Automatic Transmission Control Module Problems of Dodge Avenger

Vehicle goes into transmission limp mode out no where causing vehicle to slow down and lock into 1st gear. While doing this the vehicle is incapable of picking up speed or maintains speed safely of over 20 to 25 miles per hour. Diagnostic code is p0882 on my code scanner stating possible loose pin connection or connections, low voltage to transmission control tipm ( totally integrated power module ), tcm ( transmission control module ) etc. , car was in motion on highway and would not accellerate to beyond 20-25 miles per hour max as car will not upshift. After checking all connections I reset and erased code and car drove a few miles normally and shifting properly before doing same again within 5 minutes. Had car towed 25 miles home at night. Spoke to service tech at local Dodge dealer. He stated this is a common issue with these model cars all the way thru the new Dodge challenger. And myself I state this is a safety issue as you unexpectedly can not avoid slowing down and you can not speed up to avoid a rear end collision by others driving behind you.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle can only go up to 30 mph. Any attempts at a higher speed and the rpm's would skyrocket to high levels. The transmission was slipping because the power train module needed to be replaced. The contact thought the pcm was defective and that the vehicle was made in the date range for an existing NHTSA recall at this time. The dealer daytona Dodge Chrysler Jeep ram & fiat 1450 n tomoka farms rd suite a, daytona beach, FL 32124 386-274-0571. The vehicle does have a current lifetime warranty on the power train. The manufacturer stated that the power train was indeed covered under the warranty eventhough the dealer stated otherwise. The manufacturer gave the contact a case number and will contact the dealer on her behalf if they refuse to do the repair work. The contact did speak to three people at the manufacturer and a less senior rep told her the vehicle was not covered. The vehicle was currently not yet repaired. The failure mileage was 191,336. Tf.

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I was driving down the road and all of a sudden it was like the transmission shifted down to a lower gear, the engine reved up and then within a few mins stalled out. With no warning also all the warning lights were lit up. When I tried to restart the car it just clicked after jump start because of trying to start it . . . Restarted but still was "stuck" in the low gear and stalled out again. I then called a tow truck and had it towed home. I looked up recalls for the year of the model and found the recall #h33- tcm/pcm was recalled on 712 models by VIN it says mine isn't one of those but by description it did exactly as the recall describes. I was on a very busy interstate road during 4th of July traffic and almost caused an accident trying to pull off the road as my car suddenly slowed down and then stalled.

I was less than 1 mile from home. I noticed the throttle wasnt responding as it should when I pressed the pedal. The etc light was blinking and the traction light was on. I was not able to drive over 20 mph and I was almost rear ended by the vehicle behind me. After having it towed and having two mechanics look at it, they determined it to be a throttle body failure. This was replaced. I picked the car up. Less than 1/2 a mile from the shop, I lost power again and the same lights reappeared with the engine light now lit up. I took it back. He ran the code and it was showing possible an vacuum issue. He kept it over night to take a looked at it again. It was determined their was no vacuum issue and now a code for the map sensor was being reported. It was replaced and the mechanic drove it three times at different distances. No issues. I pick the car up. I get almost home (3 miles away). Etc light blinks, engine light on, traction light on. At this point the mechinca believes it to be the pcm which he says is a common issue with Dodges. So at this point he is going to put the old throttle body and map sensor back on and replaced the pcm.

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I've already had to replace the power control module (pcm) once just a year and a half ago, and now I have to replace it again and my car has been out of commission and sitting at a mechanic's repair shop for almost 2 months now after fixing other things first before finally determining it was the pcm again. Car will not rev above 2. 0 rpm and is in "limp mode" with the service engine light along with the lightning bolt symbol present on the dashboard.

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The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled behind a commercial vehicle. When attempting to restart the vehicle, the truck in front suddenly moved and allowed the contact to notice another vehicle heading towards them at high speeds. The contact shifted into neutral, restarted the vehicle, but was unable to gain control. As a result, the vehicle landed in a ditch on the side of the road. The vehicle's front fender was damaged. The vehicle was not towed. A police report was filed. The contact did not receive any injuries. Approximately six months prior to this failure, the vehicle suddenly stalled while driving various speeds. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the tipm, pcm, and orc failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle received a new pcm, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 106,013.

I started the car to leave work, check engine light came on. As I was driving I lost the ability to accelerate above 40mph. While driving 30mph the rpm were at 4,000. I took the car to my mechanic. Map sensor was replace and also transmission selinoid. Check engine light was still on, they went through all trouble shooting. Pcm needs to be replaced. According to Dodge dealership the part is on back order with no eta on shipping. Was also told there are over 200 orders waiting to be filled, people are waiting 4 months to receive the part. My car has been in the shop now for almost 3 weeks. The dealership my mechanic called didn't inform them of the back order, we were told by another dealership when trying to find the part elsewhere.

I have a 2008 Dodge Avenger 2. 4 cylinder. My starter has been replacing four times in less than forty day time frame, yes that is what I said. The car cut off on me while driving without any warning while I was on the interstate. I have now paid around 1,440. So far now. This is a major safety issue whether or not my VIN number fits the bill, it has happened and has grossly endangered my family to include grandchild and myself not to mention increase the risk of multiple crash. The following are information I have found reason for stalled engines of 2008 doge Avengers . All work done at Dodge service dept. I have receipts from dealership with my complaints about engine stall issues. Please help me. Sincere, thanks major safety issue: resulting in an engine stall or engine failure. The engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash. Chrysler dealers should replace the tipm module, free of charge. Flash the totally integrated power module (tipm) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. September 2008 -- Chrysler is recalling 712 my 2009 sebring, Dodge caliber, Avenger, journey, Jeep patriot, and compass vehicles. A new adhesive used in the power train control module (pcm) manufacturing process can cause the printed circuit board to break. This can cause the engine to stall and cause a crash without warning. Dealers will replace the pcm free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during November 2008.

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power while driving at any speed. The contact stated that in some occasion the vehicle could be restarted however it took 20 -30 minutes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and it was diagnosed that the crank sensor had malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic where they could not diagnose the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. There was a customer service for this issue for the pcm reprogramming however that the vehicles VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 69,801. Kh.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled. In addition, the cruise control failed to function. The electronic throttle control (etc) and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power train control module (pcm) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger se. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the transmission began to down shift in a jerking motion. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the pcm chip was updated. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 50. Pmb.

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. While driving down a slight incline approximately 15 mph, the transmission automatically down-shift violently. The failure occurred intermittently. The contact sustained a neck injury as a result to the transmission defect. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on two occasions. The first repair consisted of the pcm being reprogrammed. The second visit to the dealer they were unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 800.

The vehicle stalls, and the engine revs up when braking, it lists a misfire on the code reader. Not sure what this is but the internet says it may be a need for a reprogram the transmission/pcm. If it needs reprogrammed that should be a recall! this is a safety issue when braking to have the engine rev.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger sxt. On may 31, 2007, while driving 60 mph, the transmission stalled and the vehicle suddenly decelerated to 20 mph. The contact stated that he was tossed around in the vehicle and lost control of the steering. The vehicle was taken in for service on June 2, 2007. The mechanic stated that the computer control module was reset. On June 5, 2007, the engine's rpm's maxed out and began to rev. The engine failed again and the service engine light illuminated. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer. The engine size was unknown. The current mileage is 740 and failure mileage was 600.