Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 02/18/2013 | 68000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the thunder bolt warning icon illuminated and the vehicle decelerated independently to 15 mph. the vehicle then became resistant to acceleration attempts. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the contact was informed that the throttle body would need to be cleaned. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred the following day. the vehicle was returned to the dealer and the contact was informed that the throttle body would need to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 68,000. | |||
| 03/15/2012 | 46800 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge avenger. the contact was driving approximately 55 mph when the vehicle began to lose power and stalled. the etc warning icon illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder and restarted the vehicle. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic advised the contact that the throttle would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 46,800. | |||
| 01/09/2013 | 68631 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the electronic control throttle illuminated while driving at low speeds and the vehicle stalled. the failure was experienced several times. the vehicle began to function normally after it was restarted. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacture was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 68,631. the current mileage was 68,645. | |||
| 03/15/2012 | 46800 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2010 dodge avenger. the contact was driving approximately 55 mph when the vehicle began to lose power and stalled. the etc warning icon illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder and restarted the vehicle. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic advised the contact that the throttle would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 46,800. kmj | |||
| 03/15/2012 | 46800 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2010 dodge avenger. while driving approximately 55 mph the vehicle began to lose power and suddenly stalled. the etc warning icon illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder of the road and shut the engine off. after restarting the vehicle the contact was able to drive without failure. the failure continued to occur intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic stated the throttle would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 46,800. da | |||
| 09/27/2011 | 7900 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge avenger. while driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated and failed to slow down. when the brake pedal was applied the vehicle continued to accelerate and crashed into two nearby poles. there were no personal injuries. a police report was filed. the vehicle sustained moderate body damages to the front end and driver's side area. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for repairs. the cause of failure had not been determined. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 7,900. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 09/27/2011 | 7900 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2010 dodge avenger. while driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated and failed to slow down. when the brake pedal was applied the vehicle continued to accelerate and crashed into two nearby poles. there were no personal injuries. a police report was filed. the vehicle sustained moderate body damages to the front end and driver's side area. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for repairs. the cause of failure had not been determined. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 7,900. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 08/06/2011 | 32000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2010 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the throttle control light illuminated on the instrument panel. the engine then began to lose power, but did not stall. the contact also stated that vehicle would experience a hesitation when attempting to accelerate. a mechanic informed the contact that throttle issues were a common problem for this model year vehicle. the vehicle had not been inspected. the failure and current mileages were 32,000. sm. | |||
| 08/06/2011 | 32000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2010 dodge avenger. the contact stated the throttle control light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact stated the vehicle then started to loose power, but did not stall. the vehicle does have some hesitation when trying to accelerate. the contact stated their mechanic stated this model vehicle has had a lot of problems with the throttle. the vehicle had not been inspected. the failure mileage and current mileages were 32,000.rl | |||
| 01/19/2010 | 13000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2010 dodge avenger. while driving approximately 50-55 mph the contact stated the vehicle hesitated then stalled. he stated he restarted the vehicle and the vehicle started as normal. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the failure on december 16, 2010. he stated the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the failure continued and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the contact stated on the third visit to the dealer the throttle was replaced. the failure continued. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer had not been contacted. the contact stated there was a problem with the vehicle brakes and the dealer did something to them but he was not sure of what they did. he stated when driving in reverse the brakes were very noisy. he also stated when the the brakes on engaged they go to the floor then pop back up. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 13,000 and the current mileage was 17,386. vwb | |||