2008 DODGE AVENGER Visibility Problems

7 NHTSA complaints on file

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Visibility Issues in the 2008 DODGE AVENGER

7 visibility complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 DODGE AVENGER. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

7
Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Visibility Complaints

#11172103 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. WHEN THE HEATER WAS ACTIVATED, HOT AIR BLEW OUT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE VENT AND THE REST OF THE VENTS BLEW OUT COLD AIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 160,000.
#10861235 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE DRIVING 58 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW BUTTON NO LONGER WORKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 131,000.
#10458030 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WAS OPENED BUT COULD NOT BE CLOSED. THE WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR WAS REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT REFILLED THE COOLANT RESERVOIR BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE HAD ALSO BECOME RESISTANT TO ACCELERATION ATTEMPTS WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 96,000.
#10444045 | Crash
ON 1/12/12 AT ABOUT 545AM I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON A RAINY DAY. WHILE TRAVELING ON 95 NORTH BOUND AT ABOUT 55MPH MY WIPER BLADES STOP WORKING AND SO DID MY STEERING WHEEL. MY STEERING COLUMN WAS NOT CONTROLING MY WHEELS AND I HYDROPLAINED WHILE TRYING TO STOP MY CAR. MY CAR SPUN AROUND NUMEROUS TIMES BEFORE SLAMMING INTO THE MEDIAN WALL. I HAVE HAD MANY MALFUNCTIONS WITH THIS VEHICLE BUT THIS ONE TOPPED THEM ALL. I HAVE BEEN OUT OF WORK SINCE THIS DAY WITH INJURIES CAUSED BY THIS ACCIDENT, I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. I CONTACTED THE CORPORATE OFFICE OF DODGE AND WAS BASICALLY TOLD I WAS S. O. L. . NOW I'M STUCK WITH NO VEHICLE AND I'M OUT OF WORK BECAUSE OF IT. MY WARANTY ON MY CAR HAS EXPIRED AND MY INSURANCE COMPANY WILL ONLY PAY FOR THE DAMAGE THAT WAS CAUSED FROM THE...
#10416886 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR HAD IT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES HE HEARD A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO ADVISED HIM THAT HE NEEDED NEW BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. IN ADDITION TO THE FAILURES THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WOULD FREEZE IN ONE SPOT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED NOR WAS IT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000.
#10372030 | Fire
A/C IS BLOWING OUT HOT AIR, I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT I NEEDED TO GET A REPLACEMENT COMPUTER COMPONENT. I TOLD THEM AT THE TIME THAT MY CAR HAS ONLY 70000+ PLUS MILES AND THAT SHOULD NOT BE REPLACED PLUS I HAD OLDER CARS AND PEOPLE WITH OLDER CARS NEVER ONCE HAD TO GET THE AC FIX AND THEY HAVE OVER 150000 TO 200000 MILES ON THEIR CAR. MEAN WHILE BACK SEVERAL YEARS AGO, MY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE DO TO HAY FALLING IN THE ROAD, THEREFORE ALL WIRING/EQUIPMENT UNDER THE HOOD GOT REPLACED. CURRENTLY MY DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT STAY FASTEN ALL THE TIME. *TR
#10296635 |
WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD WHILE OPERATING IN DELAY MODE. THEY WILL STOP THEN START BACK UP, BUT ALWAYS STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF WINDSHIELD. *TR

Other 2008 DODGE AVENGER Problem Areas

Electrical System 217 complaints Power Train 145 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 134 complaints Engine 115 complaints Air Bags 86 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 79 complaints Unknown Or Other 46 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 44 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 42 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 31 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 23 complaints Steering 19 complaints Visibilitywiper 19 complaints Suspension 15 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 13 complaints Service Brakes 13 complaints Exterior Lighting 12 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 11 complaints Structurebody 11 complaints Seat Belts 10 complaints Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 10 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 9 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 9 complaints Wheels 9 complaints Equipment 8 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 8 complaints Tires 8 complaints Structure 7 complaints Seats 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 5 complaints Parking Brake 5 complaints Service Brakes Electric 3 complaints Structurebodydoor 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 3 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 2 complaints Structureframe And Members 2 complaints Suspensionfront 2 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemstank Valvegauge 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlthrottle 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint
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