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2009 Dodge Avenger Electrical problems

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 2009 Dodge Avenger's electrical system with NHTSA - 15% of all its complaints, most recently on January 2, 2020. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

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Electrical complaints

Electrical systemEngine & cooling

Started getting a obd code 2017 and 2004. After replacing the manifold runner control valve the light stayed on and now code says that the circuit is high in bank one. I took off the runner control and tested it so it is a good part,

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or other · EngineNHTSA 11296614
Electrical systemAcceleration & cruise controlFuel system

The 2008 dodge aveneger had 6 recalls. My 2009 dodge avenger is doing everything the 08 was recalled for.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Vehicle speed control · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11082416
Electrical systemVisibility & wipers

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge avenger. While driving approximately 70 mph, the contact attempted to roll down the front passenger side window when it suddenly slid down into the door. The contact was unable to roll the window back up. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the mechanism that held the window up failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. While driving approximately 45 mph, the failure recurred to the front driver side window. The contact took the...

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vehicle to the certified mechanic who diagnosed the same failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 10985767
Electrical system

Red lighting symbol appears on the dash while I'm on the highway. Suddenly my car loses its horsepower and I begin to coast. I pull over to the side and the car begins to shake violently until I put it in park. When in park, the car idles to about 2500 rpm. I've done a bit of research and it appears countless people are having the same problem at the same mileage with this vehicle. According to them, it is caused by the electronic trottle control that seems to be impossible to fix.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10865039
Electrical systemEngine & cooling

2009 Dodge avenger rpms would rise and fall 200-300 at idle. Exhaust/muffler would rattle. Have been to multiple shops and they cannot diagnose the problem. It is taking longer to start up. The alternator was replaced 2 months ago. The battery was replaced last week. Yesterday, it was checked by an autozone employee for codes and nothing came up. I started the car and it quickly died there after. Drove it around all day after that and not a problem. Today it had a very rough start, rpms went above 2000 and back...

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down to about 400, constantly, and car was shaking a lot. I backed out of the garage and while I applied the brakes, it almost died. I barely got it in park before it did die. The whole time the check engine and etc lights stayed on. This is a first for both to stay on. Etc has came on before and stayed, then never showed up for another 1-2 years (now0. Car has almost 87,000 miles.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 10850510
Electrical systemEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge avenger. While driving at approximately 55 mph, the engine stalled and the electronic throttle control warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 10691405
Electrical systemVisibility & wipers

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge avenger. The contact stated that after shutting the vehicle off, the sun roof would erroneously open and water would leak into the vehicle. The contact indicated that after turning the heater on, a knocking noise emitted from the vents. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 25,000.

Filed Incident Electrical system · VisibilityNHTSA 10671106
Electrical systemAcceleration & cruise control

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge avenger. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration power. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the throttle body and alternator had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10584421
Transmission & drivetrainElectrical systemDriver assistanceFuel system

My check engine light came on p2004. I then took it to a shop and was advised it was the electronic throttle control. They have been getting many customers taking their cars in for the same problem. Was advised to take it to dodge because there should be a recall. The shop did not even charge me for the diagnostic. The car is not drivable. I stalled and was almost hit at a light. I called dodge and it is going to be $105 for a diagnostic and once they find out what needs to be done they will give me a price. The...

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information from the other shop told me to start looking online. There are thousands of forums with thousands of complaints. Dodge closes at 4pm on saturday and they cannot look at my car today. In the meantime, I am left stranded. If a recall should be made, please make it soon. *Tr

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · Electronic stability control (ESC) · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10474335
Fuel systemElectrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled on the highway while driving 65 mph. Both the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairs of the failure. The vehicle was then towed to a local mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that there was an electrical failure, causing the fuel pump to fail and become defective. The mechanic replaced the harness and the fuel pump. The approximate failure and current mileages were 76,900.

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasoline · Electrical systemNHTSA 10442362

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