Fail To Accelerate Problems of Dodge Avenger

Dodge Avenger owners have reported 10 problems related to fail to accelerate (under the vehicle speed control 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 Fail To Accelerate problem of the 2008 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 11/14/2016

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly failed to accelerate and the electronic throttle control sensor illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 178,000.

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2 Fail To Accelerate problem of the 2008 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 01/04/2016

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the intake manifold and the sensor switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,798.

3 Fail To Accelerate problem of the 2011 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 12/28/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle jerked and lost power. The vehicle failed to accelerate past 20 mph and the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic throttle control, pcm and throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000. Pam.

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4 Fail To Accelerate problem of the 2008 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 09/05/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle lost power acceleration and failed to accelerate over 30 mph. The contact mentioned that an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart and operated as normal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

5 Fail To Accelerate problem of the 2008 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 11/29/2013

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated and the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact mentioned that on some occasions, the vehicle had to be towed to his home. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 123,000.

6 Fail To Accelerate problem of the 2008 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 04/10/2013

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the throttle control warning indicator illuminated continuously and there was a sudden reduction in acceleration power. The vehicle failed to accelerate above 10 mph. The contact maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. Upon restarting, the problem persisted. The contact was in the process of taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

7 Fail To Accelerate problem of the 2008 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 12/15/2012

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.

8 Fail To Accelerate problem of the 2008 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 10/28/2012

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. While driving approximately 35 mph, the electronic throttle control warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel intermittently. The vehicle began to decelerate unexpectedly. The vehicle failed to accelerate greater than 2000 rpms. The failure recurred on four separate occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.

9 Fail To Accelerate problem of the 2008 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 08/08/2011

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate above 50 mph and suddenly lost acceleration power intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact stated that when the vehicle was idle, it stalled as the check oil and check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000. Ss.

10 Fail To Accelerate problem of the 2008 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 07/06/2010

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. While the contact was driving approximately 55 mph, the electronic throttle control warning indicator illuminated intermittently and the vehicle failed to accelerate beyond the speed being driven. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they informed the computerized system would need to be updated and recommended the vehicle be repaired by the dealer. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis who detected the failure was related to the throttle body. The vehicle had not been repaired and the failure progressed. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.



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