NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
831 reports147,000 miles · Apr 13, 2018
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE ABOVE 45 MPH WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (BOB FRENSLEY DODGE IN MADISON, TENNESSEE, 615-589-0000) WHERE THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED AS THE POWER CONTROL MODULE. THE DEALE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE ABOVE 45 MPH WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (BOB FRENSLEY DODGE IN MADISON, TENNESSEE, 615-589-0000) WHERE THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED AS THE POWER CONTROL MODULE. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE SOLENOID PACK FOR THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 147,000.
NHTSA ODI #11084944
127,000 miles · Apr 2, 2018
Visibility/wiper
HEAT AND DEFROSTER ON PASSENGER SIDE STOPPED WORKING.WITH NO DEFROSTER THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD FOGS UP. CAUSES THIS PROBLEM WHEATHER YOU ARE MOVING OR STATIONARY.
NHTSA ODI #11082593
Mileage unknown · Mar 28, 2018
Unknown Or Other
MY 2008 DODGE AVENGER WITH 13800 MILES STALLS WHILE DRIVING AND THE TIRE PRESSURE MONTORING SYSTEM LIGHT STAYS ON
NHTSA ODI #11081767
120,000 miles · Mar 27, 2018
EngineStructure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE AND SUB FRAME PREMATURELY RUSTED AND FRACTURED WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO A PARKING AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHOM DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BUT THE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE AND SUB FRAME PREMATURELY RUSTED AND FRACTURED WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO A PARKING AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHOM DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED FOR A DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY HAD ISSUED ONE RECALL ON THE ENGINE AND THREE TSB'S ON THE ENGINE BUT PROVIDED NO SOLUTION FOR THE ENGINE CRADLE REPLACEMENT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
NHTSA ODI #11081503
129,000 miles · Mar 16, 2018
Electrical SystemEngine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO START. WHILE DRIVING 40-50 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SOUTH POINT DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (5210 S IH 35 FRONTAGE RD, AUSTIN, TX 78745, (512) 443-9333) TO BE DIAG…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO START. WHILE DRIVING 40-50 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SOUTH POINT DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (5210 S IH 35 FRONTAGE RD, AUSTIN, TX 78745, (512) 443-9333) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT SEVERAL ENGINE WIRING HARNESSES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V152000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000.
NHTSA ODI #11079754
Mileage unknown · Mar 10, 2018
Electrical SystemUnknown Or OtherVisibility/wiper
THE HEADLIGHTS AND HORN LIGHT AND SOUND INTERMITTENTLY ALSO INTERIOR LIGHTS ALSO FLASH ON AND OFF. HAVING INTERMITTEN PROBLEMS WITH THE WIPERS.ALSO THE BATTERY KEEPS GOIMG DEAD. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING AT NIGHT AS THE CAR IS SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR OVER A MONTH NOW.
NHTSA ODI #11078502
Mileage unknown · Mar 9, 2018
Electrical System
STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE RADIO SYSTEM, IT TURNS OFF BY IT SELF AND NOT TURNING ON. ONE`S IN A WHILE IT TURNS ON BY IT SELF. IT DOES THE SAME THING IF IT`S RUNNING OR IT`S THE CAR TURNED OFF. OTHER ISSUE IS THAT THE 4 ELECTRIC WINDOWS FRONTS AND REARS BROKE VERY EASE INSIDE THE ELEVATOR WHEN I LOWER OR TURNING UP. I`M …
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STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE RADIO SYSTEM, IT TURNS OFF BY IT SELF AND NOT TURNING ON. ONE`S IN A WHILE IT TURNS ON BY IT SELF. IT DOES THE SAME THING IF IT`S RUNNING OR IT`S THE CAR TURNED OFF. OTHER ISSUE IS THAT THE 4 ELECTRIC WINDOWS FRONTS AND REARS BROKE VERY EASE INSIDE THE ELEVATOR WHEN I LOWER OR TURNING UP. I`M BEEN WASTING TOO MUCH MONEY FOR THIS ISSUE. IN ONE POINT BOTH ISSUES FOR BECOME UNSAFE BECAUSE WHILE I`M DRIVEN ON WANT TO LOWER THE WINDOW IT MAKES A BIG NOISE WHEN IT BREAKS. AND THE RADIO TURNS ON AND OFF BY IT SELF SCARING YOU WHILE I`M DRIVING.
NHTSA ODI #11078347
Mileage unknown · Feb 25, 2018
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Power Train
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. EVERY SINCE I HAVE BEEN HAVING VARIOUS PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. SUCH AS ENGINE ROUGH IDLING/STALLING, TRANSMISSION ISSUES, TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR DON'T WORK, ENGINE WON'T START/DEAD BATTERY. JUST A LOT OF UNUSUAL PROBLEMS. I BE DRIVING THE VEHICLE CITY OR HIGHWAY. DON'T MATTE…
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. EVERY SINCE I HAVE BEEN HAVING VARIOUS PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. SUCH AS ENGINE ROUGH IDLING/STALLING, TRANSMISSION ISSUES, TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR DON'T WORK, ENGINE WON'T START/DEAD BATTERY. JUST A LOT OF UNUSUAL PROBLEMS. I BE DRIVING THE VEHICLE CITY OR HIGHWAY. DON'T MATTER WHETHER I AM DRIVING STRAIGHT OR TURNING. THIS VEHICLE WILL STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. YET STALL RIGHT BACK UP. ALL STARTED AFTER THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING LIGHT CAME ON. I BELIEVE IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM. I HAVE BEEN TAKEN CHANCES, HOPING THAT IT WILL GO AWAY LIKE IT STARTED. MY REPAIR SERVICE CAN'T FINE THE PROBLEM AND SAID TO CHECK FOR RECALLS. THESE UNSAFE CONDITIONS HAVE BEEN GOING ON FOR A WHILE. HELP NEEDED
NHTSA ODI #11074698
102,000 miles · Feb 21, 2018
EnginePower TrainUnknown Or Other
THE INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL IS SHOWING AS "STUCK OPEN" CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO BE LIT UP AND THE CAR CANNOT BE INSPECTED. I HAVE REPLACED THIS PART 3 TIMES IN 3 YEARS. THE PART IS EITHER DEFECTIVE FROM EVERY SOURCE, THE CAR IS CAUSING THE ISSUE, OR THE COMPUTER ISN'T FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THIS HAS COST ME THOUSA…
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THE INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL IS SHOWING AS "STUCK OPEN" CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO BE LIT UP AND THE CAR CANNOT BE INSPECTED. I HAVE REPLACED THIS PART 3 TIMES IN 3 YEARS. THE PART IS EITHER DEFECTIVE FROM EVERY SOURCE, THE CAR IS CAUSING THE ISSUE, OR THE COMPUTER ISN'T FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THIS HAS COST ME THOUSANDS AND LEFT ME WITHOUT A VEHICLE FOR OVER A YEAR. THIS IS A PART THAT SHOULD LAST A DECADE IF YOU TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOUR AUTOMOBILE.
NHTSA ODI #11074180
Mileage unknown · Feb 21, 2018
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other
INTERMITTENTLY, WHEN THE SWITCH IS ON THEY WILL TURN OFF AND ON BY THEMSELVES. FAST TO SLOW AND SLOW TO FAST. CAUSES VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. THIS HAPPENS WHEN CAR IS MOVING, OBVIOUSLY IN RAINY CONDITIONS. MOST RECENT ACCURATE 2-13-18 HIGHWAY AND CITY STREETS.. ALSO MY AIR AND COOLING FAN …
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INTERMITTENTLY, WHEN THE SWITCH IS ON THEY WILL TURN OFF AND ON BY THEMSELVES. FAST TO SLOW AND SLOW TO FAST. CAUSES VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. THIS HAPPENS WHEN CAR IS MOVING, OBVIOUSLY IN RAINY CONDITIONS. MOST RECENT ACCURATE 2-13-18 HIGHWAY AND CITY STREETS.. ALSO MY AIR AND COOLING FAN HAS BEEN RUNNING INTERMEDIATE ON HIGH AND NOW IS NOT WORKING AT ALL. NOT TO MENTION ISSUES WITH WIRING HARNESS.
NHTSA ODI #11074069
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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