1998 Dodge Avenger Sensor Failure Inside Distributor May Cause Stalling/Starting Issues

Sensor failure inside the distributor can cause intermittent stalling or a failure to start. In addition, the wires to the distributor are susceptible to internal damage, which can cause the same symptoms.

Affected Model Years

This issue affects Dodge Avenger model years 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, .

90 people reported this problem

  • 1998 0 Miles
    The car at times will vibrate when stopped like its going to stall - and at times it does stall -

  • 1998 0 Miles
    NO SPARK MOTOR TURN.S OVER BUT WONT START

  • 1998 0 Miles
    Car has started stalling in wet weather especially or at slow stops. Sometimes while driving under 15mph the car will hesitate or stumble a little bit but still keep going .

  • 1998 75,000 Miles
    2008 avenger stalls while driving or idling. No codes come on, have brought it to numerous mechanics and nobody can't find the solution. It was happening like once a month and I don't know if it's because it's cold, but now it's happening every time I drive. Usually starts back up after a minute or so

  • 1998 0 Miles
    I went to start my 2014 dodge avenger it kicked over then immediately died now it won't kick over there's a small red light blinking in the dash like the alarm is activated I tried arming and unlocking with the remote no luck looks there's a problem going around on these cars

  • 1998 6,156 Miles
    car just shuts it's self off then turns back on then shuts down again and will not re start

  • 1998 1,300 Miles
    acts like it wants to stall out when ideling at a stop sign or light

  • 1998 0 Miles
    Car is not starting. Sounds like it is flooded. Nothing is fixed yet. I'm being told nothing is wrong.

  • 1998 12,000 Miles
    no spark at plugs

  • 1998 130,000 Miles
    starting,stalling while going 40mph engine stops and you can count to 6&7 then bam it starts running again all on its own

  • 1998 50,000 Miles
    My car doesn't always want to start. Will have to hold key until it turns over

  • 1998 180,000 Miles
    The car will run just fine then at times the rpm will drop off or the car will stall out completely i have changed the sparkplugs and the issue was resolved but has now returned not even 2 months later

  • 1998 100,000 Miles
    CAM shaft sensor,...$ 30 part $ 250 to get it fixed,... a lot of labor. No corner garage would do it,..Too complicate,...Its a Dodge F-UP part,..just like this and that

  • 1998 216,845 Miles
    car kept stalling was sluggish replaced distributor and it runs fine now

  • 1998 160,992 Miles
    Turns over for just a second and dies

  • 1998 96,000 Miles
    Dodge recalled all Avengers but the RT. Car started on fire at the positive jump terminal while driving. Had the car tested numerous of times only to be told there is a serge and they cant find the cause. We lost the cruise control, horn,fuel gauge, Ac and sometimes the radio. Its been nothing but a headache since day 1 and warranty didn't cover it. I am hoping this could be the problem as we have replaced fuses, fuel pump, battery and battery cable assembly , spark plugs and still get a low voltage reading. Now the car will crank over but will not fire. ready to give up

  • 1998 132,300 Miles
    Car will *not* start when its raining outside at all. Any condensation that gets in the engine compartment causes distributor and wires to fail to spark. Changing distributor and wires/plugs eliminated the problem.

  • 1998 156,000 Miles
    Vehicle makes loud clicking sound, like timing belt tightening, after start. Check engine light turned on and Jiffy Lube tech ran diagnostic that fired "Intake Position Sensor"... currently looking for a mechanic to repair. Car currently runs, but I'm definitely limiting my driving until I can get repaired.

  • 1998 200,000 Miles
    I have multiple components replaced on this car including the battery, alternator, breaks, rotors, ball bearings...all of it. STILL can't find why this car rough idles and dies at stop lights ONLY when it rains hard. It will start right back up again after putting it in park but it's a pain in the ass.

  • 1998 119,300 Miles
    cannot get the key out of the ignition wont start low on gas will it not start if its only showing 39 miles left in tank and if so it a censor problem