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Problems with 2013 Dodge Avenger SERVICE BRAKES

On average, the 2013 Dodge Avenger starts to “feel” problems with the SERVICE BRAKES and its various aspects after 319 799 miles.

Recently reported SERVICE BRAKES problems on 2013 Dodge Avenger

Window goes down but will notcome back up. motor is either blown , regulator needs to be replaced or switchs gone bad. i fixed this before and it happened again. should not have to replace again. august 27, 2019 at 1:00am

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. while the contact's sister was driving 55 mph, she depressed the brake pedal, but it failed to stop the vehicle. as a result, the driver crashed into another vehicle on the front driver's side. both the driver and passenger air bags deployed. the driver sustained a brain aneurysm and had trouble breathing. medical attention was required. a police report was filed. the vehicle was not drivable and was towed to ken garff west valley chrysler jeep dodge ram fiat (located at 4175 w 3500 s, west valley city, ut 84120, (844) 353-7052). the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 86,000.

My brake pedal is going on down and making a noise after i push the brake pedal to stop. there are nor ever has a warning light came on. a suggestion was my madter cylinder may be bad. i am going to have it replaced by my son. i can't afford to take it to a dealer. this had been going on for about 3 months but had gotten worse. just wanted to report it in case there are others that may lead to recalls. only 40,000 miles on car now, about 38,000 when problem started.

The airbag light keeps going on and off. a few times i would undo my seatbelt and then secure it again and it would go off. but it comes back on again. brakes: i have had all 4 brakes replaced and my brakes still squeak and they grind. ive had this done twice and it does not fix the issue. it makes a rattling sound when going uphill. and squeeks and grinds when coming to a stop. this has been going on for months.

My vehicle stalled, started shaking, shut down and lost power while driving. the following three warning lights came on; 1) malfunction indicator light (mil); 2) electronic throttle control (etc); and 3) electronic stability control (esc). i have noticed that the car seems to stall when i put it in drive and take off is slow. it takes me several blocks to just reach 30 mph. the car also feels as if it is lunging but resumes a slow pace. take off is extremely slow when i stop for traffic lights. the engine seems to lose pressure. the car will rev and accelerate on its own even with the brake pedal being pressed. my car started sputtering in traffic, the car revved up like i was pressing on the gas. then yesterday i experienced immediate loss of power in the vehicle & the inability to increase speed, almost causing me to be involved in an accident. my vehicle slowed to approximately 10 - 20 mph. the manufacturer has not addressed this faulty problem and needs to address immediately!!!!! my life matters and so does everyone else's life and those of their family!!!! what is really upsetting to me is that this is a known problem that has been reported repeatedly by others who have had this situation!!! my life matters and so does everyone else's life and those of their family!!!!

The "check brake" indicator light continued to illuminate even after we got the "occupant restraint controller (orc) recall fixed. we were told that the ocr was connected to the brake system in turn making the brake light illuminate, and it would go off after you drive a couple hundred miles. after many months this problem still continued intermittently illuminating either while driving - on either city street or highway or when coming to a complete stop at a red light or when it was in park. we took it back to hendrick dodge in charlotte, nc to ultimately be told that we need a master brake cylinder that cost $782.10. this car only had 41,941 miles on it and all services were kept up. the service advisor then told us that this was due to a "brake booster water sheild defect". we would like to report this "defect" that dodge does not offer any "recall" on or any financial assistance with. we would greatly appreciate your assistance in this matter. thank you for your consideration.

Brake engages. engine: not accelerating, strange sound. just purshaced the car 1 month ago

While driving on highway (55 mph), dashboard lights flashed on and vehicle lost all power suddenly without notice. all power steering, brakes and electrical power was lost. this happened without prior warning. vehicle losing all power suddenly while driving could have caused a fatal accident and should be addressed why no warning was given as to any issues the vehicle may have been experiencing.

Takata recallmy wife got in a accident rear ending another car that stomped on breaks as she was trying to switch lanes her brakes did not clamp properly and her airbag did not deploy she was going 45mph on hwy 70 in durham, nc. she suffered injuries to her neck, shoulders, knees, and right eye. and our car received damages to the front driver side not drivable. after hearing from a mechanic that the airbag should have deploy and dodge has a recall going on i did some research it was true. and my car did have a recall for the airbags since september of 2016 but i was never notified by dodge or takata. i have own this car since 2013 brand new and have been driving for over 3 years, at any point in time during that me and my wife could have gotten into a really bad accident and died because the airbags didn't work. i would not have bought the car if i knew this, i was lied to by dodge and sport durst where i purchased the car from and i want justice. *tr - (recall related incident) ts

Takata recall on 1/5/17 my wife rear ended another driver after they slammed on brakes and my wife's brakes skirted cause sever damaged to the driver side of the car leaving her at fault and at the time my insurance lapse on the car. but the airbag did not deploy and she suffered injuries to her knees neck, shoulders and eye. i found dodge has a recall for my make and model for the airbags but never told me and refused to help in any way and takata does not have a recall for my car for the airbags but for other dodge models.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. while driving 70 mph, the vehicle began to decrease in speed and the brakes independently began to stop the vehicle. the brake warning indicator was illuminated. the failure was persistent. the dealer diagnosed that the brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 67,000. the vin was not available.

Car will rev and accelerate on its own even with brake pedal being pressed due to malfunctions in the electronic stability control i've even replaced the throttle body after reading forums about this similar problem and car continues to sporadically accelerate on its own at times while i'm driving or parked. *tr

Vehicle brakes and steering froze up while attempting to go around another driver. this resulted in a total loss. this was on a dry city street. the driver in front of the vehicle was turning into a business, attempted to go around when the brakes and steering just stopped working. this vehicle was just service a few weeks prior to the incident.

Purchased vehicle 02/2013 six moths later noticed brake light would come on when coming to a stop going down a hill. took in for service, told "brake sensor is too sensitive." one year later noticed when vehicle is in motion beyond 50mph engine will hesitate- feels like it will shut off. similar situation when idling. two years later steering makes lots of noise. none of these concerns have been addressed when brought to staff's attention at dodge dealership. dodge requests i pay $107+ for a diagnostic test. not happy with this purchase more so because i am mother to a three year old and expecting...i feel very unsafe in this car.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. the contact stated that there were several failures that progressed, such as the front passenger side door handle fractured. the dealer replaced the door handle. the brake system was serviced several times and, while driving, the vehicle overheated and was pulled into a refueling station. the contact looked under the hood and noticed that the hose fractured from the radiator. the vehicle was unable to be driven due to the failures and had to be towed to a dealer. the dealer (kendall dodge, 786-231-2120, 13355 137th ave, miami, fl 33186) was notified of the failure. the contact was uncertain as to when the vehicle would be repaired. in addition, the contact received notification of a manufacturer's recall more than two years ago. the remedy and part were not available to receive the repair within a reasonable time frame for nhtsa campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags and seat belts). the manufacturer was notified of the failures and the contact was waiting to determine when the recall repair would be completed. the failure mileage was not available. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. while driving at an unknown speed, the brake light illuminated intermittently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 24,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed and there was a jerking motion. the failure recurred multiple times at various speeds. the contact also stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to dealer for diagnostic testing. the diagnosis and repairs were unknown. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 58,000.

Braking system did not stop car causing rear end collision. air bags deployed and passenger air bag starting smothering and burnt hole though air bag. car totaled at going only 30mpg.notified dodge and was sent a letter saying nothing was found on brakes but didn't even address the air bag. 1week before had car in for service for vibration and dealer had to replace all mounts. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 mph and attempting to stop, the brakes failed to respond. as a result, the vehicle crashed into a mailbox and a light pole. a police report was not filed and there were no injuries sustained. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was unable to be duplicated. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 46,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the brake warning indicator illuminated intermittently. when the brake pedal was depressed, it traveled abnormally to the floorboard. the contact discovered that brake fluid was smeared throughout the frame and master cylinder. the vehicle was taken to a dealer on three occasions and the technician stated that the vehicle functioned as designed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 5,741.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the brakes suddenly malfunctioned making it difficult to stop the vehicle. the contact stated that the brake pedal had to be pressed to the floor to stop the vehicle. the contact indicated that the defect had occurred multiple times. the vehicle was taken the dealer and the master brake cylinder was replaced. the defect continued to occur. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who then replaced the abs pump and the front brakes. the contact indicated that the defect was still present. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the failure mileage was 14,000.

While traveling on the freeway a car cut in front of me and i had to "jam" on the brakes. when i applied the abnormally high amount of input to the brake pedal to slow down, little if any extra braking was applied to the car. fortunately there was room in the other lane next to me and i was able to change lanes avoiding an accident. but the brake system did not act properly. since then i have had two additional incidents where "emergency braking" was necessary. in all three cases the brake system failed to provide maximum braking force (considerably less braking than a minivan i own). in addition, in none of the 3 cases did the abs engage (presumably because the maximum braking force could not be attained!). i have compared the brake pedal feel to other cars i own, and other new dodge cars (i rented a chrysler 300 for two weeks and a dodge challenger for 2 weeks) and have found that the brakes on the avenger are very "spongy" as if there is air in the lines. at low speeds the soft feel of the brakes is somewhat masked. at higher speeds and/or emergency conditions, the brakes require extra input and pedal travel to provide the same amount of braking force when the braking force should increase on the car. since the incidents, i have had the car back to the dealership and they confirmed my complaint. the dealership has replaced the master cylinder, booster, and abs module. while the feel has improved a little, the brakes are still spongy and the pedal travel is excessive when trying to apply the brakes harder. i would have thought that all new parts would have solved the problem. however it now leads me to believe that there may be a design flaw. during this time i have also learned of a woman that has a 2014 chrysler 200 (same brake system as the 2013 dodge avenger) and she had very similar issues. *tr

Rear brakes loud noise on reverse ( dealer told me there is nothing they cant do and to take it with chrysler. a lot of people having the same problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the anti-lock brakes engaged independently and without warning. the contact applied the brakes but the vehicle did not respond. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the vehicle was performing to standards,. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 100 and the current mileage was 18,000.

I bought the 2013 dodge avenger in jan. 2013. march 2013 came and my windshield wipers would start wiping do to the over cast and shadows. when i took it to dodge they told me there was nothing they can do because it wasn't happening then in front of them. then at 7500 miles in july 2013 my brakes started making loud noises. at first it was only when i backed up then come august it was all the time. after 5 visits of scuffing the roaders up they said if it happened again they said they would replace everything in the brake system cause there was a large amount of complaints in the 300 models, darts, and avengers. first trip to the service department they said they replaced the whole brake system ... brakes, roaders, and pads...(they stated their was scares in the roaders and it shouldn't of been that way with only 7500 miles) to the front and rear . they also stated they left my account open incase that didn't work. however that was a lie they only did the rear and that same day the front was so bad i couldn't drive it. 3 days later they got it back in to the service department and did the whole front system of the brakes. that worked for 1 week and i'm really mad. i have called 17 times left voicemails for the dealer ship manager and service department. my brakes now are sticking and still loud as ever. they still have not returned my call. i only have 18000. miles on this car. i would like to have it fixed. this is not only me having this issue. help us be safe recall for fix the problem please. *tr

This automobile started out misfiring and using a lot of gas ,and we have had it in the shop numbers of times to have the problem fixed know that it getting older the problem has gone from just misfiring to stalling out to jerking at time to a smell of something hot to the gears changing hard also having breaking problems since about 14000 miles the grind real bad had rotors turned and still having that problem today had it checked out several times know we have this problem if we are stopped and turn the wheel to the right or left and take your foot of the break it takes off on it on it jumps all the problems have been reported to chrysler several times we have been on something called the star program .they tried to give me 500.00 dollars for my trouble then later they tried to buy the car back for msrp. which i would lost money know i have attorney to handle this problem this car is unsafe myself and my family at risk everyday until something is done. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the brakes failed without warning. the contact crashed into a pole however, there were no injuries reported. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was destroyed. the approximate failure and current mileage was 3,000. *tr

From the first time i bought this car the brakes would squeal when i would backup. i talked to the service manager at the dodge dealer where i bought the car about this problem and he said it was a problem with the avenger models from the factory. they tried to solve the problem by cleaning the brake pads but the problem continues down to this day. the chrysler company said they can't do anything about the problem. so basically i have to live with the problem. i got the bbb involved but they could not accomplish anything either. this may not be a safety issue, but it is certainly an irritation. *tr

The car feels like it jumps a bit when going from accelerating to slowing to stopping. feels like a vibration slowing down. also there had been noises coming from the steering column area. and you could hear like a clicking noise. there was another different noise from that area as well. the noises are hard to describe. it has been in the shop and they are basically not finding anything wrong with it. the clicking/sounds are not normal and that vibration is not normal regardless of what they say. the car does not run as smooth as a brand new car should run. will not purchase a dodge again. *tr

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