9.7

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
600 miles

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2008 Dodge Avenger transmission problems

transmission problem

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2008 Dodge Avenger Owner Comments

problem #1

May 312007

Avenger 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 600 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger SXT. On May 31, 2007, while driving 60 mph, the transmission stalled and the vehicle suddenly decelerated to 20 mph. The contact stated that he was tossed around in the vehicle and lost control of the steering. The vehicle was taken in for service on June 2, 2007. The mechanic stated that the computer control module was reset. On June 5, 2007, the engine's RPM's maxed out and began to rev. The engine failed again and the service engine light illuminated. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer. The engine size was unknown. The current mileage is 740 and failure mileage was 600.

- West Millford, NJ, USA

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