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2014 Dodge Avenger Electrical problems

Owners have filed 33 complaints about the 2014 Dodge Avenger's electrical system with NHTSA - 16% of all its complaints, most recently on August 5, 2023. They describe 0 crashes, 3 fires and 0 injuries. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

Complaints
33
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Electrical complaints

Electrical system

horn not working, i move steering wheel to left side and it works, problem with horn and wheel radio controls. Clock spring failure

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11536690
Transmission & drivetrainElectrical systemAcceleration & cruise control

Driving and car cuts off without warning. Could be going 35 mph could be going 65 mph. Have to shift to N to cut car back on. Sometimes it won't cut back on. I pressed gas after light turned green in a busy intersection and car cut off in middle of intersection. This has happened in more than one occasion and almost caused many accidents. Throws code for crankshaft position sensor. It has been replaced and still not helping. Also replaced throttle body position sensor. This is happening with A LOT of these vehicles. All online forums talk of the same problem. Don't know if it's the computer itself because the check engine light rarely comes in when this happens. Then it throws random codes.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 11534720
Electrical system

It just shut off , all the lights comes on & it just shut off , not to mention i just got the engine fixed & it's still doing the San thing.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11438526
Electrical systemAcceleration & cruise controlFuel system

While the vehicle is moving and with my feet on the gas pedal the rpms drop, the car shudders. About 5 seconds later the rpms jump up but doesn't gain speed. Also the car jerks before accelerating very slow. No codes but clearly there's a problem.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Vehicle speed control · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11373627
Electrical systemLights

Had to replace computer in my car twice. Front driver side headlight wiring keeps burning out. Afraid this car will catch fire with myself and my family in it. Vehicle stopped in moving traffic almost causing accidents. Back and forth to dealerships for guess work. No faith in dodge anymore. Stopped several more times after leaving the dealership. Was without a car for so long almost lost my employment. Car would start most mornings just turn but not crank. Will upload documents when I go pick it up from the dealership yet again.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11365318
SuspensionElectrical system

The car engines lights came on while driving the electric throttle body light and ecs lights came on. The car is losing oil and overheating while driving. I took the car to a shop and they found an oil leak but don't know exactly where the oil leak is coming from. Oil is spilling all over the transmission. I contacted dodge since the car has 89,000 miles on it and they ignored the problem. The car sputters in the middle of intersection it drives at 2000 rpms without gas pedal being press. The brakes depress on their own. Why is there no investigation done on these dodge avengers. Do someone have to lose their life in order to fix these issues?

Filed Incident Suspension · Electrical system · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11339017
Electrical systemEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge avenger. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and the horn sounded without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were contacted. The failure mileage was 64,000. Vehicle has stalled several times and dealer was notified case number [[redacted]]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6)."

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11234142
Electrical systemVisibility & wipersEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the vent control function was not working properly when attempting to heat the vehicle. Crystal chrysler dodge jeep of brooksville (14358 cortez blvd, brooksville, fl 34613, (352) 597-1265) stated that fluids leaked into the radiator during vehicle production, which caused debris around the heater core. The dealer indicated that the vehicle would not be repaired under warranty and further testing was required. Additionally, the heater core needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000. *Tt*jb

Filed Incident Electrical system · Visibility · EngineNHTSA 11173281
Electrical system

Was driving vehicular slowed down almost to a stop and jerked forward as if I wasn't getting any power. Engine light came one. Took to mechanic said it was the throttle acculator control system (per what the code showed) dealer says not under warranty this car barley has 80,000 miles and only 4 years old. This could have caused a bad accident. Scared myself and daughter bad. This was a very busy road.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11152007
Electrical systemAcceleration & cruise control

Passenger side air vents blow only cold air when using heater. Driver side blows heated air with a electric burning smell. Cruise control will not stay engaged. Traction control continually engages while driving on dry roads.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Vehicle speed control · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11139612
Electrical systemLightsDriver assistance

It started with the blinker shorting out the lights inside the car and the problem is persistently getting worse. Now the horn goes off without notice while driving, now the horn is no longer working at all. I was nearly in an accident because I couldn't warn a vehicle they were entering my lane. I am concerned that my car electrical system will completely malfunction while driving as the electrical system is essentially the brain of the vehicle. Numerous dodger owners have expressed that it will only get worse, even to the point of completely cutting off while in traffic.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Electronic stability control (ESC)NHTSA 11089008
Electrical systemDriver assistance

I was driving on the highway when the electrical throttle control light came on. It flashed then stayed on. My vehicle wouldn't go past 30mph. I took it to be looked at and they couldn't find anything. The next time this happened I was driving on a street. The electrical throttle light and the electronic stability light came on. My vehicle will not move past 30mph. If I have to stop it won't go past 10mph until I'm over half way down a block. This has happened multiple times now on highways and streets. Sometimes the lights just flash and go off. Now the lights are on when I turn the vehicle on, without any motion.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Electronic stability control (ESC)NHTSA 11080015
Electrical system

Not getting enough gas. Car would not go over 23 mph. Became non-drivable even when gas pedal was all in the floor. Mechanic said it was throttle body control.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11044655
Electrical systemLightsDriver assistance

Issues over the years since purchasing include happened many times: dummy lights flashing on/off at their pleasure, clock always being off time and having to be reset every couple of days, random accelerations not provoked by driving or incline while on cruise and off, warning lights come on while speedometer stops working yet rpm is correct, and car completely shut off while driving

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Electronic stability control (ESC)NHTSA 11016273
Transmission & drivetrainElectrical systemBrakes

Lightning bolt comes on traction control light flashes loosing all power 20mph top speed. Dealer has no idea brakes sqeek while backing up and have been replaced twice. Started in september then stopped now it is doing it again. Engine light comes on testing shows leak in gas cap. Replaced now it's coming on again.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · Service brakesNHTSA 10965895
Electrical systemEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge avenger. While driving, the engine and wheel sensor indicators illuminated. The vehicle would not accelerate over 35 mph. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure could occasionally be duplicated. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 10957621
Electrical systemAcceleration & cruise control

Electronic throttle system icauses a rapid change in speed.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10948153
Electrical systemLightsEngine & cooling

My 2014 dodge avenger has a faulty tipm. This has caused my car to lose all electrical power including engine stalling, lack of power steering, and no lights while driving down a busy highway at night. This happened several times. Once it happened while I was turning through a busy intersection! Now it has caused my wipers to stop working! This is and has been a safety hazard. Chrysler has known about this and has tried to ignore, deny, even cover it up since before 2008. Hundreds of thousands of owners have been...

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dangerously affected by this. I don't know why this hasn't been front page news! As an uber and lyft driver I can't make a living now because of this. Chrysler has already been sued over this and need to be continued to be held accountable. They have given no effort to recall all of the affected vehicles yet, only a few models that were heavily mentioned in the lawsuit. This is an outrage. This part costs at least $1000 for the consumer to replace only to be endangered by it yet again. Chrysler has acted lazily and unscrupulously regarding this matter and I need my vehicle fixed. American consumers deserve better than this. This kind of behavior from a car manufacturer is unacceptable. We must have a no charge recall asap.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · EngineNHTSA 10926054
Electrical systemFuel system

Loss of power and prevented the vechile from accelerating past 10-15mph. Ive been going into dealers for same type of items. They just keep resetting code. Send me away. Today I was stranded. Need help.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10917178
Electrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge avenger. While driving, the vehicle experienced a loss of power and prevented the vehicle from accelerating past 10-15 mph. The etc warning indicator and traction control warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure occurred approximately six times. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. The vin was not provided.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Traction control systemNHTSA 10914497
Electrical systemFire

Shifting has become a major issue have to use a pen or knife to put pressure on a switch to shift out of park. Was told by local dodge dealer it is a issue with the challenger but not this model. They are the same shifter. Also the light that illuminates the shifter started to catch fire but I was able remove before fire ignited. I saw the smoke and smelled electrical burning. Luckily that started right before I went to struggle and put in drive. To even get it to losses up to drive you almost have to slam the...

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shifter up and down rapidly and somewhat rough to even loosen it up to give a week or 2 of it not causing problems. Was told by local dealer not covered under warranty and it would be around 800 to fix.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or otherNHTSA 10907350
Electrical systemFire

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge avenger. While driving 45 mph, the battery warning indicator light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was notified that the battery terminal jump box caught fire. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,322.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10818980
Electrical systemBrakesFire

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle was hesitant while driving various speeds and was difficult to start. The contact mentioned that the instrument cluster flickered with various indicators illuminating, the radio shorted as well, the function buttons failed, and the vehicle jerked several times upon coming to a stop and stalled several times. In addition, the brakes made an abnormal noise when engaged. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times and the failure was...

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unable to be replicated. In addition, while the vehicle was parked, the key fob failed to unlock the vehicle. The contact noticed dark fumes were in the interior of the windows, the door was opened, and flames were inside the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was not filed, but the contact had a fire inspection report of the incident. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the failure. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v043000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was towed to a dealer by the insurance company to determine the cause of the failure and repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Service brakesNHTSA 10806244
Electrical system

I have a 2014 dodge avenger and on october 17 I fueled at the station and proceeded to travel on my way home. When I stopped at the light my son and his friend were talking. The light changed and I tried to go the car wouldn't go. It had shut itself off. Prior to this my son and I were going down the interstate and we could here a screeching whistling sound coming from the front of the car. Later that day the radio changed stations by itself. The changing of the station happened again on october 18 with me and my...

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wife in the car. This prompted me to look into the recall factor and I found more complaints of the same type. If there is a problem someone needs to address it now before there is an accident and someone gets seriously hurt or dies. My situation could have been bad because people were expecting my car to start moving and I had no idea it wouldn't, and I was on an uphill incline. Please look into these problems and get some info out to the public.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or otherNHTSA 10783179
Electrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge avenger. While parked, the vehicle failed to start and the engine and tire pressure light illuminated. The failure recurred intermittently. The contact stated that the vehicle had to be jumpstarted in order to be driven. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the alternator and the battery need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10744402

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