Three problems related to engine clicking and tapping noises 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.
Tl the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. While driving 20 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled in the middle of traffic. The vehicle made a loud abnormal clicking sound and then decelerated. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that an abnormal tapping sound emitted from the engine for a short period of time. The noise stopped when the heater or air conditioner was activated. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. While driving various speeds, an abnormal tapping sound emitted from the engine and the vehicle hesitated to accelerate intermittently. In addition, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the second piston was misfiring and the two, four, and six pistons needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.