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Dodge Avenger electrical problems

electrical problem

10.0

really awful

Typical Repair Cost:

no data

Average Mileage:

6,216 miles

Number of complaints:

5 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (4 reports)
  2. replace control switch in steering column (1 reports)

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problem #5

2008Feb 01

Avenger SXT 2.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 7,000 miles

This is what I found out about the unexpected stalling with 2008 Dodge Advengers.

In both cases when the car stalled the wipers were on high and triggered a short that stalled out the entire car. WE found this out, not the mechanics at Dodge. While on the highway for the second time, the car stalled out as soon as the wipers were turned on high.

AFTER, we told this to the mechanics they found the control switch in the steering column was the problem. It also shorts out the air bag. Run an electronic test with each of the control turned on separately. i.e., wipers, cruise controls, lights, etc, anything on the steering wheel. the car will start to stall

Bob Boast Dodge in Bradenton Florida is well aware of this problem.

Nick M.

Parrish, FL, USA

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problem #4

2008Mar 18

Avenger SXT

  • Automatic transmission
  • 6,778 miles

Well after having my avenger looked at by a dodge mechanic and said there is nothing wrong wit it, I was driving it (only 1 day after being at the shop) with my 2 month old son in it and lost all power yet again. However this time I was almost hit from behind by another driver!! I happened to be right down the street from the dealership and drove it straight there. My husband & I spoke to the service manager, who said again there is no recall on the car, no problems reported of this on the internet or in the U.S. He said he would drive the car all day yesterday and all day today, but if the car doesn't do anything then there is not much they can do for us, but maybe call in a Chrysler engineer who probably still wouldn't find any problems. HELP!!!! if ANYONE has experienced this problem email me ASAP!!!

Heather S.

Brook Park, Ohio, USA

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problem #3

2008Mar 14

Avenger SXT

  • Automatic transmission
  • 6,600 miles

Again I was driving my 08 Dodge Avenger SXT and while pulling onto a main road I lost all power to the vehicle, no power steering, no lights, nothing. I again had to hurry up put the car in park and re-start it. My husband took the car to our Dodge service center on March 17, 2008. They hooked up a computer to the car, & test drove it and found nothing to be wrong with it. The mechanic told my husband that there is no recall about this problem, nor are there any complaints in the U.S (apparently there is at least one other person with this problem) If there are any other people out there with this happening please email me.

Heather S.

Brook Park, Ohio, USA

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problem #2

2007Dec 27

Avenger SXT

  • Automatic transmission
  • 5,700 miles

I have a 2008 Dodge Avenger SXT at the time I had 5700 miles on the car. While I was driving it in a parking lot, I lost all power, the car stalled and shut off. I couldn't turn the wheel, I had to put the car in park and re-start it. Thank goodness there were no other cars around me at the time, as this could have been a bad accident.

Heather S.

Brook Park, Ohio, USA

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problem #1

2008Feb 08

Avenger

  • Automatic transmission
  • 5,000 miles

This is extremely dangerous! my son's new 2008 Dodge Avenger lost complete power while driving on the interstate. Luckily he was in the left lane and was able to pull over. Power steering, brake lights, airbags and all engine functions completely failed instantly. The car is under warranty, but I am more interested in informing drivers of a potential serious problem. If my son was not in the left lane this could have been a very serious situation. Please have you car checked, my nine year old son was also in the car. Very scary.

Nick M.

Parrish, FL, USA

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