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Fuel System, Gasoline complaints
26 reportsClear category filter79,200 miles · Feb 13, 2012
Fuel System, Gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL SPILLED OUT FROM THE FILLER NECK WHILE REFUELING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN THE DEALER AND THEY INFORMED HER THAT THE FAILURE MAY BE DUE TO THE FUEL TANK, BUT THEY WEREN'T EXACTLY SURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON AN INTERMITTENT B…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL SPILLED OUT FROM THE FILLER NECK WHILE REFUELING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN THE DEALER AND THEY INFORMED HER THAT THE FAILURE MAY BE DUE TO THE FUEL TANK, BUT THEY WEREN'T EXACTLY SURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 79,200. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10447775
63,000 miles · Jan 19, 2012
Fuel System, Gasoline
WHILE FILLING GAS TANK,AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF DIDNT WORK SPILLING GAS, NOW EVERY FILL UP, VARIOUS GAS STATIONS SAME PROBLEM. *TT
NHTSA ODI #10444502
40,000 miles · Dec 18, 2011
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Gasoline
MY 2008 AVENGER STALLS WHEN ACCELERATING. IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN IT IS WET AND COLD OUT. IT HAPPENS MOSTLY WHEN YOU ARE AT A COMPLETE STOP AND PUSH THE GAS OR WHEN YOU ARE SLOWING DOWN AND THE ACCELERATE. I HAVE ALMOST BEEN IN SEVERAL ACCIDENTS DUE TO THIS HAPPENING. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DODGE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY…
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MY 2008 AVENGER STALLS WHEN ACCELERATING. IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN IT IS WET AND COLD OUT. IT HAPPENS MOSTLY WHEN YOU ARE AT A COMPLETE STOP AND PUSH THE GAS OR WHEN YOU ARE SLOWING DOWN AND THE ACCELERATE. I HAVE ALMOST BEEN IN SEVERAL ACCIDENTS DUE TO THIS HAPPENING. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DODGE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THERE IS DEFINITELY SOMETHING WRONG. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10440316
47,000 miles · Aug 12, 2011
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingFuel System, GasolineFire
I HAVE A 2008 DODGE AVENGER THAT BURST INTO FLAMES ALL OF A SUDDEN WHEN I WAS HEADED HOME FROM WORK DURING RUSH HOUR ON A CITY STREET DOING BETWEEN 25-30 MILES AN HOUR. THERE WAS NO WARNING WHEN A MAN STARTED SHOUTING FOR ME TO GET OUT OF THE CAR. IN ANOTHER HALF AN HOUR MY KIDS WOULD HAVE BEEN IN THE CAR. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME…
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I HAVE A 2008 DODGE AVENGER THAT BURST INTO FLAMES ALL OF A SUDDEN WHEN I WAS HEADED HOME FROM WORK DURING RUSH HOUR ON A CITY STREET DOING BETWEEN 25-30 MILES AN HOUR. THERE WAS NO WARNING WHEN A MAN STARTED SHOUTING FOR ME TO GET OUT OF THE CAR. IN ANOTHER HALF AN HOUR MY KIDS WOULD HAVE BEEN IN THE CAR. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME I'VE HEARD OF THIS HAPPENING WITH THIS CHRYSLER MADE CAR, YET THE INSURANCE IS GIVING ME THE RUN-A-ROUND. I'M SURE WITH INSTRUCTIONS FROM CHRYSLER. I NEED THEM TO PAY UP, I NEED TO BE ABLE TO GET TO WORK AND TAKE MY CHILDREN TO DAY CARE. I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED CAUSE THERE IS OBVIOUSLY A DEFECT IN THE ENGINE OR FUEL SYSTEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10422008
Mileage unknown · Jun 18, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
I WAS FILLING MY GAS TANK UP AND THE HANDLE DID NOT TURN OFF AUTOMATICALLY. I KNOW THAT THE NOZZLE WAS FULLY INSERTED, I AM CAREFUL ABOUT THIS SINCE SOMETHING SIMILAR HAS ALREADY HAPPENED WITH THIS CAR. THE FIRST TIME I WAS CLEANING MY WINDSHIELD SO I DID NOT IMMEDIATELY NOTICE THAT GAS HAD SPILLED OUT AND WAS ACTUALLY POURING O…
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I WAS FILLING MY GAS TANK UP AND THE HANDLE DID NOT TURN OFF AUTOMATICALLY. I KNOW THAT THE NOZZLE WAS FULLY INSERTED, I AM CAREFUL ABOUT THIS SINCE SOMETHING SIMILAR HAS ALREADY HAPPENED WITH THIS CAR. THE FIRST TIME I WAS CLEANING MY WINDSHIELD SO I DID NOT IMMEDIATELY NOTICE THAT GAS HAD SPILLED OUT AND WAS ACTUALLY POURING ONTO THE GROUND. NOW I AM EXTREMELY CAREFUL WHEN I FILL UP. I DON'T THINK THAT THE PUMPS ARE THE PROBLEM, I THINK IT IS SOMETHING WITH THE CAR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10407344
113,000 miles · Jun 17, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
I OWN A 2008 DODGE AVENGER R/T. WHEN FILLING THE GAS TANK THE AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF DOES NOT ENGAGE AND THE FUEL ERUPTS OUT OF THE CAR. THE ONLY TWO OPTIONS FOR A FIX ARE TO REPLACE THE GAS TANK OR GUESS THE AMOUNT OF FUEL TO PUT INTO THE CAR. THIS HAPPENS ON ANY AND EVERY PUMP THAT I USE REGARDLESS OF WHAT PUMP OR WHAT STATION I …
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I OWN A 2008 DODGE AVENGER R/T. WHEN FILLING THE GAS TANK THE AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF DOES NOT ENGAGE AND THE FUEL ERUPTS OUT OF THE CAR. THE ONLY TWO OPTIONS FOR A FIX ARE TO REPLACE THE GAS TANK OR GUESS THE AMOUNT OF FUEL TO PUT INTO THE CAR. THIS HAPPENS ON ANY AND EVERY PUMP THAT I USE REGARDLESS OF WHAT PUMP OR WHAT STATION I GO TO. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10407319
69,000 miles · May 6, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
2008 DODGE AVENGER STALLS WHEN SLOWING DOWN OR SOMETIMES WHEN I PUSH THE ACCELERATOR. STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC SEVERAL TIMES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10399305
40,000 miles · Mar 28, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
WHEN I FILL UP MY GAS TANK. I GET A SPLASH BACK OF GAS THAT COMES OUT AND DOWN THE SIDE OF MY CAR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10393119
52,000 miles · Mar 10, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
MY 2008 DODGE AVENGER R/T AT 52,000 MILES DEVELOPED A SERIOUS SPLASH BACK WHEN PUMPING GAS. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF THE FLOW IS VERY FAST OR VERY SLOW. IT WAS SO BAD THE FIRST TWO TIMES WHEN IT HAPPENED THAT GASOLINE SPLASHED ALL OVER THE LEFT REAR VERY HOT WHEEL AND ROTOR OF MY CAR AS I HAD JUST GOTTEN OFF THE HIGHWAY. I AM AFRAID…
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MY 2008 DODGE AVENGER R/T AT 52,000 MILES DEVELOPED A SERIOUS SPLASH BACK WHEN PUMPING GAS. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF THE FLOW IS VERY FAST OR VERY SLOW. IT WAS SO BAD THE FIRST TWO TIMES WHEN IT HAPPENED THAT GASOLINE SPLASHED ALL OVER THE LEFT REAR VERY HOT WHEEL AND ROTOR OF MY CAR AS I HAD JUST GOTTEN OFF THE HIGHWAY. I AM AFRAID THAT THIS WILL BECOME A MORE SERIOUS PROBLEM AND POSSIBLY A FIRE IF NOT CORRECTED. HAVE HEARD THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH SOME 2008-2009 MODEL AVENGERS AND AS I HAVE TO GET IT TO THE DEALER AND SOON, SHOULD BE CHECKED FOR PERHAPS A VENDOR ISSUE. THANK YOU KINDLY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10389675
52,891 miles · Feb 18, 2011
Fuel System, GasolineFire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PLUG IN ON THE FUEL PUMP BURNED CAUSING A HOLE IN THE FUEL PUMP. THE CHECK ENGINE AND GASOLINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RECEIVING ANY FUEL FROM THE FUEL PUMP AND THAT CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE CO…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PLUG IN ON THE FUEL PUMP BURNED CAUSING A HOLE IN THE FUEL PUMP. THE CHECK ENGINE AND GASOLINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RECEIVING ANY FUEL FROM THE FUEL PUMP AND THAT CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE CONTACT WHO REWIRED THE BURNT WIRES AND REPAIRED THE HOLE IN THE FUEL PUMP. THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,891.
NHTSA ODI #10383255
Official recalls
6Apr 2, 2008
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 180,963 MY 2007-2008 SEBRING AND DODGE AVENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A STANDARD TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS). UNUSED ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR THE TPMS MAY BECOME CORRODED AND COULD SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH CAN CAUSE A VARIETY OF CONDITIONS INCLUDING ENGINE NO-START, DEAD BATTERY, AN INOPERATIVE CRUISE CONTROL OR REMOTE START SYSTEM, AND/OR ENGINE STALLING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: ENGINE STALLING COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL SEAL THE WIRES FOR THE TPMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Oct 10, 2007
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE ENGINE COOLANT MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE LEFT RADIATOR COOLING FAN MOTOR CONNECTOR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONNECTOR FOR CONTAMINATION OR DAMAGE, INSTALL A WIRING HARNESS OVERLAY, AND REPLACE THE FAN MOTOR FREE OR CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Sep 13, 2007
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE, THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD SEPARATE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE FUEL TANK TO LOOSEN AND LEAK FUEL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERBODY FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Sep 12, 2007
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FRONT DOOR LATCH CABLE MAY BECOME PARTIALLY UNSEATED FROM THE INTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING POSSIBLY CAUSING THE LATCH TO STICK IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION OR THE LOCK FUNCTION TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: DRIVING A VEHICLE WITH AN UNLATCHED DOOR CAN RESULT IN AN UNBELTED FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT FALLING OUT OF THE VEHICLE OR BEING EJECTED IN A CRASH, CAUSING INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A SECONDARY RETENTION FEATURE TO BOTH FRONT DOORS. THIS ACTION WILL SUPERSEDE AND EXPAND A PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL (PLEASE SEE 07V-104). THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Jun 13, 2007
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS UTILIZED FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALLBEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Mar 15, 2007
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT DOOR LATCH CABLE MAY BECOME PARTIALLY UNSEATED FROM THE INTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING CAUSING THE DOOR LATCH TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION AND NOT BE SECURED TO THE STRIKER.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS, THE POSSIBILITY OF A DOOR OPENING COULD CAUSE AN UNBELTED PASSENGER TO BE EJECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Remedy: THIS ACTION IS SUPERSEDED (PLEASE SEE 07-V414.) DEALERS WILL ADD FREE OF CHARGE A SECONDARY FEATURE TO BOTH FRONT DOORS TO PREVENT THE DOOR LATCH CABLE FERRULE FROM BECOMING UNSEATED AT THE INTERIOR FRONT DOOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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NHTSA investigations
1AQ10001 · Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
Opened Nov 18, 2010 · Closed Dec 28, 2015
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Unknown Or Other
On November 18, 2010, NHTSA's Recall Management Division (RMD) opened an audit query (AQ10-001) to investigate recall remedy completion by rental car companies on safety recall campaigns.It was expected to provide the agency an indication of how completely and how quickly rental car fleets perform necessary recall-related remedies on the vehicles owned and then rented/leased for use on the roadways.RMD queried three (3) major motor vehicle manufacturers (Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors) and requested data regarding completion figures for fifteen (15) discreet safety recalls.Analysis of this data demonstrated that rental car recalls completion was neither complete nor consistent.The rental car companies representing the largest market share in the industry were then queried as to their respective policies for the rental, lease, and sale of vehicles with open recalls.The data and responses from the manufacturers and the rental car companies can be found in the document repository by accessing the ?Associated Documents link above.In December 2015, Congress enacted the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act.One section of the Act prohibits rental car companies from renting, leasing, or selling motor vehicles subject to open safety recalls.With the passage of the FAST Act and its prohibition, there is no continuing need for the agency to investigate rental car recall completions.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The agency reserves the right to open any future investigations, including audits of individual recalls, or groups of recalls, or rental car companies, to examine more closely safety recalls performance and completion issues in this area.
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