2014 DODGE Avenger Problems & Complaints
Real owner complaints and problems reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). View common issues by component.
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AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
27 complaints
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to her residence and then to the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V668000 (Seat Belts, Air Bags) however, the dealer informed the contact that the recall repair was completed by the previous owner in November 2022. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,056.
May 26, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED FOR AN UNKNOWN ISSUE, THE ORC SENSOR AND AIR BAG INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ORC SENSOR WAS REPLACED TWICE AND THE HEADREST AIR BAG ALSO NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. BERGSTROM CHRYSLER OF KAUKANUNA (2929 LAWE STREET, KAUKAUNA, WI 54130) REPLACED THE ORC SENSOR A SECOND TIME BECAUSE THEY BELIEVED IT WAS THE SOURCE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NONE OF THE AIR BAGS WERE FUNCTIONAL AND THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO KEEP THE RECEIPTS FOR POSSIBLE REIMBURSEMENT IF A RECALL WAS ISSUED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,400.
Sep 26, 2019
TAKATA RECALL I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY NOR DID MY SEAT BELT RESTRAIN ME. I HAD NO IDEA MY VEHICLE EVEN HAD A RECALL ON IT.
Nov 03, 2018
THIS VEHICLE HAD A SAFETY RECALL OF S61. WORK WAS PERFORMED AND THEN AUR BAG LIGHT AND SIGNAL CAME ON. WE NEED HELP GETTING THIS FIXED. THIS LIGHT AND AIR BAG SIGNAL TURNED ON IMMEDIATELY WHILE EXITING THE DODGE DEALERSHIP. I HAVE 2 WITNESS STATING LIGHT WAS NOT ON NOR WARNING ALARM. COULD THIS MODULE HAVE A DEFECT.
Jun 08, 2018
IT IS THE AIRBAGS BUT I'M NOT SURE IF IT'S CONSIDERED THE TAKATA RECALL. BUT I'VE RECEIVED TWO TO THREE DIFFERENT LETTERS ABOUT THE RECALL AND I'VE GONE TO THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES. EVERYTIME THEY SAY THEY DON'T HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX AND NOW THE AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS GOING ON AND OFF. I CALLED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR ONE OF THE TWO RECALLS AND NOT THEY ARE SAYING THERE IS NO RECORD OF A RECALL FOR MY CAR.
Nov 22, 2017
+ 22 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
26 complaints
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Jul 22, 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V668000 (Seat Belts, Air Bags) and the recall repair was performed; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that a year later when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a different dealer where it was diagnosed with occupant restraint control failure. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Apr 23, 2024
Passenger headrest airbag deployed without collision when vehicle was parked while occupants were not in vehicle. Increased in safety hazard as airbag deployed prematurely.
Mar 03, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while her husband was reversing the vehicle out of a parking space, the driver’s side air bag was independently deployed without incident. The contact stated that a grayish-colored smoke was coming from underneath the steering wheel after the deployment. The contact initially called her insurance provider who referred her to a local dealer; the dealer then referred her to the manufacturer and a claim was filed. The vehicle was taken to Bakersfield Chrysler Jeep (3101 Cattle Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93313) where an inspector was sent from the manufacturer to investigate the failure. The contact then received an email from the manufacturer that stated that her claim was denied and that the failure was a result of normal wear and tear. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.
Oct 17, 2022
The active head restrains (AHR) deployed without vehicle being involved in collision. This could have caused injury and even death if anyone was operating the vehicle while it deployed. No warning lamps are active, but the system is clearly deployed.
Aug 17, 2022
+ 21 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
19 complaints
I know the noise is coming from the lifters in the engine that has been nicknamed the hemi tick
Nov 09, 2023
While driving at about 30 mph the engine suddenly quit and would not immediately restart. The electrical system was shut down and electric door latches would not function. This vehicle recently had a new battery installed after it periodically failed to start. After having the car towed to the dealership and sitting for several days, it restarted. Dealership mechanics could not find a problem.
Mar 24, 2022
THE OIL FILTER HOUSING IN THE 3.6L PENTASTAR V6 IS A NOTORIOUS DESIGN FLAW THAT HAS AFFECTED THOUSANDS OF CONSUMERS ACROSS THE GLOBE IN VEHICLES SUCH AS THE DODGE AVENGER, DODGE CHARGER, CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY, AND JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. ONLINE RESOURCES REGARDING THIS FLAW ARE NOT HARD TO FIND. ALL IT REQUIRES IS A SIMPLE SEARCH ON GOOGLE TO FIND THE HUNDREDS OF REVIEWS AND POSTINGS OF SIMILAR SITUATIONS REGARDING THE OIL FILTER HOUSING BY OWNERS OF VEHICLES USING THE 3.6L PENTASTAR V6. THE SHEER NUMBER AND FREQUENCY OF THIS PROBLEM REINFORCES THE LEGITIMACY AND CREDIBILITY OF THIS COMPLAINT. THIS DESIGN FLAW HOWEVER, IS NOT ONLY SPECIFIC TO THE WEAKNESS OF THE PLASTIC CONNECTING CAP ON THE OIL FILTER HOUSING (WHICH IS PRONE TO CHIPPING AND CRACKING) BUT IN THE PLACEMENT OF THIS WEAK PART DEEP WITHIN THE ENGINE ' REQUIRING MANDATORY PROFESSIONAL MAINTENANCE TO BE ADMINISTERED. THIS OIL FILTER HOUSING IS EFFECTIVELY A TICKING TIME-BOMB WITHIN ALL 3.6L PENTASTAR V6 ENGINES WHICH SADLY AWAITS ALL CONSUMERS. NOT ONLY IS THIS AN INCONVENIENCE FOR CONSUMERS ' HAVING TO PAY DEALERSHIPS $600+ TO HAVE THE PART REPLACED, BUT A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN ON MANY LEVELS. A FEW EXAMPLES ARE: (1) THE LEAKING OF OIL CAUSED BY THE INEVITABLE CRACKING OF THE OIL FILTER HOUSING CAUSES THE ENGINE TO REACH DANGEROUS LEVELS OF HEAT AND DEGRADE AT A MUCH FASTER RATE. (2) EXPOSED OIL RESTING ON THE ENGINE NEAR THE HOUSING MAY IGNITE CAUSING AN ENGINE FIRE. (3) MORE SPECIFIC TO MY SITUATION, THE LOSS OF OIL MAY OCCUR WHILE DRIVING IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN ' WHERE THE RESPONSIVENESS OF YOUR ENGINE MAY BE DIRECTLY CORRELATED TO YOUR CHANCES OF SURVIVAL. IT IS UNFATHOMABLE TO THINK THAT AFTER THE MANY THOUSANDS OF SIMILAR INSTANCES CONSUMERS HAVE FACED REGARDING THE FLAWED PART, THAT A RECALL HAS NOT BEEN PUT INTO PLACE. ESPECIALLY WHEN THE FLAW POSES SUCH AN INCREDIBLE SAFETY HAZARD.
Jul 11, 2020
CAR IS OVERHEATING RAPIDLY, AIR IS WARM ON ONE SIDE, COLD ON THE OTHER. ENGINE WILL BEGIN STEAMING ALMOST AS THOUGH IT IS ABOUT TO CATCH FIRE AND THERE IS OFTEN TIMES A SMELL LIKE SOMETHING IS BURNING COMING FROM THE ENGINE. IF THE CAR IDLES FOR EVEN JUST AT A STOP LIGHT OR THE CAR IS SLOWED DOWN, THE CAR BEGINS TO OVERHEAT RAPIDLY. IT HAS ALSO BEEN OVERHEATING WHILE BEING DRIVEN AT 70 MPH. THE FANS ARE NOT ALWAYS KICKING IN EITHER.
Apr 20, 2020
TEMPERATURE GAUGE ALARM CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AND NOTICED THE GAUGE SHOWED IT WAS REALLY HOT. PULLED OVER TO LET IT COOL DOWN AND NOTICED THE FAN UNDER THE HOOD WASN'T RUNNING TO HELP COOL IT DOWN.
Feb 02, 2020
+ 14 more complaints for this component
SEATS
14 complaints
I was stopped at a red light, when the airbag in the headrest deployed on the driver side.
Oct 06, 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and coming to a stop, the driver’s side headrest deployed and pushed her head forward. The contact stated that the impact was like being rear-ended. The contact had a major headache from the impact of the headrest deployment. The contact inspected the headrest and became aware that the headrest spring had fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000.
Aug 02, 2023
I WAS LEAVING WORK ON FRIDAY, MARCH 19,2021 AROUND 4:05 P.M...STOPPED, MY CAR WAS NOT IN MOTION, I WAS WAITING FOR ON COMING TRAFFIC TO CLEAR, WHEN I HEARD WHAT I BELIEVED TO BE GUN SHOTS OR EITHER A CAR HAD CRASHED INTO THE BACK OF ME AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, THERE WERE NO VEHICLES BEHIND ME, I WAS SO SCARED, I WENT TO MY MECHANIC, AND HE DISCOVERED THE HORRIBLE NOISE WAS MY HEAD REST HAD EXPLODED. IT IS CUT IN HALF AND HAS STARTED RATTLING. MY MECHANIC ADVISED I CALL DODGE DEALER ON MONDAY MORNING 3/22/2021. I CALLED THIS MORNING AT 9:11 A.M. (EASTERN TIME). I DID RECEIVE A CALL BACK, I EXPLAINED IN GREAT DETAIL WHAT HAPPENED, I IN NO CERTAIN TERMS TOLD THE DEALER, I WILL NOT BE PAYING FOR THIS, AND WAS TOLD, THERE ARE NO OPEN RECALLS AT THIS TIME, THAT I WOULD NEED TO BRING MY CAR IN AND LEAVE FOR THE TECHNICIAN TO CHECK FOR PARTS AND IT MIGHT BE COVERED UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY, I ALSO REQUESTED THEY CHECKED THE DRIVERS SIDE HEAD REST, STATED, THEY MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO DO THAT. I STRESSED I AM SOMEWHAT AFRAID TO DRIVE MY CAR NOW ESPECIALLY NOT KNOWING IF THE DRIVERS SIDE HEAD REST WILL DEPLOY WHEN I AM SITTING OR DRIVING MY CAR. I SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT TO TAKE MY CAR IN THE MORNING AT 7:00 A.M. AND ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE PERSON I WAS TALKING TO CHANGED THE RESERVATION TO WEDNESDAY
Mar 22, 2021
THE BACK OF BOTH HEAD REST HAVE POPPED OPEN.
Jan 03, 2021
BOTH OF MY HEADRESTS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY TYPE OF COLLISION. THE FIRST HAPPENED A FEW MONTHS AGO, MY PASSENGER SIDE DEPLOYED OVERNIGHT WHEN THE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE CARPORT. THE PLASTIC CLIPS WERE BROKEN. THEN ON 7/15/2020, THE DRIVERS SIDE HEADREST DEPLOYED AT SOME POINT DURING THE 8 HOURS MY CAR WAS PARKED AT WORK. THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS IN THE SEAT EITHER TIME BECAUSE THAT WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN INJURY. I HAVE RESEARCHED AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 2011-2013 AVENGER MODELS, BUT APPARENTLY THEY DECIDED NOT TO CHANGE ANYTHING FOR THE 2014 MODEL, THERE ARE TONS OF COMPLAINTS, SOME WITH INJURY, MOST WITH RIDICULOUS REPAIR BILLS AND ALL THIS IS DUE TO FAULTY CHEAP PLASTIC CLIPS THAT APPARENTLY JUST SNAP DURING NORMAL USE. WE SHOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS, CHRYSLER SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE, THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED AND REPLACED WITH A BETTER, MORE SUBSTANTIAL SYSTEM.
Jul 17, 2020
+ 9 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12 complaints
horn not working, i move steering wheel to left side and it works, problem with horn and wheel radio controls. Clock spring failure
Aug 05, 2023
It just shut off , all the lights comes on & it just shut off , not to mention i just got the engine fixed & it’s still doing the San thing.
Oct 28, 2021
WAS DRIVING VEHICULAR SLOWED DOWN ALMOST TO A STOP AND JERKED FORWARD AS IF I WASN'T GETTING ANY POWER. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ONE. TOOK TO MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THE THROTTLE ACCULATOR CONTROL SYSTEM (PER WHAT THE CODE SHOWED) DEALER SAYS NOT UNDER WARRANTY THIS CAR BARLEY HAS 80,000 MILES AND ONLY 4 YEARS OLD. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A BAD ACCIDENT. SCARED MYSELF AND DAUGHTER BAD. THIS WAS A VERY BUSY ROAD.
Nov 16, 2018
NOT GETTING ENOUGH GAS. CAR WOULD NOT GO OVER 23 MPH. BECAME NON-DRIVABLE EVEN WHEN GAS PEDAL WAS ALL IN THE FLOOR. MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THROTTLE BODY CONTROL.
Nov 08, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED THAT THE BATTERY TERMINAL JUMP BOX CAUGHT FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,322.
Jan 08, 2016
+ 7 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
9 complaints
Car blows cold air on passenger side and hot air on drivers side. Also, the defrost does not work on passenger side.
Sep 27, 2021
Passenger headrest deployed without cause or accident and hit passenger in head. Resulting in headache and pain.
Jul 07, 2021
DRIVERS SIDE OF CAR BLOWS HEAT. PASSENGER SIDE BLOWS COLD
Dec 10, 2019
I OWN A 2014 DODGE AVENGER IN WHICH ONLY COLD AIR COMES OUT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME WHAT I HAD EXPECTED ALL ALONG, A CLOGGED HEATER CORE. I HAVE DONE A LOT OF RESEARCH ON THIS AND FOUND OUT DODGE IS AND WAS WELL AWARE OF THIS MANUFACTURING DEFECT. CLOGGED HEATER CORE BECAUSE OF FAULTY FLUSHING OF THE WATER JACKETS ON THE V6 ENGINE. I AM VERY LIMITED ON DRIVING MY CAR IN THE WINTER BECAUSE MY WINDSHIELD WILL NOT DEFROST ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, WHICH IS A HAZARD. THIS FAULT IS NOT BECAUSE OF MISUSE OF THE VEHICLE BUT A MANUFACTURING FAULT OF DODGE. GUESS WHAT, THEY WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE CORRECTED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND NOT BY THE CONSUMER. IF DODGE KNEW OF THIS DEFECT AND THE CONSUMER WASN'T NOTIFIED ISN'T IT FRAUD. I NEED HELP..
Dec 09, 2019
ON JUNE 28, 2019 AROUND 5:15PM CENTRAL TIME, I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY 60 MPH DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE AROUND MY HEAD AREA, AFTER STOPPING TO CHECK WHAT MADE THE NOISE I NOTICED MY DRIVER SIDE HEAD REST HAD EJECTED, I CHECKED FOR A RECALL FOR THE HEAD RESE AND NOTHING WAS NOTED ABOUT IT.
Jul 01, 2019
+ 4 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES
6 complaints
BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATE ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY IN VEHICLE WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
Feb 15, 2019
MY ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON AND ONCE IT WENT OFF THE BRAKES STOPPED WORKING THEN IT CAME BACK ON AND THE BRAKES STARTED WORKING AGAIN THIS IS VERY SCARY AND I FEEL LIKE SOMETHING WASN'T DONE PROPERLY THERE IS NO REASON FOR THIS TO BE HAPPENING HOPING SOMEONE CAN FIGURE THIS OUT SOON. THIS ALL HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING IT DOESN'T MATTER IF IT'S ON HIGHWAY OR DIRT ROAD.
Jan 10, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE BRAKES AS THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8.
Nov 02, 2016
I GOT MY FRONT BREAKS DONE WITH AFTERMARKET BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WEIRD GRINDING SQUEALING SOUND THE PLACE TOLD ME IT WAS MY TRANSMISSION PROBABLY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC, AND THEY SAID IT WAS AFTER MARKET PARTS CAUSING THE NOISE AND RECOMMENDED THAT I GET FACTORY PARTS PUT ON THE CAR. I WENT BACK TO JIFFY LUBE, THE ORIGINAL PEOPLE WHO PLACED THE AFTERMARKET PARTS ON AND WHEN THEY REPLACED EVERYTHIN WITH FACTORY PARTS, THE NOISE STILL OCCURED. I TOOK IT BACK TO DODGE, INFORMING THEM THAT THEIR DIAGNOSTIC THAT WAS RECOMMENDED WAS HANDLED AND THE NOISE STILL OCCURS. THEY, CAME BACK WITH THE SAME ANSWER "YOUR FRONT BRAKES". HOW IS IT THAT YOU DIAGNOSE MY CAR AND TELL ME IT'S ONE THING, AND WHEN I GET THAT ONE THING FIXED, IT'S STILL THE SAME ISSUE? AT THIS POINT, I AM CONVINCED IT'S NOT JIFFY LUBE, BUT DODGE NOT DOING PROPER DIAGNOSTICS BECAUSE I ALSO COMPLAINED ABOUT MY CAR JUMPING WHEN I BREAK AND IT TAKES LONG TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. THEY DIDN'T EVEN DIAGNOSE THAT AND WHEN I COMPLAINED, THEY SAID EVERYTHING WAS FINE WITH MY TRANSMISSION. I OWN A 2014 DODGE AVENGER AND I GOT IT FROM FOLSOM LAKE DODGE.
Sep 22, 2015
I PURCHASE A 2014 DODGE AVENGER SEPT OF 2013. JANUARY 2014 WE BEGIN TO HEAR GRINDING OR CONSTANT SQUEALING DURING BACKING UP OR BRAKING. TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THEY WERE WAITING ON THE MANUFACTURE TO MAKING NEW PARTS FOR THESE BRAKE OK, SO EVERY MONTH I'M TAKING IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND GETTING THE SAME ANSWER NOTHING YET. NO I HAVE TO DRIVE A LEAST 2 1/2 HOURS SOME DAY FOR WORK AND JUST THIS PASS WEEK, I HAD TO PUSH REAL HARD ON THE BRAKES TO GET IT TO STOP. AND THE NOSE IS GETTING LOUDER AND LOUDER AND THE DEALER STILL TELLING ME THE MANUFACTURE HAS NOT SENT REPLACE FOR THESE BRAKES THEY ARE MAKING NEW ONE FOR ALL THESE CARS. IN THE MEAN TIME THIS IS MY ONLY SOURCE TO GET BACK AND FORTH TO THE AND I AM AFRAID THOSE BRAKE ARE GOING TO GIVE OUT WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Apr 27, 2015
+ 1 more complaint for this component
AIR BAGS,SEATS
5 complaints
The contact's daughter owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving approximately 40 MPH, the occupant restraint controller in the driver's seat activated inadvertently, and the head restraint deployed. The contact stated that her daughter was struck in the back of the head by the head restraint. The contact stated that her daughter had not observed the warning light before or after the failure. The contact's daughter had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V640000 (Seats, Air Bags); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was unknown.
Apr 29, 2025
I WAS DRIVING AND HEARD A LOUD POP. LOOKED AT MY PASSENGER SEAT AND SAW THE HEAD REST CAME OFF THE PLASTIC HOLDING IN AIRBAG. THE BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AS FAR AS I CAN SEE. I WAS IN MOTION WHEN IT POPPED. I CALLED TO SEE IF DEALERSHIP WOULD FIX BUT THEY WANT ME TO PAY SINCE THERE IS NO RECALL BUT I FEEL WHEN IT COMES TO SAFETY IT SHOULD BE FIXED WITH NO CHARGE TO CUSTOMER ESPECIALLY WHEN IT WAS A MALFUNCTION ON CAR.
Nov 02, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE HEADREST DEPLOYED AND THE HEAD RESTRAINT THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO PREVENT WHIPLASH IN A REAR END COLLISION POPPED OFF THE SEAT. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE DEALER (SHOTTENKIRK CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM, 200 LIBERTY BLVD, CANTON, GA 30114, (678) 535-3417) WAS CALLED AND DENIED ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THE FAILURE EVEN THOUGH THERE WERE PAST INCIDENTS REPORTED ON THE INTERNET. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT TO GO TO ANOTHER DEALER AND PAY THE DEDUCTIBLE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY, WHICH COULD POSSIBLY COVER THE REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000. *TT CONSUMER STATED CORPORATE OFFICE IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *JB
Nov 02, 2018
THE PASSENGER ACTIVE HEADREST RESTRAINT POPPED OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND THE PLASTIC PIECES INSIDE OF IT BROKE MAKING IT UNABLE TO RESET.
Jul 30, 2018
HEAD REST HAS SEPARATED WHILE NOT DRIVING. SINCE THE TIME IT SEPARATED THE AIRBAG LIGHT IN MY CAR WILL NOT GO OFF. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO RESET IT ON MY OWN AND SEEMS THAT IT WAS NOT PART OF A RECALL THAT WAS AN AIRBAG ISSUE WITH THE DODGE AVENGER IDENTIFIED IN 2016. MY CAR HAS NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT, IN GOOD CONDITION, BUT I HAVE AN AIRBAG LIGHT ON CONSTANTLY AND MY HEADREST IS "POPPED". THIS IS NOT SAFE TO HAVE HAPPENING IN ORDINARY DRIVING CONDITIONS. THIS PART SHOULD BE RECALLED BY DODGE. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ALL OVER THE INTERNET FOR 2014 AVENGERS. PEOPLE COULD GET HURT. I HAVE NOT HAD THE PART REPAIRED BY DODGE, BUT HAVE BEEN QUOTED UPWARDS OF $500 TO FIX A HEADREST! THE HEADREST IS WHAT IS SETTING MY AIRBAG LIGHT OFF AND NOT KNOWING IF MY PASSENGER WILL BE PROTECTED IS NOT COMFORTING. DODGE NEEDS TO FIX THIS ISSUE. IT WAS AN ISSUE FOR 2010-2013 MODELS AND THAT IS NO DIFFERENT FOR THE 2014 MODELS EITHER.
Jul 23, 2018
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
4 complaints
MY DODGE AVENGER IS AT 58000 MILES THE HEATER CORE WENT OUT AND MY CAR OVERHEATED I'VE ONLY HAD IT FOR A YEAR NO REPORTED ACCIDENTS..
Jul 28, 2019
I HAVE A 2014 DODGE AVENGER RT 3.6 VVT... I PURCHASED IT WITH AROUND 32,000 MILES AND RIGHT AROUND 55000 MILES MY AC WENT OUT IM BEING TOLD ITS THE EVAPORATOR AND IS GONNA COST 700 HUNDRED DOLLARS TO FIX AND NOW AT 70,000 MILES ITS STARTING TO MAKES THIS TAPPING NOISE THEY SAY IT'S PROBABLY THE LIFTERS OR SOMETHING BUT IT SOUNDS LIKE ITS LOW ON OIL BUT ITS NOT THE DEALER BASICALLY WANTS MONEY
Jul 26, 2017
I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AND AS I CAME TO A LIGHT MY CAR STARTED TO IDLE REALLY ROUGH LIKE IT WAS GOING TO STALL THE RPMS WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO ALMOST 200RPM THEN I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND HIT THE GAS A BIT SO IT WOULDN'T STALL AND IT REVVED UP TO 1000 RPM AND THEN SHUT OFF COMPLETELY AND THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL LIGHT FLASHED AT ME . THEN I RESTARTED MY CAR AND THERE WERE NO LIGHTS ON . THE CAR WAS IDLEING REALLY ROUGH. I HAVE THE 2.4L I-4. ITS NEVER RAN THAT WAY BEFORE SO I CONTINUED TO DRIVE AND ABOUT TWENTY MINUTES LATER IT DID THE SAME EXACT THING. I AM OUT OF MY BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY SO A DEALER WANTED 100 JUST TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE CAR I WENT TO AUTOZONE TO HAVE THE COMPUTER SCANNED AND HE SAID THEIR WERE NO CODES. HE TOLD ME HE DIDN'T KNOW WHAT THE ISSUES COULD BE EITHER . THIS IS THE 5TH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME . THE OTHER DAY WHEN I WAS BACKING PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY I WENT TO PUT IT IN REVERSE IT WOULDN'T GO INTO REVERSE THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN AS I WAS GIVING IT A LITTLE BIT OF GAS IT SLAMMED INTO REVERSE IT ALMOST FELT LIKE THE TRANSMISSION FELL OUT OF THE CAR. AND IT CHIRPED THE TIRES. THEN AFTER I BACKED OUT MY ENGINE STALLED AND THE ETC LIGHT CAME ON. ( ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL)THEN I ATTEMPTED TO START MY CAR AND IT DROVE FINE LIKE NOTHING HAD HAPPENED.
May 03, 2016
I WAS TRYING TO REVERSE AFTER MAKING A U-TURN ON A BUSINESS AVENUE IN QUEENS, NY AND AFTER TURNING AROUND, I PUT THE CAR IN RESERVE TO GO BACK A LITTLE BIT TO COMPLETE MY U-TURN, AND MY CAR WOULD NOT REVERSE, INSTEAD MOVES FORWARD, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO REVERSE POSITION. I TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND TURN IT BACK ON, PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, AND IT CONTINUES TO DO THE SAME THING. SOMEONE HELP ME PUSH IT BACK WHILE IN NEUTRAL AND I THEN PUT IT IN DRIVE AND IT WAS OK AFTER THAT. MY CHILDREN WAS IN THE CAR WITH ME AND THIS HAPPENED ON A BUSY AVE. I AM CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY FOR EVERYONE. MY CHILDREN ARE ALWAYS WITH ME IN MY CAR. PLEASE TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS PROBLEM WITH MY CAR AND MANY OTHERS. THANK YOU. *TR
Jul 20, 2015
SUSPENSION
4 complaints
NEEDS A LEFT REAR HUB AND REAR LINKS
Feb 18, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE AVENGER. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE BECAME BUMPY AND THE REAR END SPUN TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT TEMPORARILY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHOCKS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Apr 05, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BALL JOINT WAS LOOSE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Oct 04, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR STRUTS, SPRINGS, AND BRACKETS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT BOTH REAR TIRES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPLACED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS DUE TO THE FAULTY SUSPENSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000.
Mar 09, 2015
SEAT BELTS
3 complaints
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the front driver’s side seat belt buckle was unlatched independently. The contact was able to latch the seat belt buckle however, the seat belt buckle was unlatched again after several hours. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V668000 (Seat Belts, Air Bags) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Jun 29, 2022
ISSUES WITH SEATBELTS WHICH POP OUT WHEN TENSION OR FORCE IS APPLIED ON THE BELT. PASSENGER SEAT BELT HAD FIRST STARTED TO SHOW SIGNS OF FAILURE WHEN THE SEAT BELTS SAFETY BUTTON WOULD UNCLASP WHEN BRAKING. NOW, AFTER SOME TIME AND USAGE THE PASSENGER'S BELT DOES NOT CLASP FULLY AT ALL AND TAKES A GOOD MINUTE FOR IT TO CATCH. DRIVER'S SEAT HAS STARTED TO SHOW SIGNS OF THIS AS WELL AS WHEN I HAD TO BRAKE HARD AND WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BELT, THE CLASP HAD GIVEN WAY AND POPPED OUT.
Dec 17, 2020
THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE STOPPED WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING AND HASN'T WORKED SINCE. THERE'S NO INDICATION OF OBSTRUCTION INSIDE THE DEVICE; IT'S KEPT CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE.
Jul 15, 2019
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
3 complaints
IN APRIL 2017, THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE FAILED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO OVER 10 MILES PER HOUR. YES THE PART WAS REPLACED BY WICKSTROM CHRYSLER DODGE IN BARRINGTON IL. ON APRIL 18TH 2019, THE SAME PART FAILED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVE ON THE A LOCAL HIGHWAY WHEN IT LOST POWER AND WOULDN'T GO ABOVE 10 MPH BOTH TIMES.
Apr 21, 2019
I HAD STARTED CAR AND PUT IN DRIVE. WHEN I PUSHED ON GAS THE CAR SHUT OFF. IT HAD DONE TWO TIMES EARLIER IN THE MONTH. I TOOK BACK TO DEALER I PURCHASED IT FROM AND THE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THE SENSOR WHICH KEPT VEHICLE RUNNING AND I WAS LUCKY I WASN'T GOING FAST BECAUSE I WOULD HAVE PROBABLY HAD AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE I WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO CONTROL IT. *TR
Sep 14, 2014
WITH ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) ON THE 2014 AVENGER R/T SELF STEERS UNDER HEAVY ACCELERATION, WHEN LANE-CHANGING, AND WHEN TURNING LEFT ONTO HIGHWAYS. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE CAR IS ALL OVER THE ROAD. DODGE PROVIDES AN ESC OFF SWITCH. WITH ESC OFF THE CAR IS STABLE AND SAFE. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM BUT SAYS THEY ARE NOT ALLOWED TO PERMANENTLY DISABLE THE ESC. THEIR ADVICE IS TO PRESS THE ESC OFF SWITCH EACH TIME THE CAR IS STARTED. *TR
Apr 18, 2014
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MONROEVILLE DODGE (3633 WILLIAM PENN HWY, MONROEVILLE, PA, 15146) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY SYSTEM FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND OPENED A CASE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40,000.
Jan 10, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A FAULTY ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY CONTROL SYSTEM. APEX AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES (LOCATED AT 1131 SOUTH HARRISON RD, STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30088) REPAIRED THE VEHICLE BY REPLACING THE THROTTLE BODY. AFTER THE REPAIR, THE VEHICLE SHOOK WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE BEYOND 30 MPH. IN ADDITION, THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY WARNING INDICATOR DISPLAYED AFTER THE INITIAL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL OR WARRANTY COVERAGE AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
Jun 29, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE VEHICLE SPUTTERED AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SENSOR IN THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,500.
Sep 08, 2016
STEERING
3 complaints
STEERING WHEEL JAMMED ALL OF THE SUDDEN OUT OF NOWHERE WHILE IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET AFTER 3 YEARS OF OWNING IT,CAUSING ME TO NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN. MECHANIC SAYS RACK AND PINION NEEDED REPLACED AND WAS DANGEROUS FOR THE PROBLEM TO APPEAR OUT OF NOWHERE. ALSO SAID IT SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED FOR A 2014 MODEL AND IT WAS A MANUFACTUR DEFAULT BUT OUR WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED 2 MONTHS PREVIOUSLY.
Sep 23, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN MOVING TO THE RIGHT AND THE CONTACT HAD TO USE BOTH HANDS WITH FORCE IN ORDER TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE NOR DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130. UPDATED 7/22/14*CN
May 14, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD SWERVE FROM SIDE TO SIDE ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHAT WAS CAUSING THE FAILURE BUT DECIDED TO PERFORMED AN ALIGNMENT AND ROTATED THE TIRES. THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,129.
Mar 20, 2014
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the electronic throttle body was replaced twice; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer Northtown Chrysler Jeep Dodge Fiat (2020 Niagara Falls Blvd, Tonawanda, NY 14150), where the PCM was replaced twice along with the Controller Area Network. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
Feb 28, 2023
THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY HAS FAILED. THE DEALERS KEEP REPLACING THAT SPECIFIC PART AND THERE MUST BE MORE WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE . THE VEHICLE IS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE, IT BOGS AND JUMPS AND IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE.
Feb 09, 2020
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
BETWEEN IN THE MIDDLE OF SEPTEMBER TIL NOW. I PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE ON A MONDAY WITH $500 DOWN. 2014 DODGER AVENGER WITH 74K AND BOUGHT THE OTHER$500. SO IN TOTAL $1000 DOWN. AND WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR UP TO THE DEALERSHIP. IT HAD TO GET EXPECTED, NO RECEIPT FOR IT OR NOTHING SO I DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY HAD EXPECTED. THEREFORE, EVERYTHING WAS GOOD. I HAD TO BRING IT BACK TO DEALERSHIP AFTER I CALLED THEM ABOUT THE PROBLEM. I HAVE PAID TWO CARS OFF AND THIS IS MY WORSE EXPERIENCE I HAD WITH A VEHICLE I WAS DRIVING. IT WAS GOOD WHILE IT LAST BUT THE SECOND TIME SAME THING HAPPEN FIRST TIME. I WOULD LIKE TO GET MY DOWN PAYMENT BACK ALONG WITH THE NOTES I WAS PAYING. THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS. THIS HAPPENED WHILE CAR WAS IN MOTION TO WERE I WOULD HAVE HAD A LITTLE TRAFFIC BEHIND ME. SINCE SATURDAY NIGHT IT'S BEEN PARKED AND MONDAY 10/14/2019
Oct 15, 2019
TAKATA RECALL. ALSO I WOULD LIKE THE BRAKES AND OR THE ROTORS BE INVESTIAGATED AS WELL. I HAD TO HAVE THE BRAKES REPAIRED 3X TIMES SINCE 2016 FOR THE SAME REASON WITH IN 3TO 4 MONTHS OF EACH OTHER AND THE ROTOR REPLACED . I SAW THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE HAVE THIS COMPLAINT AS WELL AS THE ROOFING MATERIAL IS COMING OFF AND THE CAR SEEMS TO BE HAVING A SLIGHT ELECTRICAL ISSUE WHERE WE LOSE POWER.
Jul 24, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE HORN SOUNDED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000. Vehicle has stalled several times and dealer was notified case number [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).”
Jul 23, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE AND WHEEL SENSOR INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 35 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE COULD OCCASIONALLY BE DUPLICATED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Feb 28, 2017
STRUCTURE
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE UPHOLSTERY ON THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR PULLED BACK. THE CONTACT GLUED THE FABRIC BACK BY HIMSELF, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE THREE CLIMATE CONTROL BUTTONS IN THE VEHICLE WERE ABOUT TO DETACH. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PLASTIC AROUND THE BUTTONS WAS MELTED AND CAUSED THE BUTTONS TO BECOME LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FREELAND CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (615-270-8499. LOCATED AT 5800 CROSSINGS BLVD, ANTIOCH, TN 37013) WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE UPHOLSTERY FAILURE WAS A KNOWN ISSUE. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,000.
Jun 26, 2019
WHILE I WAS DRIVING, THE HOOD OF MY CAR BECAME UNLATCHED AND INVERTED ONTO MY WINDSHIELD AND WARPING TO MY WINDSHIELD, AND DENTING THE ROOF OF MY CAR. THESE CAUSE THE HINGES, ROOF, HOOD AND LATCHES TO BE REPLACED. NEARLY 4000$ IN DAMAGE.
Jun 05, 2015
SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
I BOUGHT MY CAR AND LIKE A MONTH LATER WAS NOTIFIED OF A RECALL IT WAS FOR THE AIRBAG , HOWEVER MY SEATBELT WOULD JUST COME UNLATCHED. I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR THE RECALL TO BE FIXED AND DID MENTION IT TO THE DEALER. I THAN RECEIVED THE CAR BACK AND I AM STILL HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. I WILL BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD OR FREEWAY AND YOU CAN HEAR IT UNLATCH AND COMES OFF. IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING MORE OFTEN AND NO ONE KNOWS WHY.
Oct 11, 2018
I WROTE PREVIOUSLY ON THE BRAKES NOT WORKING RESULTING IN ACCIDENT BUT I CAN'T FIND WHERE TO UPDATE MY PREVIOUS COMPLAINT SO I'LL ADD TO IT HERE. WE HAVE SINCE LEARNED THE SPEED AT TIME OF ACCIDENT WAS 21 MPH, RED LIGHT CAME ON WHEN BRAKES WERE PRESSED AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME IT HAPPENED. THE OTHER 2 THE BRAKES CAME RIGHT BACK. THE ACCIDENT DID RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING TOTALED. THANK GOODNESS NO INJURIES BUT WHAT WE HAVE SINCE LEARNED IS THE AIRBAGS DID INDEED DEPLOY, THANK GOODNESS, BUT THE DRIVER SEATBELT DID NOT HOLD. WHEN THEY GOT HIM OUT OF THE DRIVER SEAT, THE SEATBELT WAS ACROSS HIM BUT NO LONGER BUCKLED. IT WAS JUST LAYING ACROSS HIM, BETWEEN THE AIRBAG AND THE DRIVER. I DID RECEIVE A OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER NOTIFICATION SAYING THERE IS A RECALL BUT IT SAYS THEY DON'T HAVE A FIX YET. THIS IS BEYOND SCARY. ESPECIALLY SINCE WE OWN TWO OF THE SAME VEHICLES. WE COULDN'T AFFORD TO PARK THE VEHICLES UNTIL A FIX WAS MADE AVAILABLE SO DRIVING THE OTHER AVENGER IS VERY SCARY. I SURE HOPE THERE IS A REMEDY SOON. THE RECALL IS ALSO FOR THE AIRBAGS WHICH I THANK MY LUCKY STARS AT LEAST THEY DID DEPLOY. THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED 11/16/2016. PHOTOS ATTACHED. *TR
Nov 29, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
IT STARTED WITH THE BLINKER SHORTING OUT THE LIGHTS INSIDE THE CAR AND THE PROBLEM IS PERSISTENTLY GETTING WORSE. NOW THE HORN GOES OFF WITHOUT NOTICE WHILE DRIVING, NOW THE HORN IS NO LONGER WORKING AT ALL. I WAS NEARLY IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE I COULDN'T WARN A VEHICLE THEY WERE ENTERING MY LANE. I AM CONCERNED THAT MY CAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WILL COMPLETELY MALFUNCTION WHILE DRIVING AS THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS ESSENTIALLY THE BRAIN OF THE VEHICLE. NUMEROUS DODGER OWNERS HAVE EXPRESSED THAT IT WILL ONLY GET WORSE, EVEN TO THE POINT OF COMPLETELY CUTTING OFF WHILE IN TRAFFIC.
Apr 19, 2018
ISSUES OVER THE YEARS SINCE PURCHASING INCLUDE HAPPENED MANY TIMES: DUMMY LIGHTS FLASHING ON/OFF AT THEIR PLEASURE, CLOCK ALWAYS BEING OFF TIME AND HAVING TO BE RESET EVERY COUPLE OF DAYS, RANDOM ACCELERATIONS NOT PROVOKED BY DRIVING OR INCLINE WHILE ON CRUISE AND OFF, WARNING LIGHTS COME ON WHILE SPEEDOMETER STOPS WORKING YET RPM IS CORRECT, AND CAR COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING
Aug 18, 2017
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
I WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THIS RECALL! I LOGGED ONTO MY CREDIT KARMA (TODAY 3/14/2018) AND THEY NOTIFIED ME THAT 3 RECALLS WERE ISSUED FOR THIS VEHICLE BACK IN 2016. ADDITIONALLY, MY HUSBAND WAS IN AN ACCIDENT ON 11/29/2017 AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. HE WAS A TBONED FROM SOMEONE WHO RAN A STOP SIGN AND IS SUFFERING FROM NECK AND BACK ISSUES CAUSED FROM THIS ACCIDENT.
Mar 14, 2018
I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. MY CAR HAD 21000 MILES. SOMEONE RAN A LIGHT THROUGH AN EMERGANCY LANE THE FRONT OF OUR VEHICLES COLLIDED. NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, MY ENGINE ENDED UP ON THE GROUND AS WELL AS MY RADIATOR. IT WAS A TOTAL LOSS. SHOULDN'T THERE HAVE BEEN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED?
Jun 08, 2016
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADREST PADDING SEPARATED AND PUSHED FORWARD. THE CONTACT PUSHED THE PADDING BACK, BUT IT DID NOT LATCH BACK TO THE FRAME. THE CONTACT SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER (JT'S JEEP, DODGE, AND CHRYSLER IN LEXINGTON, SC: 803-220-3725). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. ALSO, THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 25,200. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Aug 18, 2017
HAED ON GUARLRAIL AND AIRABG AND SEAT BELT DIDN'T GO OFF PLUS DRIVER SEAT SLID FORWARD HITTING CHEST SHOULDER AND HEAD ON WINDOE STEERING WHEEL AND KNEE HITTING DASH BREAKING ARTIFICIAL KNEE
Jan 05, 2016
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
NO FUEL TO RUN OVER 10 MILES AN HOUR. THIS SEAMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH DODGE AVENGERS I HAVE CHECKED OUT
May 13, 2017
ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL IS NOT WORKING MY CAR LOSES POWER AND WON'T GO OVER 25 MPG IF THAT WHICH COULD CAUSE A ACCIDENT IF I AM DRIVING ALONG THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THAT LIGHT WITH TWO LIGHTING BOLTS COME ON AND THE POWER GOES. I HAVE SEEN ON THE INTERNET SEVERAL PEOPLE WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM AND WONDER WHY DODGE IS NOT DOING SOMETHING ABOUT IT. THEY MUST KNOW BECAUSE THIS PART IS UNDER WARRANTY FOR ONLY THREE YEARS AND THAT IS WHEN IT GOES IS AFTER THREE YEARS WARRANTY IS UP. I LIKE DODGE AND WILL PROBABLY KEEP BUYING THERE BUT I WISH THEY WOULD LOOK FURTHER INTO THIS PROBLEM AND FIX IT THEY COULD GAIN A LOT MORE LOYAL CUSTOMERS IF THEY DID. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS WHEN IN DRIVE OR DRIVING SOME WHERE AND IT WILL NOT GO UP HILLS AT ALL STALLS OUT WHEN THIS IS HAPPENING.
May 07, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
SHIFTING HAS BECOME A MAJOR ISSUE HAVE TO USE A PEN OR KNIFE TO PUT PRESSURE ON A SWITCH TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. WAS TOLD BY LOCAL DODGE DEALER IT IS A ISSUE WITH THE CHALLENGER BUT NOT THIS MODEL. THEY ARE THE SAME SHIFTER. ALSO THE LIGHT THAT ILLUMINATES THE SHIFTER STARTED TO CATCH FIRE BUT I WAS ABLE REMOVE BEFORE FIRE IGNITED. I SAW THE SMOKE AND SMELLED ELECTRICAL BURNING. LUCKILY THAT STARTED RIGHT BEFORE I WENT TO STRUGGLE AND PUT IN DRIVE. TO EVEN GET IT TO LOSSES UP TO DRIVE YOU ALMOST HAVE TO SLAM THE SHIFTER UP AND DOWN RAPIDLY AND SOMEWHAT ROUGH TO EVEN LOOSEN IT UP TO GIVE A WEEK OR 2 OF IT NOT CAUSING PROBLEMS. WAS TOLD BY LOCAL DEALER NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND IT WOULD BE AROUND 800 TO FIX.
Sep 17, 2016
I HAVE A 2014 DODGE AVENGER AND ON OCTOBER 17 I FUELED AT THE STATION AND PROCEEDED TO TRAVEL ON MY WAY HOME. WHEN I STOPPED AT THE LIGHT MY SON AND HIS FRIEND WERE TALKING. THE LIGHT CHANGED AND I TRIED TO GO THE CAR WOULDN'T GO. IT HAD SHUT ITSELF OFF. PRIOR TO THIS MY SON AND I WERE GOING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AND WE COULD HERE A SCREECHING WHISTLING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. LATER THAT DAY THE RADIO CHANGED STATIONS BY ITSELF. THE CHANGING OF THE STATION HAPPENED AGAIN ON OCTOBER 18 WITH ME AND MY WIFE IN THE CAR. THIS PROMPTED ME TO LOOK INTO THE RECALL FACTOR AND I FOUND MORE COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME TYPE. IF THERE IS A PROBLEM SOMEONE NEEDS TO ADDRESS IT NOW BEFORE THERE IS AN ACCIDENT AND SOMEONE GETS SERIOUSLY HURT OR DIES. MY SITUATION COULD HAVE BEEN BAD BECAUSE PEOPLE WERE EXPECTING MY CAR TO START MOVING AND I HAD NO IDEA IT WOULDN'T, AND I WAS ON AN UPHILL INCLINE. PLEASE LOOK INTO THESE PROBLEMS AND GET SOME INFO OUT TO THE PUBLIC.
Oct 18, 2015
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
Driving and car cuts off without warning. Could be going 35 mph could be going 65 mph. Have to shift to N to cut car back on. Sometimes it won't cut back on. I pressed gas after light turned green in a busy intersection and car cut off in middle of intersection. This has happened in more than one occasion and almost caused many accidents. Throws code for crankshaft position sensor. It has been replaced and still not helping. Also replaced throttle body position sensor. This is happening with A LOT of these vehicles. All online forums talk of the same problem. Don't know if it's the computer itself because the check engine light rarely comes in when this happens. Then it throws random codes.
Jul 27, 2023
ENGINE,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the check engine and electronic throttle warning lights remained illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the electronic throttle body and the computer wiring harness however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 30,000.
Jul 21, 2023
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
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.
May 11, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE ONTO THE GROUND. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A FAULTY FUEL LINE THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Apr 28, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING AND WITH MY FEET ON THE GAS PEDAL THE RPMS DROP, THE CAR SHUDDERS. ABOUT 5 SECONDS LATER THE RPMS JUMP UP BUT DOESN'T GAIN SPEED. ALSO THE CAR JERKS BEFORE ACCELERATING VERY SLOW. NO CODES BUT CLEARLY THERE'S A PROBLEM.
Nov 08, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
HAD TO REPLACE COMPUTER IN MY CAR TWICE. FRONT DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT WIRING KEEPS BURNING OUT. AFRAID THIS CAR WILL CATCH FIRE WITH MYSELF AND MY FAMILY IN IT. VEHICLE STOPPED IN MOVING TRAFFIC ALMOST CAUSING ACCIDENTS. BACK AND FORTH TO DEALERSHIPS FOR GUESS WORK. NO FAITH IN DODGE ANYMORE. STOPPED SEVERAL MORE TIMES AFTER LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP. WAS WITHOUT A CAR FOR SO LONG ALMOST LOST MY EMPLOYMENT. CAR WOULD START MOST MORNINGS JUST TURN BUT NOT CRANK. WILL UPLOAD DOCUMENTS WHEN I GO PICK IT UP FROM THE DEALERSHIP YET AGAIN.
Oct 20, 2020
STEERING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
MY CAR IS A 2014 DOGE AVENGER THAT HAS THE OCCUPANCY RESTRAIN FAILURE CODE. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT THE GM PUT ONLY A CERTAIN NUMBER OF THESE CARS ON THE RECALL LIST: HOWEVER, MY CAR WAS NOT PLACED ON THE LIST. UNFORTUNATELY FOR ME, I AM HAVING THAT ISSUE. I WOULD LIKE TO ASK IF THERE IS ANYTHING POSSIBLE YOU COULD DO TO GET MY RECALL SERVICE BY DODGE.
Oct 11, 2020
SEAT BELTS,SEATS,ENGINE
1 complaint
MY SEATBELTS WILL UNLATCH WHENEVER IT FEELS LIKE IT, THE SEATBELTS WON'T GO IN BY THEMSELVES ANYMORE, AMD THIS ALL HAPPENED AFTER WE FIXED THE RECALL. THEN ALL IN A YEAR THE THROTTLE BODY QUIT WORKING, THE ALTERNATOR STOPPED WORKING, IT WILL NOT KEEP A CHARGE, AND SOMETIMES WHEN YOUR DRIVING FOR NO REASON AT ALL THE INSIDE LIGHTS WILL DIM AND BRIGHTEN. THIS ALL HAPPENS WHILE IN MOTION EXCEPT THE BATTERY CONSTANTLY DYING EVEN THOUGH THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY ARE NEW.
Aug 27, 2020
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THE CAR ENGINES LIGHTS CAME ON WHILE DRIVING THE ELECTRIC THROTTLE BODY LIGHT AND ECS LIGHTS CAME ON. THE CAR IS LOSING OIL AND OVERHEATING WHILE DRIVING. I TOOK THE CAR TO A SHOP AND THEY FOUND AN OIL LEAK BUT DON'T KNOW EXACTLY WHERE THE OIL LEAK IS COMING FROM. OIL IS SPILLING ALL OVER THE TRANSMISSION. I CONTACTED DODGE SINCE THE CAR HAS 89,000 MILES ON IT AND THEY IGNORED THE PROBLEM. THE CAR SPUTTERS IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION IT DRIVES AT 2000 RPMS WITHOUT GAS PEDAL BEING PRESS. THE BRAKES DEPRESS ON THEIR OWN. WHY IS THERE NO INVESTIGATION DONE ON THESE DODGE AVENGERS. DO SOMEONE HAVE TO LOSE THEIR LIFE IN ORDER TO FIX THESE ISSUES?
Jul 13, 2020
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE STALLS AND JERKS VIOLENTLY DURING ACCELERATION AT TAKE OFF AFTER A COMPLETE STOP. IT STRUGGLES ACCELERATING THROUGH INTERSECTIONS ALSO AT MAKING LEFT N RIGHT TURNS. AT RANDOM TIMES THE VEHICLE STOPS IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION AFTER TAKE OFF AND CAUSES CARS BEHIND YOU AND THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO PROCEED TO RUN THE RED LIGHT GOING THE INTERSECTION TO HIT YOU. THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE MAKING IT A SAFETY ISSUE. COME TO FIND OUT ONLINE THAT ALOT OF DODGE AVENGERS ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. CAR ALSO DOES THIS WHILE MAKING LEFT AND RIGHT TURNS. IT JERKS N LOSES ACCELERATION RANDOMLY NO MATTER HIGH ROMS OR LOW RPMS. ON THE HIGHWAY OR STREET YOU CAN'T GAIN ACCELERATION TO PASS OR TO GET OVER WITHOUT RISKING AN ACCIDENT DUE TO NOT MOVING WITH THE SPEED OF TRAFFIC. ALSO AM UNKNOWN OIL LEAK APPEARS HAD THE CAR VALVE COVER GASKET AND OIL PAN GASKET REPLACE AND STILL LOOSES OIL. OIL IS SHOOTING ALL OVER THE ENGINE AND ENGINE MAKING UNKNOWN SOUND THAT DOESN'T TRIGGER A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. BUT THERE IS A TICKING SOUND COMING FROM ENGINE. TOOK IT TO A DODGE DEALERSHIP THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION. I BELIEVE DODGE ACKNOWLEDGE THESE PROBLEMS BUT REFUSE TO FIX WHAT MAJORITY OF THEIR CUSTOMERS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE.
Jul 05, 2020
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN WITH AN ABNORMAL SOUND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SLOWLY DRIVEN TO HER RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000.
Jun 12, 2020
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
THE HEATER CORE IS WORKING AND THE BEND DOOR ACTUATORS ARE WORKING BUT THE HEAT ONLY WORKS ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND NOT THE PASSENGER SIDE. I'VE SEEN MANY FORUMS OF PEOPLE SAYING THE SAME THINGS ABOUT 2012-2014 MODELS. THIS SEEMS TO BE A BIG ISSUE WITH THIS CAR. IT IS WINTER NOW AND ONLY HALF THE HEAT WORKS, AS WELL AS ONLY HALF THE DEFROSTER AS WELL. THE CAR ONLY HAS 105K MILES ON IT AND I'VE HAD NO ISSUES TILL THIS AND OTHER RECALLS. DODGE SHOULD RECALL THESE AS IT'S A ISSUE WITH MANY AVENGER MODELS. THE VEHICLE DOES IT JUST IDLING IN A PARK SPOT OR DRIVING. NOT SURE IF IT'S DEFECTIVE ACTUATOR BENDING DOORS OR THE HEATER CORE ITSELF?! PLZ LOOK FURTHER INTO THIS AND HOPEFULLY THIS ISSUE CAN BE CONSIDERED FOR A RECALL.
Jan 28, 2020
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
: "WINDOW DEFROST AND PASSENGER HEAT /AIR. WHILE EITHER IN MOTION OR WHILE DRIVING, NO HEATED AIR EXITS THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER, NOR THE PASSENGER WINDOW DEFROST, LOWER AND CENTER CONSOLE VENTS. HEATED AIR ONLY EXITS THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD AND DRIVER'S SIDE DASH VENTS. PROBLEM PERSISTS THROUGH ALL CABIN AIR MODES, AND CIRCULATIONS. THIS SAFETY ISSUE EFFECTS VISIBILITY AND PASSENGER SAFETY BY FAILING TO DEFROST/DEFOG WINDOWS AND KEEPING CABIN TEMPURATURES NEAR OR BELOW FREEZING DURING COLD WEATHER (BLOWING COLD AIR INTO THE CABIN)." DOES NOT MATTER IF VEHICLE IS MOVING OR PARKED.
Nov 16, 2019
STEERING,AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING THE CAR DOWN THE ROAD WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE WHEELS LOCKED UP AND PULLED HARD LEFT AND MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AS WELL AND I CRASHED
Nov 07, 2019
STRUCTURE,SEATS
1 complaint
BOTH OF MY FRONT SEAT HEADRESTS DEPLOYED AS PASSENGERS WERE GETTING OUT THE CAR AND PUSHED AGAINST THE SEATS TO GET OUT THE CAR. THE CAR WAS NEVER INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT SO I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THE HEADRESTS DEPLOYED LIKE THEY DID. SINCE THE PINS ARE NO LONGER IN THE HEADRESTS, IT APPEARS I WILL HAVE TO ORDER NEW ONES TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. THE UPHOLSTERY ON THE RIGHT PASSENGER DOOR HAS LIFTED.
Oct 09, 2019
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. OLATHE DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (15500 W 117TH ST, OLATHE, KS 66062, (913) 780-3700) AND VICTORY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (1720 N 100 TERRACE, KANSAS CITY, KS 66111, (913) 653-0395) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. *TT *DT THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE SEAT BELTS AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND WASNT AWARE OF AN AIRBAG RECALL. *TR
Oct 07, 2019
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING OUT OF HER DRIVEWAY, THE STEERING SEIZED AND THE BRAKES WERE INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS INTENDED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL VIBRATION IN THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,345.
Jun 19, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VENT CONTROL FUNCTION WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY WHEN ATTEMPTING TO HEAT THE VEHICLE. CRYSTAL CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP OF BROOKSVILLE (14358 CORTEZ BLVD, BROOKSVILLE, FL 34613, (352) 597-1265) STATED THAT FLUIDS LEAKED INTO THE RADIATOR DURING VEHICLE PRODUCTION, WHICH CAUSED DEBRIS AROUND THE HEATER CORE. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY AND FURTHER TESTING WAS REQUIRED. ADDITIONALLY, THE HEATER CORE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000. *TT*JB
Jan 31, 2019
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
I WAS LESS THAN 1 MILE FROM HOME. I NOTICED THE THROTTLE WASNT RESPONDING AS IT SHOULD WHEN I PRESSED THE PEDAL. THE ETC LIGHT WAS BLINKING AND THE TRACTION LIGHT WAS ON. I WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE OVER 20 MPH AND I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED BY THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME. AFTER HAVING IT TOWED AND HAVING TWO MECHANICS LOOK AT IT, THEY DETERMINED IT TO BE A THROTTLE BODY FAILURE. THIS WAS REPLACED. I PICKED THE CAR UP. LESS THAN 1/2 A MILE FROM THE SHOP, I LOST POWER AGAIN AND THE SAME LIGHTS REAPPEARED WITH THE ENGINE LIGHT NOW LIT UP. I TOOK IT BACK. HE RAN THE CODE AND IT WAS SHOWING POSSIBLE AN VACUUM ISSUE. HE KEPT IT OVER NIGHT TO TAKE A LOOKED AT IT AGAIN. IT WAS DETERMINED THEIR WAS NO VACUUM ISSUE AND NOW A CODE FOR THE MAP SENSOR WAS BEING REPORTED. IT WAS REPLACED AND THE MECHANIC DROVE IT THREE TIMES AT DIFFERENT DISTANCES. NO ISSUES. I PICK THE CAR UP. I GET ALMOST HOME (3 MILES AWAY). ETC LIGHT BLINKS, ENGINE LIGHT ON, TRACTION LIGHT ON. AT THIS POINT THE MECHINCA BELIEVES IT TO BE THE PCM WHICH HE SAYS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH DODGES. SO AT THIS POINT HE IS GOING TO PUT THE OLD THROTTLE BODY AND MAP SENSOR BACK ON AND REPLACED THE PCM.
Oct 25, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
PASSENGER SIDE AIR VENTS BLOW ONLY COLD AIR WHEN USING HEATER. DRIVER SIDE BLOWS HEATED AIR WITH A ELECTRIC BURNING SMELL. CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT STAY ENGAGED. TRACTION CONTROL CONTINUALLY ENGAGES WHILE DRIVING ON DRY ROADS.
Oct 11, 2018
STRUCTURE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS CRITICAL INTERNAL ERRORS WHERE CAR WILL JUST SHUT-OFF COMPLETELY. I'VE BEEN ON HIGHWAY MANY TIMES WHERE MY 2014 DODGE AVENGER SE V6 HAS LOST POWER AND COMPLETELY IDLES. THE BATTERY IS STILL WORKING BUT CAR WILL NO LONGER START. I HAVE INFANT CHILD AND THIS DEFECT HAS BECOME A SOURCE OF ANXIETY EVERY TIME I DRIVE THIS VEHICLE. ALSO, THE NUTS AND BOLTS SEEM TO COME UNDONE FROM THE SIDE FRAMES BELOW THE DRIVER AND REAR DOORS, AS WELL AS BOLTS UNDER HOOD SUCH AS ON THE ENGINE COMPARTMENTS. FINALLY, ROYALTY AUTO INFORMED ME THAT THE OIL FILTER HOUSING UNIT ON THIS VEHICLE IS STOCKED WITH PLASTIC, WHEN IT SHOULD BE MADE FROM ALLOY METAL TO ENSURE QUALITY AND SAFETY.
Sep 08, 2018
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
"TAKATA RECALL" I GOT A LETTER FOR A SAFETY RECALL ON MY 2014 DODGE AVENGER SXT FOR SAFETY RECALL #61/ NHTSA 16V-668 - OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER. EVERYTHING WAS GOING FINE UNTIL JUNE 1ST WHEN ALL SUDDEN WHEN DRIVING MY AIR BAG ICON WOULD FLASH ON AND OFF. TRIED BRING IT BACK TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP THAT HAD FIXED THE RECALL SAYING SOMETHING WAS WRONG AND THAT I HAD JUST BROUGHT THE CAR IN NOT LONG AGO FOR A RECALL. THEY LOOKED IT UP AND SEEN THAT I WAS JUST IN BUT WOULDN'T JUST LOOK AT CAR FOR THE ISSUE.
Jun 08, 2018
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
THE THROTTLE AND ENGINE LIGHT LIT UP ON THE DASH. CAR HAS TROUBLE ACCELERATING AND SPUTTERS TIL LIFT OFF THE GAS PEDAL. SOMETIMES WHEN STARTING IT WILL SPUTTER AND TRY TO QUIT. IT WILL ALSO ACCELERATE BY ITSELF WHEN MY FOOT IS NOT ON THE PEDAL AT ALL.
May 06, 2018
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
THE FIRST TIME THE THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, I WAS MID-TURN INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHEN MY VEHICLE STALLED, COMPLETELY STOPPING ALMOST CAUSING ANOTHER VEHICLE TO T-BONE ME. CAR SHUT OFF AND WHEN I RESTARTED IT, IT AUTOMATICALLY ACCELERATED. ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION WITHIN A MILE AND LATER THAT DAY WHEN I TURNED ON MY CAR TO GO HOME, THE LIGHT WAS OFF AND NO ISSUES. A COUPLE DAYS GO BY, ON MY WAY TO WORK AGAIN, I AM TRYING TO STOP FOR A RED LIGHT, THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AND CAR ACCELERATES INSTEAD CAUSING ME TO RUN THE RED LIGHT. THROTTLE CONTROL LIGHT STAYS ON FOR THE REST OF THE DAY BUT WHEN I GO TO DRIVE IT THE NEXT DAY ITS OFF AND NO ISSUES. TOOK CAR IN TO GET OIL CHANGED AND OTHER UNRELATED WORK DONE AND THEY DON'T FIND ANY ISSUES. ABOUT 3 WEEKS GO BY, DON'T DRIVE THE CAR FOR 5 DAYS, IT DRIVES FINE THE FIRST DAY AND THEN TODAY (THE SECOND DAY) ON MY WAY TO WORK, I WENT TO SLOW DOWN FOR A STOP LIGHT, WHEN I PUSHED ON THE GAS TO ACCELERATE AGAIN, THROTTLE CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON AND I HAVE THE GAS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR BUT CAR WON'T GO ABOVE 13 MPH. DROVE THIS WAY FOR ABOUT 3 MILES, MAKING NO STOPS WORRIED THAT I WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO GET IT TO GO AT ALL, UNTIL I WAS SOMEWHERE SAFE THAT I COULD PARK THE VEHICLE. JUST WENT TO GO TURN IT ON AFTER ABOUT 4 HOURS AND LIGHT IS STILL ON.
Mar 21, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE ELECTRICAL THROTTLE CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON. IT FLASHED THEN STAYED ON. MY VEHICLE WOULDN'T GO PAST 30MPH. I TOOK IT TO BE LOOKED AT AND THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING. THE NEXT TIME THIS HAPPENED I WAS DRIVING ON A STREET. THE ELECTRICAL THROTTLE LIGHT AND THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY LIGHT CAME ON. MY VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE PAST 30MPH. IF I HAVE TO STOP IT WON'T GO PAST 10MPH UNTIL I'M OVER HALF WAY DOWN A BLOCK. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES NOW ON HIGHWAYS AND STREETS. SOMETIMES THE LIGHTS JUST FLASH AND GO OFF. NOW THE LIGHTS ARE ON WHEN I TURN THE VEHICLE ON, WITHOUT ANY MOTION.
Mar 18, 2018
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL. SEAT BELTS WILL NOT CLICK AND COME UNDONE RANDOMLY. MY CAR WENT LIMP AND WOULD NOT DRIVE OVER 10 MILES PER HOUR DUE TO MECHANICAL FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. ALSO THE CAR SHUT OFF ANOTHER DAY WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY IN MOTION. CAR NEEDED TO BE TOWED TO VIP. SUSPENSION SYSTEM REQUIRED REPLACEMENT.
Nov 19, 2017
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
6.1.17 AT ROUGHLY 7:50AM, MY 2014 DODGE AVENGER LX WITH RALLYE PACKAGE COMPLETELY SHUTOFF WHILE DOING HIGHWAY SPEEDS - 70MPH CRUISE, FLAT LAND. POWER STEERING WAS GONE AND THANKFULLY NO OTHER CARS WERE ON THE ROAD. I PLACED THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND WAS ABLE TO GET IT STARTED TO CONTINUE ON MY WAY TO WORK. OVER THE PAST YEAR, WE'VE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS ISSUES SUCH AS: RANDOM ACCELERATIONS WITHOUT CAUSE, DUMMY LIGHTS FLASHING OR COMING ON AND THEN DISAPPEARING ON THEIR OWN, ACCELERATION ISSUES WHERE CAR WILL NOT GO OVER 40, ETC. ISSUES HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO BE REPLICATED AND HAS NOT BEEN BROUGHT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THAT PURPOSE AS I HAD A FRIEND EXPERIENCE THE SAME AND THE DEALERSHIP TOLD HER THEY COULDN'T RECREATE SO THERE WAS NO ISSUE. I HAVE CONTACTED MY DEALERSHIP AND HAVE AN APPOINTMENT FOR 6.5.17, AND I HAVE ALSO CONTACTED CHRYSLER REGARDING THE ISSUE SO THEY CAN GET A CASE MANAGER ASSIGNED. I NO LONGER FEEL SAFE DRIVING MYSELF OR MY CHILDREN IN THIS VEHICLE, AS I HAVE FOUND SEVERAL HAVE EXPERIENCED THE ISSUE WITHOUT REMEDY.
Jun 01, 2017
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
LIGHTNING BOLT COMES ON TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT FLASHES LOOSING ALL POWER 20MPH TOP SPEED. DEALER HAS NO IDEA BRAKES SQEEK WHILE BACKING UP AND HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE. STARTED IN SEPTEMBER THEN STOPPED NOW IT IS DOING IT AGAIN. ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON TESTING SHOWS LEAK IN GAS CAP. REPLACED NOW IT'S COMING ON AGAIN.
Mar 14, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM ICAUSES A RAPID CHANGE IN SPEED.
Jan 28, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
1 complaint
MY 2014 DODGE AVENGER HAS A FAULTY TIPM. THIS HAS CAUSED MY CAR TO LOSE ALL ELECTRICAL POWER INCLUDING ENGINE STALLING, LACK OF POWER STEERING, AND NO LIGHTS WHILE DRIVING DOWN A BUSY HIGHWAY AT NIGHT. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. ONCE IT HAPPENED WHILE I WAS TURNING THROUGH A BUSY INTERSECTION! NOW IT HAS CAUSED MY WIPERS TO STOP WORKING! THIS IS AND HAS BEEN A SAFETY HAZARD. CHRYSLER HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS AND HAS TRIED TO IGNORE, DENY, EVEN COVER IT UP SINCE BEFORE 2008. HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF OWNERS HAVE BEEN DANGEROUSLY AFFECTED BY THIS. I DON'T KNOW WHY THIS HASN'T BEEN FRONT PAGE NEWS! AS AN UBER AND LYFT DRIVER I CAN'T MAKE A LIVING NOW BECAUSE OF THIS. CHRYSLER HAS ALREADY BEEN SUED OVER THIS AND NEED TO BE CONTINUED TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE. THEY HAVE GIVEN NO EFFORT TO RECALL ALL OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES YET, ONLY A FEW MODELS THAT WERE HEAVILY MENTIONED IN THE LAWSUIT. THIS IS AN OUTRAGE. THIS PART COSTS AT LEAST $1000 FOR THE CONSUMER TO REPLACE ONLY TO BE ENDANGERED BY IT YET AGAIN. CHRYSLER HAS ACTED LAZILY AND UNSCRUPULOUSLY REGARDING THIS MATTER AND I NEED MY VEHICLE FIXED. AMERICAN CONSUMERS DESERVE BETTER THAN THIS. THIS KIND OF BEHAVIOR FROM A CAR MANUFACTURER IS UNACCEPTABLE. WE MUST HAVE A NO CHARGE RECALL ASAP.
Nov 15, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
LOSS OF POWER AND PREVENTED THE VECHILE FROM ACCELERATING PAST 10-15MPH. IVE BEEN GOING INTO DEALERS FOR SAME TYPE OF ITEMS. THEY JUST KEEP RESETTING CODE. SEND ME AWAY. TODAY I WAS STRANDED. NEED HELP.
Oct 18, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER AND PREVENTED THE VEHICLE FROM ACCELERATING PAST 10-15 MPH. THE ETC WARNING INDICATOR AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY SIX TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Oct 07, 2016
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT AS OF MARCH, I HAD FRONT DAMAGE HIT PRETTY HARD AT LEAST THE PASSENGER AIR BAG SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED BUT AFTER I GOT MY CAR BACK IT STARTED CUTTING OFF FOR NO REASON. I TOOK IT BACK TO AUTO SHOP THAT FIXED IT WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON DUE TO REVVING UP BETWEEN THE 3 AND 5 RPM AND BARELY MOVING THE LIGHTEST TOUCH IT WOULD STAY STUCK BETWEEN THOSE EVEN SLOWING DOWN TO LESS 25 MPH AS SOON AS STEP ON THE GAS IT WILL SHOOT RIGHT BACK UP BETWEEN 3 AND 5 RPM AND REV.. I WOULD HAVE TO PULL OVER TURN MY CAR OFF AND TURN THE KEY REALLY HARD TO TURN ON AND IT WOULD GO BACK REGULAR. MY CAR RANDOMLY CUTS OFF WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHTS OR WHEN COMING TO A STOP. IF I AM IN REVERSE AND START TO BACK UP IT STALLS, JERKS THEN CUTS OFF . THE DEALERSHIP AND AUTO SHOP ARE NOT FINDING ANYTHING "WRONG" WITH IT. UNKNOWN OF WHAT PATICULAR SYSTEM THIS IS I WAS TOLD FUEL LINE BUT I THINK ITS THE ENGINE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON AND THEN GO BACK . IT IS HAPPENING ON AND OFF AND NO ONE WILL LOOK AT IT UNLESS IM PAYING OUT OF POCKET THIS STARTED HAPPENING AROUND 30,000 MILES.
Aug 12, 2016
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE BRAKES SUDDENLY FAILED. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR BY STANDING ON THE BRAKES. I IF I HAD BEEN IN TRAFFIC I WOULD HAVE CRASHED. THE ENGINE WAS SHAKING VERY HARD AND IT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE TO GET IT OFF THE ROAD. TWO LIGHTS CAME ON. THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL AND THE ONE THAT SHOWS A PICTURE OF A CAR ON A SLIPPERY ROAD. THE NEXT DAY THE LIGHTS WERE OFF AND IT BEHAVED NORMALLY. THEN IT REOCCURRED. I AM TAKING IT TO A DEALER BUT SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKING IS UNACCEPTABLE AND FROM WHAT I READ ON THE INTERNET A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS SAME ISSUE.
Apr 03, 2016
SUSPENSION,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
HIT A FEW DEER HEAD ON IT TOOK OUT BOTH SIDES AND COMPLETE FRONT END AND AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AND IT WAS A PRETTY HARD IMPACT ILL BE SURPRISED IF THEY DON'T TOTAL THE VEHICLE OUT WE WERE ON HWY 45 IN BLOOMINGTON INDIANA
Dec 26, 2015
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CHECK ENGINE AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO COME TO A HALT. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR BRUISES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE FRONT PASSENGER DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES, BUT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE CRASH SCENE TO AN AUTO BODY REPAIR CENTER WHERE THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE BASED ON THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000.
Dec 11, 2015
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE REVERSING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE RUBBER BRAKE PEDAL COVER BECAME DETACHED WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING THREE TIMES DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO FIND THE BRAKE PEDAL. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000. UPDATED 02/05/16*LJ
Nov 30, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS HESITANT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND WAS DIFFICULT TO START. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FLICKERED WITH VARIOUS INDICATORS ILLUMINATING, THE RADIO SHORTED AS WELL, THE FUNCTION BUTTONS FAILED, AND THE VEHICLE JERKED SEVERAL TIMES UPON COMING TO A STOP AND STALLED SEVERAL TIMES. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE WHEN ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPLICATED. IN ADDITION, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE KEY FOB FAILED TO UNLOCK THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED DARK FUMES WERE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE WINDOWS, THE DOOR WAS OPENED, AND FLAMES WERE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED, BUT THE CONTACT HAD A FIRE INSPECTION REPORT OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V043000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE AND REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.
Nov 23, 2015
WHEELS
1 complaint
THE TIRE SEPARATED AND EXPLODED, THIS IS A FAIRLY NEW CAR, I COULD OF HAD AN ACCIDENT. THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED RIGHT AWAY.
Sep 07, 2015
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE DRIVING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD SCREECHING NOISE THAT SOUNDED AS IF SOMETHING WERE LOOSE AND ABOUT TO FALL OFF FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE PADS WERE FAULTY. THE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED HOT AIR FROM THE DRIVER SIDE UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD. THE HOT AIR INTENSIFIED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE HOT AIR WAS NORMAL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000. MA 10/23/15 UPDATED 12/11/2017*CN
Jul 27, 2015
TIRES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE AVENGER EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL STEEL BELT RADIAL TIRES, SIZE: 225/55/R17 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH OVER A POTHOLE, THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRES BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE RIMS WERE DAMAGED ON BOTH TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER TIRES. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE AND DOT NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN.
Jun 02, 2015
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON NOW FOR OVER A 1 YEAR. MY CAR ENGINE JUST SHUTS OFF FOR NO REASON. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN HAD IT TOWED IN AND MULTI DODGE DEALERSHIP MECHANICS LOOKS AT IT. NOBODY CAN FIGURE OUT WHY IT DOES IT. THEY HAVE DUPLICATED THE PROBLEM LOTS OF TIMES BUT DON'T KNOW WHY IT HAPPENS. EVERY MECHANIC REFUSES TO DOCUMENT IN THE SYSTEMS THAT THIS IS HAPPENING BECAUSE THEY CAN'T FIX THE PROBLEM BUT I MAKE THEM ALL RIGHT ON MY COPY OF THE SERVICE PAPERWORK THAT THEY DID DUPLICATE IT AND WHAT THEY DID TO PROTECT ME.THE ONLY THING THEY HAVE EVERY CHANGE IS THE ERG VALVE BUT IT STILL HAPPENS TO THIS DAY. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE.
May 21, 2015
POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
POWER LOSS IN THE GEARBOX , WHEN YOU ACCELERATE THE CAR IT HAPPENS EVERYDAY AT ANYTIME. *TR
May 04, 2015
STEERING,WHEELS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY I NOTICED A PULLING/SHAKING OF THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF THE CAR DID NOT WANT TO FOLLOW MY CONTROL. IT WILL ALSO FEEL AS IF IT WANTS TO ATTEMPT TO STALL OR SWITCH GEARS WHILE DRIVING *JS
Feb 07, 2015
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING ON THE BELTWAY AND THE CAR JUST STALLED. I WAS DOING 70 MPH AT THE TIME. THE CAR RANDOMLY STALLS/WON'T CRANK AND IT HAS LESS THAN 4000 MILES ON IT. I JUST PURCHASED THE CAR AND HAVE BEEN BACK AND FORTH TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY WILL NOT HELP ME. IT SHUTS OFF WITH NO WARNING AND ALL THE GAUGES GET STUCK. I AM AFRAID FOR MY LIFE AND I CAN'T GET IN TOUCH WITH THE MANUFACTURER. BECAUSE I HAVE TO GET ON THE HIGHWAY TO GO TO WORK I AM AFRAID IT IS GOING TO HAPPEN WHEN I DON'T HAVE A WAY TO GET TO AN EMERGENCY LANE AND IT IS GOING TO CAUSE A FATALITY. NO ONE WILL TELL ME WHERE TO TURN AND THIS IS MY ONLY MODE OF TRANSPORTATION. *TR
Nov 17, 2014
STEERING,SUSPENSION
1 complaint
WHEN DRIVING THE CAR IT SWAYS SIDE TO SIDE AND ALSO KICKS TO THE RIGHT WHEN GOING OVER RAILROAD TRACKS AT APPROX. 15 MPH.I HAVE TO DRIVE WITH BOTH HANDS FIRMLY ON THE WHEEL SO THAT IT DOES NOT PULL ONE WAY OR THE OTHER. *TR
Aug 17, 2014
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The 2014 DODGE Avenger currently has 204 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2014 DODGE Avenger?
The most common problems reported for the 2014 DODGE Avenger are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
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