10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,920 miles

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1996 Dodge Avenger suspension problems

suspension problem

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1996 Dodge Avenger Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #8

Sep 112000

(reported on)

Avenger

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Recall repair regarding the ball joints was complete on vehicle, however the wheel came loose while driving, also the ball joint fell apart and now consumer has to pay for the suspension and body damages.

- West Des Moines, IA, USA

problem #7

Oct 222000

Avenger

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Defective nuts came off the bolts on the ball joints on the driver's side lower control arm which caused ball joint to cease which may have caused a crash. Previously, this vehicle was part of the lower ball joint recall.

- Sellersville, PA, USA

problem #6

May 082000

Avenger

  • miles
Prior to recall ball joint failed (99V-066).

- Troy, AL, USA

problem #5

Apr 122000

(reported on)

Avenger

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Lower control arm and ball joint are punctured and leaking due to prior recall (99V-066).

- Niles, IL, USA

problem #4

Jan 071999

Avenger

  • miles
While driving at any speed therewas a loud under carriage noise coming from the ball joints. The noise was mild at first, but then the noise really became loud. Consumer was shown a printout by dealership which did not include this vehicle in recall 99V066003 daimler/Chrysler/lower ball joint boot.

- Niles, IL, USA

problem #3

Aug 191999

Avenger

  • miles
Consumer is not satisfied with recall repair/inspection of the (99V-066) recall, inspection completed with no indication of cut/torn boots, however potential is still present for failure. Mjs

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #2

Sep 201999

Avenger

  • miles
Upon receipt if recall 99V066, ball joint ball joint failure, the dealer was notified. Dealer inspected the vehicle and concluded that the vehicle was not affected by the recall. After that inspection, the tire separated from the vehicle, resulting in major damage to the vehicle. The vehicle has been towed to the dealer. Manufacturer will be notified.

- Kniles, OH, USA

problem #1

May 011999

Avenger

  • miles
Consumer has experienced following problems; 1.) both lower ball joints wear out excessively; 2.) head gasket leaks; and 3.) cruise control would shut itself off while driving without foot pressing on brake pedal.

- Smithfeild, RI, USA

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