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Problems with 2013 Dodge Avenger ENGINE

On average, the 2013 Dodge Avenger starts to “feel” problems with the ENGINE and its various aspects after 72 353 miles.

Recently reported ENGINE problems on 2013 Dodge Avenger

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. the contact stated while driving at approximately 65 mph, the heater was activated however, the passenger side vents only produced cold air. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or a local mechanic for diagnosis or repairs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000

The issue occurs mostly while the vehicle is in motion, but occasionally when it is sitting still and idling. while driving, the car engine will suddenly stall. no warning lights or check engine lights turn on. no codes are found when scanning the obd2. there are no recorded miss fires for any of the cylinders either. this is an especially dangerous situation specifically when driving full speed on major highways or roads. when the engine stalls, power steering cuts out and i have to muscle the car off to the side of the road to put the car in park and start it up again. the engine has stalled while going in reverse, driving forward, and sitting idle. this has happened over a dozen times now.

Heat is only blowing on drivers side, blows cold on passenger side.

While driving at hwy. speed vehicle surged but no warning lights, etc. next time started, warning lights came on indicating a p2173 code.car was just at dodge dealer for recalls. car will idle fine for a couple of minutes then start surging, idling rough with no power and set warning lights, mil, etc, esc. these will go off when vehicle is turned off except for check engine light. we have replaced throttle body with no change. cleared code and came back and did the same. very disappointed that dodge has not addressed this issue. it is not safe.

I was driving my 2013 dodge avenger and the horn goes off by itself from 3 seconds to 3 minutes constantly. when i drive the car it cuts off. my car has only 85000 miles and i have read similar complaints regarding this vehicle around that mileage.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle started to lose acceleration and the stability control, check engine, and brake warning indicators illuminated. the contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who determined that the emissions system montior and a fuel leak were the causes of the failure. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. the contact stated that there was no heat in the front and rear passenger sides of the vehicle. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 101,320.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. vehicle stalled had to pull over the side of the road throttle body control the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph , all warning indicators started to flash, then the vehicle stalled. the contact pulled over to the side of the road and waited few minutes. vehicle started normally. the vehicle was taken to the dealer peppers automotive group inc, 2420 e wood st, paris, tn 38242, they determined the throttle body control had to be replaced. vehicle not repaired. manufacturer notified of the failure. approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

When heat is on, the passenger side blows cold (i live in wi so, when i say cold, i mean cold) air from every blowing port on the passenger side... occurs at all times, whether stationary or in motion. have tried a few things reccomended on multiple other pages by people who are experiencing the same exact issue. no help. the driver side vents do blow warm air but, not close to as hot as it should be. this has been occurring since right around 118,000 miles. i start my car 20 minutes before i leave my house at 5am to bring my young children to daycare and be to work by 6. when getting in after being started for 20 min... barely any difference in temp which, is frustrating when you drive with your babies 35 minutes in the cold cold cold along with several deer and a windshield that won't defrost completely. have purchased the extended warranty from dealer and, somehow (what a shock) there is no help for me as 'the issues being described sound like it was brought on by you, the vehicle owner or, enviorment factors'... it hurts knowing you are a loyal and honest ...

While driving in city traffic the vehicle cut off without warning. i thought it was the battery so i replaced it. the vehicle turned on and drove half a block and it cut off again there is a knocking noise coming from the engine now and i have the vehicle parked.

While driving the engine will throttle down or cut the acceleration off making it dangerous to drive on the highway. i have to pull over repeatedly to turn off the vehicle and restart it to make it to a safe place to look at the engine.

Tl* the contact owned a 2013 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the temperature gauge went hot and approximately 20 seconds later, smoke submerged the inside of the vehicle. flames then began to come from the hood the vehicle as the engine began to stall without warning. the contact immediately removed himself and his child from the vehicle and got as far away from the vehicle as possible. no injuries occurred as a result of the fire and no medical attention was needed; the fire department was able to extinguish the fire. the vehicle was destroyed. the vehicle was towed to a tow yard and a police report was filed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 120,000.

Engine has completely stalled at low speeds without any lights or warning. this has happened on 3 separate occasions. car will not restart but if it sits for an hour or so it starts back up. no codes present.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while the driver was driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. as a result, the driver crashed into a utility pole. the driver did not sustain injuries. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a used vehicle lot. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure and informed the vin was not included in a recall. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

While driving down the interstate my car started to emit black smoke from the hood, i pulled ocer to the right hand shoulder to inspect the smoke when i got out there were flames coming from under the hood i called 911 immediately. there were no warning lights or abnormal guage readings prior to the incident. the fire started spontaneously and ive never had an issue with this car before its always been extremely reliable. the car is a total loss.