Door problems of the 2013 Dodge Avenger

Two problems related to door 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 Door problem

Failure Date: 09/07/2015

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that there were several failures that progressed, such as the front passenger side door handle fractured. The dealer replaced the door handle. The brake system was serviced several times and, while driving, the vehicle overheated and was pulled into a refueling station. The contact looked under the hood and noticed that the hose fractured from the radiator. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the failures and had to be towed to a dealer. The dealer (kendall Dodge, 786-231-2120, 13355 137th Ave, miami, FL 33186) was notified of the failure. The contact was uncertain as to when the vehicle would be repaired. In addition, the contact received notification of a manufacturer's recall more than two years ago. The remedy and part were not available to receive the repair within a reasonable time frame for NHTSA campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags and seat belts). The manufacturer was notified of the failures and the contact was waiting to determine when the recall repair would be completed. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

2 Door problem

Failure Date: 01/13/2014

While attempting to exit the vehicle, the front passenger deeply lacerated his right middle finger by slicing it on the razor-thin chrome covering of the interior door handle. Both door handles seem to be peeling, and the car is one year, 30,000 miles old.


Other Structure related problems of the 2013 Dodge Avenger

Body problems
9
Door problems
2


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