Dodge Avenger won't shift problems

Filed Mar 23, 2022 · Electrical, Fuel system · NV

I bought the car pre-owned. I knew almost immediately that there was a electrical problem because the inside lights would come on when I would break. I've had non stop problems with the car and until now I didn't know it was a recall problem. My gear shift linkage has went out stuck in gear. My water pump has gone out . It's overheated on numberous occasions smells like a electrical fire happening. The car won't start it stalls out all the time at least two times a day. The website says that my car has already received the recalls but the exact problems they have listed are the exact problems I'm having and it's a safety hazard for real. They told me I was going to have to pay to get it fixed since my car already received the recalls. I don't think this is fair I think that if they "fixed" it then it shouldn't be a problem now but it is so it seems like the "fix" didn't work I need help being pointed in the right direction of who can look at this and really fix it please

Filed Jan 6, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · PA

Vehicle will shut off while driving, has happened numerous time's, horn randomly honks by its self, it take numerous attempts to get the car started once it shut off, and now it's locked In limp mode and won't leave second gear

Filed Sep 11, 2021 · Transmission · OK

I was reversing out of a parking spot and when I tried to go forward, the car kept wanting to go in reverse. The shifter then became stuck in park and would not move to another gear. I was in the middle of the road now blocking traffic. The dashboard still showed I was in reverse even though the shift lever was stuck in park. I was forced to keep reversing until I found a safe spot to park. Later I looked up this problem on YouTube and found many videos posted with my same problem with the stuck gear shift. I would definitely say this is a manufacturing defect that needs to be recalled on all versions of the Dodge Avenger car.

Filed Jan 25, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 122,630 miles · ME

Vehicle in limp mode and won't shift gears property. Started after a purchase of the vehicle had no idea that this was going to be a issue until I had it for about a week and engine light came on and then started the limp mode and then driving it is very dangerous. Because it won't change gear and going up a hill is impossible when it won't change gears. Or speed up.. It slows down instead.

Filed Jan 19, 2021 · Electrical, Transmission · 73,000 miles · GA

Vehicle goes into transmission limp mode out no where causing vehicle to slow down and lock into 1st gear. While doing this the vehicle is incapable of picking up speed or maintains speed safely of over 20 to 25 miles per hour. Diagnostic code is p0882 on my code scanner stating possible loose pin connection or connections, low voltage to transmission control tipm ( totally integrated power module ), TCM ( transmission control module ) etc., car was in motion on highway and would not accellerate to beyond 20-25 miles per hour max as car will not upshift. After checking all connections I reset and erased code and car drove a few miles normally and shifting properly before doing same again within 5 minutes. Had car towed 25 miles home at night. Spoke to service tech at local dodge dealer. He stated this is a common issue with these model cars all the way thru the new dodge challenger. And myself I state this is a safety issue as you unexpectedly can not avoid slowing down and you can not speed up to avoid a rear end collision by others driving behind you

Filed Nov 29, 2020 · Transmission · 120 miles · MA

As I was driving on the highway the car automatically got into limp mode. Into a computer protection to protect the transmission. The computer is also freshly brand new.

Filed Nov 20, 2019 · Transmission · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the gear did not shift out of park without warning. The contact called russ darrow chrysler, jeep, dodge, ram of west bend at 262‑808‑2700 (located at 3210 w washington st, west bend, wi 53095) and was informed that there was no recall. The technician recommended a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure mileage was not provided.

Filed Aug 13, 2019 · Electrical, Transmission · 121,000 miles · LA

I was driving along the freeway and the car just automatically went into limp mode. I change the oil I flush everything then when I went on to the kelly book blue book to try to sell it as saying that it had a bunch of recalls welcome to find out chrysler saying it doesn't so I don't know what's going on with my car and neither do mechanics.

Filed Jun 26, 2019 · Electrical, Transmission · 108,976 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. The contact stated that riverdale chrysler jeep dodge ram (5869 broadway, the bronx, ny 10463, (718) 548-2800) failed to successfully repair the vehicle per the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v152000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the seal for the TPMS wires was not remedied and were corroded. Also, the vehicle was inadvertently going into limp mode, which increased the risk of a potential crash as the vehicle failed to accelerate. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle. Afterwards, the same dealer was contacted and stated that they were not required to service the vehicle because the recall remedy was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced by an independent mechanic as well as the corroded wires. The manufacturer was notified that the remedy failed for the recall. The failure mileage was not available. *bf consumer stated defective wiring electrical harness! Car does not shift out of 1st gear. Chrysler taped over the corroded wiring they did not replace it. They discontined the harness, therefore car is inoperable without it. Consumer replaced the transmission and solonoid pack. 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Jun 5, 2019 · 134,414 miles · UT

The shifter is stuck in park. From my reading on the internet, a lot of people have had this same issue, and describe it as something has broken from the 'pink thing', that is causing the issue. You can press on the pink thing, and it will allow you to disengage the car from park, and allow you to drive the vehicle, so that's what I did... But it doesn't solve the issue, just lets you surpass it.