Dodge Avenger Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 110 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Dodge Avenger across 7 model years. The 2008 model year has the most (42). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (13% of reports).
- 110fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 35%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 14 of 110 complaints (13%)
- Gas tank: mentioned in 9 of 110 complaints (8%)
- Electronic throttle control: mentioned in 7 of 110 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 78 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 110 complaints, 3 a fire.
Dodge Avenger fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Avenger | 5 | 2% | 22,588 |
| 2013 Avenger | 27 | 5% | 86,000 |
| 2012 Avenger | 16 | 3% | 99,000 |
| 2011 Avenger | 5 | 2% | 66,474 |
| 2010 Avenger | 6 | 4% | 80,221 |
| 2009 Avenger | 9 | 13% | 89,000 |
| 2008 Avenger | 42 | 5% | 80,552 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the Dodge Avenger. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
2 days after purchasing my vehicle I was driving getting my speed up approximately 45 mph when the vehicle started to lunge forward and nothing was under the gas pedal and it stalled. I pulled it over to the side of the road. It started back up within 2 to 3 minutes. Drove fine for about another…
The recalls associated to my vehicle are the same exact problems I am experiencing. My car is stalling and stalled on the highway. I couldnât accelerate and had to drive with my hazards.
The TIPM failed causing the car to shut off and not start again. The problem has been confirmed by Upstate Auto. There was a recall on the TIPM but it was not replaced instead some occupant restraints were replaced instead and now the manufacturer does not make the TIPM part anymore.
Recently bought the car about two months ago and ever since Iâve had it, it was randomly cut off anywhere and anytime and when it cuts off the power steering goes out and it makes it hard to control but I had mechanics that I know personally look at it, and they cannot figure it out no one can…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Avengers have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 110 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Dodge Avenger. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge Avenger fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Dodge Avenger?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 14 of 110 complaints, followed by “gas tank” (9).
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- Engine problems (437)
- Power Train problems (417)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (268)
- Suspension problems (229)
- Seat Belts problems (206)
- Visibility/wiper problems (187)
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