2008 DODGE Avenger

Interlock in shifter broken. Cannot get out of park.

Water leaks into the trunk lid when it rains and water pours into the trunk when you open it. You can hear that the trunk lid is full of water when you open and close it. Also, my rear brake lights, hazard lights and turn signals do not work at all.

First problem was my horn randomly honking. This was repaired by hard wiring the horn to a button on the dash to bypass the T.I.P.M.

The second problem is randomly the throttle is unresponsive and then the engine dies. After some research it was decided to replace the fuel pump. This did not solve the problem.

When ever i arm/disarm my alarm system my horn goes into a long beep until i go back into the car and reset the horn. I have a malfunctioning alarm system.

I was driving on a highway my car started smoking and shut down yes a 4 lane highway, I had it towed to find out the the computer motherboard caught fire I then had it towed to the dealership (dodge) they had it for 2 days said it caught fire and melted multiple things including my fuse box and it would be a min of 4-5,000 to fix it. I know it had 150,000 miles but I bought it new and I have taken GREAT care of this vehicle this fire is not wear and tear and to not fault of mine I\'m glad it didn\'t cause me to wreck and be killed

The TIPM when out on my 2008 Dodge avenger. If Dodge new about it then why have they not recalled the vehicle for this problem. No damage was done just money lost, and vehicle out of service very annoying.

Today, 1/3/2015, the weather was a mix of rain and snow and on my way to my destination the windshield wipers stopped working in the middle of the windshield. Then it started back up and then off again. At one point when it stopped, I could not see, the windshield was covered with the rain/snow mixture. I took the car to the dealership to be told it was the TIPM. The part was ordered and today I paid only for the labor portion, $60.00 and when I return on Tuesday I am to pay for the part which came to $661.00

The Total Integrated Power Module (TIPM) failed. I came out of a gas station to find my horn blaring, lights flashing, windshield wipers front and rear going, washer fluid spraying all over, door locks locking and unlocking, and unable to unlock door with electronic key. I was in the later stages of a 300 mile trip. I had to pull the horn fuses to be able to drive the car. The wipers would continue to activate even though the switch was in the off position. The fan on the AC cut out after about 5 minutes. I learned on the Internet that the TIPM has been a problem for drivers since 2007 and the issues with my van were text book indicators of this failure. My research on this issue indicates that other symptoms of this failure can be unexpected deployment (or not) of the air bag and engine fires. I was fortunate. I was able to find and replace my TIPM with a dealer at my destination. I have contacted Chrysler customer service but have only gotten lip service so far. Chrysler has been aware of this problem for years and done nothing to correct it. They owe me $812.94. I have driven Dodge vans for over 20 years and never had something like this happen that has compelled me to seek assistance from a consumer advocacy group.

one headlight comes on without notice. turn signals are rapid. Only one tail light. TIPM is failing.

When I turn the key the starter continues to turn after I have stopped turning the key. When I reported it in 2013 to the Dodge Dealer on East State in Rockford Il, they told me they couldn’t find anything and the problem has to occur when they check it and it didn’t . I informed them that it occurs randomly. I’m afraid that my starter will eventually go out, I am a retired Chrysler worker on a set income and cannot afraid another car nor a starter.

While deployed to Iraq in 2011 my Dodge Avenger caught fire while parked in the car port of my house resulting in 100% loss of house and all contents. Results from investigation indicate that the car was the cause of the fire. I have tried on multiple occasions to contact Dodge Chrysler but no one will return emails or calls. I have found where Dodge had a recall on my model for the car catching fire, the recall came out in the month of September and I had bought the car in October, I also got a print out on all the maintenance conducted on the car from the time the car arrived at the dealership and this recall was not corrected. I have contacted multiple attorneys but none would touch the case because I do not have the money to fight Dodge Chrysler. Please help or advise me on what other steps I can take.

stuck in park..replaced shifter assembly

The shifter is stuck in park and and won’t budge.

The car will stall at the most inopportune times. This problem started with in 1 month of my purchasing my Dodge Avenger. It was in the shop in Madison Wisconsin more the 5times before I moved to Los Angeles, CA. and since I have been in LA the car has been in the shop 5 times and is now totally inoperable.

In August I spoke with Dodge and was told that since I was the 3rd owner of the vehicle that they would not assist with getting the problem of stalling fixed.
On August 20, 2011 I had a shop tell me that the wires to the fuel pump are completely fried and that one little spark could start a fire in my car.

THE PROBLEM TODAY IS, TRANSMISSION, THERE WAS A RECALL ON A PIECE ON THE SHIFTER , I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO BE REPLACED, LESS THAN 2 MONTHS LATER, I PARKED MY CAR IN DRIVE AND THE NEXT TIME I GOT IN TO GO TO WORK , THE CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK, HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED TO DEALER , AND THEY FIXED IT , BUT CHARGED ME $100. FOR DEDUCTIBLE , I FEEL LIKE THEY SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FIXING IT, IT WAS WORKING FIND UNTIL THEY WORKED ON IT.

I purchased this car new and now have just over 54,000 miles. In that time I have replaced the front rotors 3 times, the rear drums twice, and the pads and shoes 6 times. I have spent well over $ 1,500 just on brakes. The dealership does not admit to a defect but my local (reputable) mechanic informed me that this a common complaint with the Avenger. As of late, the turn indicator will not turn off even though the selector is in the neutral position after a turn or manually re-centered. The problem is intermittent and not readily duplicated.

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I purchased my ’08 Avenger in October of 2007 with 300 miles on it. Almost immediately after purchasing the vehicle the brake warning light started coming on at intermittent and random times. It comes on when I am on the highway at 70 mph with my foot nowhere near the brake pedal. I have taken it to the dealership where I bought it several times, only to be told they could find nothing wrong. My car now has about 18K miles. I took the car to a different Dodge dealer and I am now being told that I need new brake pads and rotors.

When we purchased our vehicle it had warped front rotors on it. The dealership refused to put new ones on, they blamed Chrysler, and Chrysler blamed the dealership. The only thing they would offer me was to turn the rotors. I expressed to the dealership and Chrysler that this was not acceptable on a new vehicle and that I should have new ones since warped rotors only get worse once you turn them.  I was sure I would be back in a year to replace them because of it. I moved to California and just over a year later I was back at another Chrysler/ Dodge dealership with warped front rotors. They gave me an estimate around $600 to replace them since they were now out of warranty. My husband decided to replace them himself since he is mechanically inclined. He replaced the front rotors and pads. Six months later I was having one of my scheduled oil changes and tire rotations done and the mechanic stated that my tires were all bad. At this point I only had 37,000 miles on 80,000 tires. I took the car back to the dealership to see if they could assist me. I explained that the tires were all worn prematurely and that the brakes were still making noise as well as a knock in the front end when making a left hand turn (they said they had fixed the knock on the previous visit). Thy charged me for the inspection and told me that not only did I need four new tires, I also needed all new rotors, front and back, and that they know was now something else completely, and that it was not covered under my policy. I have made several phone and written complaints to Chrysler to no avail.

2008 dodge avenger with a few defective parts. consumer states that the vehicle has defective front door latch, radiator fan motor connector. when arriving for the repair she was informed the parts were not available. *kb the consumer received 2 recall notices in the mail. recall numbers 01v104000 and 07v473000. *jb

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. *kb the consumer didn't state which 2 recalls out of the 4 she was trying to get remedied. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated while the vehicle was stationary at parking lot, the contact was unable to shift out of park. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the contact stated she removed the gear assembly and manually shifted the vehicle into drive. the vehicle was not yet diagnosed nor repaired. a dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 159,000.

Faulty intake manifold runner control, faulty windshield wiper motor

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

I purchased a vehicle i had only ha dit for a few months when the powersteering went out. after taking it to a second repair shop i was tol dit was the rack and pinion. i immediately called the dealer and was given a complete run around.all i need is assistance in finding a decent mechanic. this car dealership knew the vehicle was faulty and sold it to me any way

I was driving down 480 highway my car started smoking and shut off i had it towed my computer motherboard caught fire! thank god it didn't cause me to wreck and get killed

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power train control module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired due to part unavailability. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the part was on back order. the failure mileage was 100,000.

My dodge avanger throttle bottle control keep going out. i contacted dodge about this issue and the first time they adviced me to take it tobthe dealership and they fixed it but i still had fees to pay. the car had the samw issue a year later i just gotbit fixed. it has now did the same thing , i took it to the dealership and was told that this type of vehicle will continue to happen. the flashing lightning bolt on my dash continues to flash. i have read many other owners of this vehicle with the same issue. chrysler dodge is aware of this issue and when i contacted them they did nothing. i am also having an issue with the drivers window not going back up. there are many complaints on this as well. this is dangerous becousr while i was driving going past an intersection the car slowd completed down and then the red lights of a lightning bolt flashed.

Windshield wipers failed on several occasions while driving in the rain. had the wiper motor and switch replaced and the problem persists. wipers will stop in the middle of the windshield and inch up and down but never going back to original position. i have to physically push the wipers back down each time. also, headlight flicker. vehicle has also started by itself without the key or remote starter function. this all points to the tipm since it controls all of these functions.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving 35 mph, the vehicle jerked without warning and the check engine indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the diagnostic code reader indicated that the vehicle had an automatic transmission control system malfunction, loose fuel cap, and the battery input voltage was low. the mechanic was unable to diagnose the cause of the transmission malfunction and the low battery voltage. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact spoke to jenkins chrysler dodge jeep (2561 us-27, lafayette, ga 30728) who stated that labor would cost $85 per hour. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Air bag continuously goes on. cruise control does not work. tire pressure was an issue but had that fixed

Air bag light coming on and off intermittently. after looking online my car also has the same air bag light problem that have been listed numerous time (but for some odd reason my vin isn't one of the recalled cars) online. while driving the car the air bag light will come on and go off continuously. reading around i have found that the problem lies within the seat track sensor. this needs to be fixed on all cars and not just the ones chrysler deems to want to fix. this is a huge safety issue and could lead to some serious problems. the nhtsa needs to make them do the right thing and fix all the cars, not the select few they (chrysler) deem to might be having problems.

I was driving and airbag light kept coming on and going off. even after i turned my car off and back on it did the same thing.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact stated that after the vehicle stalled, several warning lights became illuminated. the contact stated that the traction control, the abs, and electrical system warning lights illuminated. the contact stated that while the warning lights were illuminated, the horn, hazard lights, traction control, abs, and instrument cluster failed to operate as intended. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed however, the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code or reproduce the failure. the contact stated that currently the vehicle was inoperable. the contact stated that exhaustive research concluded that the tipm needed to be replaced however, the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v152000 (electrical system). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 162,000.

2008 dodge avenger stalls out when wet or cold out. has happened so many times and my husband has almost been hit. mechanics can't find anything wrong. just had a sensor replaced and time up bc we sold the car and bought a new car bit a family member bought it and in afraid now i'm reading all the complaints! we want to get this fixed for her and why is there no recall???? these complaints are on so many forums help please??!

The first problem was the horn randomly honking which progressively got worse to the point it was blaring and would not stop when the engine was turned off. we had the horn hard wired bypassing the t.i.p.m. randomly the throttle is unresponsive and then the car shuts down and sometimes will not restart for a while. we replaced the fuel pump and this did not resolve the problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving 65 mph, the engine stalled and numerous warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer stated that no assistance would be provided. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

My car stalls out and throttle single light comes on..had throttle fixed and after one day same thing stalls and light comes on.. don't have money to waste on guessing what's wtong.. need definite problem solution. or recall it to find out what's wrong.its been stalling everywhere .. i'm afraid to drive it on the high way

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after multiple attempts. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 84,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the engine warning light illuminated intermittently and the vehicle decelerated independently. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was unaware of the exact part that needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v152000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Running rich and code p2004 has to do with intake being stuck open.

Came home from work one day parked car and when came out later that day to leave my car wouldnt shift out of park. now have to push a pink button in down by left side of shifter to release it to shift. i feel this is dangerous because if bumped wrong accident mat occur if it locks up

Started car at home and heard pop and saw smoke coming from under hood and when opened hood shock tower cover was on fire

My airbag light constantly turning on and off when i turn left or right my car never been wrecked before

Have been having many issues with windshield wipers stop working all of a sudden and sometimes do not work for days. with no warning windshield wipers will stop in the middle of the windshield and stutter. while attempting to rotate wiper switch they may move a little and if you turn them off they will continue to stutter across windshield. sometimes they work normal. i have been doing a lot of research and this issue is all over the internet. chrysler apparently refuses to admit there is an issue with a faulty tipm. today i experienced a total power failure while driving. everything stopped working while driving....no wipers, turn signals, headlights, brake lights, instrument panel. pulled into a parking lot after almost getting rear ended while turning. turned car off restarted a few times and then everything started working except wipers. someone is going to get killed if this issue is not addressed!!

Takata recall, my 2008 dodge avenger has always drained batteries fast i thought nothing of it at first until my car began not to start, now it does not start, kills batteries, cruise control does not work, and now the ac is having problems, i looked into the recalls and everything that is going wrong with my car matches the recall that took place in april 2008. i now fear that my car will turn off while i am driving. please fix this problem before it escalates.

The window regulators and motors continuously go out causing the windows to be unable to roll up or down. i have replaced them at least twice since 2010 and they now need to be repaired again, for a third time. this has happened while stationary, while driving on city streets, and while driving on highways.

I was on highway i-80 and the horn started going off on its own. engine started to lose power but thankfully it kept going and i made it home. went to auto shop and they disconnected both horns. a week later, after i stopped, turned the engine off and tried to restart it, the engine would not start. had the battery jumped and the car started. a week later the engine shut off again while driving. stopped at red light on very busy street and the engine just shut down. had vehicle towed to mechanic. it started. mechanic could not find anything wrong. tested the battery and it was good. drove car home. 4 days later car would not start again. waited 15 minutes and engine started. i am terrified to drive this vehicle! i don't know when the vehicle will stop. this vehicle is hazardous and could cause a fatal accident!!!

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving approximately 15 mph and making a u turn, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was able to restart on the first attempt; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

Powertrain control module for dodge avenger on backorder due to faulty system - part not available from chrysler dealerships because of huge influx of requests for this part - requesting that this be considered as a recall situation

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the windshield wipers failed to work without warning. the contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who replaced the windshield wiper's motor, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vin was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Spring broke , car stuck in park...

"takata recall " recent and ongoing problem with my 08 dodge avenger is the airbag light has been coming on randomly, from start up and while driving. airbag has never deployed or no injuries to vehicle, has been on and off since last year. oil pressure light was also on, got the oil pressure sensor replaced, would start off from start up and would come on and off consteadly. front driversseatbelt also stopped retracting have recently had that changed as well. the tpms light has been on for about 2 years now, turns on at start up and stays on while driving. the engine light has also been on for awhile now too, from start up and while driving, just stays on, since a few months of vehicle purchase, was actually still making payments when i took it in for service for the engine light, came off and back on 2 months later, been struggling with it every since. just have learned to live with the engine light on and tpms light on as well. have had to change the alternator 3 times on this car already too. my car drives fine now, don't want to just keep ignoring the problem, would really like that fixed.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. the mechanic was able to retrieve several fault codes. the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 08v152000 (electrical system); however, the free repair failed to remedy the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 145,428.

We have been having a lot of problems with our car lately. first problem we had was with our alarm system. the alarm has gone off on us both when the car is off and when the car is on. the horn starts and won't go off until after about 5 minutes no matter what we do. we have try turning it of with our key alarm, turning the car on and off, unlocking the doors but nothing seems to work. yesterday we were driving our car and the car stall and we were lucking to be able to pull to the side safetly since we were coming to a stop. after a couple attempts, we got the car back on and running. i have search this problem and i found that it could be the tpms. as to what we have experience with the car lately, we are almost sure it is this. we contacted the dealership and we were told that this recall was perform back in april of 2008 and are not responsible for anything the car is going through now and will not replace the part for us again. can you please let me know if the dealership is required to switch this part for us again since our car is not safe to drive or if we would have to solve this problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 115,000.

Windshield wipers work intermittently, when the switch is on they will turn off and on by themselves. fast to slow and slow to fast. causes very dangerous driving conditions in adverse weather conditions. this happens when car is moving, obviously in rainy conditions. most recent accurate 2-20-17 highway and city streets.

Drivers side door won't close. there was a recall on other avengers for this same issue but not for my car itself. had to drive two hours back home with the door tied shut. extremely dangerous and should be checked into for other avengers, maybe expand the recall? car was parked when this happened.

When filling the tank all the way to full from empty gas pump will shut off and you will hear the "click" nozzle is still in fuel hole and fuel sprays everywhere. runs down vehicle onto brake system. huge safety concern. vehicle was off and parked.

'takata recall" i was leaving the hospital on january 1, 2017, i put the vehicle in reverse and as i shifted to drive it was noticeably shifting rough (not the gear, the shift stick)i was proceeding to pay for parking and a lady was waiting behind me frustrated. i made it home with the vehicle. i was unable to start it again. i noticed also that the shifter says the vehicle is in park and the dash reads the vehicle is in reverse. *tr

Our 2008 dodge avenger spews fuel out of the fuel port while fueling at any gas station every time we put fuel in the car. our dodge 2008 dodge nitro had a recall for the same issue and was repaired, why isn't there one for the avenger?

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving at 15 mph, there was an abnormal noise and the vehicle suddenly stalled. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the sub frame was corroded and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 110,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving, the check engine, overheating, tire pressure and electronic throttle control system warning lights illuminated. the vehicle stalled and was restarted and operated as intended. the contact stated that she depressed the accelerator pedal quickly due to the vehicle starting to shake. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the wiring for the temperature gauge needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the contact stated that she was not provided with diagnostic information on the stalling. the vehicle was not yet taken to an authorized dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that an email would be forwarded to her. the email was not received from the manufacturer. the failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

As i was driving on the highway the car automatically got into limp mode. into a computer protection to protect the transmission. the computer is also freshly brand new.

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.

When driving car will suddenly stall. this has happen going under and over 30mph. had several times where it won't restart. towed it to mechanic, they can't find anything wrong. car only has 50,000 miles. *tr

While driving a lightning bolt in parentheses symbol popped up on the dash. car began idling and would not exceed 10 miles per hour. then the radio turned off and lights began to dim. so i parked the car and turned it off. the car would not start back up. i got it towed to a local shop for a diagnostic and was told it was the battery. so i got it replaced, that same day about 6 hours later, the exact same thing happened. thank god we were not on the highway. i researched the symbol and a lot of related stories were discussed. i believe there is some need for a recall because others weren't as fortunate as us. please take this into consideration because lives are at stake. thank you

My has stalled twice and my cruise control is not working

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered and overheated. the check engine and engine temperature warning lights were illuminated. the contact pulled over to allow the engine temperature to decrease to a safe vehicle operating temperature. after cooling off, the vehicle was restarted however, while driving to her destination the vehicle again overheated. the contact pulled over and checked the coolant reservoir only to find that there was no coolant in the reservoir. the contact added coolant to the reservoir however, the failure persisted. the vehicle was towed to the residence and then towed to butitta brothers automotive (3012 n main st, rockford, il 61103 815-962-7914 to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. the failure mileage was 100,000. the vin was not available.

I was driving my dodger avenger and the axial broke underneath. it was an original part and i haven't been able to get another original part to replace it from mopar without it being able to fit.

My vehicle lost power in the middle of operation , i also lost power steering and braking during this event. *tr

Water leaking into trunk running risk of shorting out the brake light system. have a warranty and mopar refuses to fix the problem under my bumper to bumper warranty. *tr

Cars has been randomly stalling and stopping while im driving. it has happened multiple times on the day it happened. my horn also intermittently goes off with no warning and sometimes it sound of for minutes at a time. after doing some research the issue points to the tipm (totally integrated power module).

Water behind driver seat on floor board, locking mechanism for passenger door stopped working, rear tail lights completely stopped working, has a shifting problem

I purchased my 2008 dodge avenger from a private dealer about 2 months ago, i failed to realize that the only warning light that was illuminated was the air bag. after researching the issue i discovered that this light means that the driver side air bag is defective. my vehicle has 172, 114 miles on it. this is a cording to this website is a common problem with this yr model avenger. what can i do to get this fixed is there a safety recall? this car has had airbags replaced in 2008 from a minor bump so i am really concerned about this issue and my safety..

When fueling the vehicle the gas pump will shut off when the tank is full, but the car's fuel tank will blow gas out of the filler tube and down the side of the car. it does not matter if you are filling the car slow or fast. it does this at all gas stations so it is not the gas station's fuel pumps.

Catalytic converter shows as an error message and check engine light and will need likely replacement. the heater does not work on the car, likely due to the heater core. i just purchased the car and it had a recently replaced o2 sensor that was unplugged as its initial reason for the check engine light. there may be other cars with similar problems, and i wanted to report it because these are costly repairs.

Every time car is started and driven it stalls and/or will completely cut off in the middle of traffic. the fuel tank also has the gas light on and says the car has an empty tank when in fact the car has a full tank. (on going issue)

When at the fuel pump getting gas it overfills every time. safety hazard has a rough idle when sitting at a stop light without a check engine light and no check engine light has come up for it. speedometer is off door handle sticks not allowing me to close my door while i’m in it have to push the handle towards the door to get it to close. trunk doesn’t close all the way. also when opening after it rains it leaks all over my stuff

Sometimes when its raining or snowing when my car is on at least once during my trip my car will turn off either when i'm at a stop light/sign or when i brake to make a turn. i can sometimes tell when its going to turn off because the car sputters (i dont know how else to describe it). ex yesterday on my way to work it turned off as i was at a stop light so i turned it off and back on more more issues on my 10 mile trip. on my way back home (car sat in the rain all day) my car turned off as i was leaving the parking lot of my job. when i say my car turned off i mean it loses all power so that when i press my gas car doesnt go anywhere i have to turn it off and back on to continue my trip

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the gear did not shift out of park without warning. the contact called russ darrow chrysler, jeep, dodge, ram of west bend at 262-808-2700 (located at 3210 w washington st, west bend, wi 53095) and was informed that there was no recall. the technician recommended a diagnostic test. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. the failure mileage was not provided.

The subframe / engine cradle of my 20008 dodge avenger is totally rusted out with big holes in it. it’s so brittle you can easily put a screw driver through what’s left. this was discovered by belle tire when i was getting my tires rotated. i am the original owner since it was new. this car was brought for an oil change and inspection every 3,000 miles since new at golling chrysler dodge jeep ram bloomfield hills, mi. the car was also purchased from this same dealership.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. hondru chrysler dodge jeep ram of elizabethtown (located at 2005 s market st, elizabethtown, pa 17022, (717) 367-6644) was contacted via phone and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v152000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Brakes : i need to replace brake pads every 3 months. (i run over 1600 miles monthly) a/c : the passenger side blows freezing cold air and the drivers side blows hot. suspension : the rear knuckle bushings fails too much.

While i was driving the airbag light appeard on dashboard. i took the car to a dodge dealership and they confirmed that the airbag is defective on the driver side of the vehicle.

My oil light came on and all it does is ding and there is no code showing up. the tire light keeps coming on amd off even though all the tires have the right amount of air pressure. the airbag light started coming on if i turn the car off and restart it does go off but sometimes it will turn back on

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving 30 mph, the engine seized. on other occasions, the vehicle spontaneously accelerated and then dragged. also, the driver's seat belt detached without warning and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the thermostat, clockspring, ecm manifold, throttle body, starter, battery, air fan, integrated power module, air conditioner, compressor, intake runner, steering wheel, and engine needed to be repaired. the vehicle was taken to brockton chrysler jeep dodge ram (241020 belmont st, brockton, ma 02301, (781) 961-1550), but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. the failure mileage was 36,000. the vin was invalid.

I was driving along the freeway and the car just automatically went into limp mode. i change the oil i flush everything then when i went on to the kelly book blue book to try to sell it as saying that it had a bunch of recalls welcome to find out chrysler saying it doesn't so i don't know what's going on with my car and neither do mechanics.

As i was traveling 65 mph down hwy 411 in centre, al my car (2008 dodge avenger) completely shutoff. i could barely get my car over to the side of the road due to the steering wheel wouldn't turn. thank god it was 11 p.m on a thursday night because if it would've been during the day this hwy is very busy and i could've caused a wreck and harmed myself or someone else. after i got on the side of the road i tried to start it back up a few times and it finally started back up but it wouldn't stop turning over until i cut it back off. then i tried to start it again and it started but every light on my dash come on. i put it in drive and tried to drive it home but it wouldnt go over 15 mph. i had several vehicles run up on the back of my vehicle and i was actually afraid for my safety. when i got it home i shut it off and it wouldnt start back up. i then tried to start it back up the next morning and the electrical throttle control light come on and i still cant go over 15 mph. this should be a safety recall because i couldve been hurt bad or worse.

Subframe, k frame, suspension crossframe is severly rusted.

“tamara recall” my car has always just shut off at times when i would come to a stop my passenger side air bag stopped working. it’s now got a fuel pump problems with a burnt sensor

Takata recall.- i am approximately 2 years old with the light from the driver's airbag turned on all the time. i had it reviewed and i was informed that it is a defect in the bag and that it will not be opened in the event of an incident. two years have passed and no revision is called for replacement. with the shift lever i was sent by chrysler a notice to carry out a revision, i did it and today after 2 years being in a street stopped and trying to make the change to drive i could never move it i just got stuck and could not drive more. how many more times will i have to call to do something about it? because i had to pay my composure and chrysler refused to reimburse me for that money arguing that my car is no longer guaranteed !!!!!

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the abs sensor illuminated and the brakes failed shortly afterwards. the contact also stated that the brakes took longer than usual to stop the vehicle. furthermore, there was a major fuel tank leak and the odor of fuel was noticed outside the vehicle. lastly, the check engine indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and planned to be repaired once the contact ordered the correct fuel tank straps. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the failure mileage was 68,000.

I was driving down road after filling gas tank car starting spitting, gas hand floating up and down, light flashing,

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator intermittently illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 153,453.

Subframe on my wife's car has rusted through and the stabilizer bar has went through it and she drives everyday with out little kids in the car and i would like someone to get back to me about the recalls and how i would be able to fix this subframe if calling is better please feel free to give me a call on my cell it's [xxx] my name is [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Vehicle stalled while stopping at stop sign or red light while driving.

Electrical system:wiring unused electrical connectors for the tpms may become corroded and could short circuit, which can cause a variety of conditions including engine no-start, dead battery, an inoperative cruise control or remote start system, and/or engine stalling.. i have bought 2 new batteries the electrical problem is creating my battery to die. when i am driving it's causing my light engine light to stay on and stall.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the tire pressure monitoring system indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to mullen motors (55980 ny-25, southold, ny, (631) 765-3564), but the failure could not be duplicated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. the contact stated that the failure was similar to nhtsa campaign number: 08v152000 (electrical system). the failure mileage was 92,000. *tt consumer stated car stalled while driving 3 times. vehicle has repaired.*jb

I purchased a 2008 dodge avenger se 2.4l a few months ago. car has been shutting off on me while i am driving without warning. this happened on vity streets and highway. so far it starts back up but then will do it again unexpectedly. i have nearly wrecked due to this. i have also missed work 3 days so far this week. i called many dealerships and taken to shop with no solution. i have minor passengers in this car when it is occuring. the recall for this ossue was for avengers 2007-2008 beginning april 15, 2007...my car states it was manufactured less than a month later with the same exact issue.

On 3-31-19 me and my 2 daughters were driving on expressway, i started smelling burning and seen smoke coming from hood on driver side of car, it appeared to be coming from the engine under hood and pulled to side of road. i turned car off and i told kids to get out and we walked down expressway. i told kids to stay there and went to walk back to open hood and check it, on my way back to it, it had started on fire. i went back to my kids and called police. within ten minutes the whole car was engulfed in flames.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that riverdale chrysler jeep dodge ram (5869 broadway, the bronx, ny 10463, (718) 548-2800) failed to successfully repair the vehicle per nhtsa campaign number: 08v152000 (electrical system). the contact stated that the seal for the tpms wires was not remedied and were corroded. also, the vehicle was inadvertently going into limp mode, which increased the risk of a potential crash as the vehicle failed to accelerate. an independent mechanic inspected the vehicle. afterwards, the same dealer was contacted and stated that they were not required to service the vehicle because the recall remedy was provided. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact was informed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced by an independent mechanic as well as the corroded wires. the manufacturer was notified that the remedy failed for the recall. the failure mileage was not available. *bf consumer stated defective wiring electrical harness! car does not shift out of 1st gear. chrysler taped over the corroded wiring they did not replace it. they discontined the harness, therefore car is inoperable without it. consumer replaced the transmission and solonoid pack. “parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).”*jb

My baby seat belt started coming on for a about 30 seconds then it go off going for about a few days.when driving the car.66

Upon acceleration to enter highway vehicle continued to accelerate as tho the throttle was to the floor. almost rear ended car in front of me. had to apply brakes and turn on caution lights and pull over. engine seemed as tho it was going to blow up. very scary. upon further inspection it seems as tho dodge/chrysler rushed production of the intake components to get cars to show room in all 08 with these intakes. chrysler later fixed the problem in all future vehicles. problem lies in cheap components in the runner flap assembly on the intake manifold. problem throws code p2008 and code p2017. flap sticks open and increases horsepower without intent of driver. chrysler knows about this problem because they fuxed it in future cars. i am sure all of these cars have this faulty component and therefore; depending on how and where it fails it can be extremely dangerous.

Vehicle stalls out while driving. no warning, just shuts off.

The shifter is stuck in park. from my reading on the internet, a lot of people have had this same issue, and describe it as something has broken from the “pink thing”, that is causing the issue. you can press on the pink thing, and it will allow you to disengage the car from park, and allow you to drive the vehicle, so that’s what i did... but it doesn’t solve the issue, just lets you surpass it.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. when the heater was activated, hot air blew out of the driver's side vent and the rest of the vents blew out cold air. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

The horn will randomly sound. it may be operating on city streets, on the highway, parked, and even when not running. the horn does not sound from the steering wheel pad which is a safety concern and causes a safety inspection failure. the horn sounds when the key fob lock button is pressed intermittently. the horn when sounding on its own may sound on and off, or one continuous sound. when taken to a mechanic it was determined the tipm (total integrated power module) is failing in multiple ways, and is the cause for the horn sounding. the tipm is known to cause wipers stopping, lights stopping, etc and poses a very serious risk. i was astounded to know how frequently this occurs and yet no action has been taken.

Car shuts off when put in drive, if not it will jerk really hard and shut off . it’s as if the transmission locks up and it cuts the car off. almost cause and accident a couple of times . i do not feel safe driving the car

I just bought my 2008 avenger. everything worked as normal until i went to warm up my car today and later realized that the passenger side is only blowing cold air. i have researched and found hundreds if not thousands are having the exact issue. the actuators are functioning. the blend door is fine. the heater core itself is fine due to hot air coming from driver side only. this can cause a more electrical problems and malfunctions and should be recalled due to poor heating abilities thus lack of defrost during winter months. i have a small frame i'm able to look out after windshield has been defrosting for over 20 minutes. that's the worst part. the other issue is my cruise control quit working also today while going 75 mph down the highway. i was almost rear ended because once it disengaged, it slowed down tremendously. had i not been quick at accelerating again, i would be putting my car in the shop for rear end damage. whether they are connected or not, i dont know, but it is very strange both issue arouse today.

In motion at random times my electronic throttle control light will flash at the same time i lose all power at any speed.....from coming into my driveway to highway speed 40-50mph to interstate speeds 65mph i was with my very i'll mom who has to travel with medical supplies and equipment and when she is in an accident, and left unable to get to her set destination, would suffer and did finally today ....we had to sit parked for longer that she medically is able to because of this problem with the electronic throttle control. it should be recalled & resolved before someone in my car, or myself, gets hurt or killed. i have had my avenger since february - march 2009 and today is december 2018 and it has happened for over 2 years to me just because i am still alive, don't mean it shouldn't be resolved. again, this happened before i got to the mileage i am now and is still happening. my airbag light stays on and i don't know if it would even work......, if i was to impact from the loss of power that's caused from, the etc. please recall & fix this.

Takata recall- i have been in two accidents with my dodge avenger 08. first was when i hit a deer my entire body was slammed into the steering column, knew out teeth and broke bones months ago, no airbag deployed nor did not seat belt engage. the car was in motion traveling about 40 miles an hour. the second accident was run off the road by a van traveling in the middle of the road coming at me. i had to serve hard right, i ended up in a deep ditch in which i slammed into a cement washy again no airbag, no seat belt, hit my head so hard i was knocked unconscious, severe facial trauma, back, neck and head. still have no short term memory as well as severe back pain this has ruined my life. *dt invalid vin consumer stated she was the only person in the car and there was no fatality. updated 10/18/18*jb see also odi 11149522. *dsy.

My air conditioner blows hot air out of vents on the drivers side and cold air out of the passengers side.

Wednesday october 10th 2018 approximately 10:30 a.m. i was on my way to smoothie kind in cooper city located inside of a plaza. as i turned into the parking spot with my foot already on the brake to slow down into said parking spot the vehicle accelerated on its own. i pumped the brakes once nothing stopped the vehicle and it went over the medium between parking spots and hit a unoccupied vehicle on the left front. then stopped just before hitting a tree. i'am not sure what happened but their seems to be an electrical malfunction because my mileage has disappeared since.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while the vehicle was stationary, it became stuck in the park position. east carolina chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat (3401 s memorial dr, greenville, north carolina 27834, (888) 848-5262) repaired the transmission, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was towed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. the failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

"takata recall" la luz de la bolsa de aire se encendio y sono mientras iba manejando en una calle de mi ciudad y aun es fecha que sigue asi. esto sucedio hace un ano y medio. fui a la agencia dodge y se me informo que no ha sido llamado para revision. aun estoy pendiente que se me avise para cuando.

Heater blows warm air on drivers side and very cold air on passenger side

Drivers seatbelt doesn't stay locked. it comes undone. driver's seat doest move up or down anymore and tire sensor never goes off. even after new tires put on.

Loud noise or ticking burning smoking blow out on bridge months prior had to manually shift my car into its grinding gears

Takata recall i bought a 2008 dodge avenger. when driving on the highway home i noticed that the rear of the car was swaying back and forth it was very hard to keep it on the road took it to the machanic that, balanced the tires and did an in-linement didn’t help so replaced the struts on the rear and the front didn’t help so replaced the sway bar and the machanic still couldn’t find anything wrong with any of the parts replaced wheel barrons and still didn’t help were have spent so much money and nothing helps.. i’m afraid to drive this car but i’m stuck with it, i took it to another machanic yesterday and 4 men there took hours trying everything to find what could be causing the problem with no luck, until one decided to look on line and he printed off numerous of complaints of other people with the same issues they tried all the things i have and like me spent way too much money and got no results. i’m asking that your company will find out what’s causing the issues and repair this because i fear that this car isn’t safe to be driven

I was driving when i noticed the red lightning bolt light come on on the dash. then the check oil light came on (and i don’t need an oil change) . my tire pressure light had been coming on that day, i assumed bc it was colder that day. as i was driving i was getting into the left turn lane and as i got to the end of the lane and straightened my wheel i noticed i couldn’t really turn my wheel. once i got the green arrow to turn, i put my foot on the gas and i wasn’t moving. i turned my hazards on put it in park and turned it off when i noticed my car was already off. i started it back up and the lights on my dash went away and it was fine. i’ve also been noticed the past couple weeks that my car revs up whenever it feels like it. i’ll be parked and the car will rev up or i’ll be driving a steady speed and my car will just speed up. sometime even when i’m braking to come to a stop my car will start zooming forward.

My son was traveling east on interstate 64 when another car came upon him traveling at a high rate of speed and slammed on his brakes. the road was wet and the other car started sliding out of control and hit my sons car in the passenger front door and push the whole car into a rock wall. the airbags did not deployed at all.

Car dies periodically sometimes 4 to 5 times in 3 miles other times it may go 25 miles and not die. most of the time it cranks back others it has to sit for 5 or so minutes. shows no codes in the computer could it be the module in the ecm?

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate above 45 mph when the accelerator pedal was depressed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer (bob frensley dodge in madison, tennessee, 615-589-0000) where the failure was diagnosed as the power control module. the dealer also stated that the solenoid pack for the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 147,000.

Continuous engine and electronic and fuel and electrical issues with check engine light is activated with no resolve.

Took the car in to the dealer for a recall however my vin did not come up. i'm not sure why when the recall included my year make. brake light reverse and signals are not working . i have 2 children under 10 years old i take to school and after school functions. this is a serious matter that needs to be corrected. the issues with the 2008 dodge avenger are part of the national recall. when driving creates dangerous conditions due to no functioning signals or warnings. the dealer did state it was the whole box timp. this is what was recalled.

Fuel overflows while filling tank regardless of refueling rate, ambient temperature, or service station. this happens nearly every refuel causing an environmental mess and wasting money.

Check engine light comes on and goes off before i can get it checked for the code and one day as the code reader was being plugged in the light went off so still haven't been able to get a code for whatever is causing it to come on and off but does it randomly and the emergency break light comes on when it's in drive and the emergency break isn't engaged but after driving a few miles it goes off i have checked the break fluid everytime but it's reading full it's happened at least 4 times in december of 2018 and at least 3 times in january and 2 times in february 2019

After heavy raining water gets in the trunk weighing it down making the horn and alarm go off after i open and close the trunk several times and getting lots of water into my trunk itself them i'm usually able to set the alarm and it not go off on its own in the middle of the night or early in the morning as this happens u think someone is trying to break into your vehicle it has happened at least 4 times in the past month and a half pretty annoyed water shouldn't get into the trunk that easy there aren't any holes showing we're it can get into so must run down the seams of the back of the car somehow and entering.also had the transmission fluid checked they put it on a lift and had a special tool they used and had to let it run and get up to a certain temperature to be able to tell me if my fluid was low or not and it wasn't because they said it got to the correct temperature but from time to time while driving the car will just jerk as if the transmission fluid is low or the transmission is going out but it only happens like maybe one or twice over a 3 week period so not sure what is up with that

Electrical issue. odometer drops from 65 mph to 10 mph on the highway. lights flicker . abs light comes on during all this also. enigine stalls on occassion. loss of power to engine. all this happens at highway speeds!!!!!

My 2008 dodge avenger with 13800 miles stalls while driving and the tire pressure montoring system light stays on

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the engine cradle and sub frame prematurely rusted and fractured while driving at a low rate of speed. the vehicle was coasted to a parking area. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic whom diagnosed that the engine cradle needed to be replaced but the vehicle was not repaired. the local dealer was not contacted for a diagnosis or repairs. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they had issued one recall on the engine and three tsb’s on the engine but provided no solution for the engine cradle replacement. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Heat and defroster on passenger side stopped working.with no defroster the passenger side windshield fogs up. causes this problem wheather you are moving or stationary.

The headlights and horn light and sound intermittently also interior lights also flash on and off. having intermitten problems with the wipers.also the battery keeps goimg dead. this has been happening at night as the car is sitting in the driveway. this has been going on for over a month now.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. on several occasions, the vehicle was difficult to start. while driving 40-50 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to south point dodge chrysler jeep ram (5210 s ih 35 frontage rd, austin, tx 78745, (512) 443-9333) to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that several engine wiring harnesses needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v152000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 129,000.

Started having problems with the radio system, it turns off by it self and not turning on. one`s in a while it turns on by it self. it does the same thing if it`s running or it`s the car turned off. other issue is that the 4 electric windows fronts and rears broke very ease inside the elevator when i lower or turning up. i`m been wasting too much money for this issue. in one point both issues for become unsafe because while i`m driven on want to lower the window it makes a big noise when it breaks. and the radio turns on and off by it self scaring you while i`m driving.

Intermittently, when the switch is on they will turn off and on by themselves. fast to slow and slow to fast. causes very dangerous driving conditions in adverse weather conditions. this happens when car is moving, obviously in rainy conditions. most recent accurate 2-13-18 highway and city streets.. also my air and cooling fan has been running intermediate on high and now is not working at all. not to mention issues with wiring harness.

Tire pressure monitoring system indicator light came on. every since i have been having various problem with this car. such as engine rough idling/stalling, transmission issues, tire pressure monitor don't work, engine won't start/dead battery. just a lot of unusual problems. i be driving the vehicle city or highway. don't matter whether i am driving straight or turning. this vehicle will stall in the middle of the road. yet stall right back up. all started after the tire pressure monitoring light came on. i believe it has something to do with the tire monitor system. i have been taken chances, hoping that it will go away like it started. my repair service can't fine the problem and said to check for recalls. these unsafe conditions have been going on for a while. help needed

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.

I was stopped at an intersection in my subdivision to let some kids cross the street. all of a sudden, the engine slowed down like it was going to die and then sped up. the car started to lurch forward. i pushed the brake down the rest of the way to keep the car from running over the kids.

While driving the car stalls the electrical does not shut off but i loos the ability to accelerate but the car starts back up immediately this happens in the middle of intersections, on the freeway and while turning.

When i bought the vehicle the check engine light was on. i asked the dealer and he said he was just sitting for awhile when i drove away it was off then 2 weeks later came back on. when i took it to eurozone they told me it was the heads need replaced that's 2900.00. i looked to see if this part was recalled and if it had been replaced on my vehicle i am unable to see where if at all this has been addressed by the dodge makers??? i love my vehicle i just want it to run like its suppose to also my tire light is on and have replaced all tires and still will not go off even after being reset. also my car has an antifreeze smell like the car is hot but never shows that in the temp gauge it's getting hot at all. please someone give me some info on what i can do to fix these problems???? now the new light is my brake light illuminates when i am driving then shuts itself off.

I was in a car accident and the airbag did not deploy and the seatbelt did not restrain me. i hit the steering wheel really hard. i have chest pains, and migraines. i am now waiting for my mri results. i was driving on a city street about to get on the highway. my car was totaled out by the insurance company *dt updated 12/11/18*jb

When i first purchased this vehicle the engine light was on , i asked the sales person why and he said he hasn’t been drove in a while . he took it for a ride and when he came back the light was off . a week later it came back on and i took it to auto zone they said it was the ignition coil . i fixed that and it still comes up randomly. now my car still sounds horrible when i start it and i have to replace the starter and i’ve barley had the car since march . also my car turns off randomly now while i’m in a reverse motion. happens frequently. also the tire pressure light is on and won’t go away . i replaced tires and they say it’s a sensor. a lot of problems and the sales person never told me there was any recalls on this vehicle.

Takata recall....air bag light keeps coming on the entire time driving...2. sometimes my driving lights don’t work properly and at the very same time my windshield washer won’t work at all while driving. 3. right side heat blows warm & passenger side blows cold wether parked or moving

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving 50 mph, the contact drove off the road and crashed into a cement barrier in an effort to avoid a crash with another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy and the seat belts failed to operate as intended. the contact sustained a severe concussion, bleeding on the brain, a sprained ankle, a fractured nose, fractured ribs, and severe back trauma. medical attention was required. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to a recovery facility. a police report was filed. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified. the approximate failure mileage was 187,000. see also 11139251. *dsy. *dt *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving 55 mph, the check engine and the anti-theft immobilizer warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle stalled, but was able to restart after numerous attempts. the dealer (teterboro chrysler jeep dodge ram, 469 route 46, little ferry, nj 7643, (877)-215-5760) was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure recurred. the failure mileage was 150,000.

Today is july 17, 2018. i discovered there were 6 recalls on the 2008 dodge avenger i purchased a month and a half ago, but the dealer never bothered to disclose any of this information to me. when i asked why the sensor light was on i was told it was nothing important, just the air pressure on the tires due to leakage, and all it needed was a cap on the valve stem. the caps on the valve stems of two wheels were replaced but the light stayed on. a few days after the purchase, i was driving about 66 mph when the car started jerking as if the fuel was gasping; it scared me to death! two weeks after the purchase, the engine light came on while i was driving on the freeway, and wouldn't go off; the car must be taken in for diagnostic which i'm told will cost almost $100 to find out why the engine light was on. i'm afraid to drive it with the engine light on and the other light blinking, so the car will just set in the parking area until i can raise enough money to pay for the $250 deductible on the extended warranty i purchased for $1,500, and the problem may not even be covered by the warranty. also, first the dealer sold me the car without a key fob which i knew nothing about it until the horn started honking and lights started flashing when i unlocked the door to get back into the car a couple of days after the purchase. the sales person told me i could get one made at a discount, but when i went back to purchase it i was told i was mistaken. after shopping around it cost me over $100 to get one made (though the dealer would have charged me over $200.)

I was driving home from work and all lights when off and car shut off and i had no control i was driving on interstate

I've already had to replace the power control module (pcm) once just a year and a half ago, and now i have to replace it again and my car has been out of commission and sitting at a mechanic's repair shop for almost 2 months now after fixing other things first before finally determining it was the pcm again. car will not rev above 2.0 rpm and is in "limp mode" with the service engine light along with the lightning bolt symbol present on the dashboard.

Car has been randomly stalling for no reason. after sitting a few minutes the car will restart and drive ok until it happens again. the horn randomly works and sometimes goes off by itself. it was taken to the dealer and was told it was the tipm causing the horn issue but they do not know why it is stalling. possibly could be the tipm as well.

Lost control of the car rear of car hit a guard rail spun around a couple times and front of car hit an embankment causing damage to the left rear of the car and trunk lid and full frontal damage including bending the frame however the air bags did not deploy

Airbag did not fully deploy from steering wheel, curtain airbags abs seat airbags never deployed on driver side , shoulder strap of seat belt locked out. resulting in multiple injuries to me which i was driver- not sure how accident happened. 95% facial fractures , needed plastic surgery , injury to s1 joints, right hip socket , injury in l4& l5 knees , ribs bruised badly, severe concussion..

The gear shift is stuck and will not move from park. shift stuck in park. the vehicle was stationary

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving approximately 65 mph, the headlamps illuminated independently and all the warning indicators illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel. the vehicle stalled and there was a burning odor inside. the vehicle was unable to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred later that day. the vehicle was towed back to the independent mechanic and was repaired under warranty. the failure recurred days later. the vehicle was towed to motor mile dodge (2395 roanoke st, christiansburg, va 24073) where it was diagnosed that the tpms needed to be repaired. the dealer also stated that the vin was not included in a recall. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not inlcuded in nhtsa campaign number: 08v152000 (electrical system). the approximate failure mileage was 188,500. the vin was not provided.

Throttle body control----car will jerk and begin to lose power while driving. you will not be able to drive over 30 mph. within a few minutes, you will be stranded on side of the road.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while operating the vehicle at various speeds, the abs warning indicator illuminated. the speedometer and other instrument panel gauges flickered on and off and the speed would suddenly decelerate. after turning the engine off, the vehicle would not immediately restart. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator and battery were faulty and needed to be replaced. the parts were repaired, but the failure continued. the vehicle was taken to green dodge in springfield, il where it was diagnosed that the pcm was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the failure mileage was 134,300.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving various speeds, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the engine. the engine stalled without warning. the contact pulled over to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to her residence. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Tl* 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.

Got an alignment and now it's shaking and pulling to the right. brake lights and blinkers won't turn on. and all fuses have been replaced

The widows won't work it takes forever to put gas in the tank this car has a lot of problems

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, an abnormal sound emitted from the vehicle without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine cradle was rusted and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving approximately 60 mph in a rain storm, the windshield wipers failed to operate. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the tipm was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 128,000.

Got home, put car in park & let go of the brake. noticed i was rolling backwards so i quickly pushed on the brake. looked on my dash & it indicated the car was in reverse, so i pushed on the gear shifter to make sure it was pushed all the way up, which it was. i then turned the car off & tried to turn it back on. the car then wouldn't start 7 the gears would not change. looked online, seen there was a common issue with the pink plastic piece connected to the gear. pushed the pink plastic piece in & it allowed me to switch gears when it was held in but i am still unable to crank my car & even when the gears are switched the dashboard says the car is still in reverse. looked up recalls & sure enough there is a recall but of course when i entered my car information it doesn't apply to my car. i also have replaced the alternator 4 times in 3 years. i was told that it is a poor design that causes the alternator to wear down & lock up so quickly. i will ever buy another chrystler dodge vehicle in my life. this car has by far been the worst investment of my life. i really hope something happens to get these cars off of the road forever before they end up killing someone due to the highly poor design of everything in them!

I parked my car in the garage, the shifter was clearly in park, then i got out of my car and went into the house to make dinner, and my wifes doctors office called with a subscription, i hit the garage door opener and it would not open, and it started flashing, the car rolled into it on its own, i got into the car and tried to start it with the gear-shift in park and it would not, looked in the heads-up display and it showed it was in neutral and the car was rolling freely. if this would have happened in a public parking lot this situation could have been very serious.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while the vehicle was parked, the remote start system failed to operate and the anti-theft alarm system activated independently. in addition, the tire pressure warning light illuminated and the key fob failed to shut off the alarm. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the failure recurred independently. the contact stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v152000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 105,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 134,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. when the contact added antifreeze fluid into the radiator, it only would last a week, causing the vehicle to overheat. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, but the origin of the leak could not be found. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

My car is having all of the same problems that the vehicles form the tpms recall had. my car isnt covered under the recall though. the cruise control wont work, the battery just goes dead, the remote start sysyem wont work, sometimes the engine wont start, the radio stays on all the time if you dont manually shut it off, the air bag light is on even though there is nothing wrong with it. i feel as though since my car has all the same problems and i have seen many more complaints from others on this site and other websites that the recall should be reevaluated and expanded to cover more of the same year of vehicles. please do something about this for all of the owners having problems.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the blower motor fan switch medium and low functions failed to activate. the repairs were performed by the contact and he replaced the blower motor switch relay. the contact had mentioned that prior to the recent failure, the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the engine cooling flushing was performed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000. the vin was not available. updated 07/27/16*lj updated 08/01/16.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. when the ignition was turned to the on position, the air bag warning indicator sounded and illuminated intermittently. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 101,000. the vin was unavailable.

Car stops while driving and may crank after 5-15 minutes of waiting, horn blows for no reason, wipers malfunction. problem caused by tipm. no recall in us http://absoluteraleigh.com/tipm-repair/but one is in canada (found on autozone recall list) also found info on http://absoluteraleigh.com/tipm-repair/ relating to the tipm and on http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/avenger/2008/engine/engine_stalls_shuts_down_when_driving.shtml. another website ishttp://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/avenger/2008/electrical/tipm_malfunctioning.shtml. i have been to 3 mechanic shops and two dealerships. please help us get this problem resolved. thanks. the car cuts off while driving most of the ti,e. there has been times when the car cuts of before the car is even moved. it dosent matter have long the car has been driven. the horn had to be disconnected becuse it would not stop blowing. that was the first thing that went wrong before the car started going dead. the next sign was the car started jerking but then would not go over 30 mph. i dont kow what happened but the car didnt do that long. from then on the car goes dead which is extremely dangerous, especially on the interstate.

I brought a 2008 dodge avenger in march 2016 and shortly after purchasing it, the vehicle stalled while i was driving. it did it several times while driving trying to start it and while in reverse. i notice that when im driving and i slow down or coming to a stop it would kinda shake and i notice that the rpm side dropped below 0 and the car stalled. if i can feel it in time i would take my foot of the brake and let it go up to 1 and hit the brake again and sometimes that would help. i have been to mechanic shops and because the check engine light wasnt on it was not reading anything and ive contact the dealership to see if my vehicle was recalled which it should be because i have a new born and it stall on me in traffic on the freeway while an 18 wheeler was behind me so you can imagine my nerves. this vehicle is not safe and i can't spend a lot of money paying for the none existing problem as i am told. because i cant afford it please help!!! this is a safety issue and i dont feel safe driving my car. something is wrong and i can't keep paying people to do nothing about this situation. this is scary, thanks in advance

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving 58 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated on the driver side. the contact also stated that the front passenger side window button no longer worked. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the approximate failure mileage was 131,000.

I started the car to leave work, check engine light came on. as i was driving i lost the ability to accelerate above 40mph. while driving 30mph the rpm were at 4,000. i took the car to my mechanic. map sensor was replace and also transmission selinoid. check engine light was still on, they went through all trouble shooting. pcm needs to be replaced. according to dodge dealership the part is on back order with no eta on shipping. was also told there are over 200 orders waiting to be filled, people are waiting 4 months to receive the part. my car has been in the shop now for almost 3 weeks. the dealership my mechanic called didn't inform them of the back order, we were told by another dealership when trying to find the part elsewhere.

Initially thought a brake light bulb was out. took to a repair shop which they told me there was nothing wrong. then the windows wouldn't roll up. found out a major problem occurred that put my safety (and others) in jeopardy. turns out i needed a costly total integrated power module. which i found out it controlled a lot of safety features!! my dashboard didn't even signify a problem!

The tipm suddenly went out, creating hazardous driving conditions for my brake lights, windshield wipers, turn signal lights, are all not working.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. after the ignition key was replaced, the horn worked intermittently. there were no warning indicators. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the power control module needed to be rewired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 200,000.

When fueling my vehicle i get back splash all the time. it started when my avenger reach 50000 miles

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled. in addition, the cruise control failed to function. the electronic throttle control (etc) and check engine warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power train control module (pcm) needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 70,000.

I have a 2008 dodge avenger 2.4 cylinder. my starter has been replacing four times in less than forty day time frame, yes that is what i said. the car cut off on me while driving without any warning while i was on the interstate. i have now paid around 1,440. so far now. this is a major safety issue whether or not my vin number fits the bill, it has happened and has grossly endangered my family to include grandchild and myself not to mention increase the risk of multiple crash. the following are information i have found reason for stalled engines of 2008 doge avengers . all work done at dodge service dept. i have receipts from dealership with my complaints about engine stall issues. please help me. sincere, thanks major safety issue: resulting in an engine stall or engine failure. the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash. chrysler dealers should replace the tipm module, free of charge. flash the totally integrated power module (tipm) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. september 2008 -- chrysler is recalling 712 my 2009 sebring, dodge caliber, avenger, journey, jeep patriot, and compass vehicles. a new adhesive used in the power train control module (pcm) manufacturing process can cause the printed circuit board to break. this can cause the engine to stall and cause a crash without warning. dealers will replace the pcm free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during november 2008.

The electronic throttle control light will flash while driving at any speed and the car loses power, to which i am forced to pull over and restart the car. now i am having battery issues with the car as well. i have reported this once before and have had no offers to fix the problem. now that my daughter is driving the car i am forced to report this again. i feel it is only right for dodge to recall and fix this. other dodge owners have reported the same issue. it may have not caused an accident yet, but why wait until it does?????? i dont always have a safe spot to pull over to restart the car. it is very scary. it has happened several times in the last 6 months.

My tires pressure light comes on a lot even after having the tire pressure fixed. not sure if this is normal.

Gas spills out when pumping gas even after the pump shuts off. dodge said they will not cover it. this is a safety hazard.

Car started stalling while driving 2 days after purchase. dealer said use car is as is. but since then 3 different mechanics have look at it and they can't find anything wrong. last mechanic headed for a week and couldn't find anything. four months later started to jerk before stalling and the throttle light came on. three days later the check engine light came back on and the day after it started doing the same thing. back to the shop and seven days later because it was loosing fuel pressure the fuel pump was replace. now 2 days later is doing the same thing again. this car can't be repair if they can't find what's wrong. and that included a dodge dealer that had the car for a week, charge me $75 and couldn't find what's wrong. the car is unsafe, it stall while driving and can cause a serious accident.

I have a 2008 dodge avenger 2.4 cylinder. my starter has been replacing four times in less than forty day time frame, yes that is what i said. the car cut off on me while driving without any warning while i was on the interstate, fortunate for me and another account grandchild didn't get killed. dodge-land of columbia, sc miss diagnosed and endangered me and on one account my then three year old grand baby, now four as of feb 2nd. i voiced my concerns asked if they checked wiring or see if something electrical; i said it doesn't make since, something is shorting or causing the starter to burn out, did you'll check. dodge-land said it's fixed now you don't have to worry, getting me to entrusted in what they say and believe, i did. bill reassured me it was fixed said we checked it, it's not wiring, or nothing else, it's not electrical, pmc it’s your starter, we checked it everything. bill (service tech) said it was your starter, you don't have to worry we fixed it. ( fourth time now) fourth time dodge-land said contacted chrysler and was told they have a problem with that model computer component, module, i will have to pay a little over $800. to have it replaced chrysler will not replace it for free. (safety recall) i am outraged and amazed, because that is an outright safety recall or should be. please help me with my problem. i have papers from dpdge-land, it has all my personal information on them.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while the vehicle was parked, it failed to start. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump and the saddle tank needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 81,000.

On dec. 17 2015 battery indicator came on while driving on fredrick in st joseph mo then shortly after voltage light and air bag light came car lost steering control and power driving had to coast car into parking lot. towed car to firestone changed battery left firestone lights came on again took it to dodge dealer they diagnosed and said it was the pcm regulator that charges the battery was bad. pcm is back ordered over a hundred units. i've been charging car at night for the last 30 days so i could still use car due to dealer not able to give loaner because they have no when the part will be in to fix car issue. i fear that this is a safety risk because at anytime while driving the car may loose voltage and i will loose control of the car. this is the only car i have.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. also, the contact mentioned that the driver seat seat belt failed to retract and latch, which caused the warning chime to activate. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 78,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated without a collision occurring. the warning light turned off; however; after some time, the failure recurred and the air bag warning light remained illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 97,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact's husband pulled the vehicle over and the driver's air bag deployed. there was no impact to the vehicle. the vehicle was declared inoperable to drive by the insurance company. the contact notified the manufacturer who stated that the failure was not believed to be a manufacturer default. the air bag warning light illuminated. the contact's husband received arm injuries; however, medical attention was not needed. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Horn started blaring, lights where going on and off while sitting in parking lot, driveway and when driving. car started stalling when this problem started. took to dealer and was told it was the tipm. saw where in 2008 dodge/chrysler had issue with the tipm but the 2008 avenger was left off. have seen on dodge talk and multiple other web sites that the 2008 dodge avenger has had this issue and dodge/chrysler is aware of it. it is a safety issue and they should have to repair the vehicles. car currently at venice dodge chyrsler dealership. 941-493-7986.

Vehicle stalls at traffic lights or in stopped traffic in wet weather. mostly wet weather, but has occurred at least tree times in dry weather. local good year ran a "wet test" on it, could not reproduce the stall. when this happens i put it in park, turn off the ignition, put on my hazards, and it starts back up with no problem. mechanic cannot find the source. this is scary at the least and makes me nervous even thinking about having to drive when it is wet outside. i read a mention of a wiper motor.. that it may either be poorly grounded or is failing and drawing excessive current., he relates the stalling in wet weather to this as the wipers would either be on or in the delay setting. any other circuits sharing the same ground circuit will get a reverse polarity voltage burst every time the wipers sweep, it seems that when it is on delay the sudden high resistance of the ground path knocks off voltage sensitive modules and things stop working for a moment, if you are off the gas, the engine just may stall out. he suggests checking the grounds, clean and tighten them. i have no idea if this could be the situation or not. i can give this information to my mechanic, but i do not want to go in with a guessing a game and hit or miss, that could get expensive. this has been happening on and off for about 6 months now, approx.. 95k miles.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated the while driving at approximately 40 mph, the turn signals failed to engage. the contact also discovered that the windshield and the headlights failed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 111,000.

Brake lights out due to wiring problem per mechanic. brakes lock up and skid. dash lights flicker and dim while driving. turning signals not working and all fuses replaced. all problems while vehicle moving or stationary.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving 40 mph, the vehicle lost power and would not accelerate over 30 mph. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. the failure mileage was 68,000.

Takata recall-the electronic throttle control light has been appearing in my car when i start it. i think it's absolutely insane the amount of complaints on the etc but yet nothing has been done about it. if dodge is making a faulty part in their vehicles it should be covered under a recall or be fixed. i was driving 60 mph when i noticed my accelerator and rpms were being weird. luckily the flashing etc came on as i was coming into town so i was able to pull into a parking lot. the winter season is approaching and i can't rely on my $10,000 car? something doesn't seem right there. i've had this car for two years and i can tell you already that i will never buy another one again. a recall needs to be announced. absolutely ridiculous the amount of people having the same problem on the same car and nothing has been done.

Tire pressure monitoring system short circuits leading to faulty readings on gauge, cruise control won't operate at speeds over 40 mph, radio constantly skips from one station to another, etc. contacted chrysler about the recall on this (recall #: 08v152000) asking to have it repaired free of charge, but they refused. these issues occur when the vehicle is both stationary and mobile.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while at a stand still or traffic light, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v152000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Fuel erupts from the filler tube every time the tank is filled. when the nozzle shuts off whether it is automatically or manually shut off the fuel still splashes back through the fill tube causing a safety hazard.

I was exiting out of a parking lot in town and traffic was back up and at a standstill. as i attempted to turn left a car tried passing the stopped traffic in a no passing zone. the vehicle hit the front of my car, totaling it. the bumper was on the ground , radiator sideways, hood crinkled, fenders destroyed. my airbags did not deploy. the car that hit me was going fast and caused major damage. taylorville police department police report number 15-341

Air bag light would come on intermittentaly and stay on for a period of time and then just shut off sometimes. after a number of repairs, it was discovered that the track sensor under the seat was not functioning properly (same as nhtsa campaign number: 07v240000) but my vin was not included in the recall.

Air bag light on dash stays on when driving the car. goes off about 10 minutes into driving the vehicle and then a bell noise beeps a few times and the light for the airbag comes on again.

Air bag lite came on , went to get it fixed under nhtsa camp.#07v240000, they stated that vin was not on that recall,chgd $134 to fix wire under seat as #showed location

Was driving on the highway when it started to rain. turned wipers on only to have them stutter in the middle of the windshield. they then stopped in the middle of my window, blocking my vision. i had to pull over and push them down by hand. i had to finish my 25 mile drive at about 30 miles an hour periodically getting my wipers to work. next day i checked all the fuses and wiring and then read online the numerous reports of the same issues with my car model as well as other chrysler vehicles over the last 5 or so years. from descriptions made and the number of cases reported i assumed there was a recall i missed,but there is not, which is shocking.

I was driving to the store through my neighborhood and the airbag light kept coming on and going off. even after i turned my car off and back on it did the same thing.

Vehicle turns itself off occasionally while stopping at a traffic light.

The tipm went out, causing the vehicle no to start. some research i have done, tells me that dodge new about the problem. its just annoying that it money out of my pocket, and a vehicle i can't drive.

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving at approximately 45 mph, the contact crashed head on into another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. prior to the incident, the air bag warning light illuminated. the contact sustained rib and wrist injuries and the passenger sustained lacerations. medical attention was not received. it was unknown if a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Tl* 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.

My son purchased his 2008 avenger used in 2014 from oklahoma. he is in the military and while deployed i am maintaining his vehicle at the local dealership in michigan with oil changes and service. while driving at 55mph on the freeway the tpms light came on then the cruise control turned off. then the engine light as i was exiting the freeway the engine stopped. i started the vehicle which stalled at every. intersection and on turns would stall putting me in the opposite lane. when looking up recalls it showed the exact problem. i took the vehicle to the dealership. they stated no recall on this vin# and the problem is his timing chain and of course the fee is 1500.00 dollars. it seems fiat chrysler is trying to do everything not to fix these older models.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving at any speed attempting adjust the seat track, the air bag warning light illuminated and remained on. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact stated that the failure was directly related to nhtsa campaign number: 07v240000 (air bags); however, the vin was not included in the recall. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact was unable to shift the gear into reverse. the vehicle was taken to an independent dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver shifter assembly needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 37,000. updated 09/21/15*lj *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 112,000.

My daughter was driving home from work at 60mph and all of sudden the radio was cutting off and on and then the car started hesitating and then just cut off.after having it towed home found that the starter was burt up.replaced starter with new and car fired up and ran for about an hour when the new started that was just replaced also burt...this happened two more times...the car has been broke for two years now.i have it at an independent mechanic shop with another starter....they cannot find the short in the electrical system thats causing this starter to fry! the car starts fine...idles fine...until you drive it for about 3or 4 miles and then the starter starts burning....i can stop the car when i hear the starter winding and burning and take the key completely out and the starter stays stuck in starting position till it burns completely up....there definitely is an electrical issue that no one has heard of,and very hard to fix....updated 10/20/15 *bf the consumer stated the tipm was shorting out and causint the starter to burn. the vehicle was repaired. the ignition lock was also replaced because the key would stick upon starting the vehicle. updated 2/24/2016*js *cn

Could not use cruise control then air bag light came on and would not go off then it was hard to turn the steering wheel took it to my mechanic he found it to be the clock spring he tells me he's not sure if i have a accident the air bags are going to work and i could end up not being able to turn left or right in my vehicle the estimate is for 1000.00 i don't have that. if its that serious there should be a recall or investigation into this problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving at 65 mph, the vehicle began to overheat and the temperature warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the thermostat, reservoir, water pump, timing chain, and a temperature coolant sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the mechanic, who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 140,000. the vin was unavailable.

The tpms warning light came on but tires were fine. at that time the engine would stall at take off and for a few miles after. as for the airbag, when i adjust the drivers seat, the airbag light would come on and stay on during the drive. i checked for recalls on this site and found that both of them were on but when i called the warranty they said that my vin was not listed but the year make and model was. i took it in and they charged me $100.00 for diagnostics! they said they fixed it but it still stalls and the light still comes on.

While driving into the city i notice the smell again of burning plastic, the air conditioner switch was hot and stuck in the high position. i had to break away the knob to the lower position of the fan speed to stop the burning smell and then off. this is the second switch ive had to replace since i've has this car ive also found other people also having the high position of this switch fail due to the contact getting hot due to its inability to carry the current required for the fan at high speed. this current caused the old switch contacts to over heat and melt the plastic. i told landers dodge about this the first time it failed and they said it was just a bad switch,,and now a second one? no theres something wrong with the design of the switch contacts that it keeps burning these out! ive also had the lighter short out, the center contact moved and shorted against the negative of the housing , it got hot enough to melt the ceramic isolator before wire fuse went. ive saved ll the parts.

I was unable to start my car as the key would not turn in the ignition, and i could not release the break or turn my wheel. i tried for 25 minutes. i rocked the car while it was in park and the back and forward and then the key turn and i was able to drive.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle came to abrupt stop. the vehicle would not go into gear. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic stated that a bolt to the converter emitted and traveled to the transmission. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 44,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving at 50 mph, the cruise control was activated but would independently turn off. in addition, the contact stated that while at a stop light and the brake pedal was depressed the rpms increased. the contact also stated that while at a stop, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was able to restart. the tire pressure warning light and engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed but the parts that needed to be repaired were unknown. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was then taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the contact was aware of nhtsa campaign number: 08v152000 (electrical system) however, the vin was not included. the failure mileage was 47,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving at approximately 50 mph, the electronic throttle body warning light illuminated. the vehicle's speed decreased independently to 20 mph. the contact veered to the emergency lane and shut off the vehicle. the vehicle was able to restart, but the failure persisted. the vehicle was towed to a dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

When purchased, airbag light would come on and off. this year it has come on and stayed on.

I was stopped at a red light; once the light turned green, i stepped on the gas to go and the vehicle jerked lightly; the warning light for which i now know is the throttle body sensor, blinked on and off; i attempted to give it gas but it would not go past 10 mph; the rpms went up but the speedometer would not move; i have not had any other issues with the vehicle after owning it for 5 years with regular maintenance; the brake down occurred at 101,700 miles; the vehicle is currently being repaired at dodge dealership at a cost of $530

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while the vehicle was parked, smoke appeared from the trunk of the vehicle. upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the right speaker had melted. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 137,972.

I bought this dodge adventure a month ago and so far it has stalled out 5 times or more at idol.i took it to my mechanic and they cleaned the idol position censer then just yesterday it stalled again on my daughter..what is the problem with my car?i dont want to keep paying more and more money on trying to figure out this problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the air bag warning lamp flashed and remained illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed. the failure was reported to the manufacturer. the vin and failure mileage were unavailable.

A few things have happened all pointing towards a failed/failing tipm module. the first thing we noticed was the car would stall while sitting still in rush hour/bumper to bumper traffic. then in early 2014 the windshield wipers started turning off during snow/rain storms almost causing accidents a few times that we replaced the wipers, wiper switch and wiper motor and still have the issue randomly. last week the horn started to randomly go off to the point that i was driving to work today and it went off and did not stop. saw the nhtsa investigation into chryslers tipm's so wanted to put something in because i do not see the 2008 avenger in the lists online and this is more than likely a failing/failed. tipm. dealerships want $800-1000 for the replacement, rockauto,com has it for $260 ($200 core charge) $460 total to get the replacement part then return the core. i have a friend with 2006 dodge 3500 diesel that he had to replace his tipm recently and got one from rockauto.com as well and recommended them as the go to place given chrysler's inability to take responsibility to notify their car owners of the potential risk/hazard. i am the original owner of my avenger and bought it new october 2007. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while attempting 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the driver side window made a abnormal noise. the contact mentioned that the window fractured within the driver side door. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who repaired the vehicle, but the parts repaired or replaced were unknown. two years after the initial repair, the failure recurred and the driver side window fractured into the door paneling. in addition, the vehicle was difficult to shift from park. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failures. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

My issue is the windshield wipers stop working or work intermittently, which is a huge problem when it is raining. this is very dangerous. when we started looking up the issue online we noticed a lot of other people having the same issue among other issues. we first tried to replace the switch - still had the problem, then the wiper motor - still had the problem. now we are told by the dodge dealership that it prob. is a wiring issue or the total integrated fuse box thing. this is $1000 at least and has to be done by the dealer because it has to be programmed. i feel this should be a recall on chryslers part since so many people are having this issue and it is a huge safety issue. *tr

I went to put my car in park and when i took my foot off the brake the car continued forward. i looked to see if i didn't put the car in park fully and the gear shift is in park however, the gear indicator says the car is still in drive. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving approximately 75 mph, the cruise control, the windshield wipers, and the air conditioner failed to activate. in addition, the horn sounded independently. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the horn connectors were disabled. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v152000 (electrical system). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 141,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving at approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle restarted, but the failure recurred twice. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the vehicle needed an oil change and a tune up. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v152000 (electrical system). the approximate failure mileage was 108,000.

Air bag light came on and would not go off. i saw there was a recall for the 2008 dodge avenger for the airbags. see below: subject: seat track position sensors makes/models/model years: chrysler/sebring/2007-2008 dodge/avenger/2008 nhtsa campaign number: 07v-240 mfg's report date: june 5, 2007 components: air bag: frontal potential number of units affected: 798 summary: on certain passenger vehicles, the front seat track position sensors utilized for the air bag system may not function properly. consequence: this could increase the risk of injury to front seat occupants during certain crash conditions. 1 remedy: dealers will inspect the front seat track position sensors and replace it free of charge. the recall began on june 18, 2007. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403. notes: daimlerchrysler recall no. g14. customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. i contacted dodge by email and they told me that my vin# was not included in the recall. i had went under the seat and the airbag sensors were loose and when i tightened them the airbag light went off. my problem is my avenger is doing the same thing that the recall is out for and dodge said since my vin# was not included in the recall it is my responsibility to have the sensors inspected and replaced if needed. i feel my car shoulsd of been included in the recall. *tr

My 2008 dodge avenger first exhibited this problem in march 2011. i am the only owner and i bought it new. especially in wet weather but occasionally in other instances, the engine will shut off but all electrical equipment- the radio, lights, dashboard and a/c will remain on. this occurs when braking at a stop light or slowing to make a turn- usually when at low speed as when pulling into a driveway. i then must put the car in park, turn off the ignition then restart the car and it always restarts immediately. i have talked to the dealership i bought the car at more than once about the issue but they say they cannot recreate the problem and so can't diagnose it, but this issue only occurs periodically in wet conditions so being able to recreate it at the dealership is unlikely. i would estimate it has happened around 15 to 20 times in the past 4 years. i have seen recalls for other dodge and chrysler vehicles that sound similar but none for the avenger. i hope dodge will issue a recall on this malfunction as it sounds like there are many other people with the same problem. i feel like this could easily cause an accident. *tr

Tl* 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.

Throttle position warning indicator (red lightning bolt) lit while at highway speed, sudden loss of power, could not drive vehicle over 35 mph. problem happened twice during a two week time frame, during cold/ snowy conditions. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that there was an intermittent electrical failure that was progressing with no warning. the radio shorted, the instrument cluster shorted for various sensors, the clock was not reading properly and the vehicle was stalling. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the electrical connectors for the tpms were corroded and caused a short circuit. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v152000 (electrical system). the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was to be taken to an authorized dealer for further inspection, diagnosis and repair. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

I've owned the car since it was new. a couple of times this past summer when filling the fuel tank, the fuel overflowed before the gas nozzle automatically shut off. at first i thought it was a faulty gas nozzle. recently it has been overflowing every time i fill up, regardless of which gas station or pump. the past 5-6 times it has overflowed. it is a significant amount of fuel that comes back, and it doesn't just trickle out. if you are not standing off to the side it will spray you. then it runs down the side of the car and the left rear wheel. i am careful to stop the pump before it gets full, but even then it sometimes overflows. i would estimate the average amount of fuel spillage to be around 12 ounces. *tr

Tl*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.

Since we first purchased this vehicle we have had problems with it stalling. at first we thought it was when it got wet but then it happened any time. it stalled out several times while driving on the high way. we have had it to the dealer several times the past few years. they have replaced the pvc valve and the map sensor stating both times this was causing it to stall out even though the light indicates it is the electronic throttle control. the dealer says there are a lot of things that can effect the etc and it is a guessing game unless the light comes on when they have it which of course it didnt. the car is dangerous to drive at this point. it continues to stall and there is no indication as to when it will happen. we could be going 10 miles an hour or 50 miles an hour. on one occasion when i had to have it towed, the tow truck driver showed me under neath that it had been towed before because something was bent. he didnt want me to think he did it. therefore there were issues with this car before i purchased it. i have emailed dodge on this matter as there are numerous complaints about this same issue and yet there are no recalls for it. i dont want anyone to be killed in this car so we are hoping the dealer will take it back as a trade. after all they sold it to us in this condition. *js

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the engine stalled. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 84,500.

I took my car in on january 21, 2015 because my airbag light was flashing again but this time it's a clockspring and [xxx] at dodge told me that is not safe to drive the car like this because airbags wont work, my cruise control doesn't work and he said more things will fail. i think this should be on the recall list but it isn't. there is no way that i can have it fixed because i get $800 a month and to replace that part is $579.30. is there anyway to put this part on the recall list because it's not safe to drive. thank you *tr

While driving the car all of a sudden the cruise control shifts off and the rpms start going up to 5 rpms if i barely touch the gas. so i pull over and shut the car off and then the car will not crank back up. have replaced the battery and alternator both two times. *tr updated 3/30/2016*js

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to pick up speed upon depressing the accelerator pedal. the contact noticed upon removing the wiring harness there was an internal fire, which burned the components pertaining to the fuel pump that burned into the fuel tank and the housing. the vehicle was not able to be driven due to the failure. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v426000 (fuel system, gasoline). the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the engine stalled without warning. the failure recurred on several occasions. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed the problem but did not repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 085v152000 (electrical system) however, the vin was not included. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving at 5 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle could be restarted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 08v152000 (electrical system) however, the vin was not included. the failure mileage was 30,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving 35 mph, the engine stalled, the steering seized, and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. the vehicle drove up a hill and flipped over. a police report was filed and there were no injuries. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage yard. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was unavailable.

For the last 2 years car has had problems on and off. the rpms increased while driving. they even increased when the brakes are being applied. the causes a major problem especially if trying to drive in inclement weather. i took car to garage and was told there is a bulletin on this specific problem and it should be covered by a recall. i contacted dealership and they said "no recall" on this. after researching the internet i see the 2008 dodge avenger has a terrible reputation. i will never purchase another dodge!!!! *tr

Air bag light comes on and stays on when moving seat up or back which makes the sensor come on, have to keep moving the track until it turns off. is this related to recall g14? fan in radiator constantly turns off and on, and now my car seems to have a electrical short that makes a knocking noise in the engine compartment when the air/heater is turned off, also the left side of car defroster does not work. most recent the left driver seat belt all of a sudden is not retracting, this is not safe in the case of an accident, dealer is charging an outrageous price to have it fixed. *tr

My wife was driving home going about 45 - 50 mph and the car just died. the rpm gauge flutters a little and then the car just died. she was able to coast into a parking lot and the car restarted and she drove home. the next morning she was driving on the freeway going about 10 - 15 mph and again the car just died. this time it was not easy to start. it took some time but she was able to get it started and get it off the freeway to an emergency parking spot. she had it towed to a shop and they could not find anything wrong with it. there were no codes coming up and they drove it around and had no problems. needless to say, she is scared to drive it. we have seen all the posts on the internet about this same problem and have not heard anything from dodge about it. we have owned the car for 3 1/2 years and it is just now occurring - it doesn't make any sense and i hope they can fix the car. *tr

Today, 1/3/2015, the weather was a mix of rain and snow and on my way to my destination the windshield wipers stopped working in the middle of the windshield. then it started back up and then off again. at one point when it stopped, i could not see, the windshield was covered with the rain/snow mixture. i took the car to the dealership to be told it was the tipm. the part was ordered and today i paid only for the labor portion, $60.00 and when i return on tuesday i am to pay for the part which came to $661.00. *tr

Stopped at a red light and a symbol on my dashboard appeared. the symbol was a lightening bolt in parenthesis which i've found out is the etc symbol. that along with my engine light came on together. after turning the car off the etc symbol did not reappear but the check engine symbol did. from looking through forums i've seen that this is a problem with numerous dodge avengers and to fix these problems cost large sums with no real conclusion of the reason for the symbols appearing in the first place. i would like to request that this problem be noted in the avenger line and recalled. thank you for your time and consideration. *tr

I have been told that my 2008 dodge avenger is not included on the airbag recall list. i have the exact year and model that is being recalled. i have been told i need a new airbag, at a cost of approximately $900. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate over 50 mph. the vehicle lost acceleration power intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent 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 idled, it stalled as the check oil and the check engine warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 50,000.

The dash lights go on & of intermittently. sometimes when i stop for gas, the dash lights wont come on when i restart the engine. sometimes the will go off while driving and i hit a bump. i am unable to see the instrument panel when this happens. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while attempting to shift gears, the gear shifter became stuck. while driving approximately 50 mph, the electronic throttle body warning light illuminated. the failure recurred multiple times during cold weather. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

Electric throttle- i was driving at 35 all of a sudden my car loses power and my etc lid up and my car slowed down, good thing i was able to merge to the side and stop my car. radiator- ever since i had my etc problem my car has been heating up. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly began to decelerate as the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated and failed to accelerate over 15 mph. the vehicle was able to restart. the failure occurred on multiple occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

My vehicle has been in the repair shop for the same issue over four times within the past two years. the first complaint on 2/19/13. the malfunction is with the vehicle heating system. the first heater core was replaced on 1/20/14, the second heater core on 2/27/14, the third heater core on 4/18/14, and the fourth on 11/12/14. the vehicle loses heat. there have been special filters installed in my vehicle as well, trying to resolve any issue before it reaches the heater core, this attempt has failed as well. the current issue with no heat included anti-freeze dripping on my feet inside the vehicle, just above the gas pedal. *tr

The dodge charger had a recall where the key would hang when cranking the car.. my dodge avenger has the same problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 91,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle accelerated independently to 100 mph. when the brakes were engaged, the vehicle speed would only decrease to 60 mph. also, the contact turned off the vehicle but it continued to accelerate. the contact had to crash into in a ditch in order to stop the vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. the vehicle was repaired. the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. the contact experienced the failure on numerous occasions. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 3,000.

I was driving 40 mph on a main road when i noticed my air bag light come. i was in the middle of talking about it with a friend and my air bag suddenly deployed in my seat. no accident or injuries but it could have been worse. i took the car to the shop where it sat for 4 months. they replaced the airbags but i had to pay $3000 for everything else that was wrong so that they could fix the air bag. that included the damaged crankshaft, the timing chain, the sensors, the fuel system that randomly stopped working the day i took it in. they told me there was no tell when all this was damaged. i bought the car at 53000 miles and was told it was in a rear end minor accident. but no other accident. i got my car back in july and it was working just fine for a little while and now all the problems i have had before are occurring again. those problems are the stalling at stop lights, the rpm revving on its own when i'm in park, and the air bag light again keeps coming on when the passenger seat is moved. also today i noticed that the paneling around my drivers seat belt isn't put together all the way. should i be concerned? chrysler needs to do something! *tr

I took in my vehicle to the dealership dodge/chrysler jeep auto center in august 2014 to a/c recharge then i drove out it start humming called dealership they said to drive it for awhile to see if it goes away it did then it started again an now they say it's the alternator; impossible but yes alternator so when i had in to recharge the air conditioner an drove it the humming was coming from my alternator unbelievable my car only has 59,000 miles on it. now if i don't replace it my car could stall where ever im driving freeway or city streets. the price is 482.00 at dealership or 570.00 at a auto shop. i've called corporates of dodge/chrysler an filed a complaint. *tr

Radiator loses coolant. this caused the car to over heat and the engine to be replaced, a new radiator and it still loses coolant 4 years later. can't figure out where the coolant is going as it is never under the car (like a leak). *tr

My 08 dodge purchased at monroe mi, dodge superstore. i have an faulty electrical system wiring. my vehicle stalls in wet weather, cruise control doesn't work, and headlights malfunctions, they come on automatically. i understand 08 dodge avenger has had a recall for this issue. i believe monroe dodge failed to fix or notify me of recall. i am afraid to drive the car for high rate of an accident. please investigate, as i appreciate your attention to this matter , before i have an accident and hurt someone. i need car fixed asap as i am afraid to drive it. i appreciate your attention to this matter. thank you. 10/14/2014. *tr

I purchased this vehicle in feb 2008, and over the last couple of months i've had to replace the alternator, battery, tension puller and various other parts. today 10/07/14 my car engine stalled as i was turning to drop my son off at daycare and almost created what could of been a deadly crash. i've called the dealership who sold me the car, who wired me to the dodge manufacturers, who then directed me to the chrysler company who then told me about the highway safety department. i've seen on various websites with similar complaints about the same exact issues i've had with this vehicle. why must the recall occur after the death of somebody and not now. i could have died today and found no resolution. i now longer feel that my car is safe nor do i want it anymore. but also feel that i don't want to trade it in and have somebody else die because of these malfunctions. i know noone will write back or respond but something has to be done. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitated and failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. upon starting the vehicle, all the gear shifter indicators had squares around them and the transmission had difficulty shifting into the correct gear. in addition, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the horn activated without being depressed and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuse box needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 122,000.

I was driving my car one night and the dash board lights went off and then they started to flicker off and on. now when i turn on my headlights they just don't come on so when i'm driving at night i can't see how fast i'm going or anything illumination for the speedometer. once in a while i may see it illuminate at night but it never stays on. *tr

Shortly after i purchased my '08 dodge avenger i started having trouble w/the etc. it felt like the vehicle was jolting on acceleration or if i was at a steady high rate of speed (75-80 mph). the etc indicator came on. i contacted the dealer & informed them of the issue & my concern about the reliability of the vehicle. it was in & out of the shop 3 times in the 1st month of purchase for the etc. i was told it was a speed sensor yet my etc light was on after replacement. after having etc sensor cleaned & etc software flashed the problem appeared to go away. almost 2 years later the problem is back & worse. my etc indicator came on, vehicle stalled while idling, started jolting while accelerating & while maintaining a steady speed. it began revving at a complete stop w/full pressure applied to the break (vehicle would jump forward; i feared it would run itself into another vehicle). while slowing down it would rev & accelerate (creating the possibility of hitting another vehicle) w/out pressure on the gas pedal. it died while driving & wouldn't start restart. when it did start the etc was on & it wouldn't get past 1000rpm or above 20mph & had a very rough idle. a tune-up was done, etc sensor cleaned, air-intake system cleaned, & load test done to see if the battery was going bad. this vehicle is incredible unsafe to drive, after researching it appears that i am not the first person w/this issue. dodge needs to recall this throttle body, it's extremely dangerous. the repairs on this vehicle are extensive & the problem isn't fixed. advised replacing throttle body is the next step. told it wouldn't be a guaranteed fixed because the throttle body for this model appears a faulty & i would likely be dealing w/this problem for the length of ownership. recorded vehicle during some of incidents since i was told 1st time i was told "unable to duplicate, flashed software." *tr

The etc(electronic throttle control) light came on and essentially put the car into limp mode and almost caused my wife to end up in an accident driving at roughly 75mph in rush hour traffic. took it to the shop and they replaced a valve and said the codes were reading that it had restricted air flow. the problem happened again resulting a potential accident on the interstate. through research, i have come to find out its the throttle body and dodge's inability to put quality into their parts. example being the plastic gears within the etc unit of the throttle body. i understand that problems occur and parts break but with the amount of complaints that i have seen about this particular issue, dodge needs to be held responsible for putting this kind of low quality craftsmanship within their vehicles. *tr

My 2008 dodge avenger has been intermittently losing rpms while driving for the past two months. the body shop initally told me that i needed my throttle body cleaned and a new battery. i paid for these repairs and the next day my car was doing the same thing. i am so afraid that i will be in an accident when the car loses power and i have to either continuously pump the gas pedal or put the car in neutral and then restart the car while it is still moving. i am only able to pull off the road half the time and the rest of the time other vehicles are behind me going at the speed that i was going prior to the car losing power...sidenote there is power to the car itself because the radio or the ac will still be on but the engine gets no gas. i would really like for chrysler/dodge to let us consumers know what is going on because i see that a lot of people are experiencing the same issue. *tr

This has happened several times but today was the worst. the car has lost power several times in the rain mostly when making a turn or slowing down. this time i was driving no rain and the electronic throttle control light starting flashing. i was on the high way and noticed i couldn't accelerate. i started to slow down and move to the side of the road where it just lost power. thank god i was able to pull over because there was a lot of traffic and i would have been hit. also my son usually drives this car. this has happened several times to him and when it stalls you loose all power steering and brakes. it is really dangerous. we have had it to the dealer twice and they cant duplicate the problem so according to them there is no problem. i have been reading others complaints and they all seem to be the same issue. also the airbag light keeps coming on. is there any resolution to this issue. it seems that people have to die before issues get resolved .i hope dodge will issue a recall before that happens. *tr

I have had my battery replaced (did not help my issues). next i spent a couple hundred to have my "electrical ground " repaired (also still had the same issues). my original issues (that have not yet been fixed): car stalling, car unable to start, all lights on car flickering. now my rear lights are not working (therefore i am unable to drive this dodge avenger since it is an extreme safety hazard when rear lights/blinkers do not work). . the dealer says it is the tipm that has caused all rear lights to not function anymore as well as the original issues i had. this is a $1,000 repair that i recently learn thousands of chrysler/dodge vehicles had same issue with. this does not seem fair that the consumer should pay the expense, when clearly this should have been a recall item. due to this being a widespread problem amongst dodge vehicles,. the dealer diagnosed my car as a road safety hazard due to no brake lights/turn signals . *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the vehicle the hesitated and it took several attempts turning the ignition switch before the vehicle started. the failure recurred sporadically. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 88,000.

Tl* 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.

Left headlight and right breaklight comes on without request. turn signals begin blinking rapidly. tipm is failing. james wesseling sr 40 orange circle kerrville, tx vin 1b3lc56r08n691702

My car horn goes off periodically and stays on when im driving or parked without me blowing it .also my seat belt light comes on every time i turn on the vehicle .when im driving tge engine oil light comes on the wheel tighten up and the vehicle slows down and cuts completely off. i have been driving on busy streets when this happen as well as express ways. once it cuts off if i sit and a couple minutes the car may start back driving like nothing happen...usually. i sit for 30 minites before it start up..i have taken it tp mechanica and its something with the electrical system no codes are coming up when i went to place it on a machine..one mechanic said it my be the ignition not connecting ..can this be investigated because this car is doing things on its own the horn will go off when im parking driving and the fuse was checked

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the transmission shifted into reverse independently and failed to shift back in drive. the shift control cable failed. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician diagnosed that the brake light switch failed. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 109,000.

I had my electronic throttle control replaced in the winter of 2013. as i was driving on the highway, the car lost all power and would not turn back on. after seeing the many complaints here i was sure chrysler would cover it, but they did not. they, in fact, told me that they explicitly were not covering all of the complaints on this part! today, i learned that now i am having electrical problems again. my right turn signal and brake light work whenever they want, no rhyme or reason. my cruise control also works whenever it wants and the auto technicians cannot figure out why because there is not warning light coming on my dash. i learned about a possible recall related to the tpms connectors and how they corrode then cause electrical issues, but my vehicle doesn't qualify. i called chrysler again today and they were very rude. they would not give me any information on how to escalate my problems. i told him that was odd and he said to me "is it really odd? if you were the corporation would you give it out?" i'll never buy a chrysler product again. fix the electrical problems that are all listed here and save your customers!

I am having trouble with the electronics in the front two windows. the passenger side quit working on the drivers side control then the passenger side switch. approx. two weeks later the driver window won't go down but will go up. one of the engine ports on the passenger side is stuck open and i have tried using sea foam. both front struts went out at the same time a month ago. replaced the alternator three weeks after buying the car that was three year's ago. it seems to be one thing after another has to get fixed on this car. i have repaired the a/c unit on it twice this summer. now the powering steering unit is making a noise when the wheel is turned. wouldn't recommended this car to anyone. nice looking but falls apart to easy in a short time frame. *tr

I started my car on sunday august 3, 2014 and the engine wouldn't turn over, after waiting a minute the car started. while driving the car would not go faster than 20 mph even with my foot completely on the petal. i took my car to oreilly auto parts and had the check engine light read. i had all new spark plugs (based off the check engine light reading) put in the vehicle and i'm still not able to drive over 20 mph. my car is now cutting off at the light and not the highest speed is 20 mph. i keep getting a lighting bolt message and check engine message even though all the codes have been cleared. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated power and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was able to restart. the failure occurred on multiple occasions. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electronic throttle body needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

I started the car and it drove normally for 1/4 mile. car then began bucking and would not accelerate over 20mph. electric throttle light came on. shop said the electric throttle needed to be replaced. got it replaced in june of 2013. in august of 2014, my battery light came on. car drove normally. stopped after an hour trip. two hours later car wouldn't start. received a jump, car started but would not accelerate over 25 mph. electric throttle light, check engine light, and battery light are on. to the shop i go again...almost two months after the warranty has expired... *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while traveling 40 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate on its own. the contact applied the accelerator pedal and all of the instrument panel warning indicators illuminated when the speed reached 50 mph. the failure occurred numerous times. an independent mechanic was unable to diagnose the vehicle and recommended it be taken to a dealer. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 103,000.

I had parked my car, 20 minutes later i went to start the car and it started. as i shifted the car in reverse, the car immediately died and the electric throttle light came on. i put my car in parked and started it again. and it did it again with engine light also. finally, i started the car and it continued to run. i backed out and started to drive. a block away at a four way stop sign the car completely died. was not able to even use my flashers. i call a tow truck and had my car sent to a repair shop with the spare key. the repair shop called me later and stated that they could not find anything wrong with the car and it was running fine but might need to be looked at a transmission shop. my vehicle was taken to a transmission shop and they stated the same thing and thought that it may have been the key that i was using. so for two days after picking up my car, the spare key was working and the car was running. 4th of july evening my car quit working in the drive thru and the throttle light came on again, i was able to start it but while i was driving the car died in the middle of the road. i was not able to use my flashers cause they did not work. i was afraid that someone might rear end my car due to the vehicle was dying and i had my kids in the car. i was glad i was close to home but that is very scary at night when your lights completely stop working. my car is currently at the dodge dealership and they are stating that they don't know whats wrong with it but for them to continue to check it out i have to pay $150 and they think it might be an electrical problem. i continue to research online and it seems that i'm not the only one with this problem with the same year, make and model, so how do they not know what it is. i'm glad that i wasn't on the highway, it could have been fatal. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated while inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that two tire pressure sensors were completely corroded. the contact mentioned that the other two sensors fractured and exhibited slight corrosion. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 133,877...updated 08-20-14 *bf updated 09/02/2014 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving 70 mph, the vehicle’s speed decreased to 10 mph and the power indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact turned off the vehicle for 10 minutes, but the vehicle would not restart. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic who stated that the electric throttle needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was 95,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that immediately after starting the vehicle, flames started to emit from the drivers side speaker. the contact stated that she used a fire extinguisher to put out the fire. there were no injuries reported. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 150,000. updated 8/12/14*cn the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but, refused assistant because the vehicle was repaired before it was inspected. updated 08/21/2014 *js

Tl* 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while waiting at a traffic stop, the vehicle stalled and the tire pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v152000 (electrical system). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 71,000.

While driving on the highway a service light came on in my car and my car started slowing down to 5-10 miles an hours on the highway where it would not go. i let the car sit for a few minutes and it started up and drove normal again. it has happened while i was going 35 miles per hour where it will do the same thing. the lighting bolt symbol light comes on. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that when he engaged the turning signal, the windshield wipers would activate simultaneously without warning. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician was unable to diagnose a failure. a monitoring system was placed in the vehicle to help diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 36,000 and the current mileage was 115,000.

I was cut off by another driver who failed to stop and yield to oncoming traffic (me). i braked hard to avoid rear ending him, but he turned into my lane when i was too close. to make the long story shot, i ended up colliding with him. the crash was pretty bad, and both the driver and passenger air bags failed to deploy. i sustained major injuries to my face, shoulders, back, neck, and legs. a police report was made, but i have not reported the defect to dodge. what should i do? should i go civil? *tr

Intermittent loss of power on acceleration and under load. suspected throttle body issues with throttle positioner code showing up. *tr

The cars electrical wiring is messed up.... power steering is tight at tinge... windows roll up tooo much u hear it grinding.... u can't have the heat and radio on at the sane tinge cause it's nothing but static..... it says gascap where the mileage is..... somtimes it won't show the mileage..... i.bought this from a dealership. one month ago are they reliable to fix this or is there a legal way i can..... from the looks of it they sold me a car with recall problemsm. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated while driving 65 mph, the electronic throttle control light illuminated. the contact coasted the vehicle onto the emergency lane and restarted it. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 92,000.

Tl* 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.

Car running sluggish no power,taken to dealer nothing wrong, clicking in engine compartment when air conditioner on, dealer, nothing wrong,transmission pulling. soon after electrical, loud popping noise coming from passenger side everytime the air conditioner/heater turned on then off, defroster out on passenger side, and rear window, not working at all, air bag light turns on wont turn off, have to move front seat back then forward till light turns off, so irritated and disappointed expected better from dodge, american made?? wow lost for words. car is falling apart, i need my heater and defroster someone please help. *tr

On or about feb. 17, 2009 and continuing to present, my 2008 avenger has had numerous problems shifting. the problem started with hard shifting and transmission slippage. now, when driving at 45mph when the car goes to shift into overdrive, and misses 4th gear. there is a sudden loss of gears and the tachometer climbs rapidly because the overdrive gear will not engage. when engine rpm is lowered, car downshifts into 2nd gear (limp mode) and will not shift normally until the vehicle is turned off and re-started. the sudden loss of speed may result in a crash and personal injury to the occupants of the vehicle. i have seen numerous complaints on this problem and have noticed a lot of service bulletins related to improper shifting of the 2008 avenger. even though dodge is aware of the problems with the powertrain control module, they have refused to issue a recall on the module placing the safety of its customers below the importance of their profits. *tr

Battery light warning came on, cruise control stopped working, car would no longer shift or was drivable. this occurred on the freeway and we were almost hit. once stopped the car would not turn back on. this appears to be connected to either recall h07, which may be recurring, or to an item that should be recalled relating to the electronic throttle control. there are multiple incidents regarding this item. i've had several completed recalls that don't appear to have been completed or are recurring. *tr

This seems to be a common occurrence as i have heard this same scenario amongst many dodge owners. a few days ago, my 2008 dodge avenger suddenly stopped accelerating as my foot was pressing the gas. it dropped down to a speed of 45mph and would not let me accelerate above this. the dash board also displayed a red lightning bolt . when i looked in the manual it advised that i get my vehicle serviced immediately and that it was an issue with the electronic stability control, most commonly this is described as the electronic throttle control. given that my complaint resembles that of many others both on this sight and across dodge forums, i would feel it necessary for a recall of this part. *tr

When refueling, gas tank does not vent properly which results in a significant amount of gas being burped out of the fill tube resulting in spilled fuel. often spilled fuel splashes onto driver, rear quarter panel, and drivers side rear wheel. safety is always a concern when there is unexpected and unnecessary fuel spills. *tr

Car will not pick up speed and rpm not working. when at red light or stop sign car will cut off no warning

Was driving down the highway and noticed a delayed response when pushing down on the accelerator, moments later i was unable to accelerate and the car's electronic throttle control light appeared. the car was unable to go more then 15 mph. i had to have the car towed. i did not receive a warning before this happened however, i did notice my car stalling a little bit a day prior to this happening. i see i am not the only person with this problem, now i have to see how much money this is going to cost me. i am a college student and need my car but not this types of expense and safety risks it comes with. there are 125,000 miles on the car at this time. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and could not be restarted. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 138,000. updated 4/28/14*cn *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the low beam headlights malfunctioned. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the wiring harness had melted. as a result, head light wiring harness and module needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 64,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the accelerator pedal vibrated abnormally as the rpms rapidly fluctuated and the interior lights became dim. additionally, the vehicle would not accelerate over 10 mph. the failure recurred as the contact traveled at various speeds. a local mechanic performed a diagnostic and located the failure at the throttle body. the throttle body was cleaned in addition to the air filter and the battery being replaced however ,the failure was not corrected. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 71,000.

We have experienced a drop in rpm's in wet weather, mainly at lower speeds during a deceleration mode that felt like the vehicle would die. a slow response to a panicked foot was always what happened. this began at approx. 25,000-30,000 miles. never while in the dealer repair shop. while driving our 2008 avenger, there was a rapid deceleration that occurred accompanied by the etc light coming on and flashing. i applied gas and nothing happened, then a split second later, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, etc light went out. i slowly accelerated to 55 mph and noticed that the rpms were higher than usual (3200) for the speed and also felt a hiccup or cutting out feel. i thought that i had lost 4th gear? my husband and i are seasoned auto service advisors & are very much in tune with our vehicles. along with the aforementioned issues, now at freeway speeds, rpm's will drop; while the engine feels as if it will cut off & etc light comes on, then goes out. i have done extensive research & found on this nhtsa website, approx. 90% of complaints for like vehicles to be exact or similar to what we are experiencing. i stopped looking after 5 pages.(95% of 1st 5 pages are filled with like concerns). i will be contacting the chrysler corporation as well. why an official recall has not been announced, befuddles me. i hope this obvious safety issue does not get ignored any longer. 110,000 is on the vehicle odometer now. the mileage we have on our vehicle is a similar common denominator that is easily seen on the other etc related complaints for 2008 avengers. *note-stop light sw. & accelerator position sensor have been replaced per recommendation of chrysler technician. this made no difference. (except in our bank account). *tr

My vehicles etc light (code p2112) came on while getting on the expressway at 65 mph and it went into "limp mode" causing my vehicle to jerk severely and my speed to drop down to 30 mph immediately. after nearly being hit by a semi i was able to get to the emergency lane and my check engine light came on as well. the vehicle will not go faster than 10 mph. *tr

The electronic throttle control and the engine light are constantly coming on and going off. this has been going on for two weeks now. i called a dodge dealer and they told me that the recall for this very same issue is not for my car. my vin supposedly is not in the sequence chrysler decided to recall. i don't know what to do. *tr

I was driving home and the car bucked like it was going to stall, just then i lost my dashboard lights, car kept running but sluggish. got home to see if anyone else had this problem and found out that there was a recall for this issue, exactly what had happened to me was described on chrysler's recall page. so i called chrysler and they told me it wasn't my model, yet everything i read, even on your page, says 2008 dodge avenger and the problems i know have are described to a tee. any help in this situation would be greatly appreciated as i don't have the money to fix chrysler's problem. thank you! recall id #74738 nhtsa campaign id- 08v152000 chrysler recall no. h07. *tr

The electronic throttle control on my 2008 dodge avenger broke. this is a known problem to dodge but they have a 2 to 3 week back log on the part to fix this problem. now i don't have my car for 2 to 3 weeks and i now have to rent one. if this is a known problem why hasn't a recall be placed on this part? why if this is known do they have such a back log on parts. if this is a known problem why am i paying for a rental car? this is a total lack of customer service on a corporation level. this is not the first car i have had this kind of problem with when it comes to dodge products. as a loyal dodge driver for the last 20 years this is the last straw. their incompetence as a company can no longer be overlooked and brushed away. when will they accept responsibility for the product they produce and stand behind it? although i expect dodge to do nothing as usual they have just lost one more customer. *tr

My car has problem with the blower motor n car would jerk bad. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the vehicle would jerk and lose acceleration power sporadically. in addition, the gear shifter had to be engaged with abnormal force. the failure was recurring and the check engine warning light would illuminate when the failure occurred. the dealer performed a diagnostic and replaced an unknown part, however the repair did not correct the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure mileage was 25,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. updated 04/22/14*lj *tr

My dodge avenger had a throttle control light illuminated on the dash when first starting the vehicle. thereafter, the car first would not go over 20 mph. later this problem progressed. the car only had a small amount of power. it could get up to 30-40 mph on flat areas but struggled to maintain 5 mph on inclines. the vehicle would also shake violently when the transmission was in gear but the vehicle was stopped do to engine vibrations. i have replaced the part and the car is still havin the same problem. at this point i'm not sure how to proceed. *tr

Electronic throttle control warning light comes on after the car is started. it will go off if the car is turned off and back on but the car then does not restart smoothly, turns over for quite a while be starting. also, the malfunction indicator light is on and does not go off. notice intermittent power loss when accelerating at low speeds. *tr

I was driving on the highway going 55mph and the electronic throttle indicator light came on and my car failed to increase speed and started to jerk slightly. the rpms then jumped from 1700 about to over 2500 then started pushing 3000 and wouldn't go down until i was off the highway and going 30mph. my rpm was still around 2500. i was able to pull over and turn my car off and that seemed to fix the issue, until i needed to go on the highway again. everytime my car went to shift to a higher gear when i was hitting between 50 and 55mph it would happen. it took my car to a mechanic who told me my car was undrivable because this would ruin my transmission. i now have a completely dead car due to the part i need being nationally unavailable. *tr

Backing car out of the garage ,airbag light came on. *tr

Was coming to a stop off of the interstate and all of a sudden lost speed power. was unable to go over 10 mph from my stopping point. the etc light was flashing. i have not yet taken it to a mechanic. i did shut the car off and restarted and it seems to be running fine now .... but will this happen again? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the electronic throttle control failed without warning. the failure recurred three times over a period of eighteen months. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnosis or repairs. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodger avenger. the contact stated that the air bag sensor light illuminated and the failure was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who indicated that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect but no solution was offered. the contact was informed by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa recall campaign number 07v240000 (air bags). the contact complained that the vehicle experienced the same defect listed in the recall. the failure mileage was 45,000.

While i was driving home from work i was driving approx 50 mph and i lose power and my electronic control throttle light came on. i couldn't go faster then 5 mph and my rpm wouldn't pass 2,000 i pulled over on side of road turned off the car and try to restart but it would only run for a few seconds and cut out again. my home town mechanic said that the issue was the throttle body. the total cost in repair is roughly 500 dollars, and reading online there are more drivers out there having the same issue. i think dodge should do a recall on there 2008 dodge avengers and up. *tr

While driving, vehicle immediately malfunctioned, preventing rpm in excess of 2500rpm and capping speed at 5mph uphill or 30mph downhill (incline dependent). at this time, electronic throttle control light appeared on dash. since this time (3 days so far), the vehicle has been inoperable. attempts to determine the cause of this malfunction by searching the internet have shown numerous other consumers have had similar problems, particularly with this make and model (2008 dodge avenger), and attribute it to a problem with the throttle body - either throttle body itself, throttle position sensor, wires leading to throttle body, electrical control of throttle body, i.e. whether malfunction is battery-life-dependent, etc. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact was driving approximately 50 mph when the vehicle became resistant to acceleration attempts. additionally, the electronic control throttle sensor warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic, who determined that the throttle body had malfunctioned. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 112,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 60 mph. the vehicle was taken an independent mechanic for inspection where the contact was informed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled as a lighting bolt icon illuminated. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic, who stated that the throttle control body needed to be replaced. the contact did not replace the throttle control body. the contact did not call the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 75,000. the vin was not available.

As vehicle was being filled with fuel after 1.7 gal, fuel violently sprayed out of fuel fill and saturated my entire upper torso and splashed into left eye. (eye was flushed with water upon returning home and a hospital visit was avoided) every time this vehicle and many other avengers have fuel added to the tank, it is reported that there is a severe splash back or spit back that occurs causing a severe potential of severe risk to life, health and the environment via flame, fire, explosion or contamination. dealer claims that per chrysler the fuel filler neck needs to be replaced at my cost. after very thorough investigations on my own, it appears that there are numerous complaints of the same issue and the dealers are replacing fuel filler necks and complete fuel tanks where the whole issue is caused by a fuel safety rollover valve located within the fuel system. this is no joking matter. none of these repairs should hold the owners responsible for the costly repairs of the faulty fuel system with such numerous reports of failure. *tr

Intake manifold defective requiring replacement. est. $1300. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the air bag sensor warning light was illuminated and flashing. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact was informed by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number id number: 07v240000 (air bags). the contact also stated that she experienced multiple defects involving the electrical system including an inoperable cruise control function, a sporadic loss of engine power, and the vehicle stalling when the remote key was used to open the doors. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was also not included in nhtsa campaign 08v152000 (electrical system). the contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same defects as listed in both recalls. the failure mileage was 79,000.

Was driving down the highway and noticed a delayed response when pushing down on the accelerator, moments later i was unable to accelerator and the car's electronic throttle control light appeared, the car was unable to go more then 15mph. took the car to a service station where they ran a diagnostic test and no defaults were found. *tr

Tl* 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated and the vehicle would not accelerate. the contact shut the engine off and once restarted, the vehicle began shaking violently. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 88,000.

Car lost acceleration at 35 mph electronic throttle light came on. acceleration came back up. next day no problems. the following day car was sputtering and light came on again then went off. lost acceleration again at 30mph, with light coming on and then going off. 1 hour later when turning on car electronic throttle light is flashing and the whole car is shaking badly. i was able to coast the 1/4 mile home since there was no traffic with the car shaking the entire way and the light flashing. 10 minutes later had to go out and move car no issues. this is a serious problem. i had this fixed exactly a year ago. being told it was something clogging a hose. i find that hard to believe when so many other people are having the exact same problem and almost getting killed when driving. do a recall dodge. because we shouldn't have to pay to fix things when the mechanics aren't sure what the problem is. i'm praying i can make it to my garage safely tomorrow morning. i'm terrified to drive my car and haven't in 2 days.

I have a 2008 dodge avenger. my airbag light keeps coming on and off intermittently. i noticed if i move passenger seat forward or back it comes on and stays on longer. when i'm driving down the road there can be no one in the seat and the light will come on. after reading all the complaints around this issue, air bags deploy when driving and not hitting anything, or air bags not deploying when in collision, i think this is a huge safety issue! all of these people were told their vin # didn't match the recall. i made appointment with lithia dodge in helena mt and the guy told me on the phone he didn't even want me to drive the car because of how unsafe it is. i took it to appointment today and the guy today told me there are no recalls on my car. he said the airbag light has nothing to do with the airbag recall. what!?! big surprise, my vin doesn't match!! why are we all having the same safety issue but not on the recall list???? *tr

My dodge avenger had a throttle control light illuminated on the dash when first starting the vehicle. thereafter, the car first would not go over 20 mph. later this problem progressed. the car only had a small amount of power. it could get up to 30-40 mph on flat areas but struggled to maintain 5 mph on inclines. the vehicle would also shake violently when the transmission was in gear but the vehicle was stopped do to engine vibrations. i am currently in the progress of replacing the avengers throttle body. normally i wouldn't report this, but when i called the dealer to order the part he informed me that they have been replacing a lot of these lately due to problems. *tr

Vehicle started having issues starting and then it would start and run fine and then die.i was contacted and noticed that the fuel pump was not coming on and then would all the sudden come on andthen quit so i removed the rear seat and unplugged the wire harness and could see where it had been burned and looked at the top of the pump where the harness plugs in and could see and smell gas.i removed the fuel pump and you could see where one of the wire harnesses inside the fuel tank on the fuel pump had burned a hole all the way through.in the whole process of this no fuse ever blew to shut power off and was told there is no fuse by someone at the dodge dealer.i proceeded to look on the internet and found numerous accounts of this same issue and nobody has reported it the changed there fuel pump but that does not fix the issue.if there is no fuse to blow somebody is going to get hurt and if there is a fuse why are they not blowing.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact was driving approximately 70 mph when the vehicle suddenly stalled. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 107, 000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while sitting at a stop, the engine rpms increased to 5,000 as the engine roared abnormally. the failure was recurring. the vehicle was taken to an authorized mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 34,000 and the current mileage was 134,000. the consumer stated he experienced sudden acceleration issues, along with stalling. the acceleration issues have been ongoing and within the last few months, it seemed to be occurring more frequently. about 6 months ago, his wife was sitting in the passenger seat, with the vehicle in park, and when he returned, she explained how the vehicle revved up above 5 rpm's. after the incident, the consumer took his wife to an appointment and while stopped at a stop sign, behind another vehicle the vehicle revved extremely high and jumped forward almost causing him to hit the vehicle in front of him. the consumer had to apply extreme pressure to the brake, to stop the vehicle. the vehicle also stalled while at a stop light, in drive. updated 01/09/14

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the engine warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that two pulleys were loose and the air pump needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 99,000 and the current mileage was 99,360.

The electronic throttle control light comes on and makes the car impossible to drive. this has been an issue for me for 10 months. i have read about many others having this exact problem with no luck or help from dodge. after cleaning and replacing the few affordable things, i still can not go more than a few days without the light coming back on. it usually sits in the driveway at least until i can afford the recommended $1100 repair that dodge refuses to fix. i will never ever buy another dodge.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving approximately 75 mph with the cruise control activated, a lighting bolt icon light illuminated as the cruise control independently deactivated. the warning light stopped illuminating after the contact shut the engine off and restarted the vehicle. the contact stated the warning light continued to illuminate intermittently, the rpm reading increased and the vehicle was hesitant upon acceleration. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the technician stated that the electronic throttle body would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 98,879.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the air bag warning lamp was illuminated and the door locks failed to disengage. additionally, the radio remained on after the key was removed from the ignition. the vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 106,000 and the current mileage was 107,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the electric throttle warning lamp illuminated as the vehicle idled at various speeds. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, who replaced unknown parts on the vehicle but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 107,000.

Problem 1) the air bag lights would come on intermittently. problem 2) the engine stalls intermittently, especially on rainy days. problem 3) the front speakers sounded cracked or damaged and then over a short period of time the left speaker quit and the right speaker is majorly distorted. i might add this is not due to over cranking the stereo. this is due to cheap/inadequate quality speakers used. *tr

Was going down interstate, went through tollbooth, around 55mph the etc light came on and the gas pedal no longer accelerated the car. vehicle speed rapidly dropped and i had to pull over to avoid an accident. turned vehicle off, restarted it and drove another 50 feet before the same thing happened. turned the vehicle off a second time and restarted. haven't had the problem since yesterday. however after researching this issue, the etc unit on the 2008 dodge avenger is an extremely faulty unit and this happens to a lot of people. typical repair is around $800. this needs to be a recallable item. i had my daughter in the car and we were nearly rear ended due to the speed drop on a three lane highway. i will be reporting this to chrysler as well. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration power as the throttle control warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 93,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving 65 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled when the accelerator pedal was depressed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the contact was advised that the entire throttle body needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the incident. the approximate failure mileage was 89000.

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. *tr

When proceeding from a complete stop, my car stalls. it is in the drive mode and is trying to go but can't. and it is starting to do it more often than not. i thought it may have had something to do with my brakes, since they were squeaking, but i have since gotten them repaired and the stalling continues. also sounds like something is gurgling under the hood. really don't even want to think about how much the repairs are going to cost. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times and the check engine light was illuminated as the failure occurred. the vehicle was taken to the mechanic where a diagnostic was performed, which located the failure at the fuel injector. the fuel injector was replaced, however the failure was not corrected. the mechanic advised the contact that main computer may have needed to be reprogrammed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 112,023.

When proceeding from a complete stop, my car stalls. it is in the drive mode and is trying to go but can't, once it does start to go, it jerks forward. and it is starting to do it more often than not. i thought it may have had something to do with my brakes, since they were squeaking, but i have since gotten them repaired and the stalling continues. also sounds like something is gurrgeling under the hood. really don't even want to think about how much $$ the repairs are going to cost.

On the highway in an attempt to accelerate, the electronic throttle control light began to flash and the car lost power. i had to get onto the shoulder and put my hazards on and try and drive the car while never getting over 20mph. after restarting the car it drove ok, however, there was no passing acceleration when the pedal is to the floor. leading up to this event, the car has been stuttering when shifting between gears. my wife had the same issue with her caliber before she got rid of it. there needs to be a recall!!! *tr

My air bag light keeps coming on periodically. i don't know if there is a malfunction, i just need to know that if i need them, they will work.

While driving on a busy highway at 55 mph, the etc light came on in addition to several other lights and the vehicle seemed to lose all power to include turn signal and acceleration almost causing a huge accident. i pulled over to the side of the road and tried turning the vehicle off and then back on and it would not start. thinking it was the battery i called someone to get a ride and jumper cables and left the vehicle on the side of the highway for about an hour or two. when i returned to jump the vehicle the vehicle started with only the check engine light on. i proceeded to drive the vehicle home and it accelerated fine until i hit 50+ mph and lost all power and acceleration again so i pulled onto the shoulder of the onramp. while on the shoulder of the onramp, i continued to coast to avoid getting accidentally hit due to the location. the vehicle continued to coast at about 20 mph all the way to my house which was about 7 miles away. during this time i had no acceleration or power and multiple lights were illuminated. after the vehicle sat over night in my driveway, i went out to investigate the problem and it will not start again. i called the manufacturer of the vehicle and they stated that there are no recalls pertaining to the issue that i am having nor is it covered by any warranty and they suggested them towing it to the dealership for a diagnosis which i really do not have the funds for either at this point. after reading multiple complaints about the exact vehicle type and issue, i found this site.

When i was driving up hill my car started to act sluggish and my check engine light came on. after taking it to meineke and spending $50 for a diagnosis they told me i had to go to dodge because i had errors p2004 and p2017 that needed to be handled by dodge directly. after doing some research online all dodge avengers built through march 22, 2007 required a new intake manifold (part number 04884495af) because values were getting stuck open. i took my car into the dealership and they tell me it will be $940 because they will need to replace the entire intake manifold and reprogram my car. when i called chrysler customer service they told me since my car was built in june 2007 i wouldn't qualify for the warranty even if my car had less than 80,000 miles. i did tons of research online and every post that i have read about 2008 dodge avengers with p2004 and p2017 codes must pay about $1,000 to get the intake manifold replaced and reprogram the car. this is the 1st dodge i have ever purchased and will definitely be my last! if everyone that buys this car is having to replace that intake manifold anywhere between 15,000 miles and 110,000 miles dodge should have to pay for the repairs. they had an issue with the 1st intake manifold design and the cars built after march 22, 2007 don't have any better of a design. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger equipped with a nankang sport tires, size: 245/45r/18. the contact was driving 65 mph when the rear passenger’s side tire blew and caused the vehicle to shake excessively. the tire was replaced with a different brand full size tire. the defective tire was inspected and the contact discovered that the tread beading had separated from the tire. the approximate vehicle failure was 10,500 and the tire failure mileage was unknown. .... updated 10-17-13 *bf the consumer stated she experienced another tire failure on the left passenger side. the tire bead separated and the vehicle began to vibrate.

The airbag light is illuminated continuously. the air bag will not deploy if there is an accident. i called the dealer and my vehicle does not qualify for a recall though it was made in 2008. other 2008 dodge avengers are eligible. *tr

There is a popping and knocking noise coming from front end and can be heard and felt through steering. it sounds like something is going to fall apart. im terrified to drive my kids around. found many many posts with exact same problem from owners of 2008-2011 models. it seems to be the rack and pinion that is defective! *tr

I went to roll my driver side window down and it fell off the track down into the door. my mechanic said the motor was broken and repaired it. a year later today my passenger side window did the exact same thing. i wondered if it could possibly be a defect in the factory motor or it is just a coincidence and if all my windows are going to do this eventually. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the failure recurred on two separate occasions. additionally, the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was not available. the vehicle failure mileage was 62,000. *tr

The car would not shift out of park. it was stuck. the tow truck driver took the shifter apart, a pink piece of plastic flew off, then it worked, so no tow. i had to wait til monday to bring it to the dealer, and was sure k16 recall, from 6/2011 was the problem. but was told it was not a recall, or covered under my warranty. $292.33. i've seen hundreds of complaints on-line for the same thing. some were considered a recall, most were not. *tr

Upon exiting my vehicle i shut my door hitting the key lock on my key chain and realized that my door would not shut causing me to tie a rope to a piece inside the car to keep the door shut. *tr

While driving 60 mph using cruise control, electronic throttle control indicator light blinks and engine loses power. however, difficulty in breaking and bringing to complete stop due to high rpm idle. after turning off and restarting engine, light is off and engine runs fine. incident has occurred three times, 6/29/13, 7/2/13, 7/7/13. *tr

I got in my car after work and noticed that my headlights automatically came on, i don't have the daytime running lights. i tried to turn them off on the control switch, nothing happened. i didn't figure out that my turn signals didn't work till i had a line of semi trucks behind me and i was needing to turn into my driveway, i live in ky so we have a lot of big trucks on the road hauling coal and gravel. i had to pass my driveway up cause i thought i was going to get hit in the rear end ( which i usually have a 5 yr old in the back seat) and had to go faster to get way ahead of the trucks so i could get pulled off the road to turn to go back home. when i get home i keep trying to get the headlight off, so i try all the controls, that's when i find out i have no wipers either. so i have no high beams with my headlights, no turn signals and no wipers, so therefore i can't drive this car to work which makes the payments on the car. called the dealer they told me it could be of 2 things, either the controls on the steering column, which i don't see how both could go out at the same time since its 2 different controls or its either my temp which cost $600 plus labor. i don't think i'll be buying another dodge produce, i'll stick with chevy or gmc. they need to do a recall before they get someone seriously hurt by getting rear ended or get caught out in a rain storm! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while traveling 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration power. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 08v152000 (electrical system). the failure mileage was 72,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving 19 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the failure recurred numerous times and usually when it rained. the vehicle was taken to a dealer on two separate occasions but the cause of the failure could not be determined. the failure continued to recur. the contact was informed of a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign number: 08v152000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage 80,000. the vin was not available.

Rpms dip low and the engine revs up daily. car dies at stop lights or when making slow turns about monthly but getting more and more frequent. *tr

While driving along freeway at 55 mph throttle light illuminated and engine was non reactive to gas pedal. after a few moment systems went away, but the starting the next day after that the engine was slow to respond to sccelerator and would hesitate and jump to accelerations. vehicle was taken to shop where throttle body and fuel system was cleaned. it worked fine till april 22, 2013 when vehicle was being driven the throttle light came back on and there was no acceleration at all to the car. car towed to garage where the throttle body had to be replaced to due failure. the milage was 130,153 and cost over $800. *tr

Owned vehicle since 2009. everytime it rains the car will stall out when decelerating from various speeds. this has almost caused several accidents as drivers behind you expect you to begin to accelerate when traffic lights turn green, but instead you must drop the car into neutral or coast it to the side of the road to get it to restart. this has continued since i bought the car. it is a common problem that dodge apparently has not addressed according to www.mycarstats.com. *tr

Once electronic throttle control indicator light comes on, it is difficult to maintain consistent speed. i also have no control over my temperature gauges. airbag light, check engine light comes on together with this as well. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while traveling 65 mph, the contact swerved to avoid a vehicle and crashed into a guide rail. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained head injuries and a police report was filed of the incident. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 97,000.

I got into my car to leave and the gear shift would not come out of park. i tried several times and it was just stuck. my daughter went online and found that this had been a recall issue an i have never received any type of notification at all. my son found a work around on the internet that allowed me to get to work, however this is a issue that needs to be fixed. *tr

Turn signals, dome light, windshield wipers, and running lights would not operate. started working again the next morning. hopefully they will not stop working during a rain storm or on a dark road. seems this would warrant a safety recall immediately. this could be extremely dangerous! *tr

Wipers will intermittently stop while in use. normal and high speeds also when using intermittent mode. has been to local dealer several times. they tell me they can't fix it till it's fully broken. could be motor or switch. "they won't throw parts at it till it's broken" as i was told over the winter. *tr

In my 2008 dodge avenger the engine sometimes ether stalls out when i put it into park or sometimes the engine revs up really high and then goes back to normal. this all happens whenever it rains outside. sometimes when i go threw a puddle the engine like begins to stutter almost like it is going to stall out on me or it is going to rev up. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact attempted numerous times to start the ignition however, the engine would not respond. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where they stated that the engine would need to be replaced. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 07v473000 (engine and engine cooling) but was advised that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the electronic throttle control warning lamp illuminated then the accelerator pedal failed to respond properly. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 83,000. *tr

While driving down the road my electronic throttle light started flashing my car would not go above 25 mph i called the dealership they stated their is nothing they can do except call me a tow truck to tow it into their dealership which is twenty miles away. they need to recall this issue. *tr

The shifter was stuck in park and wouldn't budge. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while parked, the gear shifter seized and could not be moved from park. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic for diagnosis. the mechanic stated that the gear shift module would have to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was unavailable. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 48,000. *tr

Tl* 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle stalled. additionally, the vehicle accelerated on its own while stopped with the brake pedal depressed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 35,000. *tr

Electronic throttle control light came on and stayed flashing could not go over approx 15-25 mph. pulled over shut car off and restarted and worked fine for the 5 min drive i had to complete after it happened. 9 hours later while driving the throttle control light came on again with loss of power intermittently then stayed off for 5 min drive i had to complete. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle decelerated independently. the failure recurred constantly whenever it rained. additionally, the front driver's side window and mirror would not operate. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 1,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the driver's side air bag warning light was illuminated. the light would illuminate when the seat was adjusted for a taller person and whenever the seat was adjusted forward, the light would shut off. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection or repairs. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number:07v240000 (air bags)however, the contact's vin was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was 54,800. the current mileage was 55,050.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle began to jerk and vibrate. the check engine and throttle control warning lights illuminated as well. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 54,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the malfunction error warning message illuminated on the instrument panel as the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to the contacts home where it was inspected by an independent mechanic. the mechanic stated that the failure was electrical. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 08v152000 (electrical system) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 55,000. *tr

I have had multiple problems with my throttle body and losing power in my car. all my attempts to fix it have failed. now my car will only get up to about ten mph. with the lighting bolt flashing on my dash board. i have talked to mechanics at a dodge dealership and the say they haven't heard of this problem and that is a flat out lie. they just keep trying to fix this and that and it does not work. this part needs to be recalled before someone is killed and dodge trying to cover up what hundreds have complained about is not fair to us as consumers spending hundreds of dollars out of pocket and there is only temporary fixes. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle decelerated independently. also, the contact stated that the electrical throttle control and the check engine warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 104,000 and the current mileage was 105,000. *tr

I bought this vehicle used in january 2012 and every single time i fuel up, no matter what gas station, etc. the fuel shutoff does not work and gas is spewed all over the side of the car along with me or anything else close to the car. the only way to avoid this it to guess at when it is getting full and stop it before it gets full. this has to be a safety hazard as it is spewing gasoline everywhere. i have seen many reports of this problem and all suggest a fuel tank replacement at around $1000. not many people can afford that and this is just an accident/explosion waiting to happen. this should definitely be a recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the electrical throttle control warning indicator illuminated intermittently and the vehicle decelerated independently. in addition, the engine revved when the brake pedal was applied and the vehicle continued to accelerate at the speed of 10 mph. the gear was shifted into park in order to stop the vehicle. the contact resumed driving and the failure persisted. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 133,000.

Was driving on the highway and could not go over 30 mph. the electronic throttle light came on and was flashing. i got off at the next exit and had the vehicle towed. *tr a couple of days later, tried the vehicle and it did run fine again. after a couple more days, the speed was not what it should be. moved very slow and the rpm went high before it would change gears. lost power especially going up hill. happened again today. could not go over 30 mph. barely made it up a hill and to work. having the vehicle towed again.

Ever since i purchased my 2008 dodge avenger i have been burdened with a multitude of issues. my car stalled while i was sitting at a red light, no warning..it just died. tire pressure light was always on. vehicle launches/ jerks forward when cruising at a speed of 45 or below. (and this all happened with my first year of owning the car in 2008) in 2011 gear stick got stuck in the park position..i can go on but section is for airbags, which did not deploy during an accident i had last year, 2012. i slipped on black ice, which sent my car into a tail spin resulting me hitting...actually bouncing off of the guard rail a few times. prior to the 2012 accident i have had instances where the airbag lights would randomly turn on, indicating a problem..then shutting off by itself. i would schedule appointments with the dealership, but by the time the appointment date arrives, the airbag light would magically disappear! i called dodge customer service today, as the airbag indicator is back on again..i was told by the representative that there is nothing that they can do for me. she basically told me that i'm fresh out of luck, even though there is a recall, and i am experiencing the exact airbag issue as described in the recall, own the exact make, model and year vehicle. she said my vin is not included in the recall, so there is nothing dodge can do. i think the entire 2008 dodge avenger fleets are lemons and it is about time dodge own up to their mistakes, they have no regard for their customers safety. when you are not stalling on the highways and byways, you are left stranded because you can not shift your gear out of park...oh and the airbag issue...its crucial, but unfortunalely dodge does not think so. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, fuel spilled out of the filler neck valve haphazardly. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 36,000. *tr

When filling up gas tank, pump doesn't shut off properly. happens at every pump. had gas tank replaced once because fuel tank rollover valve had melted shut. worked for about 1,000 miles with new tank, once again shoots out gas and does not shut off automatically. seems to be a common problem with dodge avengers 2008, however dodge does nothing about it. epa will go crazy if they find out, along with the fact that it is outright dangerous to have fuel coming back out of the tank onto the ground. greater than half a gallon comes out each time. slowing pumping, burping, fueling fast, holding nozzles at different depths does nothing to alleviate issue. *tr

Electronic throttle control light came on at a low speed with a total loss of power. diagnostic code indicated loss of power to the throttle body. could not locate the source of the problem. since then have experienced several more times at higher speeds sometimes with a loss of power sometimes no loss of power. throttle body cleaned, sensors replaced, still continue to have issues. have not had any diagnostic codes come up in the recent events. today the etc light came on at 65mph and went off, then continued to come on and off several times over 15 miles at highway speeds. once i was able to stop tried to pull codes and there were none, the system checked out with no problems indicated. through research i have found to be a common problem with dodge etc even after owners have the throttle body replaced. *tr

On 3/11/13, i reported to dodge case # [xxx] that when driving on wet / damp roads the car will stall out for no reason. this has happend to me while stopped at a light, slowing down going through a toll or even while turning in an intersection. i have felt it to start to stall while driving at 65 and have hit the gas to stop the problem. i phoned dodge who told me ... sorry there are no recalls. i then phoned my local dodge service department who immediately told me that yes they have had this problem in the past, the suggested is a sensor on the throttle or throttle body. the cost for repair is around $750. i happened to see there was another complaint on your site regarding this. because i feel as though this is a very serious danger hazard, i filed a complaint with the department of transportation # [xxx]who suggested i contact you. i think this is a very large concern and something that needs to be addressed immediately. i will be paying the money to get my vehicle fixed out of concern for my own and others safety. i drive the interstate everyday to work 65 - 75 mph and have to drive either in the right or left lane in case my car stalls. i was lucky that when my call stalled while trying to pull away from a red light i was not rear ended. i am hopeful you will see the sense of urgency and push dodge to do a recall. i do not think this should be the consumers espense. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I was driving east bound and i was t-boned on the driver side by a car going south bound on whom ran the light. my car spun around and hit a steel pole on my passenger side which my 10 year old son was sitting. i hit my face on steering wheel and air bags never deployed on driver side which caused terrible injury and scaring to my left eye which is still visible. my son was in the middle of car smashed against the dash had to get out with the jaws of life. the passenger air bag deployed and draping on sides also on my side nothing deployed . i had whiplash,back and facial injurys. the car i was driving 2008 dodge avenger . *tr

This first occurred going down the interstate at 50mph the etcs light started blinking and all throttle was gone..giving the gas was doing nothing an unfortunately i was in a construction area an had no where to pull off of the interstate so had blocked traffic to turn car of an restart to limp off the nxt exit..changed the electronic throttle control sensor fixed the issue for about 500 miles an the sensor was $600 only for it to fail again an after research i see a lot of the same car is having this same problem. this needs to be a recall ! it is very dangerous on an interstate with no throttle to get your car to safety. *tr

When filling up the gas tank, the pump clicks off but then a bunch of gas spurts out of the tank onto the car and ground. this is incredible unsafe and environmentally hazardous. repair is about $1000. given the number of previous reports on relatively low mileage vehicles, this should be a recall. *tr

When filling the car up you cant get 1.5 gals in before it spits fuel out on you and the side of the car. the fuel tank is collapsing and pushing fuel out of top of tank and onto the ground while parked and driving really worried about causing undercarriage fire and i have research this and a lot of people are having the same issue. the dealer cost almost $1,000 to fix it, we need to make this a recall for the people's safety as well as my family's thank you. *tr

Oil pan is rusting from inside out was told this by two different oil tech. can not find after market pan ...dealer only. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the orc light illuminated. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 57,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the electronic throttle system warning light illuminated on the instrument panel, causing the vehicle to become resistant to acceleration attempts over 10 mph. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the sensor for the throttle system needed to be repaired. the manufacturer was also contacted and advised that the sensor was not covered under warranty. the failure and the current mileages were 147,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the passenger side door latch disconnected from the housing causing the door to not to lock. the power locks feature did not lock the door as well. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign i.d. number 07v414000 (latches/locks/linkages). the contact personally repaired the vehicle. the failure mileage was 50,000. *tr

My 2008 dodge avenger has an electronic throttle control light flashing anytime i go over about 2000 rpm. at that point the car begins to stall and i have to put the car in park and restart. i am posting this because i have seen numerous other posts on dodge forums that explain the same problem. there seems to be a known defect with the throttle control. *tr

When pumping gas into my 2008 dodge avenger i get overspill of gas coming out of tank. i hear the click and release of gas pump and immediately gas spurts out onto car and me. i looked up on internet and it appears to be happening to alot of dodge avengers. is there a recall? *tr

I have had a reoccuring problem with the throttle light coming on after experiencing chugging and deceleration with my car. it was only at low speeds but has now gone on when i am on the freeway. i have had the vehicle come close to losing power at high speeds but i was lucky enough to have light traffic and a clear shoulder. my rpms have been incredibly high during this time and have to start the car again. this fixes it temporarily and starts again a few minutes later. i have seen this issue on other vehicles and needs to be fixed before someone gets killed. i am a police officer and i have defensively driving training but they don't train you on when a part on your car that should be recalled fails while traveling 65 on the freeway. how many complaints do they need to fix this problem? you will recall a stupid tire sensor but not the throttle body that can cause death? fix the problem please. i don't want to die or injured because no one is listening about an obvious problem. *tr

It will constantly over heat, even with full anti-freeze in it. it will get to the h in less then 1 min. the transmission light will then come on followed by the lighting bold in the parentheses. all of a sudden it started having a very loud noise (like a diesel truck) and wouldn't let me go over 25 miles without it getting louder. then i went to turn left to pull over and all the lights came on, went off the heat went from h to c and car steering wheel locked up and car died.. i wouldn't not turn over till 30 mins later.. started having the loud diesel noise and to 3-4 weeks later (today).. still over heats today and still leaks anti-freeze (drains the whole thing in 30 mins). i heard there was a re-call for the 08 avenger in 2012.. i got my car dec 2012 and the dealership still sold it.. when i found out there used to be a re-call i tried to call dealership to find out they went out of business the next week after i bought it. sucks cause im stuck with a broken car and $11k still to pay. *tr

When filling the gas tank the gas comes shooting back out of the tank. this has happened since i purchased the vehicle in 9/2010 and has consistently gotten worse. it now happens every time i fill the tank unless i stop it before it is completely full. i have been completely soaked in gasoline because of the velocity of the gas coming back out of the tank. i have contacted dodge as there are recalls on jeeps for the same issue and there is currently not a recall on the dodge vehicles. *tr

I am fixing my throttle control body for the second time. i bought the 1800 dollar extended warranty and this work is not covered. to fix its 500 each time. the dealership just says tough luck mr.....the dodge company just passes you from person to person until you either give up or hear sorry not our problem. this should not fail at all never mind two times in one year!!! i am telling everyone that will listen to not buy a dodge product.... *tr

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

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated as the vehicle erroneously accelerated. the vehicle was moved to the shoulder where it was shut down and restarted but the failure recurred. the contact also stated that the failure occurred when attempting to decelerate and the vehicle functioned normally when the cruise control was engaged. the vehicle was not taken to a mechanic or the dealer for inspection or repairs. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact merged to the shoulder, powered off and restarted the vehicle. the contact also stated that the electronic throttle control system warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 90,000.

The airbag light came on. it will go off if the seats are moved forward and then back to the original position. i was told that 08 avengers were recalled for an airbag sensor issue, but that mine had to do with a high level of resistance seen in the circuit and was not the sensor. dodge has taken some responsibility for the issue as they agreed to pay $500 of the total $1,100 repair cost. i was told that this issue could cause the airbags to deploy without warning and may also cause them to fail to deploy in an incident. my belief is that this is a defect in the circuitry and/or airbags themselves and other owners may not be aware. dodge is failing to provide a full investigation on this issue and is also failing to take full responsibility for this failure. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the engine began to shake violently and the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated. the contact attempted to accelerate but the engine did not respond. the vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the approximate failure and current mileage was 101,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the electronic throttle control warning lamp illuminated. the contact mentioned that the vehicle became hesitant. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 115,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.

As i was driving down the interstate highway, i heard some wind so i checked window button, i then heard door alarm go off and as i attempted to exit highway on an exit ramp the door swung open!! my passenger had to physically hold it close as best she could until we found a safe place to stop to see if we could identify the problem. we tried many times to close it but could not get it to latch. we scrounged around on the side of the road looking for something to tie it together with to get it off the side of the road and back home! i'm glad my grandchildren were not with me! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that when attempting to start the vehicle after it had been sitting for extended periods or in cold weather, the vehicle would become resistant to acceleration attempts. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic who inspected the vehicle and advised the contact that the electronic throttle control failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and advised the contact that there were no recalls and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 116,000.

Numerous times (seemingly when cold) the gas tank will spit gas out after the nozzle clicks off. will spray all on the car and the ground. potentially very dangerous... *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact performed a diagnostic and located the failure at the 02 sensor. the contact replaced the 02 sensor however, the failure was not corrected. the vehicle continued to stall without warning. the contact performed a second diagnostic which located the failure at the throttle control. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure and current mileage was 94,306.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate independently as the throttle control warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact shut off and restarted the vehicle, as it then functioned properly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the motor needed to be replaced and the central computer needed to be reprogrammed. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 130,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the thermostat temperature would rise, indicating that the vehicle was over heating. the vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the technician advised that the heater coils or hoses needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and they advised that the components were no longer manufactured due to them being defective. as a result, the entire re-manufactured chamber that contains the hoses and coils needed to be use for the repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was approximately 123,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the electronic throttle control warning light advised of a defect. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance to the contact. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 66,000.

Driving on the highway and the electronic throttle control light comes on. the car will not accelerate, and after taking foot off the accelerator the light goes off. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the tire pressure valve stem fractured. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the tires. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 35,000.

While driving on the interstate, my car suddenly dropped to 20mph and i had to pull off the road. i didn't have anywhere to pull over so i put my flashers on and drove as far right as i could until i had room to pull off the road. it was a very busy part of the interstate and i could have easily been ran over. i had to have it towed to the local dealership where they replaced and electric throttle. this is an issue dodge chrysler has been aware of for many years. it should be recalled. *tr

As i was driving down the road headed onto the interstate my car lost speed and went from 50mph to 40mph and the electronic throttle body light came on. gas pedal was to the floor and couldn't go over 40mph. felt like the car was going to die if i was to let off the gas then it would all of a sudden speed up on its own to 50. when i had to slow down for a red light which thankfully i didn't need to stop i couldn't get the mph over 30 once i started going again. i got home safe but this seems to be a problem as i have read. this needs to be fixed or recalled. big safety issue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *tr

Tl* 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while parked the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic stated the throttle would have to be replaced. the contact had not experienced a failure with the vehicle but was worried about experiencing a failure in the future. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 127,000.

Leaving home to go to work, started car and noticed lightning bolt indicator light on. shut car off and restarted - light not there. put car in gear and noticed shaking and low idling. attempted to accelerate and was only able to reach a speed of 15 mph. pulled to side of road and shut car off. restarted - no light but still not acceleration past 15mph and car still idling slowly and shaking. pulled back into driveway and left it there. with all the other similar complaints something needs to be done about this. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that when engaging the turn signals while driving at various speeds, the windshield wipers would engage erroneously. several dealers were notified of the issue but none offered any assistance. the manufacturer was notified but also rendered no assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 63,528. updated 5/22/13 *cn the consumer stated the wipers would go off and on without the use of the turn signal, as well. updated 05/30/2013 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving approximately 55 mph, the throttle sensor warning indicator illuminated with a sudden reduction in acceleration power. the vehicle then independently decelerated to 20 mph. the contact maneuvered to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the technician replaced the throttle harness. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated. the same failure occurred previously. the manufacturer was contact and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 77,000 and the current mileage was 87,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph the rpm gauge began to fluctuate rapidly when the brakes were applied and the vehicle stalled. several minutes later the vehicle was restarted and the vehicle resumed normal function. the following day the failure recurred. the contact stated that the vehicle was not diagnosed by a mechanic. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 45,000. updated 12/7/12 *cn the dealer was unable to find any problems. updated 12/17/12

I was traveling saturday afternoon and the driver's door open during travel. i was only going about 30 miles per hour and i had my seat belt on when this happened so no physical harm or damage occurred just very shaken up. i got out of my car to check the door and noticed that the latch was in the open position and would not lock or latch on. i was forced to drive home holding the door trying to keep it closed by placing my hand through an opened window while i drove. i called the dealership they were not aware of the previous recall and was told that i would have to pay out of pocket. i also contacted contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 and was told that my car had already been repaired so i would have to pay out of pocket to have it repaired again.. *tr

For the past 6 months i've been getting a lightening bolt indicator light coming on. the car will stall. now it's so bad that this morning it would not go past 10 mph. the light goes off by the time i can get into the shop. a friend had the same exact car with the exact same problems and the dealership had to replace her throttle body 3 times and it still wouldn't fix it. this car needs a recall since i can't afford to fix a $500 problem over and over and over. *tr

I have had nothing but problems with my car. when i first purchased it 2 months later my shifter got stuck i was stranded at work. after that i have had various problems from the alternator, battery, and compressor going out various times and it is not even over 100,000 miles. i looked up there were recalls on the car back in 07 and 08. the dealership says that they fixed it but i feel like it was not fixed and i had the shifter problem right when i purchased that is the only thing they said they can fix. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle within a few minutes. the vehicle also exhibit a jerking motion while driving various speeds. the vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics for diagnostic testing. the throttle was cleaned twice but the failure continued. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 47,000.

Received indicator light that electronic throttle control failed, in the middle of traffic my car dropped speed to 20 miles an hour, i was almost rear ended with two children in my car. i have spoke to several dodge certified mechanics and they has all attested that this is a known issue but not being fixed. i called dodge and they said my issue was an isolated incident. when i told them that i spoke to their mechanics and research and found hundreds of other customers with this issue they said and i quote "you can find anything you want if you search long enough". some one is going to get killed if their car drops to 20 miles an hour on a freeway. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the throttle control warning light illuminated while driving and the engine rpms increased to 2000. in addition, the vehicle began to jerk abnormally while the contact was attempting to accelerate. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure and current mileage was 98,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving 15 mph and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle would not accelerate over 25 mph. the electronic throttle sensor warning light was also illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the contact was advised by a mechanic to add fuel injector cleaning fluid and new tire octane gas to the vehicle. the contact did just that however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 73,000. the current mileage was 86,000.

While driving my car, the electronic throttle control light came on and the car lost power and would not accelerate. i have researched this problem and it seems that it is a common occurrence. please recall now for safety reasons! *tr

Electronic throttle control light blinks. loss of engine power with hard breaking. rough and high idle when in park. when turned off and back on again, car runs fine and etc light turns off.

Air bag light would illuminate off and on disabling airbag off and on and then became continuous. this has happened many times beginning in 2009 and continuing to this day. car has been in shop for this 3-4 times. first time they told me it was because i set my purse on the passenger side seat and that set it off. other times i get told it is lose contacts, they adjust the contacts and it is fine for about a month then it begins again. *tr *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and the electron throttle control warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection where they advised that the throttle body needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and stated that they would further inspect the failure. the failure mileage was 43,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated the dealer issued a safety campaign since the power transmission remained stuck in gear. the vehicle was repaired under the safety campaign; however, the failure continued to occur. the contact stated while driving in reverse, the vehicle remained stuck in reverse gear. the vehicle also accelerated independently while in reverse. the vehicle crashed into a fence and a tree. the contact sustained a contusion on her left leg, and some glass fragments in the left thumb. the rear window broke, the rear bumper and fender were damaged. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 49,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated whenever it rained water was under the hood. the battery, alternator, and the power steering failed to function when the water entered the vehicle. the battery lights and electric bolt warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who repaired the alternator and the power steering; however, they failed to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 74,000 and the current mileage was 83,000.

Motor mounts failed and this is the second time it has happened. dealer replaced front mount and said there was a change in the mounts due to problems but did not change the back mount, now the back mount has failed. i think that if dodge had to make a change in design of the mount due to problems they should have had to change both mounts when they changed the front one. this is just so they don't have to spend any more money on a car than they have to. *tr

Car stuck in gear, cant reduce speed, powertrain module needs to be replace, i've had the car only for 1 1/2. *tr

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 my car fine one minute,get in it the next day and there's an lighting bolt on my dash. the car won't go over 20mph. the light blinks than i shut car off and restart it and the light just stays on. couple weeks later the light goes away. then weeks later after a month of no light,light comes back on. i take it to dealer and they say the codes for the throttle showed up. they cleaned it out,put a new filter on and sent me on my way. driving for a good week with no light,here comes light again. sometimes it resets it self after i restart car but now the light stays on. 20mph. chrysler needs to recall this car. too many people with the same car,same problem and they just ignore. *tr

My 2008 dodge avenger will spill fuel at every refueling regardless if i use the locking mechanism on the fuel pump or if i fill by hand when the tank gets to full tank. it's almost like there is too much pressure built up that it spits fuel back out. this is a common occurrence with a lot of new avengers. just do a simple google search on "dodge avenger gas overflows". dodge please issue a recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stopped accelerating and became stuck in a low gear. the vehicle was taken to two different mechanics for diagnosis but they were unable to identify the problem. the vehicle was then taken to the dealer who was unsure about the failure. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 93,782 and the current mileage is 94,780.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the air conditioner failed. the contact also stated that the engine caught on fire, in which he beleived was directly related to the air conditioning failure. the contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection where they advised that there were no failures found within the vehicle. the failure later recurred and the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 50,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that she heard a ticking noise coming from the engine when driving at various speeds. the contact took the vehicle to a local repair shop where he was advised that the bearings were wearing. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to contact nhtsa to file a complaint. the failure mileage was 51,000.

While driving this morning, my car hesitated and stalled. i was able to get my car restarted, but the check engine light came on. after a couple of minutes of driving, the electronic throttle control light came on and the car lost power and would not accelerate. it was very stressful because this all happened during rush hour traffic in washington dc. i have researched this problem and it seems that it is a common occurrence... please recall now for safety reasons!!!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the air bag light constantly illuminated. the dealer was notified and stated that the contact should bring the vehicle in for an inspection of the air bags. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no recalls or warranties addressing the failure. the failure mileage was 64,000. updated 11/13/12 *cn

While pulling out from a stoplight and accelerating up a grade, my 2008 dodge avenger made a loud popping noise and began to sputter and lose power. the car would not go over 10 mph and a lighting bolt symbol appeared on my dash display. i drifted the car to the side of the road and could not move. after letting it sit and turning the car off and on, the lighting bolt image on my dash disappeared and the car could be driven. since then, the car sporadically stutters for no apparent reason and i then pull off the gas fearing a repeat of the above incident. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that after started the vehicle, the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated. there was loud noise and shaking from the vehicle while idle. in addition, the vehicle would not accelerate over 12 mph. the contact was able to resolve the shaking failure momentarily once the vehicle was shut off and restarted. the failure recurred frequently. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or a repair shop for inspection or repairs. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a claim was filed. the current mileage was 76,000. the failure mileage was 75,995. updated 9/10/12 *cn

I have been having problems with my dodge avenger for about 40,000 miles now and have had it into multiple shops without the problem being solved. the electronic throttle control light comes on and off at random times either causing my car to shut off while im going down the road, cause power lag with no acceleration about 45 mph or shifting into different gears, or the engine light comes on along with the etc light and the car will idle very high then very low and repeat the process making the car unable to drive. the vehicle has shut off on me while going down interstate and highways and i've almost been hit several times because of it. i see lots of postings with the same issue but there are no recalls on this issue which dealerships do not know how to fix. i've been told to change the battery, the tpms was messing up, the throttle valve was sticking, improper fuel delivery, and that the car wasn't getting enough air. none of these once fixed were the cause of the car freaking out and now im forced to drive day to day with my son in the car hoping it works well enough that an accident wont happen. i've seen enough complaints about the electronic throttle control that there should have been a recall a long time ago to fix this yet it's been 4 years and still nothing is being done to help make peoples vehicles safe again that they paid for. *tr

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. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the voltage indicator began to illuminate and the engine would not accelerate. the contact was able to maneuver the vehicle into a turning lane with less traffic. the vehicle was then towed to the dealer. the dealer diagnosed the vehicle and informed the contact that they were unable to find a failure. the vehicle was taken to a personal mechanic and the alternator was replaced. two weeks later, the failure recurred and the contact remained on the side of the highway for three hours, at which time she was able to successfully start the vehicle. a week later, the failure recurred again. in each instance the vehicle would start and have power, but would not accelerate. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 91,631 and the current mileage was 93,046.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the power steering assist failed. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the contact was told that there was a problem with the rack and pinion however, they were unable to identify exactly what in the rack and pinion was malfunctioning. the vehicle was then taken to the contact's personal mechanic and the steering pump was replaced but the failure was not corrected. the mechanic then installed the original steering pump back on the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 58,000.

While driving on highway, etc light came on signifying problem with throttle component. after doing research, it appears that this is an ongoing problem with dodge vehicles including the 2008 avenger. many statements online urged to open claim here as this can be an expensive problem that is not covered by warranty or recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving approximately 60 mph, the contact heard a ticking and knocking noise coming from the engine. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated that the engine would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

I was driving 25 mph when the electronic throttle control indicator light came on. the light remained lit while i was driving. the speed of my car decreased and i was not able to accelerate when pushing the gas pedal. my car seemed as if it was coasting. i turned my car around to park it. when i pressed the brakes my car seemed like it wanted to shut off. my car began jerking. i did not make it even 1 mile from my home before this took place. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger equipped with bridge stone turanza el41 tires, size: 215/16.5r17. the contact was adding air to the tires and noticed that the plastic valve cover was missing, causing air to seep from the tires. the contact drove to his residence when he then noticed that the front passenger side tire had become flat. the tires were taken to a local tire shop where the contact was advised that the air presser senor failed. the tires were not replaced and the air pressure sensor was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 32,111. the vin was not available.

I was leaving work for the day and started my vehicle as usual, but was unable to shift from park to reverse or any other mode for that matter. i at first thought maybe i had not applied enough pressure to the brake or maybe i did not turn the key all the way. i started over, ensuring that i did both and was still unable to shift out of any other mode but park. this has happened almost daily since april 9th, 2012 with the only remedy being that thousands of others have complained and blogged about it online and posted quick fix remedies for the exact same problem. if thousands of other dodge drivers are having this issue, why hasn't a recall been issued? *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving approximately 50 mph, the engine stalled with an intermittent illumination of the warning indicator. the vehicle was coasted to the side of the road where the engine restarted. the contact was able to resume in operation. the vehicle had not been diagnosed for the malfunction. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 83,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the front passenger side window was opened but could not be closed. the window regulator motor was replaced. in addition, the vehicle was overheating abnormally. the contact refilled the coolant reservoir but the failure recurred. the vehicle had also become resistant to acceleration attempts while driving 10 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but the dealer was unable to diagnose the failures. the manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 96,000.

When filling up tank the tank ejects about a quart of gasoline when finished pumping gas. even when trying to go slow at the end. the gasoline "burps" out all over the side of the vehicle, the operator and ground. this isn't safe because the potentially hot rotor is directly underneath the fill port might start a fire while the operator is doused with fuel. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that both front doors would experience a failure in which they would not latch shut. the doors would also experience a failure in which they would not open. the failures occurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v414000 (latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch). the manufacturer was notified and also stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. no further assistance was provided. the failure mileage was 65,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, fuel spilled back out from the filler neck valve. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technician advised the contact that the vent tubing and the neck of the fuel tank would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure continued. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician stated that the fuel tank would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not further repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 96,000.

My wife was driving the vehicle a 2008 dodge avenger and was accelerating at about 45 mph a lighting bolt looking indicator light came on fora short period and the engine stalled as she let off gas light went off and car speed leveled off, happened 2nd time that nite. next day engine stalled once upon acceleration but no light. took to dealer said gas pedal is remote and sends signal to throttle body . well in this case throttle body didn't receive signal. the entire throttle body had to be replaced, as the actual failing part is not sold separately. est cost $415. not covered by chrysler or my extended warranty i purchased. i protested the sales manager offered to split the bill. no this is a defective part as i've heard numerous dodge owners have same complaint. i shouldn't have to pay anything and it should be a recall. as i see it is a defective part. it only has 64,00 miles and 4 years old. suppose it stalled in a critical point, someone could be hurt or worst. this part has been an problem apparently for years. seems a redesign is in need and in fact past due. *tr

Car stalls on highway around 50 mph will not speed up. needs to be pulled over to regain speed. large semi truck had to brake to avoid hitting vehicle on highway. changed many parts and now will not go over 50 and shift out of second. spent about $300 on parts alone and friends shop help with problems. still not fixed. may need to park it before my family dies in it. *tr

I noticed a problem with my car on march 29, 2012 as i attempted to get into my car to run an errand. my car would not start...cranked up but wouldn't start. never, ever, had that problem so i didn't know what to do since it was about 7:30pm. i left well enough alone until the next morning. attempted to start car at that point and my car started. i drove over to a goodyear facility to see if they could find out the problem and i was informed there was nothing they could do about whatever problem i had the previous night because my car was starting up. okay, fine. well, on april 1, 2012, i was driving on a busy road going about 45mph and all of a sudden my car just stopped on me while driving. as i tried to turn, my steering wheel was like it was stuck and wouldn't maneuver. at that point, i was able to pull to the side since i was close to a sidewalk. i turned my ignition off and waited a few min before trying to start my car again. tried 2 times, but didn't start up. the third time i tried, my car started up and i was able to turn around to head back home before this problem happen again. i took my car back in to goodyear the next morning after explaining about my car stopping in the middle of driving. they ran a scan and found nothing. after that, i went online and saw on motortrend.com that a recall was issued on april 2, 2008 which was the same month i purchased my car. i called chrysler to inquire about the recall because i never received a letter. was told to bring it into a dodge dealer, which i did this afternoon on 4/3/12, and they found nothing after running a diagnostic test. something is wrong with my car, that's for sure. because a car just doesn't kill in the middle of driving for no reason. a recall is needed for this problem because it appears a lot of other owners are having this same problem. this is a very dangerous situation. *tr

I have been receiving electronic throttle control errors for about a year now (lightning bolt between inverted parenthesis). it happens sporadically but seems to occur more frequently. the last episode occurred today on my morning commute to work - 04/04/2012, approximately 0725. the error code will flash and it becomes more difficult to accelerate. when i take my foot off of the gas pedal to decelerate, the car will 'jerk'. so far, i have been fortunate enough to continue driving the vehicle until i can find a place to pull over. usually, i can turn the car off then back on and the error code disappears. the car will drive normally. i am now experiencing these issues 3-4 times per week. this issue is chronicled on the internet with details in different forums. this seems to be an on-going frequent issue that dodge is aware of. from what i have researched, the dealership mechanics seem to be at a loss on how to repair and suggest different repairs that don't work...unless that is their aim. in a time that people are financially struggling, these manufacturers need to repair the issues they know about. *tr

When filling up my gas tank, the gas pump does not stop. this happens at all stations every time. the fuel is quite explosive when full, and jumps out of the tank getting fuel everywhere. it jumps about a foot out of the tank. you can hear that there is an air pocket in my gas tank. i can never fill it full and have to stop just short. i also have to check my fuel by turning the ignition to the on position which apparently now has messed with my locks according to the manual, if you turn it to the on/lock position 4 times in a row it does something to your locks. so now my locks are messed up too. i brought it to the dealership and they stated it would cost over 400 dollars to replace. *tr

At or around 50,000 miles, it became almost impossible to fill the fuel tank without a violent backsplash of gas. no matter how slowly you fill, or how many opportunities you give it to vent, you still end up with a spill. when i say spill, it means that gas literally projects outward onto the ground, and down the side of the car. often the tire ends up soaked, and occasionally your clothing and or shoes. i have found other people on avenger sites complaining of the exact same thing, therefore i know this is not rare. around the same time this began, the car also began stalling in rainy weather. i don"t know if these are connected, but it seems suspect. apparently other people have been told by their dealerships that the entire fuel tank has to be changed due to a faulty rollover valve. *tr

Pulley making loud noise and alternator have whine noise like it about to start a fire. *tr

The gas tank is not venting properly, resulting in gas spray when filling up. my vehicle is spraying fuel at every fillup and does not matter which station, pump, pump position, or filling rate. the spray can be reduced by slowing the filling rate when close to full but is very difficult to prevent overflow. this spray is enough to and has soaked my shoes and pants. i have researched several forums and contacted my dealership. i am told the tank usually needs replaced at a high service cost. i am reporting this as a safety concern because most owners can not immediately afford a ~$900 service charge. i will continue to attempt to manage this overfill spray by not filling it all the way until i can afford the repair. thank you for your time. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that fuel spilled out from the filler neck while refueling. the vehicle was taken the dealer and they informed her that the failure may be due to the fuel tank, but they weren't exactly sure. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure occurred on an intermittent basis. the manufacturer was notified and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was approximately 79,200. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact was driving approximately 68 mph when the electronic throttle control indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was able to be restarted and coasted to the side of the road; not exceeding 20 mph. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where the contact was awaiting diagnosis of the failure. the manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. the failure and the current mileages were approximately 87,900. the vin was unavailable.

Going 65 mph the etc light turn on and i lost power.then i turn off the engine for about 30 minutes and it turn off but it keeps losing power all the time. *tr

I own a 2008 dodge avenger, purchased in 2008 with 20,000 miles on it, i had not had any problems with the vehicle until august 2011 when my vehicle completely shut off on me while i was going 70 miles an hour, lost all power, it was as if my car was not even on. i managed to get to the side of the road before i went back down to 0 mph, my car would not turn back on and i had it towed to a shop, they stated that my battery was bad and i needed a new one, i was surprised because the battery is not even 3 years old. i got a new battery and continued to have problems with my rpm's and my car did not accelerate as it should have nor has before, my rpm's jerk up and down and make my car shake while in park. now in 2012 two weeks ago i was driving 40 miles per hour and all of a sudden i felt like i lost power and my bolt light came on as well as my check engine light, i took it to shop and they stated that it was nothing, i need to reset my computer and they tried, i replaced my air filer, put fluids in my car to clean it out. i called dodge and they claim i need an update on my computer, i told them my problem and they did not have a steady answer, i feel this needs to be recalled i see many upset customers and a car just shutting off and slowing down losing power in the middle of driving can no be safe, and they are saying there is nothing wrong with the vehicle? there is obviously something wrong if it just shuts off and the check light comes on and it does not accelerate over 25 miles per hour. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the vehicle would not shift gears properly and could not be accelerated over 35 mph. in addition, the check engine warning light was extinguished. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was told that the computer to the transmission was not operating properly and was keeping the vehicle from coming out of second gear. the failure and the current mileage was 98,000.

I was driving on the highway and then the car just started like it was wanting to cut off when i was giving it throttle the car was jerking back and fourth i took it back to the place i bough it from and waiting on them to fix the issue. *kb

While filling gas tank,automatic shutoff didnt work spilling gas, now every fill up, various gas stations same problem. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger xt. the contact was driving 55 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to be restarted immediately. the manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised that there was a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v152000 (electrical system: wiring) but the contacts vin was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was 56,000 and the current mileage was 57,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 25 mph with the illumination of the etc warning light. the contact referred to the owner’s manual regarding the etc and the owner’s manual advised parking the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or a mechanic for repairs or inspection. the failure mileage was 56,949.

On 1/12/12 at about 545am i was driving to work on a rainy day. while traveling on 95 north bound at about 55mph my wiper blades stop working and so did my steering wheel. my steering column was not controling my wheels and i hydroplained while trying to stop my car. my car spun around numerous times before slamming into the median wall. i have had many malfunctions with this vehicle but this one topped them all. i have been out of work since this day with injuries caused by this accident, i could have been killed. i contacted the corporate office of dodge and was basically told i was s. o. l. . now i'm stuck with no vehicle and i'm out of work because of it. my waranty on my car has expired and my insurance company will only pay for the damage that was caused from the accident not the problem that caused the accident. so what am i to do? *tr

I was driving my 2008 dodge avenger to work on 01/12/12. it was raining that morning. i attempted to merge to my right when suddenly my windshield wipers stopped and my steering wheel began to turn 360 degrees however my tires were not moving. i banged in the median. my airbags did not deploy. i was unconscious and the next thing i remember is someone cutting my drivers door off to get me out. i contacted dodge and they informed me that this was normal wear and tear of a vehicle. i do not understand how? i have not been able to return to work due to my injuries and dodge could careless. i could have lost my life that day....thank god i didn't. i need to know what to do next? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated the electronic control sensor failed. while driving 40 mph the speed would drop 10 mph and lost power as the accelerator pedal was being depressed. the warning electronic control light would illuminate when the vehicle began to lose power. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the failure; however, within two days the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified claim#21777348 was filed. the contact was also advised that a representative would contact him within a couple of days. the failure mileage was 36,080.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate beyond 50 mph. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and they were in the process of diagnosing the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were 54,500.

Vehicle conditions only happen when it is raining outside. vehicle stalls or idles erratically during deceleration and hesitates when taking off from a stop. *tr

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. ? *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the electronic throttle control caused the vehicle to lose power while traveling 55 mph. the contact stated there was a lightning bolt that appeared on the instrument panel when the failure would occur. the vehicle was not inspected by the dealer or repaired. the vin was not available. the current and the failure mileage was 36,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving approximately 55 mph, the brake pedal was engaged and suddenly there was a loud grinding noise with a delayed response. in addition, the brake warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic four different times for the identical defect and both front brakes were replaced each time. the manufacturer was notified of the continuous malfunction. the approximate failure mileage was 12,900.

We bought this car used with 3 year warranty 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 suggested size tire, and still get the death wobble at about 70-74 mph. *tr

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. *tr

My 2008 avenger stalls when accelerating. it seems to happen when it is wet and cold out. it happens mostly when you are at a complete stop and push the gas or when you are slowing down and the accelerate. i have almost been in several accidents due to this happening. i have taken it to the dodge dealership and they said they can't find anything wrong. there is definitely something wrong. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact was not able to start the vehicle. the contact stated that a lightning bolt failure icon appeared on the instrument panel during the failure. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 94,000.

I purchased this vehicle from a used car lot a year and a half ago. from the very first day i purchased the car, i had problems which are recorded with the place of purchase. i was told i could not get my money back. the only remedy offered was for the actual car dealership who sold me the vehicle would fix the problem. the first problem iv'e had started with the head lights, it then went onto my entire electrical system that gives mileage, warnings ect went out. soon after that the alarm system, horn ,and door locking system. there after "a pin" in which holds the gear in place went out and would not operate. the next thing that went out was the entire air conditioning and heating system. on or around april 12 there was a what looked like a spark near the air conditioning panel. when i removed the panel, there was evidence that there was a small spark or fire that actually melted a switch on the cooling and heating elements. it has yet to work since then. today the 11/29/11 my car completely stalled while i was turning into a very dangerous intersection. this car is a total death trap waiting to happen. unfortunately i am a single mother of 3 children with very little options financially to do otherwise. i have attempted several times to schedule recalls to be fixed by the dodge dealer and they have not been helpful at all. there is no rental car offered and the estimated time of repair is not feasible. i hope this information will help. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact was driving 55 mph when a semi-truck crashed into the front and driver side of the vehicle. the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a wall. the air bags did not deploy upon impact. the contact was injured and a police report was filed. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 07v240000 (air bags:frontal) but the vehicle was not included in the recall. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. in addition, the contact stated that prior to the crash, there were several failures in which the vehicle continuously stalled without warning. a local mechanic replaced the electronic throttle control. the dealer offered to assist the contact with the stalling defect. the failure mileage was 66,000 and the current mileage was 84,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the air bag light would constantly illuminate on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the failure was due to a climate change. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the wiring for the air bags was repaired. the failure continued. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v240000 (air bags:frontal). the failure mileage was 40,000. updaated 12/22/11*lj updated 03/12/12

I was driving on a turnpike when i heard a loud explosion and my car started to shake violently and smoke was pouring out of the engine compartment. i slowed the car down and immediately pulled over to the shoulder. i got out of my car and opened the hood of the car and there was a fire coming out of both sides from underneath the engine. i had just had my oil changed the week prior and when the engine caught on fire it was from all the oil that sprayed out. i had the car towed and when the insurance adjuster and the mechanic looked at the engine they said that is was purely engine failure from mechanical reasons and not from a collision of any kind that caused the engine to blow up. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact was driving 45 mph when the engine stalled. the vehicle was restarted and taken to the dealer who confirmed that the alternator was defective and there was as short the cruise control. the manufacturer was contacted and stated the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v152000 (electrical system: wiring). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 75,900.

This is a car imported into mexico. manufactured at usa car just started shaking, took it to the authorized dealer/service center who is now arguing it is not warranty despite car had service at 30,000 km and previous maintenances. no reason that a motor may present this kind of big failures with just 30000 km. no alarms shown on controls nor other warnings. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact was driving 65 mph when the vehicle began to loose power abnormally. the contact had to restart the vehicle for the vehicle to driving normally. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact filed a complaint. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 92,000 and the current mileage was 92,050.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated was driving 25 mph when the electronic throttle light illuminated and caused the vehicle to stall. the contact had to avoid crashing due to lost power. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic where the mechanic could not remedy the failure. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer advised that the entire throttle body should be replaced but could not guarantee that the repair would remedy the problem. the failure mileage was 100,800.

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while driving 70 mph. the failure was experienced numerous times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic that was unable to locate a failure code. the dealer also test drove the vehicle, but was unable to duplicate the failure. the vehicle was repaired. a local mechanic replaced the motor. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 3,000 and the current mileage was not available.

The air bag warning light has been intermittently turning on in my instrument cluster for over 1 year. this means that my airbag is disabled and will not protect me and my family in a crash due to some air bag controller self diagnosed defect. i have taken the car in to the dealer several times and they incorrectly diagnosed it as a loose connector, charged me for the repair, only to have the air bag warning light come back on, disabling my air bag protection in a crash. the latest dealer visit on october 22, 2011 resulted in the dealer diagnosing the problem as a defective air bag. the dealer contacted chrysler headquarters to see if they would cover the repair. chrysler headquarters refused to cover the repair and the dealer wants to charge me $500 for a new air bag. i called chrysler customer service 1-800-992-1997 on october 24 2011 and spoke with adam (not willing to provide last name) and he recommended that i again contact the dealer. i told adam at chrysler customer service that the dealer told me to call this number and that each representative of chrysler (dealer & customer service) asking me to call the other was not very helpful. at this point i don't know what i am going to do. my air bag doesn't work because of an unknown defect, chrysler refuses to repair its defective air bag system, and i am uncertain that even if i have it repaired at my expense for $500 the air bag may not work due to several incorrect attempts to repair this vehicle in the past. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving approximately 50 mph, the electronic throttle position sensor warning symbol illuminated and suddenly the vehicle decelerated to 10 mph. the contact pulled over to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed to the residence. an authorized dealer was notified of the failure who informed the contact that the failure was related to the electronic throttle position sensor. the similar failure recurred several times. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 69,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond to acceleration attempts while driving 5 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised her that the electronic throttle control box failed and needed to be replaced and reprogrammed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they were reviewing the issue. the failure mileage was approximately 74,000. the vin was unavailable.

I have a 2008 dodge avenger that i purchased about one year ago that i pay $350 a month for. my car started having problems about a month ago. it would not hold antifreeze but no visible leak, the car may have ran hot once or twice since this problem started. there was also a recall on my vehicle for an interlock bracket so on june 30 i decided to take my car to bob caldwell chrysler on morse rd to have them investigate and repair my car (i also had the recall corrected). i told the service tech all the symptoms the car was having so he could properly diagnose my car. he told me i would have to pay $95 to have a diagnostic on my car. after they tested my vehicle i was told it was a small "$35" problem that could be fixed by replacing the radiator cap. i paid them for the replacement thinking this would solve the problem. the very same day the car was having the same problems so i called the dealership to inform them. they told me it was a "bubble in the system the needed to work itself out" and the car should be fine, drive it and call me in the morning if your having the same problem". i took their expert advice but the car did not improve so i took it back to bob caldwell chrysler. they told me they would run the tests again on my car. when i went back they told me "there is nothing wrong with you car it pass all the test". they even stated i would not tell you to pick up your car if i felt something was wrong or it would damage your car more( i let him know i had this concern) or if there was something wrong, come pick up your car". i went back to get it on the way home from work the car would not pick up speed, there is thick white smoke from the front and back the overflow container under the hood swell up from the pressure looking like it was about to burst. i was driving on the freeway i could have killed myself.

We were driving on the highway about 65 mph when our electric throttle control indicator light along with our engine light came on. when this happened we did not have a speedometer or rpm gauge. all of the lights that are related to the shifter (park, neutral, drive) also all lit up. the car did continue to drive but had less power. we pulled over and turned the car off. we tried to start it again but it would not start at first. the power locks and truck release would not work either. after about 5 minutes we tried it again and everything worked. the check engine light did stay on but the car drove fine. the engine light is still currently on. *tr

Interlock spring broke and locked my vehicle into the park position. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the etc warning light illuminated and as a result, she was unable to start the vehicle. in addition, the vehicle would surge forward intermittently. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. the current and failure mileages were 99,939.

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. *tr

I have a 2008 dodge avenger that burst into flames all of a sudden when i was headed home from work during rush hour on a city street doing between 25-30 miles an hour. there was no warning when a man started shouting for me to get out of the car. in another half an hour my kids would have been in the car. this is the third time i've heard of this happening with this chrysler made car, yet the insurance is giving me the run-a-round. i'm sure with instructions from chrysler. i need them to pay up, i need to be able to get to work and take my children to day care. i could have been killed cause there is obviously a defect in the engine or fuel system. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the electric throttle control light would illuminate after the vehicle was driven for approximately four hours, but the light would reset back to normal after a few moments. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure because the light was no longer illuminated. the manufacturer was notified and stated that the failure was not addressed by any recalls. the failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 69,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, a loud noise would be heard coming from under the hood. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer would not provide assistance unless the vehicle was diagnosed by an authorized dealer. the failure mileage was 72,700 and the current mileage was 72,842.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the electronic throttle control lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who did not diagnose the failure but advised the contact to replace the battery as a temporary fix. the remedy did not correct the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 1,200 and the current mileage was 1,500.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor had it been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the contact stated that when depressing the brakes he heard a loud squeaking noise. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who advised him that he needed new brakes. the vehicle was repaired. in addition to the failures the front passenger side window would freeze in one spot. the vehicle was not inspected nor was it repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Tl* the contact owns 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving 60 to 65 mph, the electronic throttle control sensor repeatedly illuminated. the failure causes the vehicle to experience a loss of power and the vehicle would fail to accelerate under 2 rpms. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer, but the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 73,000. the vin was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger equipped with goodyear weatherhandler ls tires, line size 215/65/r16, dot number m66vjr1r1510. the contact was driving 75 mph when the sidewall of the front passenger side tire exploded, causing extensive damage to the front end of the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 80,200.

The shifter stuck in park, and i had to have the car towed in order to have it fixed. *tr

Tl* the contact 2008 dodge avenger sxt. while driving approximately 55 mph, the contact noticed the electronic throttle control warning indicator illuminated intermittently. there was a delay in the acceleration when driving over 55 mph during extremely hot weather. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the electronic control would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage 48,000.

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. *tt 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.

2008 dodge avenger all four valves on the vehicle are corroded and have broken off. one tire is unable to even receive any air into the tire. this is a safety issue!!!! i am very afraid that this will cause harm to me and my family. i went to a mechanic who told me that he has seen this happen on many chrysler/dodge vehicles and that it is a manufacturer defect. i was told to go to the dealer ship and that they may replace this for me but was just handed to the side with a phone number. when calling this "safety" number i was once told again that they could and would not do anything for me. i have read and heard that this is a huge issue on the make of this vehicle so why is chrysler not doing anything to fix the problem? what will this take? i cannot afford over 500 dollars to fix a valve issue that chrysler is reliable for. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the vehicle received repairs to the gear shift interlock spring under a manufacturers recall. after repairs, the contact was unable to remove the gear shifter from park. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the shifter and brake shift switches needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 44,000.

I got a recall on my dodge avenger, due to a plate on the shifter, i took it to dealer, they replaced the part, and less then 2 mo. my car locked in park and unable to get to go into gear, had to have car towed to dealer again and they had to replace the shifter, they charge me $100. and said it was deductible , i feel it was not my place to have to pay to fix a part that has been recalled, and they messed up. the dealer said they had several shifter to have to replaced since they changed out the recalled part. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle lost power, it would not accelerate over 45 mph and the vehicle would not shift into third gear. a local mechanic stated the failure could be caused by the electronic throttle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current miles were 57,000.

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. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the electronic control indicator light began to illuminate on the instrument panel. when pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would only accelerate to speeds of 15 mph. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was in the process of having the failure diagnosed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 76,000. the vin was unavailable.

My 2008 dodge avenger had been sitting in front of my house since the beginning of may 2011. on the 24th of june 2011 i decided to take it in to the dodge dealers to have it fixed. while driving on the highway the car suddenly started to make a loud roaring noise and jerk. i drove into an exit in order to get off the highway. while trying to turn the steering wheel to enter the yard of a station i noticed that there was no response. the car kept sliding towards the curb. i had to quickly pull up the handbrakes to stop the car from running into the curb and beyond. then it stalled blocking the entrance to the gas station. before totally stopping, all the lights and indicators on the dash board were going on and off like crazy this is the second time that i have had to tow the car in to the dodge people. the first time, in 2010, the shift stick would not budge from park to drive and the car just wouldn¿t start. we had it towed to the dodge dealer in baltimore. in january of 2011, we had had to take the car in to dodge repair shop for a problem for which they had recalled their vehicles, including ours. we mentioned to the mechanics at the dodge repair shop about a loud noise that we were hearing. they had said that the loud noise was probably the alternator. we bought this car in march 2009 at a ford dealer in baltimore. we noticed very soon after, that the clock raced ahead. next the controls on the driver¿s side stopped working and would not lock nor unlock any of the doors. only the controls on the passenger¿s side worked. the cost to fix the alternator is $650. it has cost us, not only car rental fees taxi fees and towing fees, but the uncertainty of safety on the road. this is a very unfair deal for any consumer. this is a vehicle that needs to be recalled and consumers compensated or refunded.. *tr

On june 27,2011 went to my car to go to work, started my 2008 dodge avenger, the gear shift will not shift out of park no matter what i do. now i read a lot of comments that this is very common with this model and year, why hasn't dodge fixed this problem with a recall, instead of the consumer having to pay to repair a manufacturing defect. a cheap plastic part, give us consumers a break, wont buy a dodge again thanks *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving approximately 60 mph, the contact heard a loud noise in the engine area. the contact drove onto the side of the road. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and stated the engine locked and would need to be replaced. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the engine was replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the defect. the failure mileage was 9,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* 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.

I own a 2008 dodge avenger r/t. when filling the gas tank the automatic shutoff does not engage and the fuel erupts out of the car. the only two options for a fix are to replace the gas tank or guess the amount of fuel to put into the car. this happens on any and every pump that i use regardless of what pump or what station i go to. *tr

Purchased my 2008 dodge avenger in april 2008 and have had nothing but problem after problem with it first the air bags were recalled then the latches on the doors were recalled. the tire pressure sensor light just never goes off most recently the fuel pump went on the vehicle costing me close to 700 and now the alternator which is going to cost me another 600. what kind of vehicle did dodge build. this is some bs an all of this is while the vehicle only has about 65000 miles or less n it. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the gasoline pedal became inoperable since the electronic throttle control module was faulty. the engine would not respond when pressure was applied. the dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. no repairs were performed. the current and failure mileages were 48,254.

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated the caps on all four tires were corroded and caused a failure with the valve stems. the contact received a low tire pressure reading and took the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer stated the caps were corroded and was told if he removed the caps, the valve stems could break and need to be replaced. the contact replaced all four tires and valve stems on the vehicle. the failure mileage was 36,000 and the current mileage was 49,000.

I was filling my gas tank up and the handle did not turn off automatically. i know that the nozzle was fully inserted, i am careful about this since something similar has already happened with this car. the first time i was cleaning my windshield so i did not immediately notice that gas had spilled out and was actually pouring onto the ground. now i am extremely careful when i fill up. i don't think that the pumps are the problem, i think it is something with the car. *tr

Power steering pump went bad a week after warranty. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated while driving 40 mph there was an electronic control model light that illuminated causing the vehicle to shake uncontrollably. the vehicle was parked on the side of the road because the contact was unable to drive due to the shaking. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic. there have been no diagnostic test performed. the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 42,000.

On tuesday may 31,2011 at 8:00 am i was driving about 40 mins when i approached a stop light. i turned the a/c on and noticed a plastic smell. i turned into the gas station to investigate. in less than two minutes my entire engine compartment was in flames. the car is a total loss. my vehicle was not included in the recall that could have prevented this. dodge is responsible! *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated the vehicle suddenly accelerated while the brake pedal was depressed. the failure was experienced numerous times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test, but was unable to locate a failure code. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin information was not available. the failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 28,000.

2008 dodge avenger stalls when slowing down or sometimes when i push the accelerator. stalled in the middle of traffic several times. *tr

Vehicle stalling since date of purchase february 2009. brought into dealership with complaint and they replaced the fuel pump. problem continued with the addition of a gas smell after initial start of vehicle. have brought the car in for service to dealership and they could not find the problem. brought the vehicle in for other complaints and i again told the service dept that the car continued to have the same issue with the stalling and gas odor. the service dept tool my car for a test drive while i was still there and since they could not replicate the problem my vehicle was not serviced for the issue nor was it fixed. i called to have the vehicle looked at once again in february 2011 and was told i would be called by the new person in charge of my car and i did not receive a call. i did speak with someone giving them the details of the fas smell and the stall issue. after 2 weeks of no return call i called the service dept and was told my warranty had just expired and would not be covered. when i spoke to the service dept in february i asked about several recalls that had to do with the electrical wiring of the same model and year as my vehicle and was told it did not include my vin # but there are numerous complaints of electrical issue of these vehicle and the service dept cannot seem to find the electrical problems until the car completely breaks down. on may 5, 2011 my car stalled again and the dealership says it is an electrical problem with the car. my car would stall several times a week while sitting at a light and the gas smell would occur everytime i start the car. the dealership does not know how to fix/find the problem until the car no longer runs. the electrical issue burned out the battery and could have caused a serious accident. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving approximately 25 mph the contact noticed the air bag light was illuminating on the instrument panel. the contact stated the air bag light would illuminate intermittently and with time the failure became constant. the manufacturer was notified and stated there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 07v240000 (air bags: frontal) but the vin was not included. the contact stated he disconnected the air bag sensor and after reconnecting it the air bag light would illuminate properly. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact was driving approximately 30 mph when the electronic control warning light illuminated. when the accelerator pedal was engaged, there was a slight power response. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and the vehicle was shifted into park. suddenly, the warning indicator stopped illuminating and the vehicle resumed normally. the failure recurred intermittently and progressively became worse to where the failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. the vehicle was taken to an authorize dealer where they informed the contact that the throttle body would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the defect. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 42,000. updated 06/03/11 *bf the consumer stated the part was ordered and dodge agreed to assist with the repairs. updated 07/08/11. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the vehicle would lose power abnormally and stall whenever it would rain accompanied by an unusual fluctuation in the engine rpms. the failure would occur only when the vehicle was at a complete stop not when the vehicle was in motion. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 74,000 and the current mileage was 75,231. updated 05/25/11 *bf the consumer was informed there was no remedy for the failure as of yet. updated 06/03/11

My 08 dodge avenger airbag light comes on when ever passenger seat is moved. i took the car to the dealership several times and they are saying since it didn't happen in there lot that its my fault. i think that's just ignorance, i talked to the general manager and assistant manager about the problem. that i've heard about dodge chrysler vehicles recalls in 2000 that the airbags light can come on and may cause a electrical problem which can set airbags on. i told them what if that happens to me and i go crash or hit someone cause they don't want to figure out the problem. they said you will be responsible since your the new owner. i barely bought my car feb 5 2011 now its march 30 11. and i've taken the car 3 times due to airbag light, my car was in service for 3days i pick up today and i was ready to go airbag light came on again. again they said they cant fix the problem they don't know what is wrong with it. i am concern about my safety in this vehicle. worst buy ever. *tr

Yesterday makes two times that my car has accelerated on it's on. the first time this happened was about 2 months ago. i was merging onto the interstate and accelerated but when i lifted my foot, the accelerator continued to speed up. on this occasion, i thought it was just something that i may have done but it happened again yesterday. i was on my way to work, approached a traffic light and when i approached the light, it turned yellow. because i was already going through the light as it turned, i pressed the accelerator to get through the light but once i was successful and took my foot off the accelerator, it continued to speed up. on both occasions, i tried with my foot to get it unstuck but i wasn't successful for about 1/10 of a mile. this tells me that something is not right. i am trying not to drive it to much but still i have to go to work. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact applied pressure to the brake pedal while the vehicle was parked and attempted to shift the gear into reverse but the gear selector would not budge. the contact stated that she was able to start the vehicle by removing the cover from the gear pole and engaging a wire in the interior with her finger. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs. the approximate failure mileage was 103,850.

When i fill up my gas tank. i get a splash back of gas that comes out and down the side of my car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the electronic throttle warning light illuminated followed by the vehicle stalling. the contact was able to restart the vehicle and it was taken to the dealer for inspection where the contact was advised that the air box assembly would need replacing. the repair was performed yet the failure recurred within a few months. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the manifold gasket was then replaced but to no avail. the throttle body was then replaced, which seemed to correct the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving approximately 55 mph, a chime sounded inside of the vehicle with the illumination of the air bag warning indicator. the intermittent failures would occur briefly for fifteen seconds. the dealer was notified of the safety concerns regarding the defect. the vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. the failure mileage was 31,297.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger sxt. the contact stated that when the vehicle was coasting, it would jerk forward, abnormally accelerate and then stall. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times yet they were unable to duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was contacted but offered no further assistance. the failure mileage was 17,000 and the current mileage 31,763. updated 4/1/11 *cn updated 1/13/2012 *ln *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact was driving 70 mph when the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the battery was replaced but did not correct the failure. the entire electronic throttle body control was then repaired. the contact believed the failure to be an extreme safety risk because the vehicle could stall without warning at any time and potentially cause a crash. the failure mileage was 52,267 and the current mileage was 52,858.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving approximately 65 mph, the electronic throttle control warning light was illuminated and the vehicle began to decelerate without warning. the contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate beyond second gear. the contact shut off the engine and when restarting, the vehicle operated as normal until the failure began to recur intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was told that ice was building up inside of the throttle body air horn and causing the failure. the vehicle was repaired yet the failure continued to recur intermittently so the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that the throttle body would need to be replaced. the throttle body was replaced and the failure had not recurred. the failure mileage was 46,000 and the current mileage was 66,000.

My 2008 dodge avenger r/t at 52,000 miles developed a serious splash back when pumping gas. it doesn't matter if the flow is very fast or very slow. it was so bad the first two times when it happened that gasoline splashed all over the left rear very hot wheel and rotor of my car as i had just gotten off the highway. i am afraid that this will become a more serious problem and possibly a fire if not corrected. have heard that it is a common problem with some 2008-2009 model avengers and as i have to get it to the dealer and soon, should be checked for perhaps a vendor issue. thank you kindly. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the plug in on the fuel pump burned causing a hole in the fuel pump. the check engine and gasoline light illuminated constantly. the vehicle was not receiving any fuel from the fuel pump and that caused the vehicle not to start. the vehicle was repaired by the contact who rewired the burnt wires and repaired the hole in the fuel pump. the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified. the failure mileage was 52,891.

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact pulled the vehicle to the side of the road. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the technicians stated the battery and fuel pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact was aware of recall 08v152000 (electrical system: wiring) and was informed by the manufacturer the repairs had been performed on the vehicle prior to the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 57,300.

I have a 2008 dodge avenger rt. in the beginning of december, when i would start up my car all of the warning lights would come on and then the car would cut off. i would try again in 30mins or so and it would start and stay running, but the engine light would stay on and read no bus. eventually the light went off and the car ran fine. the same problem happened again except this time the car wouldn't come back on. i had aaa come out to charge and check the battery, and they said that my battery was dead, but it was a good battery. something in my electrical system was causing it to drain. i took my car to thompson chrysler and told them that it wasn't the battery. they claimed to fix the problem days later, but within an hour of picking it up i had the same problem, warning lights except this time the car was shaking violently. i took the car to them 4 times with today being the 5th. they replaced my battery 2 times as if that was the problem and ripped out my alarm system the last time. i had to pay for this, but the same problem is not fixed. corporate was of no help in the situation. i am seeking legal counsel because this morning i was in the middle of the road when the car shut off. i'm just relieved that the baby wasn't in the car. *tr

At 51000 miles on my 2008 dodge avenger, started smelling antifreeze odor inside the car. eventually the check engine light and electrical light indicator illuminated and the car ran extremely rough and started to run hot. eventually engine would lose power then shut off and not be able to restart for a couple of hours. did not appear to be losing radiator fluid. took to the dealership and found that the thermostat housing, (made out of plastic) was cracked and it was leaking antifreeze from that point. had parts replaced. the part and service was warranted for 12 months/12000 miles. 10 months later, but 30000 miles later, current vehicle mileage 81000, same problem occurred again, same parts replaced. *tr

I was at the store earlier today when i came out the gear shift on my 2008 dodge avenger was stuck in park i tried everything to get it unstuck so i decided to come home and google the problem i found thousands of posts with the problem it seems to me its the manufactures fault and i think it should be investigated for so many people to have the same problem around the same time. *tr

I have a leaky trunk in my 2008 dodge avenger. my window also stopped working on my drivers side. after searing the internet i discovered many others with this same issue. if an official recall notice was made this would prevent vehicle owners from spending thousands of dollars on repairs that should be made by the dealer. the trunk has been leaky since i bought the card and dodge keeps telling me nothing it wrong. it also makes my third break light go out i've been issued 3 police warnings for this. i hope i never get a ticket. also, my window is now stuck down and if it rains i will have damage. as for the trunk its also moldy and makes me sick when i get into the car. *tr

A/c is blowing out hot air, i was told by the dealership that i needed to get a replacement computer component. i told them at the time that my car has only 70000+ plus miles and that should not be replaced plus i had older cars and people with older cars never once had to get the ac fix and they have over 150000 to 200000 miles on their car. mean while back several years ago, my car caught on fire do to hay falling in the road, therefore all wiring/equipment under the hood got replaced. currently my driver side seat belt does not stay fasten all the time. *tr

When fueling up, the pump shuts off automatically but pressure inside the tank causes fuel to "gush" out of the tank all over the side of the vehicle, the ground and me if i'm standing too close. this has been an issue for many months. i've tried several fuel stations, several pumps at the same station. all cause gas to "gush out" . *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact was driving approximately 55 mph when the rear end of the vehicle began to sway abnormally. the vehicle was taken to the dealer yet the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the failure persisted and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where a realignment was performed but to no avail. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer six times where the rear tires were replaced twice and other small, unknown repairs. the vehicle was also inspected by a local mechanic and the contact was advised that the left rear camber was not repairable. the dealer confirmed with her that the failure was not repairable. the manufacturer was contacted and she was awaiting a response. the failure mileage was 27,000 and the current mileage was 69,000. updated 12/30/11 *cn

My airbag light will come on and go off. i brought it into the dealership and they ran a scan on the avenger. they discovered that the code on the scan was the drivers seat sensor. they have recommended that i replace the airbag which is no longer under warranty. when i brought to there attention that there was a recall on the seat sensor they told me that my car was not included in the recall. so even if i pay to replace the airbag $1000 + and the issue is the sensor my airbag will still not work properly. i have found that i am not the only person who has this issue and is not covered by the recall. my avenger also stall without reason. the dealership scanned it and no codes came up. they reset the computer. this has been going on for a year now. it has happened 6 or 7 times, even in the middle of the intersection. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while the contact filled the fuel tank he noticed that the gasoline was spilling back out from nozzle head. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the gas tank needed to be replaced. the vehicle wasn't repaired. the vin was not available. the manufacturer will be notified. the failure and the current mileages were 45,000.

I was slowing down to make a left hand turn on 9/18 when, in the middle of turning and while there were other vehicles driving towards me, my steering wheel locking in the position it was in, my brake locked so i couldn't slow down, my gas locked and all the dash lights went off. the car stalled. the only thing i was able to do, was put the car in park as fast as possible and turn the car off and back on. luckily, the cars that were heading right towards me swerved as to not hit me and the car that i was heading straight for was able to move before we had a head on collision. i took the car to the dealership where i bought the vehicle and where i purchased the warranty, and they were unable to diagnose what the problem was. my biggest fear is that i have two small children and have to travel on the freeway next to large semi's and if this happens there, we will surely die in a horrible accident seeing as how my wheel locks as well as my brakes. i only hope that more investigation will be done to prevent that from happening. *tr

Stick shifter stuck in park. can not engage at all. dodge is not acknowledging the problem with the consumer. not fair to the buyer it is not covered in warranty. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the air bag sensor would need replacing. the contact inquired in regards to nhtsa campaign id number: 07v240000 (air bags: frontal) but was told by the dealer that his vin was not included in the recall. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 58,000.

2008 dodge avenger with automatic transmission will not move out of park. drove car in morning to work and 8 hours later after starting and then depressing the brake pedal to shift the shift lever would not mover from park. bought this car new and it has only 29,000 miles after 2 years of ownership. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that when driving at 20 mph and over, the vehicle would without warning. the vehicle would always restart and was taken to the dealer. the dealer was unable to duplicate or produce a failure code from the diagnostic test. the vehicle was taken to the dealer a total of 45 times and the dealer was never able to diagnose the failure. in addition, the contact stated he was previously involved in a crash where the vehicle stalled without warning and he crashed into trees. there were front end damages to the vehicle yet the contact was uninjured. the failure mileage as 25,000 and the current mileage was 87,000.

Car was driving fine and without warning is now unable to shift from park without using the manual shift override. *tr

2008 dodge avenger with automatic transmission will not move out of park. drove car in morning to work and 8 hours later after starting and then depressing the brake pedal to shift the shift lever would not mover from park. bought this car new and it has only 12,000 miles after 2 years of ownership. *tr

I have a 2008 dodge avenger and my car cannot change gears i cannot get it out of park therefore my car is non operational. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while the contact was driving approximately 10 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle restarted and was able to resume normally. the failure occurred three different times at various speeds. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 08v152000 (electrical system:wiring). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they informed that there was not a recall. the technician advised that the diagnosis and repair would be at the owner's expense. the contact was in the process of notifying the manufacturer to verify the vin in regards to the recall defect. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired at the time of the complaint.

Our 2008 dodge avenger suddenly would not shift out of park. it has 52,000 miles on it. defect was found to the brake interlock cable. dodge advised that it was not covered under any recall. internet search reveals that many avengers are having this problem. i believe it is a manufacturing problem related to the interlock system, and is a safety related defect. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while attempting to shift out of park the contact noticed that the shift lever would not move unless the drive train button was engaged. the vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the gear shifter needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were 60000.

2008 dodge avenger: gear shift will not allow gear to move out of park. obviously a manufacturer defect. dodge has not recalled to fix the part. the cost of repair exceeds $400. i have removed gear shift plate and have to manually move a plastic part to shift gears. this is obviously dangerous. dodge is aware of the problem yet has not recalled in order to fix the defect - they are making the customer fix a mechanical problem at the customer's cost. *tr

I own a 2008 dodge avenger, bought it brand new a couple years ago. i go get in my car today to get my son's prescriptions and pick up my kids when i find my gear shift locked in 'park'. now i will have to pay for a tow plus repairs for something that should have been a recall!!! bad business dodge!!! i will never own another dodge. *tr

Horrible whining noise from under hood....drive belt area. *tr

Went to go to work and car would not come out of park. unable to manually release gear selector. had car towed to dealer, shifter broke. lose of use of car for three days while waiting for part. cost $154.43. *tr

Air bag light comes on, especially after adjusting drivers seat. stopped car and wiggles wire connection under seat, fixed the issue, but has reoccur several times,. i also received a shock from the wire. *tr

2008 dodge avenger will not shift out of park. *tr

Sept. 12,2010- i got in my car to run errands and my car would not get out of park. i own a 2008 dodge avenger, never had any problems with the gear shift till today. *tr

I drove my 08 dodge avenger to a friends house, put the car in park, came back an hour later and the car started but i couldn't shift gears. it is labor day, so the dealership isn't open and my car is stuck 20 miles away from my house. there was no warning to the shifter malfunction, everything was working fine and then boom, can't shift. i saved for 2 years to buy a new car and have loved this car from the day i bought it, now i am not so sure because this is a major inconvenience, nevermind the fact that it is not covered by my extended warranty so it is going to cost a pretty penny to have this fixed. i have read many complaints about this same malfunction on the same make, model and year of my car, it should really be recalled. *tr

This was a sudden failure. my family and i enjoy a great day at a theme park, we head back to the parking garage to head home. we get in our four door 2008 dodge avenger and it will not shift out of park. the vehicle turns on great, i check the emergency brake, i turn on the car, turn off the car and the shifter will not budge out of park. i call a towing service and he said this happens with a lot of dodge avengers and sebrings. he had to pull the trim off where the shifter is located and push this pink release down and the shifter moved freely. i contacted a dodge dealership and they said it will cost me $200.00 which is ridiculous! i went online no recall, but i found thousands of other people who are having the same issue. this issue needs to be addressed to chrysler and get a damn recall on these vehicles. thank you. *tr

Tl*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.

My car was stuck in park. no warning or anything wrong with the transmission. it had to be towed to the dealership. they replaced a $20 plastic piece under the gear shifter that had broken, $400 and 2 days later i had my car back. this is a leading trend for this model of vehicle and should be a recall. *tr

I went to get in my car about a week and half ago, to go to work, and i started it and went to put it in drive, and could not shift it out of park. i let off the brake, and then back on, and then retried, but still nothing. so i turned it off and waited a few minutes, and then retried, but still could not get it out of park. so i went and woke my husband up and he tried and we were still unable to get it out of park. we called the dealership and they said they have replace numerous shifters in vehicles just like mine in the past year, and it was going to be around $400.00! we have tried to take the up holder out of the console and find the release button that the manual talks about, but it is not working either! my car is still sitting in park in the driveway! *tr

I went out to my car to leave work and i started my car as usual. i tried to shift out of park and i couldn't move the shifter. i tried everything suggested to me and i couldn't find how to bypass it in the owner's manual. (the service tech finally showed me how to do it once it was fixed) i finally called to have it towed to a close dealership where they fixed it. the gear shift mechanism broke. there is a pink plastic piece that holds the spring that activates the shift lock and the hook that actually holds the spring broke. the entire module needed to be replaced costing $69.35 for the part and approximately $129 for labor. after researching the incident online, i found out this is a major recurring problem for the dodge avenger, it could be avoided if the part was made out of metal and not plastic. *tr

Faulty gear shift mechanism caused gear shift selector to stick in park. happened suddenly, without warning. had to have car towed to dealership for repair. gear selector mechanism was replaced at a cost of $342.00. apparently a known issue which has happened to thousands of 2008 and 2009 dodge avenger owners. not covered under extended warranty. recall needed. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving 20 mph and making a left turn another vehicle crashed into the front right side of her vehicle and her air bag did not deploy. the damage to the engine was severe and it shifted backwards towards the rear causing the frame to bend. the repair cost was over $11,000. there were no injuries. the vehicle was towed to a collision shop. a police report was filed. there were no other passengers in the vehicle and the driver was wearing a seat belt during the impact. there was no maintenance performed on the air bags. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 42,000.

I have a dodge avenger, 2008. couldn't get it out of park this morning as i was rushing to take my daughter to the hospital. seems the manufacturer put a hidden' little pink plastic piece described as a safety feature in the console. this little pink plastic piece somehow broke (just cant understand how plastic could break). from what im reading this isn't uncommon. wonder how they're gonna feel when there's a lawsuit? *tr

On july 31st, 2010 i purchased a 2008 dodge avenger. shortly after the purchase, when adjusting the seat the driver side airbag light would come on and ding. i have contacted daimler chrysler and drivetime (car dealer) for assistance in resolving this issue but because my vin number is not included in the recall, basically have been told there is nothing that can be done. i am referring to recall 07v240000. the description fits my vehicle to a perfect match. depending on how and where the seat is positioned determines if the light is on or off. no one can tell me if the air bag will fail if involved in an accident or not. so, how do i get this addressed and covered in the recall? i can be reached by calling [xxx] or my husband cell [xxx]. he is fully aware of the situation. i am a nurse and unable to take calls at work. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

My 2008 dodge avenger se will not shift out of park.....while doing some research i found that over 50 customers are having the same problem with there dodge avenger however there does not seem to be a recall yet!!!!!!!! by providing this information i hope something can be done about this major problem. *tr

Transmission keeps slipping; i've had my car in the shop four times within two years and all they keep telling me that it is normal to have to bring the car in and have the transmission reprogrammed. *tr

I got into my dodge avenger(2008) and i couldn't put it in gear. the shifter will not move. *tr

I bought a used 2008 dodge avenger on 6/22/2010, on 8/18/2010 i was leaving work started my car and could not get it out of "park". this happened without any warning as i had driven the car 3 hours earlier with no problems at all. called the dodge dealership the next day and was told this was a common problem but not a recall and would cost over $300 to repair. this was all very confusing too me, wish i knew what was looked at or the criteria to consider this a recall. i would think dodge would be able to pull a report of how many "shift assemblies" has been repaired. it appears from the website i have found a lot of dodge customers have experience this unforeseen debacle when trying to drive off. *tr

2008 dodge avenger sxt will not shift out of park. brake switch activates but gear shifter will not move past park safety stop. *tr

Gear shift module lock up. *tr

2008 dodge avenger, 2.6l v-6, automatic transmission, 38000 miles. gear shifter stuck in park. there was absolutely no warning this failure was taking place. vehicle was driven the day before, parked overnight and the next morning the shifter was stuck in park. after doing research on this problem, it appears this has been an ongoing issue for this make and model of chrysler/plymouth product effecting upwards of 500 - 600 vehicles across the nation with the repair costs ranging from $230.00 - $400.00 +, not including the towing charges and other out of pocket expenses. this repair is not covered under the extended warranty. this is obviously a design flaw and the vehicle should be recalled and repaired at no cost to the consumer. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated while attempting to reverse, the gear shift selector became lodged in the park position. the contact was able to dislodge the shifter but the vehicle would not respond to the selected gears. the dealer advised that the shifter would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not under recall. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 90,000.

2008 dodge avenger will not shift out of park. after investigation, the spring that connects the shift lock and the brake has broken off. this has caused me not to be able to drive my car. it has been stuck in the driveway for about six weeks. *tr

A spring on the shifter assembly broke/melted and now the whole shifter assembly has to be replaced . *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that when the gear shift was stuck in park the vehicle would not move. the vehicle would start and when the gear was not stuck in park, it would function normally. the dealer stated that the problem was with the gear shift module which was not under warranty. the failure and current mileages were 61000.

No warning, the gear shift in my 2008 dodge avenger was stuck in park. the dodge dealership say this is going to cost $400.00. i investigated on line and several thousand people are also dealing with the same issue. *tr

I was trying to start my 2008 dodge avenger when i was unable to release it from park. the car starts properly, but the shift gear does not move. this is due to the cheap plastic that dodge has used as a lever to release a spring that releases the shift. the cheap plastic has broken!!! unacceptable. my dodge has 50,000 miles on it. *tr

Defective shift assembly, locks the car into park and cannot shift at all. can't drive the car. has to be towed to dealer and pay to fix a defective part that apparently, many 2008 dodge avenger owners have had problems with. the dealer is saying that since our warranty "just" ran out it will be at least $350 to fix. i understand that the part cost .75 cents. what our are rights!!!!! *tr

2008 dodge avenger gear shift will not shift from park into gear because plastic part holding spring on shifter lever breaks,stranding you wherever you happen to be according to discussion groups it is a pretty common and numerous defect that should be recalled and fixed. *tr

I have a 2008 dodge avenger that a spring attached to the shifter broke on last night. it makes it so you cannot put the car into gear. there are people all over the internet with the same problem and my dealership said they are fixing 2 a day and it costs $400 for us to fix it! if there are that many people having problems they need to recall it, my car is only a couple years old, this is ridiculous! *tr

The first one was on august 7th 2010 the car slid and i hit an embankment the brakes did not work we were pretty shook up i messed up the right front tire with the crash the second incident happened on august 13 2010 the cars gear will not shift it is stuck we are trying to fix by looking at the internet it seems this is a common problem because chrysler used a plastic part for the gear shift spring this is crazy i am still paying off my car please help! *tr

2008 dodge avenger with 21000 miles and stuck gear shift box. *tr

I drove home from working out and put the car in park, then turned off the car. after 30 minutes, i got back into the vehicle, started the car and it wouldn't come out of park. i tried the pink override button, but it doesn't work either. *tr

I have an 08 dodge avenger with 26,866 miles. i was unable to move my car out of park into any other hear. i applied the brake, shifted the wheels, and tried the manual override but was still unable to get the car to shift out of park. the car was running fine, but would not shift. i took it to the dodge dealer and they replaced the shifter. i had to pay 100 to have this done. according to carcomplaints.com several people have had this issue with their avengers as well as their chargers. this is a dodge manufacturing issue and should be a recall service for all consumers that have a dodge avenger or a dodge charger. *tr

Drove my car to work without any problems. it sat in the parking lot all day (10am - 5pm) then when i went to leave the car wouldn't shift out of park. *tr

Defective shift assembly, locks the car into park and cannot shift at all. can't drive the car. has to be towed to dealer and pay to fix a defective part that apparently, many 2008 dodge avenger owners have had problems with. *tr

2008 dodge avenger - car working perfectly before. parked and left at 5pm went out to do errands at 7pm and car would not disengage from park. dodge dealership called and will be fixed. *tr

I have a 2008 dodge avenger and just the other day a little piece of plastic in the gear shifter broke, luckily it was in park and no one was driving the car when it broke. i spoke to dodge and the explained to me because the car was out of warranty that it was not a defective part but if you look on the internet the is a major problem. so either this plastic piece is defective or dodge makes parts just to last until the warranty runs out where they can get more money out of the consumer. the part can be replaced but you have to buy the hole assembly for one little plastic piece. *tr

I have had no issues with this vehicle. 2008 dodge charger... purchased approximately 6 months ago, used and as/is. just took it to for an oil change two weeks ago, drive it on the weekends regularly with zero issues. got in vehicle today to pick up children and vehicle would not shift out of park. there is no recall, nothing being done about this issue that i have researched and found to be a "non-issue" by dodge. i have researched this same problem, and found numerous people with the same issue... gear shift module does not work and it's all of a sudden with no issues leading up to it. recall please. and this is a safety issue because of all the "what-ifs" that remain with this scenario. *tr

While i was driving with the air conditioning on i noticed the left 2 vents were coming out warm air. a couple days later there was a mist coming through the only 2 vents that work. i took it in and was told my heatercore/heater housing was broke. that would cost $900.00 to fix. also i have had my car stall 6 times, mostly when it is raining and i am coming to a stop sign or stop light. i took it in for that but they couldn't find anything. i also had the clock run 2 min fast every day or two. that had to be updated which doesn't make since to me since it is a 2008 car. it should not need an update on the clock. that was $50.00. the car has 56,000 miles on it. *tr

Car drove fine, parked in driveway, went back out ten minutes later and it wouldn't shift out of park. and the override the owners manual suggests wouldn't work either. it was such an inconvenience. when i called the tow company, they started laughing. i was about the 25th dodge they were going to tow so far for the week! i guess this is a plastic piece down near the shifter that breaks in high heat. *tr

I have a 2008 dodge avenger r/t and yesterday i went out to my car to leave work and it would not come out of park. i googled the issue and found out that others, just like i, have had a piece in the shifter assembly break. unfortunately my warranty ended 3 months ago and i had to pay for this part out of pocket. the part i am replacing the broken part with is going to be exactly the same. i am certain i will have to replace this part again within a few years, if not sooner. this is a manufacturing defect and should not have to be fixed at the owners expense. nor should my family or the many others have to settle with sub par parts because daimler chrysler wants to save a couple of bucks by assembling cheap parts. my car is currently sitting in my driveway waiting to be repaired. thankfully i have a second vehicle and am able to get to work, however my wife and daughter must sit at home until i am home for work due to this issue. i really hope a recall happens soon. *tr

I went to go get in my car to go to work after returning home 3 hours earlier and my park would not shift out of park. my wife and i took apart the console to find out if anything was jammed in it such as lose change but there wasn't. she decided to go online to do some research and discovered that this has happened to a lot of people. i have 88,000 miles on my 2008 dodge avenger but i take great care with maintenance. of course there has not been a recall but i hope they do. the pink button everyone is referring to we have not tried yet... *tr

2008 dodge avenger will not shift into gear. the car has about 50k miles on it. i have read this is a common problem. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the gear would not release when the contact attempted to shift out of park. the manufacturer filed report 19810862 and stated that someone would notify her. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the failure and the current mileages were 57,719. updated 10/20/10 *bf updated 10/26/10

My car is stuck in park and will not move gears. i have researched on this and came to find out there are numerous of other customers with the same complaint. *tr

Drove the 2008 avenger last night (thursday 7/15/2010), parked in the driveway. started the car today (7/16/2010) and car will not come out of park. stuck here till monday and have to have car towed to dodge dealer. goggled problem, and found 155 exact complaints. *tr

It happened after the car was parked for 2 days. i went to start it up, and it wouldn't come out of park. after running a diagnostic test there were no errors found. i google searched the problem and found this link: http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/avenger/2008/transmission/transmission_stuck_in_park.shtml in there were similar issues people expressed anguish over. i read one post talking about a pink plastic part that had been the whole issue. sure enough, i went to my car and located the piece and did as others said, and my car was able to move out of park. i have not contacted a dealership about this yet, but knowing chrysler they probably won't offer this as a recall/warranty part. *tr

Automatic transmission: i was not able to put the car into drive, reverse or neutral. *tr

Very many 2008 dodge avengers are having an issue with the gear shifters getting stuck in park, including mine. (see website at the link pasted for proof: http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/avenger/2008/transmission/gear_shift_module_lock_up.shtml) since my car was just under the 36,000 mile cutoff for the factory warranty i was able to get the dealership to cover towing and fixing it for free. however, this apparently happens pretty often with these cars so what am i going to do the next time this happens and the time after that??? there is a spring attached to a pink button on the gear shifter that keeps popping off of everybody's car. there needs to be a major recall on this!! *tr

2008 dodge avenger is stuck in park, will not shift out of park. *tr

Bought my car in march of 2009 it's a dodge avenger 2008, i have never had any problems with this car. as of 7/21/10 i get in the car with my children to go to the store and find that the shifter will not go out of park reason is there is a pink plastic piece under the gear shift plate that the spring flew off somewhere and the cable is not catching anything to let the car go in reverse. there has been three other people that i know plus i found a website that unfortunately alot of people that have the same car are having the same issue. this is ridiculous that there has not been a recall on this problem when the piece cost $40 but the dealership wants to charge $400 i am a single mother of two children and can't afford to pay for this. i have no other car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact started the ignition and attempted to shift from park into the drive position. however, the gear selector would not shift into drive. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the technician advised the contact that he would notify him by the end of the week to inform the vehicle cause of failure. the vehicle was being diagnosed at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was approximately 48,800.

The contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger rt. after starting the vehicle the contact noticed that the gear shifter would not shift out of the parking gear. the vehicle has not been diagnosed and there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 126,704. i live 65 miles from my work and nearest dealership. vehicle will be towed to dealership tomorrow to be fixed. from the many complaints i feel this is a dodge defect and should be recalled. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. after starting the vehicle the contact noticed that the gear shifter would not shift out of the parking gear. the failure was not diagnosed by the dealer. there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 52,000. updated 09/15/10. *lj updated 09/16/10

I have 2008 dodge avenger and the automatic gear shift stick lock up in the park position. the override button under the cup holder failed to work also. i read on the internet that this has happened frequently with this vehicle model. my car was still under warranty but i still had to pay a $50 contract charge. the company said that they had theseparts in stock because they have received several complaints about the same problem with the 2008 dodge avengers. this is an awful feeling when you get somewhere and your vehicle locks in the park position and no one has an answer. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the vehicle was stuck in the park position and would not shift out of position. the failure only occurred one time. the contact had not spoken with either the dealership nor the manufacturer when the complaint was filed. the vin was unavailable. the current and failure mileages were approximately 50,000.

I got off work yesterday july 17 2010 and attempted 2 leave. except i couldn't because without warning my 2008 dodge avenger would not shift out of park..i. have only 36,056 miles on it and because i do when i called dodge 24 hr roadside assistance they wanted me 2 pay for the tow fee..but luckily it was a saturday so the dealership service dept was closed. i had 2 find a ride home and when i did i googled the problem and it took me 2 a website car complaints.com and its plenty other people who have had the same exact problem..so i read threw most of them and every 1 was saying how they pressed a pink button under the gearshift module 2 get the car out of park..so i got excited went back 2 my job where my car sat in the parking lot and pressed da pink button with a flat head screw driver jst 2 get the car out of park and drove it home where i got it sitting till monday morning wen i call the dodge dealership and complain bout their faulty piece of plastic that's messing every 1s 08 avenger up..i'm happy i'm avoiding a $105 towing fee but so unhappy at what i prepared 2 hear from the dealership 2 morrow. this problem is chrysler dodge fault and should b recalled. i take great care of my vehicle and i've been its only owner..if they don't offer 2 pay 4 it which i'm guessing they won't since majority of the complainers had 2 pay over $300 labor fees plus for a $45 part it would b highly unacceptable. please make sure dodge recalls this and give their once happy loyal customers their money back. *tr

Front passenger airbag light kept coming on. dealer found that internal fault w/seat side air bag module. *tr

2008 dodge avenger's gear shift will stop working for no known reason. no warning is given when this happens. in order to get the car to shift into gear, on must completely disassemble the console to find the 'magical pink switch'. one you pull the pink switch the gear shift will move to reverse. the dealership is charging approximately $300 for the repair. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the vehicle would not shift out of park gear. the contact stated he viewed detailed information regarding how to disengage the linkage inside of the engine in order to get the vehicle to shift out of park. each time the vehicle was shifted into park, the failure recurred. the vehicle was not examined by the dealer to determine the cause of failure. the failure and current mileages were 38,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that he stopped the vehicle and shifted into park gear but the vehicle would not shift back into drive. the contact disconnected the linkage inside of the engine compartment. the vehicle then began to function normally. the vehicle was not examined by a dealer or local mechanic. the failure and current mileages were 100,000.

My 2008 dodge avenger has locked itself into park and will not disengage unless i take apart the console and use the override switch ti disengage the lock. i am worried this may happen when driving. *tr

On saturday 07/10/10 i had driven my car and did some shopping that i needed to do. on sunday 07/11/10 i was planning to go grocery shopping. i got in my car started the engine and tried to put the car in reverse to get out of my garage. the car would not go into reverse it was stuck in park. after several minutes of trying to get the gear shift to move out of park i gave up and went into the house. on monday 07/12/10 i had to call a tow truck to come and pick up my car and tow it to the dealership because the car was still stuck in park. when the tow truck driver got to my house he informed me that i was the 3rd dodge avenger in the last week that he had to tow to a garage because the gear shift was stuck in park. when i went to pick up my car at the dealership i was talking to the mechanic and he informed me that he had two other dodge cars in the shop that he was working on that had the same problem as mine. one was a dodge avenger and the other was a dodge magnum. he said that in the last couple of months his shop has been repairing more and more dodge vehicles with the same problem, gear shift stuck in park. he stated that there were at least 12 - 15 cars in the last month that they had to fix. i feel that someone needs to look into this of why so many dodge cars gear shifts are getting stuck in park and that dodge needs to possibly do a recall of this product. i have only had my car 6 months and i feel that this should not have happened. *tr

I bought a 2008 dodge avenger in july of 2009. from the time that i purchased the car i have had nothing but problems with it. the front driver door latch would malfunction causing the door to come open and/or not shut at all. this happened twice. dodge corrected it the first time but refused the second time. my left speed sensor went out and had to be replaced; the airbag light would come on and stay on and dodge told me the defect did not include my vin number; my car gout stuck in park and dodge would not help me with that either. on june 30, 2010 while driving on hwy 41 in port charlotte florida my engine compartment burst into flames. there is a recall on my car as to this defect also but, once again, i was told by dodge that it did not include my vin number. i have been ran in circles for one week with no answers or assistance from dodge. i have only asked that they provide me with transportation until the cause of my engine fire can be determined and yet again, no response from dodge. i felt in fear of this vehicle and called dodge on several occasions asking that they do something about it. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. when the contact attempted to drive the vehicle, he was unable to shift out of the park gear. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. the failure and current mileages were 61,927.

My wife, my mother-in-law, and i all drove my car on friday with no issues. the next time i tried to drive my car on saturday, i could not shift my car out of park. my car is a 2008 dodge avenger. we tried several times, making sure the steering wheel wasn't locked, the brakes were pressed when attempting to move out of park, checked the transmission fluid and checked anything else we thought might cause the issue. after all that failed, i researched a little online and found a forum on customercomplaint.com where several owners of the same vehicle type had the same issue. apparently there is a very small, pink plastic hook in the shifting assembly that allows the shifter to move out of park. not surprisingly considering how small it is, this hook breaks, preventing the car from shifting. on the forum, multiple people complained that the dealerships were telling them this wasn't covered on warranty. my warranty was up, so i used a suggestion from the forum to use a compression spring to hold the pink assembly in place once the hook breaks. not an ideal fix, but it works and only cost me a couple of dollars for the spring instead of the 100-300 dollars involved in towing and having the dealership look at it that others on that forum went through. *tr

On my wife's 2008 dodge avenger, the gear shift module is stuck in park. doing research online, this appears to be a very common problem for 2008 dodge avengers (and other chrysler models), and a recall to fix this issue is definitely needed. *tr

Unable to use pink release switch on transaxle to reset transaxle and put vehicle in drive. 2008 dodge avenger starts but refuses to go into gear due to transaxle being locked. all remedies that are in owners manual failed to work and dealership service unavailable. *tr

After research, this complaint has been filed as early as july of 2008. then very aggressively within the past 6 months. went to leave a park with my 2 daughters friday and could not back out of parking spot due to shifter locking up. searched manual for answer and tried the over-ride switch to no avail. tow driver told me he had seen this problem just days before with a dodge. informed me of the color and purpose of the culprit and after research? lo and behold, complaint after complaint filed for the past 2 years (next month) about the little plastic pink piece that renders shifter useless. this site proclaims to "administer safety recalls to support the nhtsa's mission to improve safety on our nation's roadways, your complaint is important to us and if warranted, the (odi) will open an investigation to determine if a safety defect trend exists." well how many people have to be left stranded, miss a days pay, fail to pick up their children and/or borrow money for this repair (as i have had to do), or flat out be left without transportation. because they have no means for repairs that are due to a factory flaw that everyone (dealerships and o.d.i.) refuse to acknowledge? lets see one of you head out to work, jump in the car to pick up your child and or pack the trunk for vacation. only to discover that you can't shift out of park due to dodge's arrogance. think you see a defect trend then? recall warranted? two years folks! and complaints being filed more consecutively by the day. as for the lifetime powertrain warranty? talk about false advertising and misleading a consumer. buy american? think i'll go with toyota next round thank you. at least they will fix their defect trends. though it appears that they were pushed to do so out of prejudice. dodge can get by with the very same act of ignorance. since the tow man couldn't get my car in gear, when he lifted it for hook up. the front bumper dragged the parking curb and scarred it major. *tr

I left work today, get in my car, and try to leave, i can't!! why?!?! because the car will not go out of park, no warnings to lead up to this happening. it was such an inconvenience. i had to leave my car in an area overnight that i was not comfortable with. what a pain!! no recalls and a lot of money out of a single hard working man's income. i have not even had the car two years. due to my miles the warranty will not cover the repair. i'm going to have to get my car towed back to the dealership and am stranded and inconvenienced. i have a 2008 dodge avenger 4cyl. what the [xxx], dodge?? the entire shift assembly has to be replaced! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I own a 2008 dodge avenger and everything has been sooo great until two weeks ago i started my car and when i tried to shift into reverse it would not budge. after searching the problem on the internet i found a temporary solution, the use of a butter knife to move the hot pink lever under shifter which inturn releases gear from park. so in order to drive my vehicle i must use the butter knife to release from park...........everytime!! i contacted my local dodge dealer and they stated they had not seen any problems like i explained. i ordered(from the dealership) a shift assembly which is $50.00 + tax. (i knew what part i needed from a post from this site) and now my car is at the dealership getting "fixed" and labor is due to run me $114.00 + .!!! i ask that dodge be required to recall this particular part and reimburse those who have had to have it fixed. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that he could not shift the vehicle out of the park position. after researching the internet, he determined how to shift the vehicle out of park by depressing an unknown safety button on the gear shifter. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the failure recurred each instance the vehicle was operated and the safety button would have to be utilized for the shifter to move. the failure and current mileages were 40,000. updated 10/27/10. *lj

2008 dodge avenger sxt shift module locks up stuck in park. many people have this problem. average repair by dodge, parts + labor = about $360. annoying and dangerous. *tr

I was getting ready for work, had to be there by 7am. my fiance' had already left for work. i went to start my car and it wouldn't come out of park. tried over and over to get it out of park. as a result of this happening i was late for work and i can't afford to be late for work. we are docked points when we are late or miss work and i am never late and never miss work. you can be terminated with just 4 points. i did research on the internet about my car, trying to find out what could be wrong with it and found out alot more people have had the exact same problem as i have. this could have happened anywhere. luckily it happened in my driveway but i have a small child that i'm out with alot by myself. i feel it is a safety concern because you don't know when it's going to happen. it's a plastic piece that breaks off and causes the spring that's attached to it to let the car out of park fly off and then you are just stuck. there is no way to over ride it unless you take the entire console out and manually pull the pink lever back. i'm not a helpless female but i can't take a complete console out by myself. so therefore i feel that puts myself and my daughter in a bad situation if we are out by ourselves and this happens. i called the dealership and they said it would cost around $300.00 plus tax to fix the problem. but the problem is that they are just replacing it with the same plastic moldings that will break again at some point and time. i feel very unsafe with this car the way it is. right now i don't have the money to pay 300.00 for something that i might have to replace again in a day another week or who knows when. i have not had it repaired at the moment..i'm driving with my console completely off and manually pulling up on the pink latch and putting it in gear. i think it's really sad that the company can't stand behind their product and let the consumer know that they are important and will fix the problem the right way. *tr

Own 2008 dodge avenger r/t. the air bag light came on. took car to the dealer and they say there is a short in the airbag. it will need to be replaced. it will not go off in the event of a crash. they say it is not covered under any warranty. *tr

We were on our first day of vacation. we ordered some take out and were going to pick it up. we pulled over into a parking lot to grab our debit card out of our console. we put it in park and then tried to continue on our way when it wouldn't come out of park. the car no warnings that anything was wrong. we ended up having to call our sister and broth in law to help us. our two year old was in the back seat. we had to take her out and put the car seat in our sisters car. then we had to call and cancel our take out. we eventually put the car in drive manually tearing apart the console and driving it to dodge. this was the worst start of ant vacation we have ever been on. with all these complaints about the gear shift locking up and there is no recall yet. seriously, this is hard to believe. now i just blew 300$ of our vacation money. something needs to be done. *tr

My car was acting fine yesterday and then today when i went to leave for work it would not come out of park. this has never happen since i bought the car two years ago. but i tried everything to make it work and the car still wouldn't come out of park. my sister's boyfriend took the console apart and removed the area covering the gear and there was this pink button that would allow the gear to move. the whole shift assembly will need to be replaced but the problem can happen at any given time without warning. no indicator light or anything to let you know that the part is broken. the car just won't move!! *tr

I have a 2008 dodge avenger that i could not get out of park. a mechanic friend removed the gear shift cover and notices a pink piece of plastic that appeared to be broken from somewhere inside the gearshift. after further investigation this pink piece of plastic is what is needed to move the car out of park. this is a dangerous situation and should be considered a recall item. *tr

I have a 2008 dodge avenger and was not able to shift the car out of park. using a good deal of force i was finally able to get the car to shift out of park. while doing this i heard a piece of plastic break off. i researched this problem on the internet and found 33 other 2008 dodge avenger owners reported a similar problem. i called a local dealerships service department and the service manager said he was well aware of the problem. he stated that there was a problem with the shift lock mechanism and that the repair would run approximately $300. with so many complaints regarding the same problem, which can result in the car not being able to be driven, i feel that an investigation into this manufacturing defect is warranted. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the gear shift lever would intermittently become stuck in park and often, would shift into park while driving at various speeds. the dealer advised there was an unknown safety mechanism on the vehicle that prevents the vehicle from shifting, which was fractured. the vehicle was left with the dealer where the contact was awaiting unknown repairs. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileages were 31,000.

I am having the same issue where my car is stuck in park. i found this site after researching the issue which appears to be quite common. i will have a friend who is a mechanic look at it to see if we can fix this. however, i am concerned that this defect could be a safety issue. seems that it could be quite possible that if it could be stuck in park, it could also get stuck in drive or reverse. please investigate this issue and make dodge do a recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated the brake lights would independently illuminate sporadically. the dealer topped off the brake fluids, yet there were no repairs. the failure persisted. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and topped off the brake fluids yet again. the failure persisted and the vehicle was taken to the dealer a third time. the dealer advised the failure was due to an internal failure with the switch brake fluid level. the failure continued and the dealer attempted to check and set the brake fluid level and installed a new reservoir. the failure persisted and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer four additional times where the brakes were check, brake fluid was refilled and a four wheel brake inspection was performed, all of which did not correct the failure. the manufacturer would not provide any assistance. the failure mileage was 3,490 and current mileage was 16, 563. updated 09/24/10. *lj updated 09/24/10

I have a 2008 dodge avenger that i was unable to use as of today. i got ready to leave my house and my car would not go out of park to reverse. i started trying to figure out why. i went to google and found numerous people had the same problem. and what's worse, is that dodge doesn't see it as a problem and has not placed a recall out for it. it needs to be done. its a safety thing. my warranty on my car is up. i have an extended warranty but its still going to cost me $200 at least to fix it and i do not have that. i have 2 kids, one who is a diabetic, and i am a stay at home mom. what is it going to take for dodge to get with it and take care of this and make sure a recall is sent out on this?? too many people have had this same problem. *tr

2008 dodge avenger stuck in park and will not shift. car drove fine to work and when i moved it at lunchtime, but when i went to leave work it would not shift out of park. *tr

I have a 2008 dodge avenger and the vehicle will not shift into gear from park. there are no warning indicators on the dash indicating a problem and it was operating fine when i drove it to work. it will shift into reverse if forced but will not go into neutral at all. this is apparently a widespread problem according to the website autobeef. *tr

Gear shift on my 2008 dodge avenger stuck in park. *tr

My 2008 dodge avenger will not come out of park. this occurs randomly without warning, as i attempted to start my vehicle and leave on june 2, 2010. *tr

Car would not shift out of park. *tr

The 2008 dodge avenger is stuck in park. *tr

Went to go leave work at 9:30 at night and the car will not go into drive. the gear shifter seems to be stuck in park. had to get it towed to the dodge dealer nearby. i have seen numerous complaints on this issue while researching it online. *tr

03jun10 while attempting to leave for work, i could not get my vehicle out of park. i called a dodge dealership and the service department claimed they knew nothing about this. i called a few different mechanics and they both stated it could be a brake safety switch and to try a manual over ride switch near the gear shifter. tried the over ride with negative results. car is still stuck in park. did an internet search and this seems to be a very common occurrence, one that it seems dodge is doing nothing to correct. there needs to be a recall issued for this defective part. *tr

Went to start car. started up no problem. tried to put car in reverse could not shift out of park. had to search online to find out how to push a small lever under the center console panels to be able to shift the car, and its not the emergency release in the owners manual. first time i have ever had a problem but there are countless reports online for the same problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving at approximately 60 mph, the contact noticed water entering and leaking onto the front passengers floor board. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was advised that the heater core would need to be replaced and was causing the water failure. the vehicle was left with the dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs to the heater core. the failure and current mileages were 40,000.

I have been very very disappointed with my 2008 avenger.. seems like i've experienced one problem after the other.. the first was the tpms, which a recall was made and that was fixed. 2nd i had to replace the whole gear shift because it wouldn't come out of park... i called the dealership and they advised me that they saw a significant increase on those parts and alot of the avengers were experiencing the same thing. 3rd, now the bearings inside the alternator have broke.. and i have to replace the whole alternator itself. we again called the dodge house and they also explained how many request they are getting ref this part and having to keep them in stock continuously. everyone i know that has an avenger have all experienced all of these same problems.. and my question is at what point does dodge start issuing a recall?? if dodge can call the dealerships and get a tally on all amount of replacement parts they would be surprised and realize that a recall does need to be in effect. *tr

I got into my 2008 dodge avenger this morning, which was purchased in february 2009 and the gear shift would not move out of park. this is a known issue with this make and model as reported on www.carcomplaints.com. please force chrysler to recall and fix this issue. *tr

I have a 2008 dodge avenger that has a defective gear shift. my car was in the middle of the road and i was almost injured trying to get out of the car when i discovered the car would not come out of park after i turned back on. this may not be considered a safety problem to dodge but depending on where your car is when you turn it off it does really become a safety issue. this was the first incident i have had with this problem and i am attempting to get this repaired now. this really has been a pain for me and my bank account!! *tr

No warning what so ever. i drove the 2008 avenger earlier in the day and later went to get in and would not shift out of park. i checked the internet for similar incidents and yes it has happened a lot. *tr

The latch that lets you take the car out of park is malfunctioning that only allows you to take the car out of park by pushing a pink latch button under the shifter. *tr

I own a 2008 dodge avenger i got into my car and tried to put it in park. it would not move from park. *tr

I own a 2008 dodger avenger. for no known reason, the shifting gear wont shift and is stuck in park. if it does go into gear, for no known reason it pops back into park, causing a major risk to others that are on the road not to mention to me and my family! *tr

My 2008 dodge avenger started making a loud noise. the dealership told me it was my alternator. but i have power to everything. they told me they could get one for 360.00 +100.00 labor. total miles 78,000. i was also told by the dealership that this has happened alot on mini vans.and other cars,but come to find out it may just be the clutch bearing and only going to cost 75.00 to fix. seems to me chrysler would not try to sell you things you don't need. someone needs to bring them to the carpet. the car was only 3,000 miles out of the ext.ml.warranty. *tr

I have a 2008 dodge avenger and on saturday 5/15/10 my car got stuck in park and would not shift. we were able to shift it manually to get it home but after researching the problem i found it is a common problem with this make and model of car, yet there is still no recall. it is not covered under my warranty and dodge wants $50 to just look at it and tell me what it is although i already know what's wrong with it and many other 2008 dodge avengers. *tr

I have a 2008 dodge avenger it got stuck in park and i could not get it out. i called a mechanic friend who showed me a little pink switch that should release it to what ever gear you need. it does not work unless you push it yourself. i notice online that they have a lot of people who own 2008 avengers with the same problem. something needs to be done. i will be bringing mine to the dealership. *tr

Could not get car out of park- found a broken pink plastic piece that needed to be moved in order for car to come out of park. *tr

When my husband went to leave work our avenger (automatic transmission) would not shift out of park. fortunately a co-worker is handy with cars and took apart the gear shift panel and showed my husband that there was a pink piece broken and that he would have to move this piece by hand to shift gears. we were told at oriely's auto parts that this piece is called a shift lock and is not carried at those types of stores. as this happened yesterday (saturday) we won't be able to contact the dodge dealership until monday to find out how much it will cost to repair. after doing online research i have found this to be a common problem on the 2008 dodge avenger. *tr

I am unable to shift my 2008 dodge avenger sxt car out of park... i have done research and found out there are a lot of others with this problem. *tr

My daughter was leaving her job at 1130pm when her car would not shift out of park. we attempted the suggestions in the manual which made it seem like this was a safety feature. the next day i called the service dept. and the technician told me to remove the shift console and pull the pink switch and it release park and i would be able to drive it. i drove directly to the dealer. they knew the exact problem (must have had before). the shifter and the shifter assembly were replaced in two days. was very satisfied with the service dept. many more complaints were noted on the internet, but stated no recall. *tr

No events or warning leading up to this. - this is the first time for me, but have heard of several others having the exact problem with this vehicle. - car was in park, went to start (started fine) put in reverse, will not move out of park. *tr

2008 dodge avenger stuck in park. *tr

Gear shift stuck in park position. *tr

Ref : dodge avenger 2008 - gear shift module lock up - please look into above issue since this is happening with most of the avengers. the gear shift locks and cannot be released. the whole gear shift console needs to be replaced. the dealer does not want to take responsibility and it's very expensive to replace. after further research most of the dodge and chryslers vehicles have been having these problems for years. *tr

I have a 2008 dodge avenger with 40,800 miles on it. i had a problem with the gear shifter stuck in park . the problem seems to be very common in many dodge vehicles , it seems to be a very cheap plastic part . could there be a recall on this problem???? *tr

Automatic transmission stuck in park on 2008 dodge avenger. *tr

I have had my 2008 dodge avenger for almost 2 years. car has no problems when i drove it earlier in the day. the car cranked with no problems, but when i tried to put it in gear would not move. called a mechanic who towed the car and informed me it was a broken shifting column. item not broken from wear and tear. *tr

Tl*-the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the vehicle was parked and the contact observed the column shift was stuck in the park position. there were several attempts before the gear shifted from the park position into another position. the vehicle was taken to the dealer that informed the gear shift failure was a common problem. there was not a recall or service warranty related issue. the technician stated the entire gear shifter required replacement. the manufacturer was notified and stated the owner would be responsible for the service repairs. the failure mileage was 56,000. the current mileage was 57,500. updated 11/05/10. *lj

My 2008 dodge avenger is having a major shifting issue. when you shift the car into drive it will pop out and land into nutural. there is also times that this will be very hard to shift out of park. there is several complaints on the internet that shows the same issues. i called the dealer and was told that they have heard complaints but has not heard of a recall. my car is out of warranty and will cost me to bring it in to get it looked at. please let me know how i can move forward to get this into a recall before this pops out of drive when i am going 55 mph and have an accident.

April 5, 2010 my 2008 dodge avenger totally stalled out on me and i had to maneuver my vehicle to the side of the road and put my vehicle into park. this is the third incident in which this has happened,the first incident was on the highway going 55 mph and stalled out with traffic in back of me.i currently have my vehicle in the shop because my car shut down once again and the radio completely shut off. everytime this happen there are no codes which appear on the diagnostics. i am confused what to do about this vehicle it is unsafe and want to know what i can do. *tr

2008 dodge avenger. will not shift out of park into any gear past reverse. can get it to go into reverse if hold the shifter manually, but feels spring loaded back into park.

The gear shifter got stuck in park. it had worked fine previously without any hitches. we have owned the car since dec. 2009 and never had any problems with the gear shift sticking. then one night it was just stuck. we had to call a tow truck and the guy had to manually put the car in drive so we could get it to the dealer. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. he stated that both the front and rear brake pads had worn. the vehicle was taken to the dealership where they sanded down the brakes but the procedure did not remedy the problem. furthermore, the electronic throttle indicator light illumated along with the engine temperature warning light, followed by the engine overheating. the vehicle had not been taken to the dealership in regards to the engine failure at the time of the complaint. the contact had not called the manufacturer at the time of the complaint. the vehicle identification number was unavailable. the current mileage was approximately 63,000. the failure mileage was approximately 32,000.

On march 5, 2010 (friday) - approximately 5:30 p.m., while driving on sunrise highway in long island, new york, an indicator light went on inside my 2008 dodge avenger, in the shape of a lightning bolt in my car. literally 30 seconds later, and before there was time to react at all, my brakes stopped working and there was no way to stop my vehicle. i had just about made it to the exit ramp when i realized by looking in the rearview mirror that there was smoke coming from my car. as i had steered onto the exit ramp, i opened the door and saw flames shooting from the underneath part of my car. without thinking twice i jumped from the moving vehicle (which at the time still was going at about 20 mph). i was not hurt physically but was extremely shaken up. another traveler who had pulled up on the service road to help me, informed me that the car was on fire for at least 1/4 of a mile on the highway and that he had been attempting to flag me down. after i had escaped the vehicle, the car continued in a diagonal path toward oncoming rush hour highway traffic. the fire continue to burn and had become very bad, to the point where the entire front half of the car was ablaze. the only thing that stopped the out of control vehicle was a wire fence in the divider between the service road and main highway. the insurance company and manufacturer are currently in the process of investigating. the fire department took at least 15-20 mins to respond which caused the vehicle to become severely damaged to the point where it is now extremely difficult to ascertain a cause. my insurance only covered my car loan and now i am out money for the down payment on a new vehicle. this situation is very serious. there could have been children or elderly persons in the vehicle who could have died. please help me investigate this issue. i consider myself lucky to still have my life and evaluate the situation as having initiated a duty to keep others safe from dangers of the same. *tr

Engine stalling without warning no gas pedal car runs at idle only. *tr

I own a 2008 dodge avenger and it has the issue of getting stuck in the park gear. it's never happened until now and it constantly keeps happening now. i've read on forums where many more dodge avenger owners are having the some problem. if i can't move my car from park then i can't drive it anywhere. i've called dodge in which they mention that there are no recalls, but i believe it a defect. *tr

Bought the car used. 41,000 miles. car stalls when coming to a stop at stop lights and stop signs when it is raining. talked with dealer and stated nothing noted about the problem. *tr

One problem after another back hump brake light does not work due to water pouring into the trunk. (thru the trunk latch; smells like a cat used as a litter box)! no light goes on to let me know that the brake light no longer works. carpet in trunk is ruined from the water. leaves keep showing up into a closed trunk? how are they getting in? can not use the trunk for anything! called dodge and filed a complaint with then; they told me i was the only report at this time. on the road my husband and i noticed that almost all 2008 dodge avengers on the road must have the same problem. check your middle back brake light; it's burnt out trust me we saw many on the road. then check for water in the trunk it will be there. call dodge please¿ *tr

One problem after another back hump brake light does not work due to water pouring into the trunk. (thru the trunk latch; smells like a cat used as a litter box)! no light goes on to let me know that the brake light no longer works. carpet in trunk is ruined from the water. leaves keep showing up into a closed trunk? how are they getting in? can not use the trunk for anything! called dodge and filed a complaint with then; they told me i was the only report at this time. on the road my husband and i noticed that almost all 2008 dodge avengers on the road must have the same problem. check your middle back brake light; it's burnt out trust me we saw many on the road. then check for water in the trunk it will be there. call dodge please¿ *tr

Catastrophic engine failure on a 2008 dodge avenger on i 271. *tr

I took my son to the er room and my car was running fine. i come out and start my car everything was good. i tried to take it out of park and my shift gear was stuck. i have researched and a lot of people are having the same problems. my car is only two years old. 2008 dodge avenger. *tr

I have taken my 2008 dodge avenger to 2 different dealerships on 3 occasions for stalling problems. i have the invoices. they continue to say they cannot verify the complaint. the vehicle stalls while idling and tonight when i pulled out it almost stalled. i researched it online and there are other complaints of the same problem. there are reports of a recall from 2008 for the tire pressure monitoring system as well as the exhaust gas recirculation. i am afraid to drive my vehicle with my girls in the car. *tr

I have 28,000 miles on my 2008 dodge avenger had for 2 years and today it wont shift out of park. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the drive side air bag warning light would intermittently illuminate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer a minimum of six times in an attempt to repair the failure under factory warranty. unknown repairs were made to the vehicle but did not correct the failure. the vehicle was currently at the dealer for an additional repair. the dealer advised repairs would be at the owners expense due to the expiration of the factory warranty. the manufacturer had not been contacted. the failure mileage was 43,000 and the current was unknown. updated 06/03/10*bf

The car will automatically shut down in the middle of the road and the shifter then the car will lock up, and once you put the car into park it will not shift from park. this happened to me and i was stuck in the middle of a busy intersection. after much frustration and trying to shift the car out of park. the lever that was holding the car in park slipped out of place and allowed me to shift the car into neutral and me and the officer helping me were able to push the car to the nearest gas station. this occurs often and has occurred 3 times since that time which was the first. to replace the problem is to reprogram the computer. this cost $270.00. there has been many cases that i have read about this happening. it also seems to happen to everybody around 40,000 to 50,000 miles on the car. *tr

Gas tank does not stop filling up until it overflows. *tr

Purchased a brand new 2008 avenger and have had problems with the brakes from the get go. can feel brakes surging through the steering wheel. took it in and was told that brakes wasn't covered under the warranty. replaced all brakes and had rotors turned and problem started again right away. and now also whenever you brake hard the brake light comes on and stays on. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the vehicle stalled constantly when she attempted to engage brake pedal and when she turned the vehicle off the brakes would reset. she took the vehicle to the dealer and they would not offer her any assistance with trading in the vehicle. she contacted the manufacturer. the manufacturer told her that she had to take the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. the failure mileage was 350 and the current mileage was 48,000.

I purchased a 2008 dodge avenger dec. 31, 2008. it was a used vehicle, the first problem may have been 5-6 months of having the car, it would stall when cranking and had cut off a couple of times when driving in traffic. i took it to the dealer and they claim they couldn't find what was wrong with it. about a month later the airbag light stays on while driving. they fix that. now 10 months after having the car i'm in the car and trying to reverse and can't. the dealer tells me that my warranty just ran out. the part costs 200.00. i can't afford that and i don't think i should because i hadn't even had the car for a year. they told me i couldn't do anything unless i had a warranty. my boyfriend's brother had to take the cover off and now everytime i want to go in reverse i have to push in this red spring in order for it to reverse. please let me know who i can talk to about this problem. it is unsafe for me to drive like this, the console is not there but i can't afford the part right now. *tr

2008 dodge avenger. i have had transmission problems since new. hard to get dodge to do anything even with my extended warranty? please help. *tr

I purchased the 2008 dodge avenger last year and i've noticed not even once the brakes were newly installed at 20,000 miles you can feeling the braking system through the steering wheel. my main concern is the shifting. without warning after class the shifter would not move from park. leaving me stranded. the engine runs fine, and i followed the manual and other suggestions by the dealer. what needs to be done for this to be taken seriously? this is ridiculous and dodge needs to be held accountable. i have been to many sites regarding this issue. according to dodge they are not responsible. and warranty doesn't cover this issue! *tr

Tl*the contact own a 2008 dodge avenger. the vehicle speed control was replaced per the recall and has failed. the gear shift has also failed and will not shift out of the park position which made it impossible to drive the vehicle. the contact has experienced multiple failures with the vehicle and her expense. the failure mileage 68,000.

I have a dodge avenger 2008 which a complete lemon. i have taken my car to several dodge dealerships (~15x) after speaking the chrysler headquarters and all have refused to fix the car stating that there was not a problem with it. i currently have an extended contract 7yrs/70k warranty which i picked at the time of purchase and it is still valid, however no dodge dealer will serve my car. eventually i have had to pay out of pocket to fix the electrical problem and replace at least one catalytic converter because, dodge dealers would not fix the problem when it was at the 24k mile mark. so, please tell me which federal agency have the authority to holds the independent car dealerships and chrysler accountable to fix problems. your recall notices work only 25% of the time. do you all have a scorecard of actual vehicles being repaired in accordance to your notices because there is a big disconnect with companies such as chrysler. i have spent almost $4,000 in needed repairs (travel from ny to nj daily for work) because chrysler's independent companies refused to repair the vehicle and chrysler has told me that they have no control over the dealerships. so, which federal agency officiates control over unreliable car companies such as chrysler. how much collateral damages is required before chrysler and its management (and engineers) become accountable to consumers and the federal regulatory standards. as for me, $4,000 is a small cost to pay to avoid an accident and leave a child an orphan because the fuel tank was defective and caused at accident. what cost are you willing to pay? *tr

Windshield wipers stop in the middle of the windshield while operating in delay mode. they will stop then start back up, but always stop in the middle of windshield. *tr

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). to whom it may concern, i have bought a car about 2 weeks ago and told the dealer that there is a recall (front door latch cable clips). 3 days ago i went to the same dealer to get it done. i have waited there for 5 hours because they were about to fix the car because of the recall. i was told that they fixed the recall problem. today (01/01/10) i have checked the dodge homepage again and typed my vin to see if they really fixed the recall and i saw that the status is still incomplete. should i find another dealer and get that car fixed? another problem is the alignment of the car. it drafts to the right and i was told from the dealer that i have to go somewhere else and get it done and that i have to pay it out of my pocket. [xxx] *tr

I have a 2008 dodge avenger and the vehicle is stuck in park and no manual override to correct the problem. i have done some research on the internet as well as spoke with someone with dodge/chrysler and they are aware of the problem, but have not placed a recall or tsb on the vehicle. this is a major inconvenience for me. i have researched and their are an enormous amount of concerns and complaints about this issue. *tr thank you

I have numerous problems with my 2008 dodge avenger it has stalled out unexpectedly with no sensor indication, i brought it to the shop a few times concerning this issue and nothing could be detected the mechanic fixed something but was not certain it would fix the issue, and now the car has had a knocking sound coming from the steering i took into the shop and they said it was fixed after the car warms up it returns. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving the vehicle she noticed smoke coming from under the hood of the vehicle, after stopping she noticed flames under the vehicle. the fire department extinguished the fire. the fire marshall concluded that the fire was caused by the radiator fan motor connector. the current and failure mileages were 40000. updated 11/12/09 *cn updated 11/16/09.*jb

Parked vehicle, tried to move it later, shifter assembly inside console broke and would not come out of park. disassembled, found cheap plastic parts for interlock had broken. read online that this is a common failure on 2008 and 2009 dodge avenger models. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger which was purchased on 10/20/2008 with 19,000 miles. she stated that the airbag warning light continued to illuminate on the warning panel and the warning chime would continue to beep. the dealer replaced the driver's side seat air bag per the warranty. on a separate occasion, the airbag warning light illuminated and the dealers diagnostic test indicated that the air bags associated with the driver's side air bag and replaced it. she was also unable to start the vehicle after she attempted to turn the key in the ignition. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the dealer stated that there was a broken spring in the shifter and the entire shifter would need to be replaced. the repairs were made per the warranty. the third failure occurred when the air bag warning light illuminated on the warning panel. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was under 20,000 and the current mileage was 33,000.

Went to start my car this am shifter would not go into gear,searched online found numerous complaints same issues and people not being covered under warranty ,drive train or otherwise, appears dodge needs a recall on this issue .called dealership was told they are not aware of this particular issue however the 800 dodge rep told me they would "try to help me out" gave me a case # i need to be assured that this problem can be fixed without me incurring any expense from the towing (as i cannot drive vehicle) to the repair itself if this is a common defect with a part . see this website for complaints http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/avenger/2008/transmission/gear_shift_module_lock_up.shtml. *tr

My gearshift suddenly stopped working. i had no previous problems or any indications that it was going to break and leave me stranded at my house. i contacted coffee chrysler in douglas ga and spoke to the service manager. she informed me many people have been having this problem lately. i told her i noticed the complaints on the internet about it and suggested that dodge needs to issue a recall. she informed me, the problem is caused by consumers not engaging the brake while engaging the gear shift. you have to engage the brake in order to engage the gear shift. it cost me $226.22 to repair. i was lucky this had happened at my house. i would have been beyond furious if this had happened anywhere else. i feel dodge needs to fix this problem and pay for it. my car is a 2008. this kind of thing should not be happening. *tr

I have a wiring problem with my 2008 dodge advenger. i was driving down the road and i lost my head lights,turn signals,wiper blades,dash lights, high beams and i also have no daytime running lights. *tr

This is the second time my shifter will not work. i am unable to remove out of park. i have already had to replace it once. this was a cost of 250 dollars. with in a month this piece broke again. if this is a problem that the current oem part can not fix please redesign a new one for the recall. *tr

'08 avenger will not shift out of park, i done what the manual said to but no luck. this problem should be on the recall list for dodge avenger '08. *tr

My transmission went out at 56,000 miles. i had taken the car in at 33773 miles because it was not shifting right. they could not find anything wrong with it. i had taken the car in 3 items since purchasing it due to transmission issues. i drive a lot for my job and need a reliable car. i now have to pay for a new transmission. i called chrysler and they will let me pay only $1380.00 but i do not feel i should have to pay anything since i had the car in while still under warranty and they could not find or fix the problem. avengers have transmission problems that no one wants to address. chrysler needs to be held accountable for poor transmissions. *tr

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. *tr

A bolt came loose at end of crank shaft which caused a noise and vibration. the synchronized balancer cracked. we have only had the car for one year and 50,000 miles. *tr

I purchased a 2008 dodge avenger last april, brand new. i have taken care of the vehicle, the lighting on the dash is always coming on, so i am constantly taking it to the shop and they run the diagnostics and they tell me nothing is ever wrong. i had to take the it in for a warranty problem on top of all of that. then this last time i thought it was making a funny noise with the brakes. i took it in and they said i have a leak in my transmission and oil tank, of course the only thing on the dash lighting this time says "tire problem". it is such an unsafe vehicle, i ran out of gas in the middle of making a turn in an intersection and my gas light wasn't on and the gage showed i had quarter of a tank. the car has caused me nothing but problems. then to top it off, i got in my car to go home from work and it wouldn't move out of gear and i had to call a tow truck. i have only had the car a year, if i wanted problems with a car i wouldn't have bought it brand new. *tr

An end over end roll of 5 to 8 rolls where the air bags did not deploy. this happened in a 2008 dodge avenger ,which has an air bag recall but i was told mine was not on the recall list. it is pretty evident that there was a defective problem somewhere that kept the bags from deploying. i am concerned how many other avengers should have been on that recall and why mine was not or why the bags did not deploy properly. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving approximately 10 mph on normal road conditions. while proceeding to a traffic light the gear shifted into park without assistance. there were no prior warnings. roadside assistance was called to the scene. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for inspection. the technician stated the failure was contributed to a defective component in the gear box. the repairs were performed on the vehicle for the failure. the failure and current mileages were 52,390. the vin number was unavailable.

Power train: automatic transmission. 3rd time since purchased march 2008. last time a few months ago. driving on wet road this morning pulled car into parking space, will not come out of park. car still under warranty last time had to pay. car only 44,075 miles. last two times took car dodge dealer fro service. *tr

On my 2008 dodge avenger with less than 26,000 miles on it the shifter is stuck in the park position. now me and my husband have just found out that this happens on a lot of dodge vehicles and we are not under warranty. we think that this may be some sort of defect because it happens to others dodge. we have not had the problem corrected because we have no money to do so. *tr

2008 dodge avenger r/t with 3.5l engine and 6 speed auto stick will not shift from park. *tr

I have an 08 avenger, i have had it back to the dealership 4 times over the brakes. my brake light is coming on again and when i called customer service, i'm now told it's past the 12 month warranty and it's my problem. i am appalled that dodge is hiding behind this excuse. had they fixed it right the first 4 times it wouldn't be an issue now. *tr

Got up this morning to leave for church and the shifter for 2008 dodge avenger won't come out of park. tried the manual override for the internal interlock mechanism to no avail. after much research online i've found this is a recurrent problem in this model within 1-2 years ownership. car starts fine, brake lights all work, all other electrical works. car just will not change gears from park. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the cruise control failed to work and the engine light was illuminated. the failures began on april 20, 2008. he stated that there were recalls on the same issue he was experiencing; however, his vin was not included. the nhtsa campaign id number was unknown. the failure mileage was 39,000.

My 2008 dodge avenger would not shift out of park. there is a plastic tab which facilitates this that broke. *tr

I purchased a used 2008 dodge avenger from enterprise car rental less than a year ago. since then i've replaced the brakes twice, the car stalls out when coming to a stop, delayed response on acceleration & now i cant get the car out of park. i was shocked to google so many complaints about this vehicle. i contacted chrysler dodge recall line and was informed until your office investigate these issues my car and others like me will have to dish out hundreds of dollars or drive unsafe. i was even more shocked to hear this stupid process when the company is aware there is a big problem. there has to be a better way to make these big company's take responsibility before there is a incident, crash or injury. chrysler has made its money so why must hard working us americans that support american made cars have to get hurt or killed to get this moving when there's so many complaints? *tr

My 2008 dodge avenger does not switch gears. i feel as if it as if it was a transmission problem. when purchasing my vehicle the same vehicle different color i was unable to buy due to transmission failure. *tr

2008 dodge avenger ball joints worn out at only a little over 31000 miles. i took my car in for repair on 07/01/09 because i noticed there was something wrong with the steering while operating the vehicle. once it was found that there was a ball joint problem with my car, southern chrysler dodge in lufkin,tx 75901 told me that they had to order the parts for the car.knowing how much of a safety issue damaged ball joints are, i requested that they give me a bail car, just until my parts came in for my car. they refused, claiming that their insurance company no longer allows them to do so. i have tried to avoid filing a complaint by talking to the head owner, however, the employees at dodge are doing whatever they can to stall, or prevent me from seeing the head owner. one employee had said that they would get us a rental car if one was available but i had to pay the 75 dollar deposit which would be refunded. however that dealer knows that finding a rental car is next to impossible since this is the 4th of july weekend. all i want from this dodge dealership is a loaner car, that's all. please take action, before i or some other non suspecting person has an accident due to worn out ball joints. ps:the parts tech said that the vehicle was safe to drive, but i knew better. this was just to get me out of their faces in a hurry. *tr

I have a 2008 dodge avenger that brakes are bad. the vehicle has been taken to dodge several times for service and the brakes only last 2 months before they go out again. fortunate for me i have not had any accidents yet with this vehicle and the braking system going out. dodge has replaced the entire braking system and still i have this problem and refuse to believe that their is a safety issue with this particular vehicle and i have tried to contact the service manager, gm of the waldorf dodge and chrysler but no one has resolved this problem or even has gotten back to me on this issue. i have several receipts for parts that were replaced on the car and can provide them upon request the receipts have the part numbers on them. *tr

Bought 2008 avenger in september 2007. in michigan cold weather the windows won't roll down. and when its wet the car stalls and comes to a complete stop, this has happened about 4 to 5 times and the tire light goes on even after checking and filling the tires to right pressure that has happened about 3 times. took it to the dealer and he said he fixed both the problems, waiting to see if it persists but driving the car is scary because i never know when it is going to stall and stop on me. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact has experienced multiple issues with the brakes failing. while driving 35 mph, he depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle would not stop. he sped through a stop light and was able to finally stop the vehicle after applying more pressure to the brakes. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the abs hydraulic unit and the master cylinder were failing. the vehicle was repaired. since that time, the master cylinder and hydraulic system have been replaced three times and the failure still persists. the contact called the manufacturer and was informed that because the vehicle was repaired by the dealer, the failure would have to occur four or more times before they would consider buying the vehicle back or replacing the vehicle. the failure mileage was 17,796 and current mileage was 18,798.

Driving on wet roads a loss of power occurs. sometimes to problem can corrected by shifting into 3rd gear.(4spd automatic).dealers-2 cannot find the trouble. i am taking a list of recalls,defects,& complaints to dealer and company rep. *tr

The car when on highway tachometer fluctuates and when coming to a stop almost stalls. also today after the defroster/air conditioner was turned off when i came to a stop at a red light the car almost stalled then proceeded to counteract the stall by revving up to at least 2000 rpm's causing me to jump forward into the intersection. luckily no cars were in front of me because it would have caused a crash. *tr

This is a recurring issue with many 2008 dodge avenger sxt 2.7l. as the vehicle is stopping it stalls, or the computer in an attempt to stop a stall increases the rpms causing the car to speed up uncontrollably. i have since learned to slip the car into neutral so that it no longer jumps forward. i recommend a recall to solve this problem. *tr

My car stalls in intersection ,it doesn,t shift up some times, there has been a clunking noise in front struts sins i bought it ,the transmission seems to bang into gear some times when it shifts took to dealer and got bums russ they claimed that it wasn't acting up when i took it to them. i am afraid that its going to leave my wife stranded in traffic. *tr

During the cold, wet winter months in michigan, i began to notice that my 2008 dodge avenger was having trouble running when the brakes were applied. in december while exiting the expressway and coming to a stop at a light my car stalled. now it seems every time it rains or we get a drastic change in temp when the break is applied to come to a stop, to slow down for a turn or pulling into a parking space the call will stall and all control of the vehicle is lost so to loss of power steering. it was taken to the dealership in february and kept for 3 days and the dealership could not get the vehicle to stall. no repairs were done and it continues to stall daily. *tr

Car purchased 2/08 with 8999 miles. immediately there was a starting problem. using factory remote starting the car would stall after a few seconds. once it flooded and wouldn't restart without stepping on the accelerator pedal (a no no for this type of injection system). looked at by dealer three times with no problem found and no fix made. the fourth time we took it in for service they found(now approx. 21000 miles) it but still no code visible from computer. service writer said we needed a fuel injection service so i said do it. he said it wasn't covered by chrysler so i said don't do it. he was vehement about it needing to be done and pushed hard for me to pay and i maintained that if it needed to be done, it needed to be done from the day we bought it and now they want me to pay for what should be a warranty repair. note that it started fine with the key but not with the remote start. same fuel injectors are used for both starting protocols and for engine to run so which injector could be bad? didn't make sense and therefore was rejected by me. the fourth time they reset the computer which chrysler covered under warranty and paid the dealer 24minutes to fix. no more problem with the car starting with either the key or the remote starter button. no injector problems now or before the resetting of the computer. *tr

Passenger's door latch failed while on the road. (my 6 year old son was sitting in passengers side when this occurred) door would not latch at all. car taken to mack haik dodge dealership in georgetown, tx. to be repaired. no recalls were noted although the service people had mentioned numerous problems of similar nature. *tr

I was traveling in my '08 dodge avenger sxt w/my son making a left hand turn around a corner & vehicle just turned off by itself w/o warning. went head on into oncoming traffic & went up onto a curb. put vehicle into park & restarted it. the vehicle has to date shut off on us 6 x's. the even when incident happened was we were just driving the car-going home. the vehicle gives no signs,beeps or warnings that it is going to shut off. it just shuts off by itself. it has occurred a total of 6x's so far. i took the vehicle-which is still under original factory warranty-to the dodge dealership & notified the dealership where vehicle was purchased of the issues w/the vehicle. there are also recalls that were not fixed & electrical issues as well as transmission, brake & tires issues that are still as of this date not repaired because they "could not duplicate the problem". the dealership had the vehicle for 13 days before telling me the computer needed to be "flashed". they did that & car still stalls out when stopped @ stop signs or lights. they told me they do not know why it turned off on me & why the steering locked up & brakes locked up when it turned off. so therefore they cannot tell me that they know why the car has died & that the issue is even fixed! they will not say that it will not turn off on us again. i have researched online several sites (popular mechanics, etc.) & see that i am not the only one this has happened to. i bought this car to be able to have a safe, reliable & dependable car for me & my son. my son has cerebral palsy so i have to drive in this car. i feel that its 50/50 when we get in this car & that everytime could be the time when we're going 50 on the interstate in a turn & the car turns off & we hopefully don't die! i feel that this car has a major defect or flaw in its design somewhere. i love the car but i am scared to drive it now. i do not want me or my son to die in this car! its only a matter of time before someone does. thank you. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. sporadically, while driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. it typically takes several minutes to restart the vehicle. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08v152000 (electrical system:wiring) and immediately took the vehicle to the dealer for repair. one month after the repair, the failure resurfaced. he called the manufacturer and is waiting for a response. the failure mileage was 17,000 and current mileage was 38,000.

My son bought a new dodge avenger 2008 back in march. he was in a wreck on sunday dec 14th. he was exiting the turnpike (road had started to ice over) and he slid into the car in front of him. he hit the car in front of him. estimated speed at time of impact was about 50 mph. his air bags did not deploy. the car dealer told him that it would only deploy if he hit the car right on the center front. *tr

One days after driving from salt lake city airport to park city, utah, the dodge avenger's tire pressure warning light came on. fearing that the tire(s) were low, i stopped at a gas station and filled two tires. as soon as i put the pump on the third tire, the valve cracked off and all the air came out of the tire. i replaced the tire with the utility spare. i took the car to a tire shop, and the gentleman at the tire shop told me the valves on these cars break easily. the tire shop had to replace the valve by ordering one from the dodge dealer, and the part did not arrive for two days. the approximate cost for replacing the valve was $90. for the two days during the repair, the car could not be taken on the expressway. i kept the broken part of the valve. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the vehicle has four firestone tires, size 205/75/r15 (na). the contact stated that all four of her tires continuously lost air pressure. the tire pressure warning indicator continuously illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the manufacturer took responsibility for replacing the tires. the tires were the original set that came with the vehicle at the time of purchase. the failure mileage was 15,000. updated 1/6/09 *cn the consumer stated only one tire was replaced. updated 01/14/09.*jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the vehicle accelerated on its own twice while stopped at a red light. when he parked the vehicle in the garage, it accelerated to 45 rpm's and decrease on its own. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the failure could not be duplicated. the failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 10,350. updated 11/6/08 *cn updated 11/10/08. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while stopped with the left turn signal on, another vehicle rear ended the contact's vehicle at approximately 35 mph. the driver's seat released from the upward facing position to an elongated position. the contact was in a horizontal position. there were no prior warnings. the police was called to the scene and a report was filed. the vehicle was towed to the authorized dealer for repair. the failure and current mileages were 6,020. the consumer stated the seatbelt did not grab. updated 10/29/08. *jb

Ignition sticking in the on position, jerking movements while in drive with some hold back. this vehicle was purchased june 13th, 2008, were any of the recalls corrected on this vehicle before purchase? *tr

I purchased a 2008 dodge avenger with a little 21,000 mile on it. on 07/29/2008 i pulled into the bank to make a withdrawal. in less than 20 seconds of arriving at the bank drive through i noticed smoke. the smoke appeared to be coming from the bottom of the car. i then pulled out of line to see where the smoke was coming from. after turning the vehicle off. smoke then began to intensify and sparks shooting from under the hood. fire then began to blaze from under the hood and then the entire front of the car was engulfed in flames. the fire department came extinguished the fire. i later search online that the car had 4 recalls dating back to 11/2007 that resulted in fire and 2 recalls after 11/2007. i did not have any knowledge of these recalls until after the fire. i purchased the car in 03/2008. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 08v152000 (electrical system:wiring); however, the contact is currently experiencing the failures associated with the recall. while driving at any speed, the tire pressure light remains illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle has been diagnosed by the dealer several times, but the failure still exists. the current mileage was 22,800 and failure mileage was 21,400.

Frontal crash, resulting in engine fire. *tr