Car Will Not Accelerate problems of the 2008 Dodge Avenger

Two problems related to car will not accelerate have been reported for the 2008 Dodge Avenger. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Dodge Avenger based on all problems reported for the 2008 Avenger.

1 Car Will Not Accelerate problem

Failure Date: 08/08/2011

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate above 50 mph and suddenly lost acceleration power intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact stated that when the vehicle was idle, it stalled as the check oil and check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000. Ss.

2 Car Will Not Accelerate problem

Failure Date: 04/02/2008

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 NHTSA 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.




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