51 problems related to vehicle speed control 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.
Driving my car fine one minute,get in it the next day and there's an lighting bolt on my dash. The car won't go over 20mph. The light blinks than I shut car off and restart it and the light just stays on. Couple weeks later the light goes away. Then weeks later after a month of no light,light comes back on. I take it to dealer and they say the codes for the throttle showed up. They cleaned it out,put a new filter on and sent me on my way. Driving for a good week with no light,here comes light again. Sometimes it resets it self after I restart car but now the light stays on. 20mph. Chrysler needs to recall this car. Too many people with the same car,same problem and they just ignore.
Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. While driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle within a few minutes. The vehicle also exhibit a jerking motion while driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics for diagnostic testing. The throttle was cleaned twice but the failure continued. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000. Rvk.
My wife was driving the vehicle a 2008 Dodge Avenger and was accelerating at about 45 mph a lighting bolt looking indicator light came on fora short period and the engine stalled as she let off gas light went off and car speed leveled off, happened 2nd time that nite. Next day engine stalled once upon acceleration but no light. Took to dealer said gas pedal is remote and sends signal to throttle body . Well in this case throttle body didn't receive signal. The entire throttle body had to be replaced, as the actual failing part is not sold separately. Est cost $415. Not covered by Chrysler or my extended warranty I purchased. I protested the sales manager offered to split the bill. No this is a defective part as I've heard numerous Dodge owners have same complaint. I shouldn't have to pay anything and it should be a recall. As I see it is a defective part. It only has 64,00 miles and 4 years old. Suppose it stalled in a critical point, someone could be hurt or worst. This part has been an problem apparently for years. Seems a redesign is in need and in fact past due.
Car stalls on highway around 50 mph will not speed up. Needs to be pulled over to regain speed. Large semi truck had to brake to avoid hitting vehicle on highway. Changed many parts and now will not go over 50 and shift out of second. Spent about $300 on parts alone and friends shop help with problems. Still not fixed. May need to park it before my family dies in it.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the electronic throttle control caused the vehicle to lose power while traveling 55 mph. The contact stated there was a lightning bolt that appeared on the instrument panel when the failure would occur. The vehicle was not inspected by the dealer or repaired. The VIN was not available. The current and the failure mileage was 36,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated the electronic control sensor failed. While driving 40 mph the speed would drop 10 mph and lost power as the accelerator pedal was being depressed. The warning electronic control light would illuminate when the vehicle began to lose power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the failure; however, within two days the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified claim#21777348 was filed. The contact was also advised that a representative would contact him within a couple of days. The failure mileage was 36,080.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond to acceleration attempts while driving 5 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised her that the electronic throttle control box failed and needed to be replaced and reprogrammed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they were reviewing the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. While driving approximately 50 mph, the electronic throttle position sensor warning symbol illuminated and suddenly the vehicle decelerated to 10 mph. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed to the residence. An authorized dealer was notified of the failure who informed the contact that the failure was related to the electronic throttle position sensor. The similar failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle lost power, it would not accelerate over 45 mph and the vehicle would not shift into third gear. A local mechanic stated the failure could be caused by the electronic throttle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current miles were 57,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the gasoline pedal became inoperable since the electronic throttle control module was faulty. The engine would not respond when pressure was applied. The dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The current and failure mileages were 48,254.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the etc warning light illuminated and as a result, she was unable to start the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle would surge forward intermittently. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The current and failure mileages were 99,939.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph when the electronic control warning light illuminated. When the accelerator pedal was engaged, there was a slight power response. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and the vehicle was shifted into park. Suddenly, the warning indicator stopped illuminating and the vehicle resumed normally. The failure recurred intermittently and progressively became worse to where the failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorize dealer where they informed the contact that the throttle body would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the electronic throttle control lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who did not diagnose the failure but advised the contact to replace the battery as a temporary fix. The remedy did not correct the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 1,200 and the current mileage was 1,500.
Yesterday makes two times that my car has accelerated on it's on. The first time this happened was about 2 months ago. I was merging onto the interstate and accelerated but when I lifted my foot, the accelerator continued to to speed up. On this occasion, I thought it was just something that I may have done but it happened again yesterday. I was on my way to work, approached a traffic light and when I approached the light, it turned yellow. Because I was already going through the light as it turned, I pressed the accelerator to get through the light but once I was successful and took my foot off the accelerator, it continued to speed up. On both occasions, I tried with my foot to get it unstuck but I wasn't successful for about 1/10 of a mile. This tells me that something is not right. I am trying not to drive it to much but still I have to go to work.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger sxt. The contact stated that when the vehicle was coasting, it would jerk forward, abnormally accelerate and then stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times yet they were unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 17,000 and the current mileage 31,763. Updated 4/1/11.
Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle decelerated independently. The failure recurred constantly whenever it rained. Additionally, the front driver's side window and mirror would not operate. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000. Kmj.