Problems with 2008 Dodge Avenger VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Car lost acceleration at 35 mph electronic throttle light came on. acceleration came back up. next day no problems. the following day car was sputtering and light came on again then went off. lost acceleration again at 30mph, with light coming on and then going off. 1 hour later when turning on car electronic throttle light is flashing and the whole car is shaking badly. i was able to coast the 1/4 mile home since there was no traffic with the car shaking the entire way and the light flashing. 10 minutes later had to go out and move car no issues. this is a serious problem. i had this fixed exactly a year ago. being told it was something clogging a hose. i find that hard to believe when so many other people are having the exact same problem and almost getting killed when driving. do a recall dodge. because we shouldn't have to pay to fix things when the mechanics aren't sure what the problem is. i'm praying i can make it to my garage safely tomorrow morning. i'm terrified to drive my car and haven't in 2 days. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated and the vehicle failed to accelerate. the contact mentioned that on some occasions, the vehicle had to be towed to his home. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 123,000.

My dodge avenger had a throttle control light illuminated on the dash when first starting the vehicle. thereafter, the car first would not go over 20 mph. later this problem progressed. the car only had a small amount of power. it could get up to 30-40 mph on flat areas but struggled to maintain 5 mph on inclines. the vehicle would also shake violently when the transmission was in gear but the vehicle was stopped do to engine vibrations. i am currently in the progress of replacing the avengers throttle body. normally i wouldn't report this, but when i called the dealer to order the part he informed me that they have been replacing a lot of these lately due to problems. *tr

Was going down interstate, went through tollbooth, around 55mph the etc light came on and the gas pedal no longer accelerated the car. vehicle speed rapidly dropped and i had to pull over to avoid an accident. turned vehicle off, restarted it and drove another 50 feet before the same thing happened. turned the vehicle off a second time and restarted. haven't had the problem since yesterday. however after researching this issue, the etc unit on the 2008 dodge avenger is an extremely faulty unit and this happens to a lot of people. typical repair is around $800. this needs to be a recallable item. i had my daughter in the car and we were nearly rear ended due to the speed drop on a three lane highway. i will be reporting this to chrysler as well. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration power as the throttle control warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 93,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving approximately 75 mph with the cruise control activated, a lighting bolt icon light illuminated as the cruise control independently deactivated. the warning light stopped illuminating after the contact shut the engine off and restarted the vehicle. the contact stated the warning light continued to illuminate intermittently, the rpm reading increased and the vehicle was hesitant upon acceleration. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the technician stated that the electronic throttle body would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 98,879.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the electric throttle warning lamp illuminated as the vehicle idled at various speeds. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, who replaced unknown parts on the vehicle but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 107,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving 65 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled when the accelerator pedal was depressed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the contact was advised that the entire throttle body needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the incident. the approximate failure mileage was 89000. ...updated 03/07/14 *bf also, the transmission did not shift properly.

On the highway in an attempt to accelerate, the electronic throttle control light began to flash and the car lost power. i had to get onto the shoulder and put my hazards on and try and drive the car while never getting over 20mph. after restarting the car it drove ok, however, there was no passing acceleration when the pedal is to the floor. leading up to this event, the car has been stuttering when shifting between gears. my wife had the same issue with her caliber before she got rid of it. there needs to be a recall!!! *tr

While driving 60 mph using cruise control, electronic throttle control indicator light blinks and engine loses power. however, difficulty in breaking and bringing to complete stop due to high rpm idle. after turning off and restarting engine, light is off and engine runs fine. incident has occurred three times, 6/29/13, 7/2/13, 7/7/13. *tr

I started the car and it drove normally for 1/4 mile. car then began bucking and would not accelerate over 20mph. electric throttle light came on. shop said the electric throttle needed to be replaced. got it replaced in june of 2013. in august of 2014, my battery light came on. car drove normally. stopped after an hour trip. two hours later car wouldn't start. received a jump, car started but would not accelerate over 25 mph. electric throttle light, check engine light, and battery light are on. to the shop i go again...almost two months after the warranty has expired... *tr

Once electronic throttle control indicator light comes on, it is difficult to maintain consistent speed. i also have no control over my temperature gauges. airbag light, check engine light comes on together with this as well. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the electronic throttle control warning lamp illuminated then the accelerator pedal failed to respond properly. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 83,000. *tr

Electronic throttle control light came on and stayed flashing could not go over approx 15-25 mph. pulled over shut car off and restarted and worked fine for the 5 min drive i had to complete after it happened. 9 hours later while driving the throttle control light came on again with loss of power intermittently then stayed off for 5 min drive i had to complete. *tr

The electronic throttle control light comes on and makes the car impossible to drive. this has been an issue for me for 10 months. i have read about many others having this exact problem with no luck or help from dodge. after cleaning and replacing the few affordable things, i still can not go more than a few days without the light coming back on. it usually sits in the driveway at least until i can afford the recommended $1100 repair that dodge refuses to fix. i will never ever buy another dodge. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the throttle control warning indicator illuminated continuously and there was a sudden reduction in acceleration power. the vehicle failed to accelerate above 10 mph. the contact maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. upon restarting, the problem persisted. the contact was in the process of taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle began to jerk and vibrate. the check engine and throttle control warning lights illuminated as well. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 54,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the electrical throttle control warning indicator illuminated intermittently and the vehicle decelerated independently. in addition, the engine revved when the brake pedal was applied and the vehicle continued to accelerate at the speed of 10 mph. the gear was shifted into park in order to stop the vehicle. the contact resumed driving and the failure persisted. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 133,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the electronic throttle system warning light illuminated on the instrument panel, causing the vehicle to become resistant to acceleration attempts over 10 mph. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the sensor for the throttle system needed to be repaired. the manufacturer was also contacted and advised that the sensor was not covered under warranty. the failure and the current mileages were 147,000.

Was driving on the highway and could not go over 30 mph. the electronic throttle light came on and was flashing. i got off at the next exit and had the vehicle towed. *tr a couple of days later, tried the vehicle and it did run fine again. after a couple more days, the speed was not what it should be. moved very slow and the rpm went high before it would change gears. lost power especially going up hill. happened again today. could not go over 30 mph. barely made it up a hill and to work. having the vehicle towed again.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle stalled. additionally, the vehicle accelerated on its own while stopped with the brake pedal depressed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 35,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle decelerated independently. also, the contact stated that the electrical throttle control and the check engine warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 104,000 and the current mileage was 105,000. *tr

I am fixing my throttle control body for the second time. i bought the 1800 dollar extended warranty and this work is not covered. to fix its 500 each time. the dealership just says tough luck mr.....the dodge company just passes you from person to person until you either give up or hear sorry not our problem. this should not fail at all never mind two times in one year!!! i am telling everyone that will listen to not buy a dodge product.... *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated as the vehicle erroneously accelerated. the vehicle was moved to the shoulder where it was shut down and restarted but the failure recurred. the contact also stated that the failure occurred when attempting to decelerate and the vehicle functioned normally when the cruise control was engaged. the vehicle was not taken to a mechanic or the dealer for inspection or repairs. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the engine began to shake violently and the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated. the contact attempted to accelerate but the engine did not respond. the vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the approximate failure and current mileage was 101,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the electronic throttle control warning lamp illuminated. the contact mentioned that the vehicle became hesitant. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 115,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the brake pedal was depressed. the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be cleaned. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 110,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that when attempting to start the vehicle after it had been sitting for extended periods or in cold weather, the vehicle would become resistant to acceleration attempts. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic who inspected the vehicle and advised the contact that the electronic throttle control failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and advised the contact that there were no recalls and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 116,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the electronic throttle control warning light advised of a defect. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance to the contact. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 66,000.

As i was driving down the road headed onto the interstate my car lost speed and went from 50mph to 40mph and the electronic throttle body light came on. gas pedal was to the floor and couldn't go over 40mph. felt like the car was going to die if i was to let off the gas then it would all of a sudden speed up on its own to 50. when i had to slow down for a red light which thankfully i didn't need to stop i couldn't get the mph over 30 once i started going again. i got home safe but this seems to be a problem as i have read. this needs to be fixed or recalled. big safety issue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *tr

Driving on the highway and the electronic throttle control light comes on. the car will not accelerate, and after taking foot off the accelerator the light goes off. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while parked the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic stated the throttle would have to be replaced. the contact had not experienced a failure with the vehicle but was worried about experiencing a failure in the future. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 127,000.

While driving on the interstate, my car suddenly dropped to 20mph and i had to pull off the road. i didn't have anywhere to pull over so i put my flashers on and drove as far right as i could until i had room to pull off the road. it was a very busy part of the interstate and i could have easily been ran over. i had to have it towed to the local dealership where they replaced and electric throttle. this is an issue dodge chrysler has been aware of for many years. it should be recalled. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving approximately 35 mph, the electronic throttle control warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel intermittently. the vehicle began to decelerate unexpectedly. the vehicle failed to accelerate greater than 2000 rpms. the failure recurred on four separate occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 42,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving approximately 55 mph, the throttle sensor warning indicator illuminated with a sudden reduction in acceleration power. the vehicle then independently decelerated to 20 mph. the contact maneuvered to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the technician replaced the throttle harness. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate independently as the throttle control warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact shut off and restarted the vehicle, as it then functioned properly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the motor needed to be replaced and the central computer needed to be reprogrammed. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 130,000.

Shortly after i purchased my '08 dodge avenger i started having trouble w/the etc. it felt like the vehicle was jolting on acceleration or if i was at a steady high rate of speed (75-80 mph). the etc indicator came on. i contacted the dealer & informed them of the issue & my concern about the reliability of the vehicle. it was in & out of the shop 3 times in the 1st month of purchase for the etc. i was told it was a speed sensor yet my etc light was on after replacement. after having etc sensor cleaned & etc software flashed the problem appeared to go away. almost 2 years later the problem is back & worse. my etc indicator came on, vehicle stalled while idling, started jolting while accelerating & while maintaining a steady speed. it began revving at a complete stop w/full pressure applied to the break (vehicle would jump forward; i feared it would run itself into another vehicle). while slowing down it would rev & accelerate (creating the possibility of hitting another vehicle) w/out pressure on the gas pedal. it died while driving & wouldn't start restart. when it did start the etc was on & it wouldn't get past 1000rpm or above 20mph & had a very rough idle. a tune-up was done, etc sensor cleaned, air-intake system cleaned, & load test done to see if the battery was going bad. this vehicle is incredible unsafe to drive, after researching it appears that i am not the first person w/this issue. dodge needs to recall this throttle body, it's extremely dangerous. the repairs on this vehicle are extensive & the problem isn't fixed. advised replacing throttle body is the next step. told it wouldn't be a guaranteed fixed because the throttle body for this model appears a faulty & i would likely be dealing w/this problem for the length of ownership. recorded vehicle during some of incidents since i was told 1st time i was told "unable to duplicate, flashed software." *tr

For the past 6 months i've been getting a lightening bolt indicator light coming on. the car will stall. now it's so bad that this morning it would not go past 10 mph. the light goes off by the time i can get into the shop. a friend had the same exact car with the exact same problems and the dealership had to replace her throttle body 3 times and it still wouldn't fix it. this car needs a recall since i can't afford to fix a $500 problem over and over and over. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and the electron throttle control warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection where they advised that the throttle body needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and stated that they would further inspect the failure. the failure mileage was 43,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the throttle control warning light illuminated while driving and the engine rpms increased to 2000. in addition, the vehicle began to jerk abnormally while the contact was attempting to accelerate. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure and current mileage was 98,000.

Continuous engine and electronic and fuel and electrical issues with check engine light is activated with no resolve.

Received indicator light that electronic throttle control failed, in the middle of traffic my car dropped speed to 20 miles an hour, i was almost rear ended with two children in my car. i have spoke to several dodge certified mechanics and they has all attested that this is a known issue but not being fixed. i called dodge and they said my issue was an isolated incident. when i told them that i spoke to their mechanics and research and found hundreds of other customers with this issue they said and i quote "you can find anything you want if you search long enough". some one is going to get killed if their car drops to 20 miles an hour on a freeway. *tr

Car stuck in gear, cant reduce speed, powertrain module needs to be replace, i've had the car only for 1 1/2. *tr

While driving this morning, my car hesitated and stalled. i was able to get my car restarted, but the check engine light came on. after a couple of minutes of driving, the electronic throttle control light came on and the car lost power and would not accelerate. it was very stressful because this all happened during rush hour traffic in washington dc. i have researched this problem and it seems that it is a common occurrence... please recall now for safety reasons!!!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stopped accelerating and became stuck in a low gear. the vehicle was taken to two different mechanics for diagnosis but they were unable to identify the problem. the vehicle was then taken to the dealer who was unsure about the failure. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 93,782 and the current mileage is 94,780.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the electronic throttle control failed without warning. the failure recurred three times over a period of eighteen months. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnosis or repairs. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000. updated 03/31/14*lj the consumer stated on 3/9/14, while driving, the etc light illuminated again. all power to vehicle was lost. the consumer pulled over and restarted the vehicle. the consumer was then able to continue home. updated 04/01/2014 *js

This first occurred going down the interstate at 50mph the etcs light started blinking and all throttle was gone..giving the gas was doing nothing an unfortunately i was in a construction area an had no where to pull off of the interstate so had blocked traffic to turn car of an restart to limp off the nxt exit..changed the electronic throttle control sensor fixed the issue for about 500 miles an the sensor was $600 only for it to fail again an after research i see a lot of the same car is having this same problem. this needs to be a recall ! it is very dangerous on an interstate with no throttle to get your car to safety. *tr

I was driving 25 mph when the electronic throttle control indicator light came on. the light remained lit while i was driving. the speed of my car decreased and i was not able to accelerate when pushing the gas pedal. my car seemed as if it was coasting. i turned my car around to park it. when i pressed the brakes my car seemed like it wanted to shut off. my car began jerking. i did not make it even 1 mile from my home before this took place. *jb

While driving on highway, etc light came on signifying problem with throttle component. after doing research, it appears that this is an ongoing problem with dodge vehicles including the 2008 avenger. many statements online urged to open claim here as this can be an expensive problem that is not covered by warranty or recall. *tr

Driving my car fine one minute,get in it the next day and there's an lighting bolt on my dash. the car won't go over 20mph. the light blinks than i shut car off and restart it and the light just stays on. couple weeks later the light goes away. then weeks later after a month of no light,light comes back on. i take it to dealer and they say the codes for the throttle showed up. they cleaned it out,put a new filter on and sent me on my way. driving for a good week with no light,here comes light again. sometimes it resets it self after i restart car but now the light stays on. 20mph. chrysler needs to recall this car. too many people with the same car,same problem and they just ignore. *tr