Engine Stall problems of the 2008 Dodge Avenger

Ten problems related to engine stall 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 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 04/19/2016

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. While driving 65 mph, the engine stalled and numerous warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that no assistance would be provided. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

2 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 08/18/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while at a stand still or traffic light the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number :08v152000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. Ec.

3 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 02/28/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle did restart. The failure recurred two times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed an oil change and a tune up. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 08v152000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was approximately 108,000. Sg.

4 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 09/19/2014

I purchased this vehicle in Feb 2008, and over the last couple of months I've had to replace the alternator, battery, tension puller and various other parts. Today 10/07/14 my car engine stalled as I was turning to drop my son off at daycare and almost created what could of been a deadly crash. I've called the dealership who sold me the car, who wired me to the Dodge manufacturers, who then directed me to the Chrysler company who then told me about the highway safety department. I've seen on various websites with similar compliants about the same exact issues I've had with this vehicle. Why must the recall occur after the death of somebody and not now. I could have died today and found no resolution. I now longer feel that my car is safe nor do I want it anymore. But also feel that I dont want to trade it in and have somebody else die because of these malfunctions. I know noone will write back or respond but something has to be done.

5 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 09/02/2013

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. While driving 35 mph, the engine stalled, the steering seized, and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle drove up a hill and flipped over. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage yard. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.

6 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 03/21/2013

In my 2008 Dodge Avenger the engine sometimes ether stalls out when I put it into park or sometimes the engine revs up really high and then goes back to normal. This all happens whenever it rains outside. Sometimes when I go threw a puddle the engine like begins to stutter almost like it is going to stall out on me or it is going to rev up.

7 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 03/07/2013

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the engine stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,500.

8 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2012

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. While driving approximately 50 mph, the engine stalled with an intermittent illumination of the warning indicator. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road where the engine restarted. The contact was able to resume in operation. The vehicle had not been diagnosed for the malfunction. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.

9 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2011

Problem 1) the air bag lights would come on intermittently. Problem 2) the engine stalls intermittently, especially on rainy days. Problem 3) the front speakers sounded cracked or damaged and then over a short period of time the left speaker quit and the right speaker is majorly distorted. I might add this is not due to over cranking the stereo. This is due to cheap/inadequate quality speakers used.

10 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 04/09/2008

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. When the contact started the vehicle the engine stalled; however, the vehicle began functioning normally with no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. When the vehicle came to a complete stop it surged forward. The failure occurred intermittently while driving approximately 35 mph. The vehicle had not been repaired for the malfunctions. The current and failure mileages were 19,000.



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