NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Power Train complaints
236 reportsClear category filter44,000 miles · Jul 22, 2011
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RECEIVED REPAIRS TO THE GEAR SHIFT INTERLOCK SPRING UNDER A MANUFACTURERS RECALL. AFTER REPAIRS, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE GEAR SHIFTER FROM PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHIFTER AND BRAKE SHIFT SWITCHES …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RECEIVED REPAIRS TO THE GEAR SHIFT INTERLOCK SPRING UNDER A MANUFACTURERS RECALL. AFTER REPAIRS, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE GEAR SHIFTER FROM PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHIFTER AND BRAKE SHIFT SWITCHES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 44,000.
NHTSA ODI #10414677
60,000 miles · Jul 21, 2011
EquipmentPower Train
I GOT A RECALL ON MY DODGE AVENGER, DUE TO A PLATE ON THE SHIFTER, I TOOK IT TO DEALER, THEY REPLACED THE PART, AND LESS THEN 2 MO. MY CAR LOCKED IN PARK AND UNABLE TO GET TO GO INTO GEAR, HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED TO DEALER AGAIN AND THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE SHIFTER, THEY CHARGE ME $100. AND SAID IT WAS DEDUCTIBLE , I FEEL IT WAS N…
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I GOT A RECALL ON MY DODGE AVENGER, DUE TO A PLATE ON THE SHIFTER, I TOOK IT TO DEALER, THEY REPLACED THE PART, AND LESS THEN 2 MO. MY CAR LOCKED IN PARK AND UNABLE TO GET TO GO INTO GEAR, HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED TO DEALER AGAIN AND THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE SHIFTER, THEY CHARGE ME $100. AND SAID IT WAS DEDUCTIBLE , I FEEL IT WAS NOT MY PLACE TO HAVE TO PAY TO FIX A PART THAT HAS BEEN RECALLED, AND THEY MESSED UP. THE DEALER SAID THEY HAD SEVERAL SHIFTER TO HAVE TO REPLACED SINCE THEY CHANGED OUT THE RECALLED PART. *KB
NHTSA ODI #10414040
71,000 miles · Jun 27, 2011
Power Train
ON JUNE 27,2011 WENT TO MY CAR TO GO TO WORK, STARTED MY 2008 DODGE AVENGER, THE GEAR SHIFT WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK NO MATTER WHAT I DO. NOW I READ A LOT OF COMMENTS THAT THIS IS VERY COMMON WITH THIS MODEL AND YEAR, WHY HASN'T DODGE FIXED THIS PROBLEM WITH A RECALL, INSTEAD OF THE CONSUMER HAVING TO PAY TO REPAIR A MANUFACTU…
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ON JUNE 27,2011 WENT TO MY CAR TO GO TO WORK, STARTED MY 2008 DODGE AVENGER, THE GEAR SHIFT WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK NO MATTER WHAT I DO. NOW I READ A LOT OF COMMENTS THAT THIS IS VERY COMMON WITH THIS MODEL AND YEAR, WHY HASN'T DODGE FIXED THIS PROBLEM WITH A RECALL, INSTEAD OF THE CONSUMER HAVING TO PAY TO REPAIR A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. A CHEAP PLASTIC PART, GIVE US CONSUMERS A BREAK, WONT BUY A DODGE AGAIN THANKS *TR
NHTSA ODI #10409014
57,500 miles · Jun 24, 2011
Power TrainVehicle Speed Control
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. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10408762
103,850 miles · Mar 25, 2011
Power Train
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT THE GEAR INTO REVERSE BUT THE GEAR SELECTOR WOULD NOT BUDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE BY REMOVING THE COVER FROM THE GEAR POLE AND ENGAGING A WIRE IN THE I…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT THE GEAR INTO REVERSE BUT THE GEAR SELECTOR WOULD NOT BUDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE BY REMOVING THE COVER FROM THE GEAR POLE AND ENGAGING A WIRE IN THE INTERIOR WITH HER FINGER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,850.
NHTSA ODI #10392846
Mileage unknown · Jan 12, 2011
Power Train
I WAS AT THE STORE EARLIER TODAY WHEN I CAME OUT THE GEAR SHIFT ON MY 2008 DODGE AVENGER WAS STUCK IN PARK I TRIED EVERYTHING TO GET IT UNSTUCK SO I DECIDED TO COME HOME AND GOOGLE THE PROBLEM I FOUND THOUSANDS OF POSTS WITH THE PROBLEM IT SEEMS TO ME ITS THE MANUFACTURES FAULT AND I THINK IT SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED FOR SO MANY P…
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I WAS AT THE STORE EARLIER TODAY WHEN I CAME OUT THE GEAR SHIFT ON MY 2008 DODGE AVENGER WAS STUCK IN PARK I TRIED EVERYTHING TO GET IT UNSTUCK SO I DECIDED TO COME HOME AND GOOGLE THE PROBLEM I FOUND THOUSANDS OF POSTS WITH THE PROBLEM IT SEEMS TO ME ITS THE MANUFACTURES FAULT AND I THINK IT SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED FOR SO MANY PEOPLE TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AROUND THE SAME TIME. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10376461
29,000 miles · Sep 24, 2010
EquipmentPower Train
2008 DODGE AVENGER WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WILL NOT MOVE OUT OF PARK. DROVE CAR IN MORNING TO WORK AND 8 HOURS LATER AFTER STARTING AND THEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SHIFT THE SHIFT LEVER WOULD NOT MOVER FROM PARK. BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW AND IT HAS ONLY 29,000 MILES AFTER 2 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10357294
79,000 miles · Sep 19, 2010
Power Train
STICK SHIFTER STUCK IN PARK. CAN NOT ENGAGE AT ALL. DODGE IS NOT ACKNOWLEDGING THE PROBLEM WITH THE CONSUMER. NOT FAIR TO THE BUYER IT IS NOT COVERED IN WARRANTY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10356354
67,000 miles · Sep 15, 2010
Power Train
CAR WAS DRIVING FINE AND WITHOUT WARNING IS NOW UNABLE TO SHIFT FROM PARK WITHOUT USING THE MANUAL SHIFT OVERRIDE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10355731
60,000 miles · Sep 15, 2010
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SHIFT LEVER WOULD NOT MOVE UNLESS THE DRIVE TRAIN BUTTON WAS ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED.…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SHIFT LEVER WOULD NOT MOVE UNLESS THE DRIVE TRAIN BUTTON WAS ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 60000.
NHTSA ODI #10355701
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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