Dodge Avenger Vehicle Speed Sensor in US

The vehicle speed sensor on the Dodge Avenger is a single component whose data feeds multiple vehicle systems at once on your Avenger. When it fails on the Dodge Avenger, the effects appear across your Avenger speedometer, transmission, cruise control, and ABS simultaneously, making diagnosis less straightforward than a fault that affects only one system on the Dodge Avenger.

Signs of a Failing Vehicle Speed Sensor on the Dodge Avenger

• Speedometer on your Dodge Avenger reading zero, displaying erratically, or showing an inaccurate speed
• Harsh, erratic, or delayed transmission shifting on the Avenger, the TCM uses speed data to determine shift points
• Cruise control on your Dodge Avenger refuses to engage or cuts out unexpectedly during use
• ABS or traction control warning lights illuminated on the Avenger dashboard
• Check engine light on your Dodge Avenger with stored codes P0500, P0501, or P0502
• Avenger transmission entering limp mode, locking into a single gear to prevent damage

Transmission-Mounted vs. Wheel-Mounted Speed Sensors on the Dodge Avenger

On older Dodge Avenger vehicles and most rear-wheel-drive designs, a dedicated transmission-mounted speed sensor monitors output shaft speed on the Avenger and serves as the primary reference for the Avenger speedometer and transmission control module. On modern Dodge Avenger front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive platforms, wheel hub sensors serve the dual function of ABS speed sensing and vehicle speed data delivery on the Avenger, one sensor feeding multiple Dodge Avenger systems from a single mounting point.

Why GeoBrakes for the Dodge Avenger Vehicle Speed Sensor

Signal accuracy is the defining specification for a Dodge Avenger vehicle speed sensor. A sensor that generates the wrong pulse frequency for your Avenger control modules produces incorrect speedometer readings, mis-timed transmission shifts, and inaccurate ABS calibration on your Dodge Avenger, even if it passes a basic resistance test. Every speed sensor in the GeoBrakes catalogue is sourced to the correct signal frequency for the Dodge Avenger exact year, make, model, and sensor position.

Frequently Asked Questions - Dodge Avenger Vehicle Speed Sensor

Can a faulty speed sensor affect the transmission on my Dodge Avenger?

Yes. The Dodge Avenger transmission control module relies on vehicle speed data to calculate correct shift timing. A failed Avenger speed sensor can cause erratic shifting, delayed upshifts, incorrect downshifts, or trigger Avenger limp mode.

Will a bad vehicle speed sensor turn on the check engine light on my Dodge Avenger?

Yes. A failed Dodge Avenger vehicle speed sensor typically stores fault codes P0500, P0501, or P0502. Depending on the Avenger, it may also trigger ABS, traction control, or transmission warning lights simultaneously.

Is the vehicle speed sensor the same as the ABS wheel speed sensor on my Dodge Avenger?

On many modern Dodge Avenger vehicles, yes, wheel hub sensors serve both the ABS system and vehicle speed sensing simultaneously on your Avenger. On older Avenger vehicles with transmission-mounted speed sensors, they are separate components. Use the GeoBrakes vehicle selector to confirm the correct sensor type for your Dodge Avenger.