The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the door latch would not latch in order to remain closed. The door ajar warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the door latch assembly failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 155,000.

- Anniston, AL, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the front passenger side door failed to latch and the door ajar warning light remained illuminated. If the door were not secured, it would swing open while making any turn. In addition, the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07V414000 (latches/locks/linkages). The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 152,147.

- Fayetteville, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph, the front passenger's side door unlatched independently. The contact maneuvered to the side of the road where a bungee cord was used to secure the interior door handle. There were two recalls associated with NHTSA campaign id numbers 07V414000 (latches/locks/linkages) and 07V104000 (07V104000) however, the vehicle was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.

- Hudsonville, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the driver side front door latch would not secure the striker; when the door was closed, it would bounce back. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact referenced recall 07V414000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch) but was told that the vehicle was not included; the vehicle was not inspected when the complaint was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 52,000.

- South Lyon, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact received a recall letter in October of 2007 for the front door latch cables. He has been attempting to have the recall work performed ever since, but the dealer did not have the parts available. There had been no failure to date. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 6,500. Updated 04/16/08 updated 04/16/08

- Maples, FL, USA

Notice of the recall was received via email on 11/14/07 and I have called 3 times since to schedule my vehicle for service so new part could be installed. Each time the dealership states that the replacement part is yet to arrive and I will be notified. I have yet to be contacted. No consequences have surfaced as of yet.

- Parma, OH, USA

2008 Dodge Avenger with a few defective parts. Consumer states that the vehicle has defective front door latch, radiator fan motor connector. When arriving for the repair she was informed the parts were not available. The consumer received 2 recall notices in the mail. Recall numbers 01V104000 and 07V473000.

- Smyrna, GA, USA