Dodge Avenger owners have reported 25 unknown or other related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common unknown or other problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's unknown or other (25 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
There is a sizable ater leak entering the trunk lid inner panels, originating from the lack of a proper seal around the third high brake lite assembly( chmsl). The problem has been reported to Chrysler since the 2008 model year of the Avenger, stratus, sebring and pt cruiser. They are currently using the same trunk lid and light assy, and the problems persist. Chrysler has admitted knowledge of the problem and assigned a TSB # 23-016-12 in this service bulletin it states the corrective measure for dealers is to remove 2 rubber drain plugs, and nothing else. So the water still enters between the outer and inner trunk lid assy, exits through the latch assy, and now the removed drain plugs also. Unfortunately, the simple fix Chrysler has assigned is a hazard for 2 reasons. 1/ water is in contact with power terminals on the trunk lid latch assy, 2/ water is not completely removed, and residual plus water coming out of latch assy sits and stagnates, and promotes the growth of mold spores. I have contacted Chrysler, there is an open case history, and they choose to do nothing. I informed them I would take this action.
Gears lock in park . . First of me having / knowing about this problem . I've only own this car (2008 Avenger) a yr & a half . . . Now it's at the dealership waiting on confirmation from Chrysler. . .
Driving on the freeway and my 2008 Dodge Avenger suddenly loses power and begins to idle and run rough. The red electric bolt sign came on and was flashing. Car continued to run funny not having normal power and unable to accelerate. When I turned the car off and then back on it reset. ?.
I drove my car to work and left it there for about 6 hours. I started the car as usual and it would not shift into any gear. After countless hours of trying to troubleshoot, I had to have it towed to the dealer. I went online and noticed there were hundreds of other consumers that had the same issue, but Dodge has not recalled the issue. The problem with the car was the gear shifter, which broke.
The shifter stuck in park, and I had to have the car towed in order to have it fixed.
My 2008 Dodge Avenger has had numerous problems since we purchased it. We have had to replace the power steerin pump twice, the alternator and today 07/16/2011 I couldn't shift the car from park to reverse. I have also noticed that at 55mph, the rear end of the vehicle fish-tails, and whenever it rains or snows, there's always water in my trunk. All these issues seem to be a problem for many Dodge Avenger consumers and it is an autrocity that these vehicles have not been totally recalled. I highly doubt if I will buy another american manufactured vehicle because I constantly have problems with the american brands.
We bought this car used a year ago. Soon after the ac compressor went out. We had it repaired. Then the brakes went out. Had them fixed, but they still grind and are not right. Had the rotars looked at and fixed, but still not good. Then the ac blew again, had it repaired again. Then we heard a loud noise when car idling that sounds like a scream. Then the ac blew again and now their is a grinding noise in engine and it sounds like a lawn mower. We are very unhappy and wrote to Dodge. Oh wait this is all following the shifter breaking (pin issue) and having to ask Dodge to make this a recall which they did.
2008 Dodge Avenger sxt with the 2. 7 liter engine with approximately 57,000 miles. The electronic throttle control light comes on (it is a lightening bolt shaped indicator light). This is a common problem on these vehicles from what I am searching on the internet and forums of other owners.
Problems reading speedometer Dodge Avenger 2011. Speed is indicated in a "font" that is square. It is the same font that is used on the name badges on the car. In addition the manufacturer included all of the speeds I. E 40, 50 ,60 etc, on the dial creating a very crowded dial that is nearly impossible to read while driving. Most manufacturers only indicate every second speed, I. E 20, 40, 60 mph for clarity. The car was very difficult to drive and keep at posted speed due to this defect. A quick glance at the squared letters all crowded together made it nearly impossible to figure out at what speed the car was being driven. The 50 and 60 mph indications were basically identical when read with a quick glance which is typical in normal driving conditions. Manufacturers should keep speed indicators as simple as possible. Dodge did a very poor job with these speedometers which tend to confuse drivers. I would recommend that better standards for speedometers be enacted to prevent drivers from making mistakes when reading the speed at which the car is going. I have take a picture of this speedometer which I would be glad to provide to you. Thanks.
Vehicle engine cuts-out or stalls at during deceleration or when stopped at a light, and only on days in which it is raining. I have taken vehicle to dealer with no luck in solving problem. This is a safety concern because the vehicle becomes hard to control when the engine cuts-out all of a sudden losing power to the brakes and steering. Vehicle still exhibits symptoms of problem.
We baught this car used with 3 year warrenty from drive time. From first time on freeway we noticed at 70 mph started death wobble. Took it to dealers mechanic and he said nothing wrong . To get the balance done . We have had the balance done , all 4 tires replaced with manufactures sugested size tire, and still get the death woble at about 70-74 mph.
2008 at the following Dodge dealerships should be inspected for defects already known by NHTSA: north star Dodge, 7242 san pedro avenue, san antonio,texas; ancira Dodge, 8811 ih 35s, san antonio, texas; and any other san antonio, texa dealerships.
The paint is flaking off the car. Appears that the wind from going down the road is knocking the paint off. Or maybe the sun has something to do with it. The entire top needs re-painted.
I purchased a 2008 Dodge Avenger from kia/plano and I have had nothing bu trouble. I have reported this to the lemon law and now the attorney general of texas greg abbott.
Serpentine belt was replaced with a new one by the dealer, and 10 days later flew apart. That belt was replaced free of charge be another Dodge dealer, but three months later came off, but did not break. It is now three months later, and the belt had to be replaced because of fraying.
My paint is fogging, I have tried everything to keep in good condition but to no avail! I am really upset over this!! at first I thought it was just my car and then I started to notice that other Dodge Avengers have the same problem!! when my friend bought his Avenger and it had the same fogging effect I had reached the end of my rope!!! I was informed it is going to cost anywhere from $500- $1500 to fix it! why should I pay to fix this problem when I have tried everything to keep my car in good condition? please help!!!.
The clear coat pelled off and made milky white spots all over the roof and trunk.
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I love my car. I bought the car when it had 40 thousand miles on it, in sept 2002. In the month of Aug. 2003 I came back home from iraq after 7 months and found that most of the clearcoat on my black Avenger on the top panels (hood, top, trunk) of my car was gone. When I left there was only a few surface scratches on the car, that usually buffed out. Now my car looks like ?!@#$% and the dealer will not help me or the manufacture. There has been no recall on the black paint jobs in 2000, but my car is not the only one I've seen with this problem. I love Dodge but this is the last one me or anybody in my family will ever purchase if I don't get some kind of help with this defect. The car is only 3 years old and it looks like its 25 years old. This is not right. I only drove the car for 5 months before I deployed. If this is not a defect then the dealership sold me a car that had been in a wreck or something and lied to me.
Recently had accident, auto repair said car had been in an accident. I am unaware of priors, when car purchased was not typical sale, it was used already by dealership, overpriced vehicle could have been damaged before purchased by myself. Dt.
My daughter, michelle owned a 1996 Dodge Avenger ES which she lost her life in. On October 6, 2001 she had an accident which the car burst into flames and exploded. It was in for recalls within the previous year for the lower lateral ball joint. On October 2000, her front end of her car fell to the ground, which we reported to you and to daimen Chrysler. Daimen Chrysler paid for the repairs to her car. Now her car explodes and bursts into flames killing her. She did not die from the injuries of the accident, she died from the fumes and fire. We want to know since there are reports of other daimen Chrysler autos that have been in the news as to catching on fire we want it on record that her car also caught on fire. We would like to report this and to possibly save someone elses life. We want to know if the auto manufacturer held information on other makes and models that they were investigating from the consumers for recalls. The accident does not explain why the car burst in flames immediately.
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2008 Dodge Avenger with 2 recalls. Consumer states that dealer told them they needed time to order the parts. Dealer told them when they got there that the parts were not in yet. The consumer didn't state which 2 recalls out of the 4 she was trying to get remedied.
This is my second Dodge Avenger. My 1998 Avenger had problems and through arbitration I traded it for a 1999 model which is also giving me problems. In my opinion, this car was never made correctly, and I will go with gm from now on. No defects mentioned in the summary. Ak.