Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
08V528000CHRYSLER LLCfrom 07/10/2008 to 08/26/2008V (Vehicle)71211/10/2008MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC10/09/200810/09/2008
Defect SummaryChrysler is recalling 712 my 2009 sebring, dodge caliber, avenger, journey, jeep patriot, and compass vehicles. a new adhesive used in the power train control module (pcm) manufacturing process can cause the printed circuit board to break.
Consequence SummaryThis can cause the engine to stall and cause a crash without warning.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the pcm free of charge. the recall began on november 10, 2008. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
NotesChrysler recall no. h33.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN
SB-1800309 REVC06/11/200910030888Chrysler/jeep/dodge: flash-driveability improvements or mil illumination diagnostic trouble code p0452-evap pressure switch stuck closed. includes my09 town&country; voyager and caravan. *pe12/17/2009

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN
02/08/201395000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle independently decelerated to 20 mph before stalling. all of the warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where a diagnostic was performed and the failure was identified as the power train control module, which needed reprogramming. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 08v528000 (power train) but was advised that the vin was not included in the recall campaign. the manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 95,000.
02/08/201395000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2009 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle independently decelerated to 20 mph before stalling. all of the warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where a diagnostic was performed and the failure was identified as the power train control module, which needed reprogramming. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 08v528000 (power train) but was advised that the vin was not included in the recall campaign. the manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 95,000. kmj
02/08/201395000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2009 dodge avenger. the contact stated while driving 60 mph the vehicle suddenly slowed down to 20 mph and then stalled in the middle of the road. all the warning lights started to illuminate. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who ran a diagnostic test and stated the failure was the computer box, which was the power train control module and it needs to be reprogram. there was a recall but his vin was not included. the recall nhtsa campaign number: 08v528000 : power train. the manufacturer was notified who stated there was a recall but the vin was not included and offered no other assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 95,000. mw
09/08/2012720001
 My check engine light came on p2004. i then took it to a shop and was advised it was the electronic throttle control. they have been getting many customers taking their cars in for the same problem. was advised to take it to dodge because there should be a recall. the shop did not even charge me for the diagnostic. the car is not drivable. i stalled and was almost hit at a light. i called dodge and it is going to be $105 for a diagnostic and once they find out what needs to be done they will give me a price. the information from the other shop told me to start looking online. there are thousands of forums with thousands of complaints. dodge closes at 4pm on saturday and they cannot look at my car today. in the meantime, i am left stranded. if a recall should be made, please make it soon. *tr
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
10/12/201024212
 I have a 2009 dodge avenger that is operating unsafely. it continues to maintain its speed when i take my foot off of the accelerator, and doesn't slow until i press on the brakes! it also to lurches forward when automatically downshifting, causing me to brake even harder with near misses in all of these situations. i initially worked with la mesa dodge dealership, where i purchased the car, but after several months, poor cust svc and no resolution, i took the vehicle to hine dodge in mission valley, ca. the service mgr and svc advisors have driven the vehicle. all verbally admitted that they experienced the situations i described above. the vehicle operation was recorded and sent to a chrysler service rep, who replied the vehicle operates as designed. although the svc advisors/mgr has verbally described their experience to me, they have not documented anything on the service sheet. i have verbally stated many times that this vehicle is unsafe to drive and the serviceman have also verbally told me they agree it is unsafe to drive yet i am expected to pick it up without resolution. i am dropping the car off tomorrow, and will not pick it up from the dealer until the issue is resolve. enough is enough!! i am tired of driving an unsafe vehicle, and putting myself and my loved ones in harms way. what are my rights as a consumer to get the accurate documentation on service sheets? i am hoping that the last recordings taken last week will actually provide some evidence of the unsafe operation of the vehicle, but my ongoing negative experience leaves me worried, and leery that the chrysler corporation will acknowledge this serious problem. the transmission was completely replaced in 2010, and the problem became worse, and more frequent. i am constantly having near miss accidents when taking my foot off the accelerator, and the car does not slow down, and then when braking, it accelerates when downshifting. please help. i am exhausted and need advi