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2014 Dodge Avenger Engine problems

Owners have filed 42 complaints about the 2014 Dodge Avenger's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 20% of all its complaints, most recently on November 9, 2023. They describe 2 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Complaints
42
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Deaths
0

Engine complaints

Engine & cooling

I know the noise is coming from the lifters in the engine that has been nicknamed the hemi tick

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11554288
Engine & coolingFuel system

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the check engine and electronic throttle warning lights remained illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the electronic throttle body and the computer wiring harness however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 11533672
Engine & cooling

While driving at about 30 mph the engine suddenly quit and would not immediately restart. The electrical system was shut down and electric door latches would not function. This vehicle recently had a new battery installed after it periodically failed to start. After having the car towed to the dealership and sitting for several days, it restarted. Dealership mechanics could not find a problem.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11458093
Fuel systemEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge avenger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle loss motive power. The contact stated that there was fuel leaking from the vehicle onto the ground. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that there was a faulty fuel line that needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasoline · EngineNHTSA 11414256
Seats & seat beltsEngine & cooling

My seatbelts will unlatch whenever it feels like it, the seatbelts won't go in by themselves anymore, amd this all happened after we fixed the recall. Then all in a year the throttle body quit working, the alternator stopped working, it will not keep a charge, and sometimes when your driving for no reason at all the inside lights will dim and brighten. This all happens while in motion except the battery constantly dying even though the alternator and battery are new.

Filed Incident Seat belts · Seats · EngineNHTSA 11351724
Engine & cooling

The oil filter housing in the 3.6L pentastar v6 is a notorious design flaw that has affected thousands of consumers across the globe in vehicles such as the dodge avenger, dodge charger, chrysler town and country, and jeep grand cherokee. Online resources regarding this flaw are not hard to find. All it requires is a simple search on google to find the hundreds of reviews and postings of similar situations regarding the oil filter housing by owners of vehicles using the 3.6L pentastar v6. The sheer number and...

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frequency of this problem reinforces the legitimacy and credibility of this complaint. This design flaw however, is not only specific to the weakness of the plastic connecting cap on the oil filter housing (which is prone to chipping and cracking) but in the placement of this weak part deep within the engine ' requiring mandatory professional maintenance to be administered. This oil filter housing is effectively a ticking time-bomb within all 3.6L pentastar v6 engines which sadly awaits all consumers. Not only is this an inconvenience for consumers ' having to pay dealerships $600+ to have the part replaced, but a major safety concern on many levels. A few examples are: (1) the leaking of oil caused by the inevitable cracking of the oil filter housing causes the engine to reach dangerous levels of heat and degrade at a much faster rate. (2) Exposed oil resting on the engine near the housing may ignite causing an engine fire. (3) More specific to my situation, the loss of oil may occur while driving in mountainous terrain ' where the responsiveness of your engine may be directly correlated to your chances of survival. It is unfathomable to think that after the many thousands of similar instances consumers have faced regarding the flawed part, that a recall has not been put into place. Especially when the flaw poses such an incredible safety hazard.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11338803
Transmission & drivetrainDriver assistanceEngine & cooling

The vehicle stalls and jerks violently during acceleration at take off after a complete stop. It struggles accelerating through intersections also at making left n right turns. At random times the vehicle stops in the middle of an intersection after take off and causes cars behind you and those who choose to proceed to run the red light going the intersection to hit you. The car is unsafe to drive making it a safety issue. Come to find out online that alot of dodge avengers are having the same issue. Car also does...

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this while making left and right turns. It jerks n loses acceleration randomly no matter high roms or low rpms. On the highway or street you can't gain acceleration to pass or to get over without risking an accident due to not moving with the speed of traffic. Also am unknown oil leak appears had the car valve cover gasket and oil pan gasket replace and still looses oil. Oil is shooting all over the engine and engine making unknown sound that doesn't trigger a check engine light. But there is a ticking sound coming from engine. Took it to a dodge dealership they found nothing wrong with the engine or transmission. I believe dodge acknowledge these problems but refuse to fix what majority of their customers complaints about this same issue.

Filed Incident Power train · Electronic stability control (ESC) · EngineNHTSA 11337502
Engine & cooling

Car is overheating rapidly, air is warm on one side, cold on the other. Engine will begin steaming almost as though it is about to catch fire and there is often times a smell like something is burning coming from the engine. If the car idles for even just at a stop light or the car is slowed down, the car begins to overheat rapidly. It has also been overheating while being driven at 70 mph. The fans are not always kicking in either.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11321637
Engine & cooling

Temperature gauge alarm came on while driving and noticed the gauge showed it was really hot. Pulled over to let it cool down and noticed the fan under the hood wasn't running to help cool it down.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11306604
Engine & cooling

MY ENGINE STARTS SHAKING WHEN I CUT MY CAR ON

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11286509
AirbagsSeats & seat beltsEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge avenger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v668000 (seat belts, air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. Olathe dodge chrysler jeep ram (15500 w 117th st, olathe, ks 66062, (913) 780-3700) and victory chrysler dodge jeep ram (1720 n 100 terrace, kansas city, ks 66111, (913) 653-0395) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the...

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issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. *Tt *dt the consumer stated there was a recall on the seat belts and catalytic converter and wasnt aware of an airbag recall. *Tr

Filed Incident Air bags · Seat belts · EngineNHTSA 11266868
Transmission & drivetrainEngine & cooling

My dodge avenger is at 58000 miles the heater core went out and my car overheated I've only had it for a year no reported accidents..

Filed Incident Power train · EngineNHTSA 11240210
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
Engine & cooling

Was notified by my mechanic that there is a nationwide shortage on dodge avenger engine manifolds. The manifold in my car had a huge crack and was emitting exhaust fumes into the cabin of the vehicle when starting up the car while the engine was cold. We could smell the fumes and it was making us sick. Our mechanic was not able to get a replacement for a brand new part and had it sent to a professional welder to fix the damage manifold in lieu of waiting a long period of time to get a new manifold sent to him.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11209607
Engine & cooling

I keep my car maintained on schedule. I took my car for a routine oil change, was advised of needing to do a flush. Ever since the flush was done, my car has not driven or performed as should have. The check engine light went on and does not go off. I do more highway than city driving so it isn't noticed on highway. The vehicle does run rough at a stop, as a stop sign or red light.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11207953
Engine & cooling

Engine failure twice in a year and caused by parts that was apparently not under warranty.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11193660
Engine & cooling

Car will stall at various speeds without warning. No dash warning lights illuminate prior to stalling. Driver losses power steering when engine stalls and car cannot be maneuvered out of traffic. Very dangerous situation. First occurred on state highway at 50mph in busy rush hour traffic.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11181979
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
Engine & cooling

Car hesitates when trying to get up to speed on the freeway to pass or even at a complete stop.Has happened multiple times and multiple speeds.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11143447
Engine & cooling

I bought this car at a dealership on july 30, 2018 with 58,200 miles. It was parked in the garage from 9/7/18 while waiting for the permanent tag because the temporary tag expired. After a week I noticed oil on the floor and decided to take it to a dealership. I was on the highway when the vehicle stalled without warning. Luckily, I was not speeding, the car was pushed to the nearest dealership. The next day after diagnoses, we were told it was the engine and we need to take it back to the dealership to fix it...

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because we just bought the car from them. The dealership told me, I need $6,000.00 To change the engine. The mileage was about 61,000 when the car was returned. Now, I don't have a car and in the hole for over $11,000.00 The dealership is just giving me the run around at this time. Don't know what to do. Dodge does not participate arizona for lemom law.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11132830
Body, doors & structureDriver assistanceEngine & cooling

Electrical system has critical internal errors where car will just shut-off completely. I've been on highway many times where my 2014 dodge avenger se v6 has lost power and completely idles. The battery is still working but car will no longer start. I have infant child and this defect has become a source of anxiety every time I drive this vehicle. Also, the nuts and bolts seem to come undone from the side frames below the driver and rear doors, as well as bolts under hood such as on the engine compartments. Finally, royalty auto informed me that the oil filter housing unit on this vehicle is stocked with plastic, when it should be made from alloy metal to ensure quality and safety.

Filed Incident Structure · Electronic stability control (ESC) · EngineNHTSA 11128276
Engine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge avenger. While driving 3 mph and turning at a traffic light, the vehicle seized. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new throttle body. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that there was no recall for the failure and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11097590
Transmission & drivetrainAcceleration & cruise controlEngine & cooling

The throttle and engine light lit up on the dash. Car has trouble accelerating and sputters til lift off the gas pedal. Sometimes when starting it will sputter and try to quit. It will also accelerate by itself when my foot is not on the pedal at all.

Filed Incident Power train · Vehicle speed control · EngineNHTSA 11092118
Acceleration & cruise controlEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge avenger. While driving 45 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle began to decelerate without warning. The vehicle was towed to monroeville dodge (3633 william penn hwy, monroeville, pa, 15146) where it was diagnosed that the throttle body system failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Filed Incident Vehicle speed control · EngineNHTSA 11061969
Engine & cooling

On november 3rd my car over heated. I have to get it towed away to the dealership. Same dealership I bought my car from. After they diagnosed my car they said the hose broke and over heating melted my sensors. They asked me $773.55 For repairing. On good faith I took my car from the dealership. Just after 2 weeks, a day before thanks giving my car over heated again. Again I have to get it towed away again to the dealer ship. My car has been in the shop for more than 12 days. At first they are saying that my gas kit...

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blew and then later they said they have to replace my engine. My concern here is that why was it not done on the first attempt. I borrowed money against my 401k plan and I cant take another loan to get it fixed. My wife is stage 3 cancer patient. We do not have enough money. I believe renton car pros dodge and chrysler should be responsible for the repair. They should have fixed it on the very first time. They actually sold me a defective car. Which car really breaks down within 4 years.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11052084

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