicators illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel. The vehicle stalled and there was a burning odor inside. The vehicle was unable to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred later that day. The vehicle was towed back to the independent mechanic and was repaired under warranty. The failure recurred days later. The vehicle was towed to motor mile dodge (2395 roanoke st, christiansburg, va 24073) where it was diagnosed that the TPMS needed to be repaired. The dealer also stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not inlcuded in the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v152000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 188,500. The VIN was not provided.
Have been having many issues with windshield wipers stop working all of a sudden and sometimes do not work for days. With no warning windshield wipers will stop in the middle of the windshield and stutter. While attempting to rotate wiper switch they may move a little and if you turn them off they will continue to stutter across windshield. Sometimes they work normal. I have been doing a lot of research and this issue is all over the internet. Chrysler apparently refuses to admit there is an issue with a faulty tipm. Today I experienced a total power failure while driving. Everything stopped working while driving....no wipers, turn signals, headlights, brake lights, instrument panel. Pulled into a parking lot after almost getting rear ended while turning. Turned car off restarted a few times and then everything started working except wipers. Someone is going to get killed if this issue is not addressed!!
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Dodge Avenger headlights
Which Dodge Avenger years have headlights failing or too dim problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2008 (12 complaints), 1996 (8 complaints) and 2012 (8 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix headlights failing or too dim on the Dodge Avenger?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $700 (median of 5 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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