Brake Light On problems of the 2013 Dodge Avenger

Three problems related to brake light on have been reported for the 2013 Dodge Avenger. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Dodge Avenger based on all problems reported for the 2013 Avenger.

1 Brake Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/16/2018

The "check brake" indicator light continued to illuminate even after we got the "occupant restraint controller (orc) recall fixed. We were told that the ocr was connected to the brake system in turn making the brake light illuminate, and it would go off after you drive a couple hundred miles. After many months this problem still continued intermittently illuminating either while driving - on either city street or highway or when coming to a complete stop at a red light or when it was in park. We took it back to hendrick Dodge in charlotte, nc to ultimately be told that we need a master brake cylinder that cost $782. 10. This car only had 41,941 miles on it and all services were kept up. The service advisor then told us that this was due to a "brake booster water sheild defect". We would like to report this "defect" that Dodge does not offer any "recall" on or any financial assistance with. We would greatly appreciate your assistance in this matter. Thank you for your consideration.

2 Brake Light On problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2015

Purchased vehicle 02/2013 six moths later noticed brake light would come on when coming to a stop going down a hill. Took in for service, told "brake sensor is too sensitive. " one year later noticed when vehicle is in motion beyond 50mph engine will hesitate- feels like it will shut off. Similar situation when idling. Two years later steering makes lots of noise. None of these concerns have been addressed when brought to staff's attention at Dodge dealership. Dodge requests I pay $107+ for a diagnostic test. Not happy with this purchase more so because I am mother to a three year old and expecting. . . I feel very unsafe in this car.

3 Brake Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/16/2015

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. While driving at an unknown speed, the brake light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,000. The VIN was not available.


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