Alternator/generator/regulator Problems of Dodge Avenger

While I was driving the battery, check engine, tire pressure, and traction light all came on at the same time, then all of a sudden everything (radio, instruments panel, speed odemeter etc. . . )when off in the car and then the a/c started blowing. It kept doing this off and on the whole time driving. The brake lights stay on. So far I have changed the battery, alternator, and the brake switch sensor and it's still doing the same thing. The vehicle was in motion on the hwy. I also got and check engine scan done on the vehicle. The one I could fix I fixed all but the tipm.

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The headlights flicker and dim whenever I roll the windows up and the car seems to putter at the same time, the right side of the car doesn't blow heat when the car is set to blow heat it only blows cold air all the time, the traction control light came on a few weeks ago for no reason and won't go away after all maintenance repairs. This car has been in and out of the shop multiple times and several mechanics have told me their is no severe issues with this car. But all electrical problems keep happening and I've already had to replace the alternator and jump start the battery twice. I've come to the conclusion of just filing a complaint on this website.

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In January 2020 my 2013 Dodge Avenger began to have issues that resulted in it stranding me at various times, I had the car towed and assesses it was determined that the battery was bad was the battery was replaced ( last replaced 2 years prior) the car was returned to me and almost 1 week later I was again stranded with a car that would not start and so I had it towed and assessed and this time it was the alternator , I had it repaired and returned to me the vehicle seemed fine for 2 weeks when suddenly the windshield wipers stopped working or would work intermittenly, the ac or heater would work intermittenly, the car horn and alarm stopped working and would go off randomly while driving, the vehicle would stall if the heater was on while driving and the alarm would go off if it stalled, finally I called Dodge and they told me to bring it in, they would find out what was wrong with it I told them from what I had read it seemd the issue was the tipm, 3 days later I get a call that it is the tipm and that they will also need to remove the alarm and that the repair would cost over 1900. 00 and when the car is back it will no longer have an alarm though I bought the vehicle with an alarm on the show floor it would be additional cost to have a new alarm installed. I have read that this issue is a known issue and that it is very dangerous and Dodge continues to ignore how dangerous this is. The times the vehicle stalled I was driving, and could have been in an accident had I not reacted quickly and recognized what was happening.

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Window goes down but will notcome back up. Motor is either blown , regulator needs to be replaced or switchs gone bad. I fixed this before and it happened again. Should not have to replace again. August 27, 2019 at 1:00am.

My car began clicking, approximately 30 seconds at a time, late winter early spring 2018-2019 when the heat was turned on. I came to realize the car did not need to be running for this to happen. During an oil change the following week I was told the clicking had to do with the vents and how common this clicking was and that repair eas not guaranteed. As I am the primary person/occupant in my car, I found out later the heat only produced warm air. This is my 1st time owning a Dodge and everyday my experiences with this car reaffirms I will never own another. I make it a point to tell any and everyone this fact. I have copied some of the complaints logged about this and my other issue, car stalling while turning left to enter the freeway with throttle indicator. I was on the side of the road alone and female until tow arrived at 9pm and the cost for an alternator which after reading this may not be the issue. . . . Had I known how unresponsive Dodge is to their customers by putting their profit over our cost of repairs. . . Again, I tell everyone what they are likely to experience if they purchase the Avenger. The complainants listed here and on other sites very likely agree. Attached pics were time stamped 6. 39pm. I sat on the on ramp to the freeway approximately 3 hours.

2013 Dodge Avenger 3. 6l will need to placed on safety recall p60 / NHTSA 14v-634 the alternator is allowing current back to the battery. The battery is cooking and the alternator is smoking. This happened while driving and destroyed the battery. After the vehicle was stopped I put in a new battery and the alternator started smoking and the new battery became very hot while the vehicle was off, we did not even have the key in the ignition. This could have caused the battery to explode and could have been a fire if I did not remove the battery and the new battery.

One day car cut off as soon as I got home and it never came on again got the alternator replace and battery charged up and it still will not start and the mechanic cant find the problem.

On my 2012 Dodge Avenger, I have had problems with my alternator and had to replace it 3 times, 2 times in the last 2 yrs. I have gotten it checked and the warning was detected that it was the charging system, and wiring system. The first time I experienced this, my engine light came on and the car stalled immediately with almost no warning except the light pops on deceleration and stalled on the interstate. The next time I experienced it was when I was driving home from work battery light then check engine light then the next day I needed a battery but I was told at the Dodge dealership that the code was for the charging system not charging properly my VIN number is not one of the vins that is a recall for my car, how is this possible when I am having the same problems time after time. I see where several customers have reported for the same problems with the same make and model. Why is this not a recall for my VIN as well.

Takata recall" I have experienced problems with the alternator 3 times, this vehicle is a 2012 Dodge Avenger, the mileage that I started receiving problems were probaly 67,000 and 80,000. I have replaced the alternator 3 times, 2 times in the last 2 years. The problem started when the egine light alerted me there was a problem I then took the car to get it checked and they said that the charging system was not charging the alternator properly, then it resulted in battery issues draining the battery, if I turned my lights or wipers on or anything electrical the problem was worse. Then the car stalled on the interstate, from there I was towed to a car max. There they charged me for the labor on the alternator because I had an exttended warranty at the time of this particular failure. The next incident I had to get the battery replaced and it was the alternator again after I replaced the battery. Took the car to replace again another alternator failure. I was driving every time I experience problems.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. While operating the vehicle at various speeds, the abs warning indicator illuminated. The speedometer and other instrument panel gauges flickered on and off and the speed would suddenly decelerate. After turning the engine off, the vehicle would not immediately restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator and battery were faulty and needed to be replaced. The parts were repaired, but the failure continued. The vehicle was taken to green Dodge in springfield, IL where it was diagnosed that the pcm was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 134,300.

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At less than 45000 miles my alternator stopped working, this cause my car to "die" in the middle of a heavy traffic area. Unable to move it I had to push it to a safe spot then wait for a tow truck. Total cost of repairs with towing $1000.

On or about 09/07/17, my son was driving my 2010 Dodge Avenger. There is a major electrical problem. When starting to drive, the gauges and speedometer and warning lights when crazy or stopped working. Nothing worked like it should. Then at a stop the vehicle died and wouldn't restart. Got the car jump started and was brought home. Upon investigating the problem by my other son a mechanic, there seemed to be an issue with the battery, alternator, or pcm. Once the battery was replaced everything appeared fine for about a 30 minute drive, then same issue. Vehicle then was taken to a Dodge dealer who after a week couldn't diagnose the problem. Replaced the alternator, not the issue. Final result is the pcm is faulty. Ok, just one problem. When trying to get one from the dealer on west coast, I was informed that the pcm's are on back order. In fact over 365 are on b/o. Contacted 3 other Chrysler suppliers/warehouses around the nation, and was advised that there were over 700 nation wide on b/o and none are to be had. Contacted auto part stores, (orielly, auto zone, napa, etc) and was met with the same results. This issue seems to be a nation wide problem and safety issue with the vehicle just stopping/running and no readily available fix for the problem. I contacted Dodge customer service and made my complaint to them. The Dodge rep agreed that this would appear to be a major warranty issue, due to the amount of back orders and availability. He gave me a campaign # 32502195 as he opened an investigation into this issue. I did find one auto computer rebuilder that may be able to repair my pcm, could take up to 10 weeks (+) to get it back. This issue resembles the recall on the 2008/09 Avenger pcm issue. Any assistance you could give me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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Rolled the window down on the driver front door and there was a loud bang, the window would not roll back up. Thought the glass had broken. Went to a repair shop and was told the glass was not broken, the window regulator had broken. Had just pulled out of my parking space in front of my door.

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. While driving 50 mph, the contact observed smoke coming from the engine and the vehicle shook violently. The contact pulled the vehicle off the road and the check engine and electronic throttle control warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the radiator and coolant system failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the alternator failed and had to be replaced a month prior. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

The drivers side window regulator is not working properly. Drivers side window will not go back up. Electrical problems random but always while in motion. Lights dim off and on. Tachometer has climbed to 70 miles per hour when only doing 40 miles per hour. Headlights brighten and dim. Safety gauges flash off and on. There is a recall for these problems with same make and model but not my VIN number. This car was purchased at enterprise in 2014. For some reason I am not receiving any recall notices. Could you please explain to me why my car is not included in these recalls. Thank you.

Got home, put car in park & let go of the brake. Noticed I was rolling backwards so I quickly pushed on the brake. Looked on my dash & it indicated the car was in reverse, so I pushed on the gear shifter to make sure it was pushed all the way up, which it was. I then turned the car off & tried to turn it back on. The car then wouldn't start 7 the gears would not change. Looked online, seen there was a common issue with the pink plastic piece connected to the gear. Pushed the pink plastic piece in & it allowed me to switch gears when it was held in but I am still unable to crank my car & even when the gears are switched the dashboard says the car is still in reverse. Looked up recalls & sure enough there is a recall but of course when I entered my car information it doesn't apply to my car. I also have replaced the alternator 4 times in 3 years. I was told that it is a poor design that causes the alternator to wear down & lock up so quickly. I will ever buy another chrystler Dodge vehicle in my life. This car has by far been the worst investment of my life. I really hope something happens to get these cars off of the road forever before they end up killing someone due to the highly poor design of everything in them!.

2009 Dodge Avenger rpms would rise and fall 200-300 at idle. Exhaust/muffler would rattle. Have been to multiple shops and they cannot diagnose the problem. It is taking longer to start up. The alternator was replaced 2 months ago. The battery was replaced last week. Yesterday, it was checked by an autozone employee for codes and nothing came up. I started the car and it quickly died there after. Drove it around all day after that and not a problem. Today it had a very rough start, rpms went above 2000 and back down to about 400, constantly, and car was shaking a lot. I backed out of the garage and while I applied the brakes, it almost died. I barely got it in park before it did die. The whole time the check engine and etc lights stayed on. This is a first for both to stay on. Etc has came on before and stayed, then never showed up for another 1-2 years (now0. Car has almost 87,000 miles.

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On Dec. 17 2015 battery indicator came on while driving on fredrick in st joseph mo then shortly after voltage light and air bag light came car lost steering control and power driving had to coast car into parking lot. Towed car to firestone changed battery left firestone lights came on again took it to Dodge dealer they diagnosed and said it was the pcm regulator that charges the battery was bad. Pcm is back ordered over a hundred units. I've been charging car at night for the last 30 days so I could still use car due to dealer not able to give loaner because they have no when the part will be in to fix car issue. I fear that this is a safety risk because at anytime while driving the car may loose voltage and I will loose control of the car. This is the only car I have.

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. While parked, the vehicle failed to start and the engine and tire pressure light illuminated. The failure recurred intermittently. The contact stated that the vehicle had to be jumpstarted in order to be driven. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the alternator and the battery need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000.

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The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the service engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the battery and the alternator assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled but would automatically restart. As a result, the abs, the seat belt, and the traction warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,163.

While driving down the interstate this vehicle's power steering and anti lock brakes stopped working and the vehicles rpms were as high as could be measured by the vehicle. This issues made it very difficult to navigate the vehicle off the roadway safely. The vehicle had to be towed to the nearest dealership and the alternator was diagnosed as the primary issue. The concern with this vehicle is that it has the same size engine and amp alternator as the Chrysler vehicles that are already under recall for alternator failure 3. 6l engine with a 160 amp alternator and the dealership repairing this vehicle states it is the same type of failure. I am concerned that this vehicles alternator should also be recalled as it poses a danger to the people driving it and any other vehicles on the road near this vehicle when this failure occurs.

Ashley was driving down the 294 expressway and the car just turned off all electric items went dead. I called for a tow and was at the dealership 3 to 4 days. Dealer mechanic took car home same thing happened to him needed a tow to the shop. Then on 10/13 the car wouldnt start again. The alternator was replaced from first visit and Dodge says no codes are coming up and are not fixing anything. My guess it will continue happening until further investigated by Dodge.

I am having trouble with the electronics in the front two windows. The passenger side quit working on the drivers side control then the passenger side switch. Approx. Two weeks later the driver window won't go down but will go up. One of the engine ports on the passenger side is stuck open and I have tried using sea foam. Both front struts went out at the same time a month ago. Replaced the alternator three weeks after buying the car that was three year's ago. It seems to be one thing after another has to get fixed on this car. I have repaired the a/c unit on it twice this summer. Now the powering steering unit is making a noise when the wheel is turned. Wouldn't recommended this car to anyone. Nice looking but falls apart to easy in a short time frame.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration power. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the throttle body and alternator had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 105,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the brake pedal was depressed. The electronic throttle control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the voltage indicator began to illuminate and the engine would not accelerate. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle into a turning lane with less traffic. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and informed the contact that they were unable to find a failure. The vehicle was taken to a personal mechanic and the alternator was replaced. Two weeks later, the failure recurred and the contact remained on the side of the highway for three hours, at which time she was able to successfully start the vehicle. A week later, the failure recurred again. In each instance the vehicle would start and have power, but would not accelerate. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 91,631 and the current mileage was 93,046.

While driving the car all of a sudden the cruise control shits off and the rpms start going up to 5 rpms if I barely touch the gas. So I pull over and shut the car off and then the car will not crank back up. Have replaced the battery and alternator both two times.

The window regulators and motors continuously go out causing the windows to be unable to roll up or down. I have replaced them at least twice since 2010 and they now need to be repaired again, for a third time. This has happened while stationary, while driving on city streets, and while driving on highways.

My 2008 Dodge Avenger had been sitting in front of my house since the beginning of may 2011. On the 24th of June 2011 I decided to take it in to the Dodge dealers to have it fixed. While driving on the highway the car suddenly started to make a loud roaring noise and jerk. I drove into an exit in order to get off the highway. While trying to turn the steering wheel to enter the yard of a station I noticed that there was no response. The car kept sliding towards the curb. I had to quickly pull up the handbrakes to stop the car from running into the curb and beyond. Then it stalled blocking the entrance to the gas station. Before totally stopping, all the lights and indicators on the dash board were going on and off like crazy this is the second time that I have had to tow the car in to the Dodge people. The first time, in 2010, the shift stick would not budge from park to drive and the car just wouldn’t start. We had it towed to the Dodge dealer in baltimore. In January of 2011, we had had to take the car in to Dodge repair shop for a problem for which they had recalled their vehicles, including ours. We mentioned to the mechanics at the Dodge repair shop about a loud noise that we were hearing. They had said that the loud noise was probably the alternator. We bought this car in March 2009 at a Ford dealer in baltimore. We noticed very soon after, that the clock raced ahead. Next the controls on the driver’s side stopped working and would not lock nor unlock any of the doors. Only the controls on the passenger’s side worked. The cost to fix the alternator is $650. It has cost us, not only car rental fees taxi fees and towing fees, but the uncertainty of safety on the road. This is a very unfair deal for any consumer. This is a vehicle that needs to be recalled and consumers compensated or refunded. .

My 2008 Dodge Avenger started making a loud noise. The dealership told me it was my alternator. But I have power to everything. They told me they could get one for 360. 00 +100. 00 labor. Total miles 78,000. I was also told by the dealership that this has happened alot on Mini vans. And other cars,but come to find out it may just be the clutch bearing and only going to cost 75. 00 to fix. Seems to me Chrysler would not try to sell you things you don't need. Someone needs to bring them to the carpet. The car was only 3,000 miles out of the ext. Ml. Warranty.

I have a Dodge Avenger 2008 which a complete lemon. I have taken my car to several Dodge dealerships (~15x) after speaking the Chrysler headquarters and all have refused to fix the car stating that there was not a problem with it. I currently have an extended contract 7yrs/70k warranty which I picked at the time of purchase and it is still valid, however no Dodge dealer will serve my car. Eventually I have had to pay out of pocket to fix the electrical problem and replace at least one catalytic converter because, Dodge dealers would not fix the problem when it was at the 24k mile mark. So, please tell me which federal agency have the authority to holds the independent car dealerships and Chrysler accountable to fix problems. Your recall notices work only 25% of the time. Do you all have a scorecard of actual vehicles being repaired in accordance to your notices because there is a big disconnect with companies such as Chrysler. I have spent almost $4,000 in needed repairs (travel from NY to NJ daily for work) because Chrysler's independent companies refused to repair the vehicle and Chrysler has told me that they have no control over the dealerships. So, which federal agency officiates control over unreliable car companies such as Chrysler. How much collateral damages is required before Chrysler and its management (and engineers) become accountable to consumers and the federal regulatory standards. As for me, $4,000 is a small cost to pay to avoid an accident and leave a child an orphan because the fuel tank was defective and caused at accident. What cost are you willing to pay?.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact was driving 45 mph when the engine stalled. The vehicle was restarted and taken to the dealer who confirmed that the alternator was defective and there was as short the cruise control. The manufacturer was contacted and stated the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 08v152000 (electrical system: wiring). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,900.

I have had nothing but problems with my car. When I first purchased it 2 months later my shifter got stuck I was stranded at work. After that I have had various problems from the alternator, battery, and compressor going out various times and it is not even over 100,000 miles. I looked up there were recalls on the car back in 07 and 08. The dealership says that they fixed it but I feel like it was not fixed and I had the shifter problem right when I purchased that is the only thing they said they can fix.