Door Latch Problems of Dodge Avenger

Dodge Avenger owners have reported 11 problems related to door latch (under the latches/locks/linkage category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Dodge Avenger based on all problems reported for the Avenger.

1 Door Latch problem of the 2008 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 05/28/2024

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the front driver's side door failed to latch securely. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign numbers: 07v104000 (latches/locks/linkages) and 07v414000 (latches/locks/linkages). The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recalls. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.

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2 Door Latch problem of the 2008 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 10/18/2016

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the door latch would not latch in order to remain closed. The door ajar warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the door latch assembly failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 155,000.

3 Door Latch problem of the 2008 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 02/21/2016

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the front passenger side door failed to latch and the door ajar warning light remained illuminated. If the door were not secured, it would swing open while making any turn. In addition, the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07v414000 (latches/locks/linkages). The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 152,147.

4 Door Latch problem of the 2008 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 05/25/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph, the front passenger's side door unlatched independently. The contact maneuvered to the side of the road where a bungee cord was used to secure the interior door handle. There were two recalls associated with NHTSA campaign id numbers 07v414000 (latches/locks/linkages) and 07v104000 (07v104000) however, the vehicle was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.

5 Door Latch problem of the 2010 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 10/15/2013

2010 Dodge Avenger. Consumer writes in regards to a defective door latch recall notice and consumer seeks reimbursement for repairs. The consumer stated she went to close the front passenger door, and discovered it would not close. Chrysler informed the consumer, the recall did not apply to her vehicle.

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6 Door Latch problem of the 2008 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 09/01/2010

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the driver side front door latch would not secure the striker; when the door was closed, it would bounce back. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact referenced recall 07v414000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch) but was told that the vehicle was not included; the vehicle was not inspected when the complaint was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 52,000.

7 Door Latch problem of the 2008 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 11/14/2007

Notice of the recall was received via email on 11/14/07 and I have called 3 times since to schedule my vehicle for service so new part could be installed. Each time the dealership states that the replacement part is yet to arrive and I will be notified. I have yet to be contacted. No consequences have surfaced as of yet.

8 Door Latch problem of the 2008 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 10/21/2007

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact received a recall letter in October of 2007 for the front door latch cables. He has been attempting to have the recall work performed ever since, but the dealer did not have the parts available. There had been no failure to date. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 6,500. Updated 04/16/08 updated 04/16/08.

9 Door Latch problem of the 1998 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 10/06/2006

In the year of 2001-2002 was the first time that my door handle on the driver side of my 1998 Dodge Avenger broke. I went to a Dodge mechanic shop and they fixed it. In the year of 2003 the passenger door handle broke off and later on in 2004 the driver side of the door handle broke again. I got someone to fix it. It is now 2006 and my driver side of my door handle has broken off again and the passenger door handle will not open the door from the outside. This has caused me to be locked out of my car multiple times. I don't understand why the handles keep breaking off. There has to be a defect because they are easily broken.

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10 Door Latch problem of the 1998 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 01/10/2004

Within one year of each other, both the drivers and then the pasengers door handles broke off. This seems to be a manufactures defect, as several sebring and Avenger cars in our area have all experienced the same failure.

11 Door Latch problem of the 1998 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 10/17/2003

1998 Dodge Avenger ES. When I went to open the driver,s door the entire handle snapped off and was in my hand. Cheap plastic mechanism. Have to open door from the inside. Very inconvenient. Have call into a couple mechanics and Dodge dealer for repair estimates.


Other Common Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Dodge Avenger

Problem Category Number of Problems
Latches/locks/linkage problems
11
Door Latch problems
11
Hood Latch problems
2
Trunk Lid Lock problems
1

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