Dodge Avenger owners have reported 357 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 28 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (184 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (71 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Driving and car cuts off without warning. Could be going 35 mph could be going 65 mph. Have to shift to n to cut car back on. Sometimes it won't cut back on. I pressed gas after light turned green in a busy intersection and car cut off in middle of intersection. Read details...
I got a recall on my Dodge Avenger,due to a plate on the shifter, I took it to dealer, they replaced the part, and less then 2 mo. My car locked in park and unable to get to go into gear, had to have car towed to dealer again and they had to replace the shifter, they charge me $100. Read details...
Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the gear shifter cable became loose, the contact stated that he was unable to shift gears and was stuck in traffic. No warning indicator lights illuminated. Read details...
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. Read details...
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle came to abrupt stop. The vehicle would not go into gear. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. Read details...