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P2017 on DODGE AVENGER

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2008, 2009

What P2017 Means on Your DODGE AVENGER

Real DODGE AVENGER Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Upon acceleration to enter highway vehicle continued to accelerate as tho the throttle was to the floor. almost rear ended car in front of me. had to apply brakes and turn on caution lights and pull over. engine seemed as tho it was going to blow up. very scary."

— 2008 DODGE AVENGER owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 06/16/2019

"When i was driving up hill my car started to act sluggish and my check engine light came on. after taking it to meineke and spending $50 for a diagnosis they told me i had to go to dodge because i had errors p2004 and p2017 that needed to be handled by dodge directly."

— 2008 DODGE AVENGER owner • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING • Filed 07/31/2013

"Notice rpm / mph would rev-up ...did not think much of it till i notice, having to apply brake s harder when coming to a stop becuase the car was still acceraling while i was appling pressure to brake."

— 2009 DODGE AVENGER owner • POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE • Filed 10/07/2013

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P2017 on DODGE AVENGER

33.3%
33.3%
33.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2008
2
2009
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

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P2017 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026