Problems with 2008 Dodge Avenger VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving 15 mph and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle would not accelerate over 25 mph. the electronic throttle sensor warning light was also illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the contact was advised by a mechanic to add fuel injector cleaning fluid and new tire octane gas to the vehicle. the contact did just that however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 73,000. the current mileage was 86,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle within a few minutes. the vehicle also exhibit a jerking motion while driving various speeds. the vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics for diagnostic testing. the throttle was cleaned twice but the failure continued. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 47,000.

My wife was driving the vehicle a 2008 dodge avenger and was accelerating at about 45 mph a lighting bolt looking indicator light came on fora short period and the engine stalled as she let off gas light went off and car speed leveled off, happened 2nd time that nite. next day engine stalled once upon acceleration but no light. took to dealer said gas pedal is remote and sends signal to throttle body . well in this case throttle body didn't receive signal. the entire throttle body had to be replaced, as the actual failing part is not sold separately. est cost $415. not covered by chrysler or my extended warranty i purchased. i protested the sales manager offered to split the bill. no this is a defective part as i've heard numerous dodge owners have same complaint. i shouldn't have to pay anything and it should be a recall. as i see it is a defective part. it only has 64,00 miles and 4 years old. suppose it stalled in a critical point, someone could be hurt or worst. this part has been an problem apparently for years. seems a redesign is in need and in fact past due. *tr

Car stalls on highway around 50 mph will not speed up. needs to be pulled over to regain speed. large semi truck had to brake to avoid hitting vehicle on highway. changed many parts and now will not go over 50 and shift out of second. spent about $300 on parts alone and friends shop help with problems. still not fixed. may need to park it before my family dies in it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact was driving approximately 68 mph when the electronic throttle control indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was able to be restarted and coasted to the side of the road; not exceeding 20 mph. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where the contact was awaiting diagnosis of the failure. the manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. the failure and the current mileages were approximately 87,900. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that after started the vehicle, the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated. there was loud noise and shaking from the vehicle while idle. in addition, the vehicle would not accelerate over 12 mph. the contact was able to resolve the shaking failure momentarily once the vehicle was shut off and restarted. the failure recurred frequently. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or a repair shop for inspection or repairs. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a claim was filed. the current mileage was 76,000. the failure mileage was 75,995. updated 9/10/12 *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the electronic throttle control caused the vehicle to lose power while traveling 55 mph. the contact stated there was a lightning bolt that appeared on the instrument panel when the failure would occur. the vehicle was not inspected by the dealer or repaired. the vin was not available. the current and the failure mileage was 36,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated the electronic control sensor failed. while driving 40 mph the speed would drop 10 mph and lost power as the accelerator pedal was being depressed. the warning electronic control light would illuminate when the vehicle began to lose power. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the failure; however, within two days the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified claim#21777348 was filed. the contact was also advised that a representative would contact him within a couple of days. the failure mileage was 36,080.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated. the same failure occurred previously. the manufacturer was contact and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 77,000 and the current mileage was 87,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond to acceleration attempts while driving 5 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised her that the electronic throttle control box failed and needed to be replaced and reprogrammed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they were reviewing the issue. the failure mileage was approximately 74,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated was driving 25 mph when the electronic throttle light illuminated and caused the vehicle to stall. the contact had to avoid crashing due to lost power. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic where the mechanic could not remedy the failure. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer advised that the entire throttle body should be replaced but could not guarantee that the repair would remedy the problem. the failure mileage was 100,800.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate over 50 mph. the vehicle lost acceleration power intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. in addition, the contact stated that when the vehicle was idled, it stalled as the check oil and the check engine warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 50,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving approximately 50 mph, the electronic throttle position sensor warning symbol illuminated and suddenly the vehicle decelerated to 10 mph. the contact pulled over to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed to the residence. an authorized dealer was notified of the failure who informed the contact that the failure was related to the electronic throttle position sensor. the similar failure recurred several times. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 69,000.

Tl* the contact 2008 dodge avenger sxt. while driving approximately 55 mph, the contact noticed the electronic throttle control warning indicator illuminated intermittently. there was a delay in the acceleration when driving over 55 mph during extremely hot weather. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the electronic control would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage 48,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle lost power, it would not accelerate over 45 mph and the vehicle would not shift into third gear. a local mechanic stated the failure could be caused by the electronic throttle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current miles were 57,000.

2008 dodge avenger sxt with the 2.7 liter engine with approximately 57,000 miles. the electronic throttle control light comes on (it is a lightening bolt shaped indicator light). this is a common problem on these vehicles from what i am searching on the internet and forums of other owners. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving 60 to 65 mph, the electronic throttle control sensor repeatedly illuminated. the failure causes the vehicle to experience a loss of power and the vehicle would fail to accelerate under 2 rpms. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer, but the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 73,000. the vin was unknown.

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the gasoline pedal became inoperable since the electronic throttle control module was faulty. the engine would not respond when pressure was applied. the dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. no repairs were performed. the current and failure mileages were 48,254.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the etc warning light illuminated and as a result, she was unable to start the vehicle. in addition, the vehicle would surge forward intermittently. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. the current and failure mileages were 99,939.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact was driving approximately 30 mph when the electronic control warning light illuminated. when the accelerator pedal was engaged, there was a slight power response. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and the vehicle was shifted into park. suddenly, the warning indicator stopped illuminating and the vehicle resumed normally. the failure recurred intermittently and progressively became worse to where the failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. the vehicle was taken to an authorize dealer where they informed the contact that the throttle body would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the defect. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 42,000. updated 06/03/11 *bf the consumer stated the part was ordered and dodge agreed to assist with the repairs. updated 07/08/11. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the electronic throttle control lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who did not diagnose the failure but advised the contact to replace the battery as a temporary fix. the remedy did not correct the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 1,200 and the current mileage was 1,500.

Yesterday makes two times that my car has accelerated on it's on. the first time this happened was about 2 months ago. i was merging onto the interstate and accelerated but when i lifted my foot, the accelerator continued to speed up. on this occasion, i thought it was just something that i may have done but it happened again yesterday. i was on my way to work, approached a traffic light and when i approached the light, it turned yellow. because i was already going through the light as it turned, i pressed the accelerator to get through the light but once i was successful and took my foot off the accelerator, it continued to speed up. on both occasions, i tried with my foot to get it unstuck but i wasn't successful for about 1/10 of a mile. this tells me that something is not right. i am trying not to drive it to much but still i have to go to work. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated the vehicle suddenly accelerated while the brake pedal was depressed. the failure was experienced numerous times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test, but was unable to locate a failure code. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin information was not available. the failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 28,000.

I have been having problems with my dodge avenger for about 40,000 miles now and have had it into multiple shops without the problem being solved. the electronic throttle control light comes on and off at random times either causing my car to shut off while im going down the road, cause power lag with no acceleration about 45 mph or shifting into different gears, or the engine light comes on along with the etc light and the car will idle very high then very low and repeat the process making the car unable to drive. the vehicle has shut off on me while going down interstate and highways and i've almost been hit several times because of it. i see lots of postings with the same issue but there are no recalls on this issue which dealerships do not know how to fix. i've been told to change the battery, the tpms was messing up, the throttle valve was sticking, improper fuel delivery, and that the car wasn't getting enough air. none of these once fixed were the cause of the car freaking out and now im forced to drive day to day with my son in the car hoping it works well enough that an accident wont happen. i've seen enough complaints about the electronic throttle control that there should have been a recall a long time ago to fix this yet it's been 4 years and still nothing is being done to help make peoples vehicles safe again that they paid for. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while the contact was driving approximately 55 mph, the electronic throttle control warning indicator illuminated intermittently and the vehicle failed to accelerate beyond the speed being driven. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they informed the computerized system would need to be updated and recommended the vehicle be repaired by the dealer. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis who detected the failure was related to the throttle body. the vehicle had not been repaired and the failure progressed. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 88,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger sxt. the contact stated that when the vehicle was coasting, it would jerk forward, abnormally accelerate and then stall. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times yet they were unable to duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was contacted but offered no further assistance. the failure mileage was 17,000 and the current mileage 31,763. updated 4/1/11 *cn updated 1/13/2012 *ln *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving 30 mph, the engine seized. on other occasions, the vehicle spontaneously accelerated and then dragged. also, the driver's seat belt detached without warning and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the thermostat, clockspring, ecm manifold, throttle body, starter, battery, air fan, integrated power module, air conditioner, compressor, intake runner, steering wheel, and engine needed to be repaired. the vehicle was taken to brockton chrysler jeep dodge ram (241020 belmont st, brockton, ma 02301, (781) 961-1550), but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. the failure mileage was 36,000. the vin was invalid.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. while driving approximately 65 mph, the electronic throttle control warning light was illuminated and the vehicle began to decelerate without warning. the contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate beyond second gear. the contact shut off the engine and when restarting, the vehicle operated as normal until the failure began to recur intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was told that ice was building up inside of the throttle body air horn and causing the failure. the vehicle was repaired yet the failure continued to recur intermittently so the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that the throttle body would need to be replaced. the throttle body was replaced and the failure had not recurred. the failure mileage was 46,000 and the current mileage was 66,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the electric throttle control light would illuminate after the vehicle was driven for approximately four hours, but the light would reset back to normal after a few moments. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure because the light was no longer illuminated. the manufacturer was notified and stated that the failure was not addressed by any recalls. the failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 69,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle decelerated independently. the failure recurred constantly whenever it rained. additionally, the front driver's side window and mirror would not operate. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 1,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while sitting at a stop, the engine rpms increased to 5,000 as the engine roared abnormally. the failure was recurring. the vehicle was taken to an authorized mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 34,000 and the current mileage was 134,000. the consumer stated he experienced sudden acceleration issues, along with stalling. the acceleration issues have been ongoing and within the last few months, it seemed to be occurring more frequently. about 6 months ago, his wife was sitting in the passenger seat, with the vehicle in park, and when he returned, she explained how the vehicle revved up above 5 rpm's. after the incident, the consumer took his wife to an appointment and while stopped at a stop sign, behind another vehicle the vehicle revved extremely high and jumped forward almost causing him to hit the vehicle in front of him. the consumer had to apply extreme pressure to the brake, to stop the vehicle. the vehicle also stalled while at a stop light, in drive. updated 01/09/14

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the electronic throttle warning light illuminated followed by the vehicle stalling. the contact was able to restart the vehicle and it was taken to the dealer for inspection where the contact was advised that the air box assembly would need replacing. the repair was performed yet the failure recurred within a few months. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the manifold gasket was then replaced but to no avail. the throttle body was then replaced, which seemed to correct the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle accelerated independently to 100 mph. when the brakes were engaged, the vehicle speed would only decrease to 60 mph. also, the contact turned off the vehicle but it continued to accelerate. the contact had to crash into in a ditch in order to stop the vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. the vehicle was repaired. the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. the contact experienced the failure on numerous occasions. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 3,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the vehicle accelerated on its own twice while stopped at a red light. when he parked the vehicle in the garage, it accelerated to 45 rpm's and decrease on its own. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the failure could not be duplicated. the failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 10,350. updated 11/6/08 *cn updated 11/10/08. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the cruise control failed to work and the engine light was illuminated. the failures began on april 20, 2008. he stated that there were recalls on the same issue he was experiencing; however, his vin was not included. the nhtsa campaign id number was unknown. the failure mileage was 39,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. when the contact started the vehicle the engine stalled; however, the vehicle began functioning normally with no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. when the vehicle came to a complete stop it surged forward. the failure occurred intermittently while driving approximately 35 mph. the vehicle had not been repaired for the malfunctions. the current and failure mileages were 19,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. the contact was driving 70 mph when the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the battery was replaced but did not correct the failure. the entire electronic throttle body control was then repaired. the contact believed the failure to be an extreme safety risk because the vehicle could stall without warning at any time and potentially cause a crash. the failure mileage was 52,267 and the current mileage was 52,858.