Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Dodge Avenger - part 2

My car's engine stalls and shuts off while in the middle of acceleration or even while at idle. The dealership cannot find any issues as to why it would stop running and I am extremely afraid to drive the car for fear I will have an accident. When the engine stalls, the power steering stops working and it is hard to steer the car to a safe spot.

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While driving down the road my husband went to accelerate to pass a another vehicle and the etc light started flashing and the engine lost power, went from 40mph to 30mph!!! we couldn't pass and luckily there wasn't an accident! another time at a stop sign, he accelerated and the light came on and we could only go 20 mph, thank god no cars were coming!! we've be told it's the electronic throttle body. I've researched this problem and it seems like alot of people are having the same issues as we are! this is definitely a safety issue, it could cause a serious accident! hopefully this will be investigated soon!!! I've also notified Dodge, they basically told me I'm on my own!!.

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As I was driving my 2013 Dodge Avenger on the turnpike at speed of 75mph my red warning light that looks like a lightning bolt came on along with the check engine and traction warning lights. My vehicle tended to hesitate ,jerk and reduce speed dramatically. The vehicle wouldnt excellorateno more than 10mph. I attempted to steer off to a brakedown lane but while doing so I nearly got sideswiped and rear ended multiple times. I have looked on line and seen several complaints revolving around this issue. I am not the only driver that had near misses with an accident. This is a huge safety issue! please look into this matter please, for the saftey of all drivers. Thank you.

I was on the expressway, going about 65 mph when the red lightning bolt on my dash came on. I immediately lost power and could no longer accelerate. Once I showed to a stop I cut the engine off, which stalled and shook while it turned off. After a few moments I turned the engine back on, and after a quarter mile the red light came on and I had to restart the process. Had a mechanic read it with a computer but no error came up, as the light wasn't on at the moment. On the way home it cut off again.

I replaced my car with new brakes last year and I am already having to replace them again. Also, it keeps dying out. I seen on here there was a recall with the electrical system. I think the issue is still at hand. I've spent money on trying to figure out what is wrong with my car and the mechanics here in my area cannot figure it out. This car has so many issues especially due to electrical issues. Also, my car will jerk sometimes when I am at a stop light. I can't figure out what is wrong with it. I am thinking of getting another car because there is so many issues with this one.

Vehicle stalls at and oscillates heavily during driving.

Etc failure ( electronic throttle control ) approx. 100,00o on vehicle, highway going steady 65mph and light came on near total power failure. Restarted vehicle seemed to clear itself. Took to Dodge mechanic the computer says it did not happen. . Replaced the (etc) and car is still not operating correctly. . I have zero faith that the car is safe. Researched this etc issue which seems to be widespread.

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While I was driving my car on a city street the car red lightning warning light came on and started to reduce in speed will not go pass 10 mph, I look online for problem with other Dodge Avengers owners stated it was the throttle body and it needs to be recalled its happening to many people, I went to mechanic they put it on computer reset settings car is running fine, I think Dodge will do this so u need to replace it, if u look on internet to many people having same problem and Dodge take them for a ride of 1000 or more I will like this to be investigated.

Etc (electronic throttle control) has cause my car to be out of operation twice in the past month alone. I had the car repaired and it is already broken again within a months time.

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While on the highway doing 75 mph, my 2013 Avenger immediately dropped to 40 mph. It felt like a car had re ended me, after dropping to 40, my car lost all power. My rpms went to 0, and I had no control while steering. It left me stranded for 45 minutes and suddenly turned back on. This has happened 3 times already. Also, before I had the dealership disconnect my horn, it would randomly blare. Sitting in traffic and it would go off. Sometimes it would beep once, other times it would last anywhere from 2-10 minutes. Turning the car off wouldn't solve the problem, it would actually continue. The mechanics told me it was my tipm (total integrated power module) that caused this to happen, only seen in Chrysler models. This problem has been ongoing starting with my horn since Sep. 23rd, 2016.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. While the vehicle was stationary, the rpms increased rapidly without warning. While the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact used a significant amount of pressure to depress the brake pedal and was able to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure occurred on more than one occasion. Rairdons Jeep Chrysler Dodge in bellingham, washington was contacted about the failure and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. While the vehicle was stationary, the driver side air bag indicator remained illuminated. In addition, the vehicle accelerated on its own and stalled without warning on numerous occasions. The battery indicator illuminated without warning and the vehicle stalled on another occasion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 80,512.

About 3 weeks ago, I was driving down the highway and the etc light came on for a split second, the car wouldn't accelerate, than the light shut off and drove fine. For the next few day's it did it once or twice on the highway when I would go up hills. The last day I drove it before taking it to a mechanic it did it again, only this time the light didn't shut off and I had to pull over on the highway. I shut the car off and it started, there was no light on so I began to drive. About 10 miles down the highway, the light turned on again and the car wouldn't go over 60mph. I got it to a mechanic shop. They did a diagnostic test and couldn't tell me what exactly was wrong with it. They said they cleaned the throttle body but it didn't help and suggested that I take it to the dealer ship. I called the manufacturer to see if there was a recall and to see about a warranty. They said that I still had power train warranty and should take it to the dealer so they could do adiagnostic test. After telling them what the other machines did they said it probably was the throttle body but it's not under power train warranty. They manufacturer said they would get back to me about who's going to cover the cost.

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. While the vehicle was in park, the vehicle sputtered and stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the sensor in the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 40,500.

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While driving the car started accelerating by itself and the engine reed high. Wipers come on by themselves. Seat belt light stays on even when you have it on. Battery light comes on periodically.

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I was in a car accident as of March, I had front damage hit pretty hard at least the passenger air bag should have deployed but after I got my car back it started cutting off for no reason. I took it back to auto shop that fixed it when the check engine light came on due to revving up between the 3 and 5 rpm and barely moving the lightest touch it would stay stuck between those even slowing down to less 25 mph as soon as step on the gas it will shoot right back up between 3 and 5 rpm and rev. . I would have to pull over turn my car off and turn the key really hard to turn on and it would go back regular. My car randomly cuts off when stopped at lights or when coming to a stop. If I am in reverse and start to back up it stalls, jerks then cuts off . The dealership and auto shop are not finding anything "wrong" with it. Unknown of what paticular system this is I was told fuel line but I think its the engine the check engine light will come on and then go back . It is happening on and off and no one will look at it unless im paying out of pocket this started happening around 30,000 miles.

Gear shift got stuck in park and could not move vehicle. This was a customer Chrysler customer satisfaction notification k16. I talked to Dodge about this problem and they told me that in October 2010 before I bought the car the dealer checked the gearshift and determined it was safe and did not need to be reinforced. Obviously it did. The repair cost $342. 54. As I've seen on the internet this happens to many Dodge Avengers and is a safety concern.

The etc body has been replaced twice within 6 months and now needs replaced again. The car accelerates on it's own, stalls out and doesn't start consistently. The car has been running and stalled, the car has been at a stoplight and thrusts forwards on it's own, making it unsafe to drive.

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Avenger. While driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle decelerated without warning. The contact pulled to the side of the road, turned off, and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred while in traffic. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the electronic throttle assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic for an estimate. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle hesitated when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the diagnosis was that the emissions control preventive system failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the vehicle was taken a week earlier to an Chrysler dealer for the same failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,891.

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. While driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle jerked, shook, and accelerated without warning. The contact was able to gain control of the vehicle. On several occasions, while making left and right turns, the vehicle nosedived and the speed decreased. The traction control indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body failed to register and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the Dodge dealer. The failure mileage was 61,485.

My Avenger is very dangerous and I'm trying to get rid of it because I fear for mine and my children's safety. On several occasions the vehicle has stalled while at idle and even once while I was accelerating on a highway- doing over 60 mph. It also continuously has accelerated on its own, either when slowing down or speeding up it will jump rpms and take off on its own. While going through a school zone the car accelerated on its own and I came very close to hitting two 5 yr olds crossing the road. I've had electrical problems, as the check engine light will come on and off on its own and just recently the combination switch stopped working completely, almost causing me to be rear ended. I've called Dodge and they want $100 just to look at the car, which I cannot afford after dumping many dollars into trying to fix these life threatening issues. I've had it seen there before and they said nothing was wrong when I paid over $500 for repair work. I'm fearful for my life while driving and its caused me much stress and anxiety. I've spoke to several other Avenger owners that experience the same problems in which their only option was to trade it in because they couldn't afford to buy a new vehicle. I personally would junk it myself because I would never want to jeopardize another person or their children's life, however like everyone else I can't afford it and will probably have to trade the "problem" down to some unknowing of the risks and dangers of the vehicle. After spending thousands of dollars for what I thought was a reliable car I am left driving a lemon, taking prescribed ativan for anxiety because I am constantly in fear of driving the thing, and unable to sell because nobody wants it. This car had wrecked my life, and I only want Dodge to take responsiblity. It's a shame to know that I am putting everyone's lives in danger & it's taking a toll on my health.

My car has 70,000 miles on it it leaks transmission fluid leaking oil bad the suspension is leaking on the right la air condition vent every time I put it on defrost it flickers for about 5 minutes even when the car is off the windshield wipers come on by their self anytime only highway seems like when I accelerate the car stalls on me has lost a lot of power I have the whole replaced in it every 3000 miles y'all did it for the first three years now I keep it up it's also leaking water out of the radiator I feel the bottle up about a gallon a week my brakes squeal all time I replace them once and I bought the best they had and they still squeak mainly in reverse after 50000 tousand miles is car has gave me nothing but problem after problem I've almost got it paid for I was trying to hurry up pay it off so I can get rid of it and getting me something else I would like a Dodge truck if they are dependable thank you for your time francis houston author ray jordan jr.

I was on the highway going 60 mph all of a sudden my etc light started to flash and my car started to slow down, my car would not go over 10 mph. It was very difficult for me to get in a safety lane. I almost got rear ended a few times, I was very scared. I did some research and found that this problem has been going on since the production of this vehicle. There are tons of complaints online about this vehicle, some of the vehicles have low mileage and some don't. It is a very dangerous situation to be in. I think Chrysler needs to own up and recall this throttle body!.

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the etc warning indicator illuminated and then the vehicle started to slow down to approximately 5 mph. The contact had to maneuver to the side of the road because the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was restarted and there was no acceleration. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic and the diagnosis was that the etc was damaged and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 182,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed, and there was a jerking motion. The failure recurred multiple times at various speeds. The contact also stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to dealer for diagnostic testing. The diagnosis and repairs was unknown. The manufactuer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000. Mf.

My vehicles stalls while driving on the highway and its an automatic. I keep my regular maintenance on it. This has almost caused 3 different accidents on multiple occasions. When I stop my car almost acts as though it wants to shut off. In order to pick speed back up I midst floor it to even get moving anywhere. This is very unsafe seeing as though I have a 2 yr old. Something must be done. I'm insuring a car that has had recalls for this very same issues and now Dodge tells me they'd have to charge me $115 for a diagnostics test.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the etc warning light illuminated intermittently. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle speed decreased. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on several occasions, but the failure was unable to be replicated. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while pressing the fuel pedal to accelerate the engine would rev but the vehicle would hesitate to respond before surging forward. The vehicle was taken to an independent transmission specialist who diagnosed that the electronic throttle control was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000. Jft.

While driving down the interstate this vehicle's power steering and anti lock brakes stopped working and the vehicles rpms were as high as could be measured by the vehicle. This issues made it very difficult to navigate the vehicle off the roadway safely. The vehicle had to be towed to the nearest dealership and the alternator was diagnosed as the primary issue. The concern with this vehicle is that it has the same size engine and amp alternator as the Chrysler vehicles that are already under recall for alternator failure 3. 6l engine with a 160 amp alternator and the dealership repairing this vehicle states it is the same type of failure. I am concerned that this vehicles alternator should also be recalled as it poses a danger to the people driving it and any other vehicles on the road near this vehicle when this failure occurs.

I was driving on the beltway and the car just stalled. I was doing 70 mph at the time. The car randomly stalls/won't crank and it has less than 4000 miles on it. I just purchased the car and have been back and forth to the dealership and they will not help me. It shuts off with no warning and all the gauges get stuck. I am afraid for my life and I can't get in touch with the manufacturer. Because I have to get on the highway to go to work I am afraid it is going to happen when I don't have a way to get to an emergency lane and it is going to cause a fatality. No one will tell me where to turn and this is my only mode of transportation.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while traveling 60 mph, the vehicle lost all power. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to repair the failure. The vehicle was then taken to an independent, who diagnosed that the electronic throttle body control failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000.

While in park the vehicle was started and the engine/transmission (?) kicked back. When the vehicle was put in drive it would only go about 10 mph but the rpm's were at 4000. It has done this about 6 times since I purchased it 11/2013.

I recently reported my vehicle accelerating on its own up to the speed of 82 mph also thinking that this was a weird occurrence that would not happen again. I was wrong. While driving 40 mpg getting ready to enter a turn my car again started accelerating on its own, foot off the gas was not going down hill or any other reason to pick up speed. Also on this same day I started my car and my headlights came on as they should, I noticed my high beams on thinking they were left on from the last time I drove my car I turned them off. Driving down the road the high beams all of a sudden came in. I turned them off thinking it was strange. Again 2 more times on my way home the high beams automatically came on by themselves. I believe there are some major computer issues with this vehicle but again I am sure of chryslers response ahead of time. Called Chrysler they just say well if you take it to a dealer maybe they can see if there are any codes. Prior to this my sensor had gone bad, lights not working all kinds of things and the dealer was not able to find out what was wrong because there were no codes. Took to new dealer they used common sense and not waited for only codes to come up and found the sensor was dead. This vehicle is an accident waiting to happen!.

Previously had issue with transmission, valve body replaced and now having same issues as before it was repaired approx. 15,000 miles ago. On July 7th I was passing a vehicle in a passing lane, once I got passed the vehicle and on top of a hill I released my foot from the accelerator only to have my car continue to accelerate to the speed of 82 mph. On its own. My cruise was not on so this could not be the problem. I have never used the cruise and would never have it set over 82 mph even if that could be an issue as I have been asked. Extremely scary situation but the brakes did engage when applied and I was able to slow to a safer speed (with my knees knocking in fear!) I have not had this checked yet knowing that the answer from Chrysler and the dealer will be "we are unable to duplicate" or "your car is just learning how you drive" (granted I have been driving it since it was brand new). I am extremely nervous to drive this vehicle or have my children or anyone in this vehicle with me.