general problems of the 2010 Dodge Avenger

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. Also, while operating the vehicle a knocking noise was present coming from the engine when the air conditioning unit was turned on. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

I keep having the vehicle fixed and then they keep telling me nothing else needs to be fixed with it. It keeps pullingn when I come to a stop and then decelerates while I'm driving and I have to pull over on the highway or pull off the highway and start the car again. No lights come on there's oil in the car I just had an oil change I just had to brake pads fixed even though the brakes keep squeaking the rotors are new xcetera. This isn't the first time it has decelerated I had to have a part replaced a couple years ago because it was doing the same thing. Trying to figure out if there's any recalls on the car in order to get those recalls fixed. It did the same thing last year and when I took it in they fixed another part. It's never the same part that the mechanics fix and say is causing the problem.

The vehicle on three separate turn arounds did the same thing after 3 plus hrs of driving stopping shifting into reverse then drive. Near the end of the rural/local 4 straight hrs transmission appeared to not shift out of first gear. Each time the vehicle came to a complete stop while applying brakes. The car was then shifted into r(reverse) and the brake pedal was released and gas pedal applied approximately. After reaching the reversed turning destination the brake was reapplied and car came to a stop. Car was shifted into d (drive) from r (reverse) and all three times the car accelerated to 30 -34 mph rpms staying at 3 and the automatic transmission did not did not go into normal 2nd year mode. All three times the car was completely stopped. The gearshift put into p(park for 5sec. ) then gear shift put into d. The car ran fin again until time to turn around. On the 3rd attempt the check engine light came on and immediately the car was driven home under 40 mph 4rpms. After the vehicle has set for 2 plus hrs the fluids were checked and none appears low the car also drove as normal as it had at the beginning of the last trip. The car was only driven for 5-10minutesvand all gears seam to work fine fluids are normal and the check engine symbol is still lit.

While driving my vehicle at 60mph, my gas pedal simply stopped working. My rpms on the dashboard went to 0(zero) and my vehicle began slowing down. I became stranded in the middle of the freeway with cars honking at me. I could not do anything but turning off the vehicle, then turning it back on. When it started up, I began driving for about 1/2 of a mile and it stalled again. I was able to pull off to the shoulder, but the steering became difficult to turn, and so did the brake. It's as if I was forcing the car to come to a complete stop, and the brake was fighting against my foot. I sat for 10 minutes before starting the vehicle again and quickly exiting the freeway. I took it to a private mechanic, and he pulled a code stating it was a faulty throttle body. After inspecting it, he recommended a complete cleaning of it. So he cleaned it. I went to drive home and the car stalled again, this time as I was coming to a stop sign. With cars behind me honking, it became embarrassing, so I exited the vehicle and pushed it off the side of the road as my passenger steered the vehicle. They noticed the same difficulty in steering and the hard brake. The problem has not been resolved, due to my inability to do so due to financial reasons. Upon doing some research there are many other 2010 Dodge Avenger owners facing this same safety hazard. As well as this issue, my car will randomly �honk� on its own. Just the other day, while sitting at a red light, it started to aggressively honk. The vehicle in front of me started driving(though it was a red) and almost ran into oncoming traffic. A nearby officer saw this and pulled me over. I was given a verbal warning and told to get the issue resolved immediately. The officer was being kind, and told me, he could have had the vehicle towed away for not functioning properly. The vehicle only have 129,000 miles.

2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate over 20 mph.

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate over 20 mph. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure occurred intermittently. Cutter Chrysler Jeep Dodge of pearl city (905 kamehameha hwy, pearl city, hi 96782, (808) 564-9640) diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Etc (electronic throttle control) has cause my car to be out of operation twice in the past month alone. I had the car repaired and it is already broken again within a months time.

The etc body has been replaced twice within 6 months and now needs replaced again. The car accelerates on it's own, stalls out and doesn't start consistently. The car has been running and stalled, the car has been at a stoplight and thrusts forwards on it's own, making it unsafe to drive.

Car was having trouble starting but would always go, then one day needed to have it jumped since battery died. Assumed it needed a new battery. Next day driving on the highway when car started accelerating sluggishly was struggling to reach 60mph and rpms were about 7-800 higher than when normally at that speed. Called local Dodge dealership to schedule repair and the service tech stated that they had numerous problems with throttle body. After checking this websites complaints and recalls section I see dozens of similar complaints where the throttle body was the core issue. There should be a recall since failures are nearly identical with this model.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the traction control warning light illuminated intermittently. Additionally, the contact stated that while at a stop, the vehicle surged forward and the engine rpms increased. The contact applied excessive force to the brake pedal in order for the vehicle to come to a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph the electronic control warning indicator illuminated with a sudden reduction in engine rpms. The accelerator pedal was engaged but there was no response. The vehicle was coasted into a nearby parking space and the failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not driven after the second failure occurred nor was it diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 64,800. Kmj.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the thunder bolt warning icon illuminated and the vehicle decelerated independently to 15 mph. The vehicle then became resistant to acceleration attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the contact was informed that the throttle body would need to be cleaned. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred the following day. The vehicle was returned to the dealer and the contact was informed that the throttle body would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 68,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the electronic control throttle illuminated while driving at low speeds and the vehicle stalled. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle began to function normally after it was restarted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,631. The current mileage was 68,645.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph when the vehicle began to lose power and stalled. The etc warning icon illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder and restarted the vehicle. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic advised the contact that the throttle would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 46,800.