The 2007 Dodge Avenger has 6 recalls, the most serious being corroded wiring connectors tied to the tire pressure monitoring system that can short circuit and cause the engine to stall without warning, raising the risk of a crash.
Recalls 3, 5, and 6 all describe the same front door latch problem: the cable connecting the interior release handle to the latch can slip partially out of its housing, leaving the latch stuck in the unlatched position or causing the door lock to stop working. A door that is not properly latched can swing open while driving, and in a crash an unbelted front occupant can be ejected.
On the engine side, vehicles with the 2.4-liter engine have a separate concern where coolant can be drawn into the left radiator cooling fan motor's electrical connector. That moisture causes a short circuit in the engine compartment that can start a fire under the hood.
The wiring issue tied to the tire pressure monitoring system is described across two recalls but reflects the same underlying defect: unused electrical connectors for the system can corrode and short, leading to a dead battery, a no-start condition, loss of cruise control or remote start function, or an engine that stalls while driving.
