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Dodge Avenger Lighting problems by year

68 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Dodge Avenger's lights. Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting failures.

Lighting complaints by model year

YearLighting complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
20145100
20137220
201213100
20114000
20104000
200812000
20000003
19991003
19981003
19978003
19967000
19956000

Lighting recalls

Latest Avenger lighting complaints

2013 Dodge AvengerElectrical systemLightsBrakes

Was driving on hwy when vehicle loss power, was able to quickly pull over. Turned vehicle off and restarted vehicle. Got back onto the hwy ,vehicle loss power again, this time it wouldn't turn over. Replaced fuel pump,replaced valve timing sensor, crank sensor, replaced battery, replaced ignition switch and antitheft oem {replaced 5X}, reprogrammed vehicle 3X's, bought new key to program to vehicle. After $1500.00 still not fixed, dealership has had the vehicle for well over a month. The dealership contacted the...

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manufactured company, manufactured company said it was a faulty orc part. The manufacture company was suppose to send the dealership the new orc part and still hasn't done so, dealership says its on back order and there isn't no eta for the part to arrive.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Service brakesNHTSA 11725717
2012 Dodge AvengerElectrical systemLightsEngine & cooling

I was driving to the store and out of nowhere my car completely shut down the lights engine everything my steering wheel locked and I couldn't apply my breaks

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · EngineNHTSA 11578375
2012 Dodge AvengerElectrical systemLightsVisibility & wipers

My wipers stop in the middle of the windshield when it's pouring outside. Now my horn won't turn off! I was told that it's the TIPM and it's a known issue with my car.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11435070
2011 Dodge AvengerElectrical systemLightsBrakes

While I was driving the battery, check engine, tire pressure, and traction light all came on at the same time, then all of a sudden everything (radio, instruments panel, speed odemeter etc...)When off in the car and then the a/c started blowing. It kept doing this off and on the whole time driving. The brake lights stay on. So far I have changed the battery, alternator, and the brake switch sensor and it's still doing the same thing. The vehicle was in motion on the hwy. I also got and check engine scan done on the vehicle. The one I could fix I fixed all but the tipm

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Service brakesNHTSA 11413192
2013 Dodge AvengerElectrical systemLights

The lighting inside is very dim and sometimes blink on and off when in driving motion. My horn starts blowing on it;s on with out touching it in driving motion. Also my car makes a knocking noise coming from the glove box when the car is off on a city street and also when it's in driving motion.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11390218
2014 Dodge AvengerElectrical 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
2012 Dodge AvengerSteeringLightsBrakes

The dash board lights started flashing. My engine light came on and the car turned off the steering was not working and the brakes were pressed to the floorboard . I almost hit a mailbox . Thank goodness there was no child near the school zone this has happened several times now . The mechanic says it could be the abs

Filed Incident Steering · Exterior lighting · Service brakesNHTSA 11341991
2013 Dodge AvengerLightsDriver assistance

The vehicle was slowing down while driving on the freeway. Etc, esc, and check engine lights went on. The dome light in the car was flickering and the lights in the dashboard went dark and the speedometer was not visible. This happened in broad daylight. *Tr

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · Unknown or other · Electronic stability control (ESC)NHTSA 11325632
2012 Dodge AvengerLightsAcceleration & cruise controlWheels & tires

The dealership stated that the car tire's were check I than had to come back 2 days later because of the wheel shaking badly and making a loud noise . The dealership stated that the car had a bad wheel bearing and that they missed it . I than brought car to be fixed and was turned away because of the weather conditions which dealership was already aware of even after telling them I don't feel safe driving the car home on the rain I was still turned away and asked to come back at a convenient time for the dealers mechanics car was swerving on high way due to tire and rain and could have caused an accident

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · Vehicle speed control · WheelsNHTSA 11318931
2008 Dodge AvengerLightsEngine & cooling

Water behind driver seat on floor board, locking mechanism for passenger door stopped working, rear tail lights completely stopped working, has a shifting problem

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · Unknown or other · EngineNHTSA 11311512
2012 Dodge AvengerLights

While driving down the highway the lights start flickering and then the dash board lights start going dim.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11290655
2012 Dodge AvengerElectrical systemLights

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. While driving various speeds, the brake, turn signals, headlamps, and parking lights failed to operate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the totally integrated power module (tipm) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to ourisman chrysler dodge jeep ram (12430 auto dr, clarksville, md 21029, (410) 988-8100) where it was diagnosed that the tipm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 58562756. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11208320
2008 Dodge AvengerLightsBrakes

Took the car in to the dealer for a recall however my vin did not come up. I'm not sure why when the recall included my year make. Brake light reverse and signals are not working . I have 2 children under 10 years old I take to school and after school functions. This is a serious matter that needs to be corrected. The issues with the 2008 dodge avenger are part of the national recall. When driving creates dangerous conditions due to no functioning signals or warnings. The dealer did state it was the whole box timp. This is what was recalled.

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · Service brakesNHTSA 11181725
2008 Dodge AvengerElectrical systemLightsEngine & cooling

Electrical issue. Odometer drops from 65 mph to 10 mph on the highway. Lights flicker . Abs light comes on during all this also. Enigine stalls on occassion. Loss of power to engine. All this happens at highway speeds!!!!!

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · EngineNHTSA 11175947
2014 Dodge AvengerElectrical 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

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