Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
07V426000DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 04/25/2007 to 07/03/2007V (Vehicle)115810/15/2007MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC09/13/200709/13/2007
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryFuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an underbody fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesDaimlerchrysler recall no. g38. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
11/13/2012400001
 When pumping gas into my 2008 dodge avenger i get overspill of gas coming out of tank. i hear the click and release of gas pump and immediately gas spurts out onto car and me. i looked up on internet and it appears to be happening to alot of dodge avengers. is there a recall? *tr
11/15/201159560
 When filling up tank the tank ejects about a quart of gasoline when finished pumping gas. even when trying to go slow at the end. the gasoline burps out all over the side of the vehicle, the operator and ground. this isn't safe because the potentially hot rotor is directly underneath the fill port might start a fire while the operator is doused with fuel.
02/15/201196000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, fuel spilled back out from the filler neck valve. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technician advised the contact that the vent tubing and the neck of the fuel tank would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure continued. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician stated that the fuel tank would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not further repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 96,000. kmj
02/15/201196000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while fueling the vehicle the contact stated the fuel splashed out of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the technician stated the vent tubing and the neck of the fuel tank would have to be replaced. after the repair the failure continued. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. the technician stated the fuel tank would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 96,000. ds
02/01/201245000
 The gas tank is not venting properly, resulting in gas spray when filling up. my vehicle is spraying fuel at every fillup and does not matter which station, pump, pump position, or filling rate. the spray can be reduced by slowing the filling rate when close to full but is very difficult to prevent overflow. this spray is enough to and has soaked my shoes and pants. i have researched several forums and contacted my dealership. i am told the tank usually needs replaced at a high service cost. i am reporting this as a safety concern because most owners can not immediatly afford a ~$900 service charge. i will continue to attempt to manage this overfill spray by not filling it all the way until i can afford the repair. thank you for your time.
02/01/201280000
 When filling up my gas tank, the gas pump does not stop. this happens at all stations every time. the fuel is quite explosive when full, and jumps out of the tank getting fuel everywhere. it jumps about a foot out of the tank. you can hear that there is an air pocket in my gas tank. i can never fill it full and have to stop just short. i also have to check my fuel by turning the ignition to the on position which apparently now has messed with my locks according to the manual, if you turn it to the on/lock posiiton 4 times in a row it does something to your locks. so now my locks are messed up too. i brought it to the dealership and they stated it would cost over 400 dollars to replace.
02/01/201245000
 The gas tank is not venting properly, resulting in gas spray when filling up. my vehicle is spraying fuel at every fillup and does not matter which station, pump, pump position, or filling rate. the spray can be reduced by slowing the filling rate when close to full but is very difficult to prevent overflow. this spray is enough to and has soaked my shoes and pants. i have researched several forums and contacted my dealership. i am told the tank usually needs replaced at a high service cost. i am reporting this as a safety concern because most owners can not immediatly afford a ~$900 service charge. i will continue to attempt to manage this overfill spray by not filling it all the way until i can afford the repair. thank you for your time.
02/01/201280000
 When filling up my gas tank, the gas pump does not stop. this happens at all stations every time. the fuel is quite explosive when full, and jumps out of the tank getting fuel everywhere. it jumps about a foot out of the tank. you can hear that there is an air pocket in my gas tank. i can never fill it full and have to stop just short. i also have to check my fuel by turning the ignition to the on position which apparently now has messed with my locks according to the manual, if you turn it to the on/lock posiiton 4 times in a row it does something to your locks. so now my locks are messed up too. i brought it to the dealership and they stated it would cost over 400 dollars to replace.
02/01/201245000
 The gas tank is not venting properly, resulting in gas spray when filling up. my vehicle is spraying fuel at every fillup and does not matter which station, pump, pump position, or filling rate. the spray can be reduced by slowing the filling rate when close to full but is very difficult to prevent overflow. this spray is enough to and has soaked my shoes and pants. i have researched several forums and contacted my dealership. i am told the tank usually needs replaced at a high service cost. i am reporting this as a safety concern because most owners can not immediatly afford a ~$900 service charge. i will continue to attempt to manage this overfill spray by not filling it all the way until i can afford the repair. thank you for your time.
02/01/201280000
 When filling up my gas tank, the gas pump does not stop. this happens at all stations every time. the fuel is quite explosive when full, and jumps out of the tank getting fuel everywhere. it jumps about a foot out of the tank. you can hear that there is an air pocket in my gas tank. i can never fill it full and have to stop just short. i also have to check my fuel by turning the ignition to the on position which apparently now has messed with my locks according to the manual, if you turn it to the on/lock posiiton 4 times in a row it does something to your locks. so now my locks are messed up too. i brought it to the dealership and they stated it would cost over 400 dollars to replace.
12/01/201150000
 At or around 50,000 miles, it became almost impossible to fill the fuel tank without a violent backsplash of gas. no matter how slowly you fill, or how many opportunities you give it to vent, you still end up with a spill. when i say spill, it means that gas literally projects outward onto the ground, and down the side of the car. often the tire ends up soaked, and occasionally your clothing and or shoes. i have found other people on avenger sites complaining of the exact same thing, therefore i know this is not rare. around the same time this began, the car also began stalling in rainy weather. i dont know if these are connected, but it seems suspect. apparently other people have been told by their dealerships that the entire fuel tank has to be changed due to a faulty rollover valve.
12/16/201163000
 While filling gas tank,automatic shutoff didnt work spilling gas, now every fill up, various gas stations same problem
11/01/201040000
 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 definately something wrong.
07/29/2011470001
 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.
06/17/2011
 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.
03/01/2010113000
 I own a 2008 dodge avenger r/t. when filling the gas tank the automatic shutoff does not engage and the fuel errupts 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.
06/17/2011
 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.
03/01/2010113000
 I own a 2008 dodge avenger r/t. when filling the gas tank the automatic shutoff does not engage and the fuel errupts 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.
06/17/2011
 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.
03/01/2010113000
 I own a 2008 dodge avenger r/t. when filling the gas tank the automatic shutoff does not engage and the fuel errupts 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.
06/17/2011
 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.
03/01/2010113000
 I own a 2008 dodge avenger r/t. when filling the gas tank the automatic shutoff does not engage and the fuel errupts 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.
02/25/201169000
 2008 dodge avenger stalls when slowing down or sometimes when i push the accelerator. stalled in the middle of traffic several times.
01/15/201040000
 When i fill up my gas tank. i get a splash back of gas that comes out and down the side of my car.
11/01/201052000
 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.
02/06/201152891
 Tl-the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated the plug in on the fuel pump burnt causing a hole in the fuel pump. the check engine and gasoline light illuminates constantly. the vehicle was not receiving any fuel from the fuel pump and this cause the vehicle to not start. the vehicle was repaired by the contact. he re-wired the wires that was burnt and seal the hole in the fuel pump. the dealer or the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 52,891...mw
01/01/201162000
 When fueling up, the pump shuts off automatically but pressure inside the tank causes fuel to gush out of the tank all over the side of the vehicle, the ground and me if i'm standing too close. this has been an issue for many months. i've tried several fuel stations, several pumps at the same station. all cause gas to gush out
10/06/201045000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while the contact filled the fuel tank he noticed the gas was spilling back out from nozzle head. the vehicle was taken to the dealer advised the gas tank will need to be replaced. the vehicle wasn't repaired. the vin information wasn't available. the manufacturer will be contacted. the failure and the current mileage were 45,000. li
02/15/2010380001
 Gas tank does not stop filling up until it overflows. *tr
08/07/2008119381
 While stopped at stop signs or lights the car will cut off without warning, you then have to put the car in park and re start the engine. sometimes it flutters like it wants to cut off. this happens at least once a month sometimes more. once you start the car it is back to normal. this could cause an accident. they first learned the throttle control. the next time they replaced the evaporator canister. *tr
08/14/20075001
 A few days after i purchased the vehicle i began hearing a tapping noise in the engine sounds like knocking (bad gas or rod). dealer claims to not hear anything. took to another dealer which heard the noise, kept the car to inspect and repair stating they thought they knew what the problem was. car wasn't fixed i complained because the second dealer admitted to speaking with the first dealer thus the car wasn't fixed. they lied to me and told me it was a federally regulated emissions system that made the car sound that way. dealer #1 offered to set up an appointment with a chrysler rep. then he called back and stated that the rep wouldn't be local for 4-6 weeks. the rep called me and basically stated that it sounded like i just didn't like the car. the dealer would not take the car back, and were rude about repairs. i never saw the rep. now the car is making a rubbing noise in the steering column and the power steering pump sounds like it is going out. i have done everything to try to replace the car but the dealers have put me off so long without repairs that i am stuck with the car. less than 6 months after i owned the car i began seeing commercials for the car only the price was more than $5,000 less than what i was charged. therefore, the bank wants an enormous amount of money in order to put me in another vehicle. the ignition rolls over several times before starting. sometimes i have to attempt starting the vehicle three times. the cd player does not work, it over heats and will burn your hand if you touch the digital display. i have had friends in the community to call me and tell me that my car sounded awful when they saw me in town. additionally i am paying 430 a month for the payment when the girl across the road is having the same problems with her new avenger yet she only pays 279 a month at 11% interest. with all of the problems and the miserable ride this car offers, i can easily compare it to a bicycle a used bicycle at best. *tr
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
04/16/201155000
 Purchased my 2008 dodge avenger in april 2008 and have had nothing but problem after problem with it first the air bags were recalled then the latches on the doors were recalled. the tire pressure sensor light just never goes off most recently the fuel pump went on the vehicle costing me close to 700 and now the alternator which is going to cost me another 600. what kind of vehicle did dodge build. this is some bs an all of this is while the vehicle only has about 65000 miles or less n it.
08/21/20083001
 Frontal crash, resulting in engine fire. *tr