The contact 2008 Dodge Avenger SXT. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact noticed the electronic throttle control warning indicator illuminated intermittently. There was a delay in the acceleration when driving over 55 mph during extremely hot weather. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the electronic control would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 48,000.

- Bronx, NY, USA

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

- Owensboro , KY, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. While the contact was driving approximately 55 mph, the electronic throttle control warning indicator illuminated intermittently and the vehicle failed to accelerate beyond the speed being driven. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they informed the computerized system would need to be updated and recommended the vehicle be repaired by the dealer. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis who detected the failure was related to the throttle body. The vehicle had not been repaired and the failure progressed. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

2008 Dodge Avenger SXT with the 2.7 liter engine with approximately 57,000 miles. The electronic throttle control light comes on (it is a lightening bolt shaped indicator light). This is a common problem on these vehicles from what I am searching on the internet and forums of other owners.

- Mansfield, OH, USA

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

- Augusta, GA, USA

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

- Woodhaven , MI, USA

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

- North Platte , NE, USA

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

- Glenn Mills, PA, USA

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

- Belton, SC, USA

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

- Oshkosh, WI, USA

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

- Godfrey, IL, USA

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

- Valley Falls, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. When the contact started the vehicle the engine stalled; however, the vehicle began functioning normally with no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. When the vehicle came to a complete stop it surged forward. The failure occurred intermittently while driving approximately 35 mph. The vehicle had not been repaired for the malfunctions. The current and failure mileages were 19,000.

- Pleasant Prairie, WI, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The vehicle accelerated on its own twice while stopped at a red light. When he parked the vehicle in the garage, it accelerated to 45 RPM's and decrease on its own. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The failure could not be duplicated. The failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 10,350. Updated 11/6/08 updated 11/10/08.

- Dracut, MA, USA