8.7
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$380.00
Average Mileage:
42,017 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
- call dodge (1 reports)
transmission problem
Helpful Websites About 2008 Dodge Avenger transmission stuck in park
2009Oct 01
Avenger
- Automatic transmission
- 46,050 miles
To get a recall off the ground you// EVERYONE must file complaint with SAFECAR.GOV
or this will go no where but on deaf ears.
2009Aug 20
Avenger R/T V6
- Automatic transmission
- 39,000 miles
I left work early on Thursday for a long weekend vacation. That all came to a quick halt when I could not get my car out of park.
I called the dealer and he gave me some suggestions on how I could manually get the car in park. That made me curious and I asked him if he knew what was going on. He said he thought so, but would need to see the car to diagnose it.
When I called the Tow Company, they started laughing. I was about the 25th Dodge they were going to tow SO FAR FOR THE WEEK! I guess this is a plastic piece down near the shifter that breaks in high heat. Yes, I live in Arizona where we get some heat, but it was not even over 100 on Thursday.
Long story short.. I just found out that this is not covered by my $2,000 MPP Extended Warranty. Also, I am at 39,000 miles and I asked why they did not give me a heads up about this while I was within my 36,000 factory warranty...? So, now I have to pay for 4 days rental car, $50 part and $180 labor on a part that in my opinion is a "Manufacturer Defect!" Period!!
I called Dodge at 1-800-992-1997 and told the guy on the phone that I was not hanging up until this got resolved.
He put me on hold while calling the dealership. He came back tell me that they have worked something out, but would ask that I pay $100, which is what I would have to cover for a warranty item anyway.
I agreed to do so, but I still feel this should have been picked up completely by Dodge Corporation.
They know of this defect and it's everywhere if you google search it. Anyone else having this problem..., call Dodge and tell them it's crap! They know about this issue and it's their responsibility to notify the owners of these vehicles when they are aware of something this widespread.
I will be contacting our local news, in order to get my $100 back. It's the principle of it all at this point. I should not have to fork out my hard earned money for their failure.
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2009Oct 14
Avenger 4 cyl
I am having the same issue as many, many other people who own my same year and model. I had to have it towed to the dealership because it was stuck in park. The tow-guy had to actually break the shifter to drive it up on the tow truck. Of course my 36 mth warranty is up. I asked the guy in the service department if they have issued a recall, of course he said no. I will be calling tomorrow to see if they will foot the bill considering this is obviously a manufacturing defect. Any suggestions?
Shelby H.
Riverview, Florida, USA
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