Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe Problems of Dodge Avenger

Dodge Avenger owners have reported 13 problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (under the engine and engine cooling 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 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2009 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 05/29/2020

Intake manifold runner control was not opening and closing proprtly so I had to replace the intake manifold.

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2 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2009 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 12/23/2019

Started getting a obd code 2017 and 2004. After replacing the manifold runner control valve the light stayed on and now code says that the circuit is high in bank one. I took off the runner control and tested it so it is a good part,.

3 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2014 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 05/22/2019

Was notified by my mechanic that there is a nationwide shortage on Dodge Avenger engine manifolds. The manifold in my car had a huge crack and was emitting exhaust fumes into the cabin of the vehicle when starting up the car while the engine was cold. We could smell the fumes and it was making us sick. Our mechanic was not able to get a replacement for a brand new part and had it sent to a professional welder to fix the damage manifold in lieu of waiting a long period of time to get a new manifold sent to him.

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4 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2012 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 05/03/2019

Cadillac converter recall- when the Cadillac converter went out the car made a horrible noise and lost power to accelerate. Come to find out the pressure blew back and popped hoses of and broke the intake manifold. The flap cant open and close. Chrysler said that the intake manifold was not due to the Cadillac converter but teo auto macanica said it was. This is a $700 repair due to a recall! had been driving car around town all day. Stopped to turn and loud noise happened. Luckly coasted to blocks to house and had tow truck take to repair shop.

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5 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2009 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 03/19/2016

2009 Dodge Avenger rpms would rise and fall 200-300 at idle. Exhaust/muffler would rattle. Have been to multiple shops and they cannot diagnose the problem. It is taking longer to start up. The alternator was replaced 2 months ago. The battery was replaced last week. Yesterday, it was checked by an autozone employee for codes and nothing came up. I started the car and it quickly died there after. Drove it around all day after that and not a problem. Today it had a very rough start, rpms went above 2000 and back down to about 400, constantly, and car was shaking a lot. I backed out of the garage and while I applied the brakes, it almost died. I barely got it in park before it did die. The whole time the check engine and etc lights stayed on. This is a first for both to stay on. Etc has came on before and stayed, then never showed up for another 1-2 years (now0. Car has almost 87,000 miles.

6 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe 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.

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7 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2008 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 08/31/2015

The intake manifold runner control is showing as "stuck open" causing the check engine light to be lit up and the car cannot be inspected. I have replaced this part 3 times in 3 years. The part is either defective from every source, the car is causing the issue, or the computer isn't functioning properly. This has cost me thousands and left me without a vehicle for over a year. This is a part that should last a decade if you take good care of your automobile.

8 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2008 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 04/17/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the engine light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the intake manifold required replacement. In addition, the power control module would need to be reprogrammed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.

9 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2008 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 01/09/2014

Intake manifold defective requiring replacement. Est. $1300.

10 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2008 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 10/13/2013

Every time it rains and I drive the vehicle at stop light or a any complete stop. Engine starts stalling. Then cuts off. This issue has gone for about 4 months only when it rains. Check engine comes on with code p2004( manifold runner bank 1 stuck open. ) I have replaced the whole manifold with new parts I bought from Dodge dealer. Check engine light doesn't go away after trying to delete code. I was told that I had to go to Dodge dealer to get it reprogram which will cost me. Should have to pay to get reprogram if I exchange parts on the car.

11 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2009 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 10/07/2013

Notice rpm / mph would rev-up . . . Did not think much of it till I notice, having to apply brake s harder when coming to a stop becuase the car was still acceraling while I was appling pressure to brake. Notice when taking off from a complete stop or partial stop, car would stumble (rpm would drop to zero --just as to stall). Check eng. Light came on took car directly to service repair shop -code p2017(intake runner valuve error)-replace intak mainfold- (488445aj). Less then 4 hours of pick up, same problem but worst. Back to auto service center they found nothing (no codes ,no errors, no warning lights). Took 2009 Avenger to a dealship-told them - driving issues I was having & no warning lights. They came back with same error "foudn cel on found intake mainifold runner value stuck), I told them I just had part replaced. They told me the part is defected, to keep my orignal warranty in place it took car back to auto service center which did the orig, job- place part 2 times (maniffold intake -kit) each time the car cont. W/ same driving issues but the last one - no codes/error after running a scan test, car was still stumbling from take off & rpm/mph rev-up when break & coming to a stop it jerks in a forward motion. Back to dealership - they stated could not find any problems. Pick up car -still same issues , car will be on its way back to a dogde dealership service dept. I feel this issue has gotten to the point of being a safey issue after serveral times not being albe to stop and car trying to stall as I try and cross major roadway. One last issue which I have notice while driving hwy mostly I notice my rpm drop and pop right back up, speed also but not as bad. All the issues appears to be something is sticking and if its the manifold -what can you do if you can only use Dodge parts - replacement(3-x's) within a 3 wks time. Plz advise Dodge to review.

12 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2008 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 09/02/2013

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle check engine indicator illuminated on the vehicle's instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the manifold intake runner had become inoperable and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000. Wh.

13 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2008 Dodge Avenger

Failure Date: 11/02/2012

Had to replace the cylinder 2 ignition coil and intake manifold.


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