271 of the 4,737 complaints filed about the Dodge Avenger are about the braking system — 6% of everything owners reported. The worst model year for it is 1995.
271
Complaints
6%
Share of all complaints
40
Crashes
6
Fires
SERVICE BRAKES
brakes are bad paint and body arent in good condition have had some stalling problems
NHTSA complaint #11735706 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
Was driving on hwy when vehicle loss power, was able to quickly pull over. Turned vehicle off and restarted vehicle. Got back onto the hwy ,vehicle loss power again, this time it wouldn't turn over. Replaced fuel pump,replaced valve timing sensor, crank sensor, replaced battery, replaced ignition switch and antitheft oem {replaced 5X}, reprogrammed vehicle 3X's, bought new key to program to vehicle. After $1500.00 still not fixed, dealership has had the vehicle for well over a month. The dealership contacted the manufactured company, manufactured company said it was a faulty orc part. The manufacture company was suppose to send the dealership the new orc part and still hasn't done so, dealership says its on back order and there isn't no eta for the part to arrive.
NHTSA complaint #11725717 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
The anti lock brake system malfunctioned, the ABS, ESP/BAS and traction control lights are on. It kicked a code C2116 which reads ABS pump motor supply low voltage. I took it to a brake shop and they said the pump motor needs replaces but I would have to find one since they don’t stock it. I call several Dodge dealers and was told the part is discontinued and no longer available. I searched on line for one and the only one available is a used one on eBay. Also if you research this it is a common malfunction on this year and other Dodge/ Chrysler vehicles. Anti lock brakes will not work until this is fixed and no parts available . Thank you
NHTSA complaint #11724738 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
Breaking system failed, it is available for inspection, I told the state trooper what happened along with several police officers, they agreed that the breaking system was not supposed to lock up which caused the car to skid several feet and the end results are that a very bad wreck happened which left my car undrivable and locked up, the car front disk breaks , front wheel drive,there not suppose to lock up. The air bag did go off, there was no warning sign to let you know you were going to crash, the car picked up speed even while the breaks were fully pushed to the floor when the car did not slow down this caused a wreck and totaled the front of my car resulting in the frame being severely damaged , hood push in, windshield busted, driver hit with air bag, car had to be pulled whiteout being able to be put in neutral which caused more damage to car. There was no warning until the breaks locked up and plowing into another automobile. Two other vehicles involved, could only see one , both were not moving, saw no break lights, no turn signal, this Caused the driver to be injured, driver had cruse control set to speed limit 55, trooper suggested was speeding they were not and they are white not Chinese.
NHTSA complaint #11695684 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
The vehicle has intermittent (brake) (ABS) and (Traction control) lights. I took the vehicle to Airport dodge in Orlando Florida. They advised the ABS module and pump are faulty however there are no repairs available at this time. The most concerning was they advised to continue to drive the vehicle without ABS.
NHTSA complaint #11594107 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
Beginning in September 2023, my parking brake light would periodically light up even when the parking brake was not engaged. At the time, I didn't think much of it. This persisted until the middle of January 2024. Beginning in mid January 2024, my parking brake light, traction control light, and ABS light were all lit up on my dashboard. I took my vehicle into my mechanic on January 30, 2024 and they diagnosed it as an ABS internal module failure. They said they were unable to make the repair and said that I would need to take it into a Dodge dealership. I then took it to my local Dodge dealership on February 2, 2024 and they also diagnosed the problem as an ABS internal module failure. The dealership told me that the particular module needed was under "Engineer Review" at Chrysler. They said that any ABS module currently on the market for my vehicle were considered "defective" and that I would need to wait for the Engineer Review to be completed in order to receive a new, correctly working ABS module. I was told by both my regular mechanic, as well as the dealership, that my car was dangerous to drive in its current condition. I was told by both the dealership and a Dodge customer service representative that this Engineer Review would be completed in April 2024. It is now June 10, 2024 and the Review still has not been completed and I am still without a working ABS module for my vehicle. I am unwilling to put my safety, my child's safety, and the safety of other drivers at risk by continuing to drive a dangerous vehicle. Because of this, I have not been able to drive my vehicle since the beginning of February. After continuous calls and emails to Dodge, I was told the Review would be completed between 4/20/24-4/25/24. I later found out this estimated completion date was incorrect. I have been given no new timeline of when this Engineer Review is to be completed and when I will be receiving a new part.
NHTSA complaint #11593556 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
This is a HUGE SAFETY issue!!!!!! The engine randomly shuts off, which also causes the brakes to stop working and to have no power steering. Anything connected to the battery is fine (lights, radio, dashboard, etc.). myself, any passenger, and those around me are put at risk by the car shutting off in the middle of the road. Someone could hit me because I am not moving, or I am trying to get out of the way. or I might end up hitting someone else because the brakes don't work. this is a huge risk to life and limb. Noone other than myself has tried to see what is going on with my car, specifically. i have already put out a lot of money on parts that research says it COULD be. other people have had the same complaint about their Dodge vehicles. they have even taken them to many repair shops, with no one finding a real answer as to why this is happening. i would just like a car the safe to drive with my kids in it. as it is i fear for their safety if they were to ride in it. they are no warning lights or messages. I fear for my safety, the safety of my children, and the safety of others on the road around me. This car should really not be on the road without a definite answer to the problem.
NHTSA complaint #11587560 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
While driving for about 50miles, the electrical system failed, I lost power to the entire vehicle, steering was hard, brakes hard as well. as I pulled over, the car started back up. Next day car drove fine. Few days later the car cut off at red light in the middle of the intersection while other cars almost hitting me. Changed the fuel pump out because fuel pump would work at times. No one hurt, no incident report made. Car been intermittently cutting off after I think the car is running fine. No fault codes, no loose connections, no warning the car just cut off. I is becoming very dangerous and scary to drive but its the only vehicle i have and I have been spending money trying to figure this ghost out.
NHTSA complaint #11562756 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle experienced an electrical short. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V475000 (Steering) and 10V009000 (Service Braces, Hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
NHTSA complaint #11510938 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
Car keeps have the battery light come on out of nowhere and already replaced battery alternator and the cables for battery last winter which then had to be clipped because it was extremely hot and melting my cables and other wires. I have had nothing but electrical issues since I bought it the beginning of last winter something needs to be done and I shouldn’t have to keep paying for parts on faulty electrical and parts the manufacturer should and I have no recalls on my 08 Dodge avenger how is that even possible?
NHTSA complaint #11503923 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
My husband a I were driving down the highway and all of a sudden a loud sound a bam the air bag in the passenger seat blew open and dang near gave my husband whiplash. Also I have had the thermostat replaced 3 times in 2 years and the car is still overheating. The ABS sensor will not go off and its like the emergency brake is stuck. I can be driving and when I try to stop it is like its locking up.
NHTSA complaint #11499479 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
JUST BOUGHT THE CAR, WITHIN A MONTH THE BRAKES WERE GRINDING. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THERE WAS A POWER TRAIN LEAK WHICH THEY REPLACED. A FEW DAYS LATER, I WAS AT AN INTERSECTION TURNING AND MY WHEEL COMPLETELY LOCKED, CAUSING ME TO HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. AN OFFICER HAPPENED TO BE ON THE SAME ROAD AND SAW THAT MY CAR WAS ALSO SMOKING AS WELL WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN DUE TO THE PREVIOUS POWER TRAIN LEAK. I LOOKED AT OTHER RECALLS AND SURE ENOUGH, THERE ARE SOME ON THE 2011-2013 REGARDING STEERING AND BRAKE SYSTEMS AS WELL. THEY DEFINITELY NEED TO CHECK THE 2014 DODGE AVENGER AS WELL FOR SIMILAR ISSUES. NOW THE FRONT PASSENGER AREA AND MY AXEL IS RUINED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #11416143 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE BATTERY, CHECK ENGINE, TIRE PRESSURE, AND TRACTION LIGHT ALL CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN EVERYTHING (RADIO, INSTRUMENTS PANEL, SPEED ODEMETER ETC...)WHEN OFF IN THE CAR AND THEN THE A/C STARTED BLOWING. IT KEPT DOING THIS OFF AND ON THE WHOLE TIME DRIVING. THE BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON. SO FAR I HAVE CHANGED THE BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, AND THE BRAKE SWITCH SENSOR AND IT'S STILL DOING THE SAME THING. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON THE HWY. I ALSO GOT AND CHECK ENGINE SCAN DONE ON THE VEHICLE. THE ONE I COULD FIX I FIXED ALL BUT THE TIPM
NHTSA complaint #11413192 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
CAR STARTED RUNNING HOT NO LIGHTS ON. FAN STOPPED WORKING. ALSO REPLACE BREAK PARTS AND STILL A BREAK PROBLEM. THEN AIR BAG HAS A RECALL FOUND OUT AT DEALER SHIP AFTER PURCHASE AND THEY REFUSED TO FIX. I WAS DRIVING WHEN VEHICLE RAN HOT NOW STUCK ON SIDE OF ROAD
NHTSA complaint #11389052 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
BACK IN 2019 ON THANKSGIVING WE HAD A CAR ACCIDENT DRIVING STRAIGHT ON ROUTE 17 IN ESSEX COUNTY BECAUSE THE WHEEL BEARINGS WENT OUT TO QUICKLY WE REPLACED THEM A YEAR LATER IT DID ALMOST DID THE SAME THING BUT WE CATCH IT IN TIME ARE MECHANIC SAID IT SHOULDN'T HAVE TO CHANGE YOUR WHEEL YOUR WHEEL BEARING 10 MONTHS APART WE WENT THROUGH 3 ALREADY AND IT'S ASKING ME TO PUT A DATE FROM WHEN IT HAPPEN I'LL PUT THE FIRST TIME AND THE NEXT TWO THE NEXT DATE IT HAPPEN 9/23/2020/10/20/20 IT'S ALSO DOING SOME WEIRD SLIDING IN THE BACK END OF THE VEHICLE
NHTSA complaint #11376359 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING BRAKES LOCKED STEERING LOCKED VEHICLE NO START
NHTSA complaint #11361126 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING. MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR TURNED OFF THE STEERING WAS NOT WORKING AND THE BRAKES WERE PRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD . I ALMOST HIT A MAILBOX . THANK GOODNESS THERE WAS NO CHILD NEAR THE SCHOOL ZONE THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES NOW . THE MECHANIC SAYS IT COULD BE THE ABS
NHTSA complaint #11341991 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
I KEEP HAVING THE VEHICLE FIXED AND THEN THEY KEEP TELLING ME NOTHING ELSE NEEDS TO BE FIXED WITH IT. IT KEEPS PULLINGN WHEN I COME TO A STOP AND THEN DECELERATES WHILE I'M DRIVING AND I HAVE TO PULL OVER ON THE HIGHWAY OR PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY AND START THE CAR AGAIN. NO LIGHTS COME ON THERE'S OIL IN THE CAR I JUST HAD AN OIL CHANGE I JUST HAD TO BRAKE PADS FIXED EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKES KEEP SQUEAKING THE ROTORS ARE NEW XCETERA. THIS ISN'T THE FIRST TIME IT HAS DECELERATED I HAD TO HAVE A PART REPLACED A COUPLE YEARS AGO BECAUSE IT WAS DOING THE SAME THING. TRYING TO FIGURE OUT IF THERE'S ANY RECALLS ON THE CAR IN ORDER TO GET THOSE RECALLS FIXED. IT DID THE SAME THING LAST YEAR AND WHEN I TOOK IT IN THEY FIXED ANOTHER PART. IT'S NEVER THE SAME PART THAT THE MECHANICS FIX AND SAY IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #11340659 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
WHEN THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON, MY CAR STARTS SHAKING VIOLENTLY, NOT RESPONDING AS QUICKLY TO PRESSING GAS PEDAL, JERKING, SLOW ACCELERATION, BOGGING DOWN WHEN I REACH 50 AND THE FEELING OF MY BRAKES APPLYING THEMSELVES MY ROOM GAUGE SOMETIMES ROCKS BACK AND FORTH BEFORE AND AFTER THE GEAR SHIFT...A WEIRD SMELL AND HEAT COMING FROM UNDER THE CAR EVEN THO IT'S NOT READING A HIGHER TEMP... I'VE CHANGED THE CPS TWICE AND THE CODE WILL NOT CLEAR... P0340...THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME BUT IT'S RANDOM AND HAPPENS EVEN WHILE I'M DRIVING...OR WHEN THE CAR IS RUNNING FOR A FEW MINUTES IN PARK...RANDOM...WHILE THE EPISODE IS HAPPENING SOMETIMES I HEAR THIS FAST PACED TAPPING AND "MOVEMENT" BEHIND MY DASH & STEERING WHEEL...I'VE TRIED EVERYTHING I CAN TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM AND NOW I FIND OUT MY CAR HAS RECALLS...MY CAR DEALERSHIP NEVER INFORMED ME IT WAS ON A RECALL LIST...PLEASE HELP BEFORE SOMETHING BAD HAPPENS AS I'M DRIVING...I FEEL LIKE THIS ISSUE COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE MY CAR TO SHUT DOWN OR SOMETHING COULD BLOW UP...I JUST DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO AND I DON'T WANT TO ACCIDENTALLY HURT SOMEONE OR MYSELF IF I POTENTIALLY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE OR THE BRAKES COMPLETELY STOP ME WITHOUT ME APPLYING THEM & I WRECK OR STALL GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY OR INTERSTATE... VERY CONCERNED AND WORRIED ABOUT WHAT TO DO NEXT...WHEN THIS ISN'T HAPPENING TO THE CAR IT BEHAVES & DRIVES PERFECT...IT SEEMS POSSESSED OR IS HAVING A SEIZURE
NHTSA complaint #11328617 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
I PURCHASE THE CAR, AND THE DEALERSHIP CALIFORNIA DIRECT MOTORS FAILED TO INFORM ME OF THE SAFETY RECALL, AND ITS STILL AN UN GOING PROBLEM, I HAVE NOT RECEIVED MY PLATES / REGISTRATION. SO LEGALLY I'M NOT THE OWNER UNTIL THIS GET CLEARED. I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR. PLEASE HELP ME
NHTSA complaint #11322442 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.