Dodge Avenger hesitation problems

Filed Apr 15, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · 149,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and then stalled. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted and was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced and a tune-up needed to be performed. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who performed the tune-up and replaced the fuel pump; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 13V043000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and 13V552000 (Engine); however, the VIN was not included in the recalls. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 149,000.

Filed Jun 17, 2021 · Electrical · 146,590 miles · MO · fire

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving at 40-50 MPH, the vehicle hesitated as it stalled. The contact stated that several warning lights illuminated such as the brake, air bags, and charging system warning lights. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road, where she jumped started the battery with some assistance, and the vehicle restarted. The contact drove the vehicle to the residence. The contact stated that she attempted to start the vehicle again however, the vehicle failed to start as several warning lights were illuminated and a burning odor was detected in the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,590.

Filed Aug 24, 2020 · Engine · 128,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle was at a stand still at a traffic light, when depressing on the accelerator pedal and the vehicle hesitated. The contact stated the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he continued driving however, continued to experience the failure. The vehicle was taken to local dealer south chicago dodge chrysler jeep located at 7340 s. Western ave, chicago, il 60636, (773) 476-7800, where it was diagnosed with needing throttle body assembly to be replaced. The vehicle had been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 128,000.

Filed Aug 7, 2020 · Acceleration · 127,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light would illuminate intermittently. The contact also stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle would hesitate to move forward upon depressing the accelerator. The contact took the vehicle to south chicago dodge chrysler jeep (7340 s western ave, chicago, il 60636) where they diagnosed the vehicle with a defective throttle body assembly. The contact also took the vehicle to other independent mechanics where they also informed him that the issue was the throttle body. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure where they referred him to the federal safety agency. The vehicle had been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.

Filed Aug 26, 2019 · Transmission · 79,500 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge avenger. While driving 30 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle began to hesitate. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v528000 (power train). The contact was an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 79,500. *tr

Filed Oct 27, 2018 · Engine · 35,000 miles · WA

Car hesitates when trying to get up to speed on the freeway to pass or even at a complete stop.has happened multiple times and multiple speeds.

Filed Oct 1, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 36,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. While driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The contact stated that the vehicle seemed as if it would turn off while driving. San antonio dodge chrysler jeep ram (11910 interstate 35 frontage rd, san antonio, tx 78233, (210) 702-2220) diagnosed that the vehicle's battery was faulty. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v552000 (engine) was received. The failure mileage was 36,000.

Filed Nov 16, 2017 · Brakes, Engine · 69,000 miles · OH

Brake recall: the brakes grab or slow to stop causing it to not stop in a straight line or jump, flutter or hesitate to brake. Engine recall: got car 6/2017 clinging noise, after 70,000 miles, all oil changes 1000 miles before its due, started after the 2 oil change. Small of burning wire smell. (oil change 4 days go now engine light on) fuel propusion system recall: car seems to shift funny when pushing gas, struggling for gas to flow when pushing the gas.

Filed May 5, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 61,000 miles · PA

As I was driving my 2013 dodge avenger on the turnpike at speed of 75mph my red warning light that looks like a lightning bolt came on along with the check engine and traction warning lights. My vehicle tended to hesitate ,jerk and reduce speed dramatically. The vehicle wouldnt excellorateno more than 10mph. I attempted to steer off to a brakedown lane but while doing so I nearly got sideswiped and rear ended multiple times. I have looked on line and seen several complaints revolving around this issue. I am not the only driver that had near misses with an accident. This is a huge safety issue! Please look into this matter please, for the saftey of all drivers. Thank you.

Filed Feb 7, 2017 · Engine · 125,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. While driving various speeds, an abnormal tapping sound emitted from the engine and the vehicle hesitated to accelerate intermittently. In addition, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the second piston was misfiring and the two, four, and six pistons needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.