We found the following complaints for DODGE AVENGER (1996)
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Consumer states that none of the vehicle seatbelts will stay fastened.consumer feels unsafe driving.please provide any further information.mr
Vehicle was in an accident, and driver's air bag did notdeploy.also,seat belt did not holddriver back.
While in an accident, the driver and passenger side air bags didn't deploy. Please describe.tt
When going down a moutain in foggy weather,driving about (40) or (45) mph,lost control of vehicle and went off the road, car flipped over about (2) or (3) times and hit hillside head on and the air bags did not deploy.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 60 mph. Driver's airbag deployed 60 seconds after impact.but, passenger's airbag did not deploy.manufacturer will be notified.
Upon impact estimated speed 30 mph, drivers air bag did not deploy. Please describe details.tt
During head-on collision dual air bags did not deploy. Rear seat belt released and threw the child in back of front seat.
Upon impact estimated speed 30 mph, passengers air bag did not deploy. Please describe details.tt
While driving at 25mph was involved ina frontal collision andnone of the airbags deployed. Vehicle totalled.
Vehicle struck another vehiclefrom behind and air bags did not deploy. The back seat belt that held the css in, came unlatchedwhich made the css fall forward.
Vehicle hit a tree head-on at about 35 mph (est.).neither the driver side nor the passenger side airbag deployed.passenger's head struck and shattered windshield.driver's face struck steering wheel causing damage to mouth and shoulder.extensive damage to the vehicle. Amazing no one was killed or seriously injured.also, i would notice that if i was traveling over about 40 mph, the car would shake when the brakes were applied.car would sometimes stall when stopped.sometimes i would have to take the car out of park and put it back into park before it would start.also the passenger side headlight seemed to not be fully sealed as it always had condensation inside. Noticed the passenger airbag seemed to be sticking out and the glove compartment was difficult to open.i wonder if this car had been wrecked before i bought it.i know i was not told it had been.i just recently learned they do not make avengers anymore.is there a reason for this.are they dangerous.could something have caused this crash other than the driving of the driver.i will be happy to provide my vin number as soon as i can get it.car is in storage now.
Vehicle struck another vehiclefrom behind and air bags did not deploy. The back seat belt that held the css in, came unlatchedwhich made the css fall forward.
Electrical problems.
Dead battery.
Horn buttons mounted on the steering wheel don't work and failed during the 1st year. Dealer reports these are a part of the driver's side air bag assembly. To fix the horn buttons, the air bag assembly must be replaced. Cost of air bag assembly is over $600.
Horn does'nt work due to water getting into the horn assembly.
Car horn fails to workwhen cold temps outside and engine cold.left button on steering wheel never works and right button only works when car is warm.i got hit in a parking lot (luckily low speed) and i couldn't warn the other driver who didn't see me because the horn wouldn't blow.this is a serious problem - what happens on a highway when a driver doesn't see me???i see other complaints on this web site about horns not working and i think it should really be looked into!!
This is a concern.i had my dealership investigate why the horn doesn't always work and the response was that since it is tied to the driver airbag it would cost big dollars to fix.i had an accident in a private parking lot and was unable to warn the other driver that they were about to back into me.it is worse in colder weather.the lack of a working horn is a serious safety issue and i shouldn't have to pay to fix it.it has been a problem from for a long time and this is my 2nd complaint to the nhtsa.
Vehicle stalls in traffic occasionally while driving.
Vehicle fials to start/stalls, also transmission failure/rough idle.
Shorted plug wire.
Reprogramed pcm/tcm.
While driving car jumps gears from drive to neutral, also replaced computer.
Engine has overheated six times already because there was a short inwires. Also, thermostathas gone out six times. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.
A fire started spontaneously while the car was turned off after a short ride.the fire department report indicates an electrical problem.fire seemed to originate near the fuse box.
While waiting for a light to change there was an engine comparment fire.please describe.tt
Horn malfunctioned prior to/after recall.
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Engine has overheated six times already because there was a short inwires. Also, thermostathas gone out six times. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.
I have contacted local dodge avenger dealers and mechanics and found the head gasket problem to be a defect in the manufaturing of the avenger.this issue needs to be addressed.recently i received a recall on the front suspension ball joint boots on my car.these are expensive items a single mother can not afford to pay.i hope that you will investigate this situation in it's entirety and contact me upon receipt of your investigation. Thank you.
Knocking under hood. Dealer has inspected the vehicle and have not been able to correct or determine the cause.
When applying the brakes there is vibration. Also engine head gasket leaks.
Belt tensioner pulley and belt failed.
The engine runs rough due to faulty valve cover gaskets.nlm
Tensioner pivot bolt has failed 2 times causing extensive damage to the engine.
Back of rear passenger's side seat does not latch properly.also tensioner pulley failed, causing timing belt to break/ehicle idles rough and a sulphur smell eminates from engine.
Oil leaks from a defective seal located near the oil pan, repair shop concluded failure.
Mechanic found problems 05\02\99 cruise control ball joints & head gasket leak -help??!?!?- much appreciated - k dubuque - [email protected]
On the transmission the seal for the front shaft is leaking,also the head gasket is leaking which is made out of paper and disolved which now needs replaced the input and output sensors are also in need of replacement i have two of these cars and find it appauling that both are having the same problems. Nlm
Consumer hasexperienced following problems;1.) both lower ball joints wear out excessively; 2.) head gasket leaks; and 3.) cruise controlwould shut itself off while driving without foot pressing on brake pedal.
Engine misfires.
I took my car in at 35,500 miles because it was losing just alittle oil and antifreeze. I found out the head gasket was leaking andso was the water pump. The oil was leaking into the coolantand the coolant was leaking out of the water pump. The doors always leak water when i get it washed. The doors also make a really loudnoise when i close them and the window is open. The disc brakes have warped and the car shakes when i put the brakes on.( dot number: tire size: 195/75/14 )
The check engine light came on after the firstsmog check requiredthis year 2000. The dealer reset it the first time. Then it came on again around town at 30mph.this is a still a new car less than 25,000 when it first started. I don't feel we should keep paying to get it repaired i understand that it can be up to approx 17 different things to set it off.at about $400 ea that's expensive.i also find it odd that it just started with a smog check.
Repeated head gasket failure on engine.a recall needs to be initiated as this is a prevalent problem with this automobile!awaiting third repair.additionally, twice dealth with tensioner and pully problems.a defect recall needs to be initated on these parts.defective headlight lenses resulting in extreme visability reduction.a replacement recall needed on these parts.the asog (advenger/seabring owners group) internet members group repeatedly identifying the engine gasket problems!crysler initiated a recall change to the dodge neon's, but discontinued the advender model without recall and replacement of defective head gaskets.please do something for the consumer public with these three major areas of defective workmanship.thanks for your assistance.
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Vehiclestarted smoking, it stalled andengine checklight came on.it hesitated, sitting still.puttingvehicle in neutral kept it from cutting off.dealer has replaced a sensor inengine.problem came back after a while.
Periodic but repeated stalling of the engine when slowing to a stop and clutch disengaged.complete loss of power when engine stalled and vehicle was still moving, resulting in numerous near collisions.problem has worsened whereby the vehicle will periodically stall at any time when vehicle is in motion, even at high rate of speed and low throttle application.very difficult to control vehicle when stall occurs at highway speeds.extremely dangerous condition.dealer has inspected vehicle and claims they cannot replicate condition.has been brought to dealer several times.other conditions involve the repair of a leaking head gasket that was partially covered by manufacturer after expiration of warranty.door switch for dome light, door ajar indicator, and key-in-ignition warning tone malfunctioned once under warranty and was repaired by dealer.condition returned after expiration of warranty and dealer refused to cover.
The vehicle will shut off between 20-40 mph.
At any given time while driving and at any speedvehicle will stall.after a few minutesvehicle can be restarted as if nothing happened.
Periodic but repeated stalling of the engine when slowing to a stop and clutch disengaged.complete loss of power when engine stalled and vehicle was still moving, resulting in numerous near collisions.problem has worsened whereby the vehicle will periodically stall at any time when vehicle is in motion, even at high rate of speed and low throttle application.very difficult to control vehicle when stall occurs at highway speeds.extremely dangerous condition.dealer has inspected vehicle and claims they cannot replicate condition.has been brought to dealer several times.other conditions involve the repair of a leaking head gasket that was partially covered by manufacturer after expiration of warranty.door switch for dome light, door ajar indicator, and key-in-ignition warning tone malfunctioned once under warranty and was repaired by dealer.condition returned after expiration of warranty and dealer refused to cover.
Consumerwas accelerating up to45 mph speed limit when all drivetrain capability and forward motion was lost. Vehiclecurrently at a dodge dealership, and they informedconsumer thattransmission has to be rebuilt because no transmissions were available for 1996 model.this will costconsumer $2200.00. Burning rubber smell was detected after the vehicle was taken for fluid change at the dealer.belts andthe tensioners were replaced but the rubber smell still cintinued.later on, the transmission failed.
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I had to have my fuel pump replaced at only 53,000 miles.then not even a week later my check engine light is on.i took it to the same dodge dealership countryside motors in lawrenceburg, ky 40342.after replacing my fuel pump, nowi needed a new down stream oxygen sensor replaced.was it the sensor the whole time?with only 53,000 miles on my car i find this hard to believe i needed both!!!
Wife and mother in-law was poisoned bycarbon monoxide enteringvehicle. Problem was reported to chrysler. Chrysler did send out an investigator, but nothing could be done about the problem. Carbon monoxide poisoning occured right after the driver turnedthe a/c on.
Back of rear passenger's side seat does not latch properly.also tensioner pulley failed, causing timing belt to break/ehicle idles rough and a sulphur smell eminates from engine.
Defective radio.
Fog lights failed.
While driving at nightright side headlight has a film or coating that obstructs vision.
Heat from headlights was melting inside of headlight cover.vehicle cannot pass inspection with this problem. Also, high beams have to be activated for driving abilty. Dealer and manufacturer were notified, and have been receivingsame other complaints.both head light lamp assemblies need to be replaced to correct the problem.
The clear plastic headlight lenses on our vehicle are deteriorating to the point that night visibility is severely limited. The deterioration is on the outer surface of the headlight lens, as evidenced by a rough texture. There is no evidence on the painted surface or windshield that this vehicle has been driven or garaged in abrasive or corrosive conditions.
Repeated head gasket failure on engine.a recall needs to be initiated as this is a prevalent problem with this automobile!awaiting third repair.additionally, twice dealth with tensioner and pully problems.a defect recall needs to be initated on these parts.defective headlight lenses resulting in extreme visability reduction.a replacement recall needed on these parts.the asog (advenger/seabring owners group) internet members group repeatedly identifying the engine gasket problems!crysler initiated a recall change to the dodge neon's, but discontinued the advender model without recall and replacement of defective head gaskets.please do something for the consumer public with these three major areas of defective workmanship.thanks for your assistance.
There is a brown fog building up in the headlight lenses, causing the light to be dim making it hard for the consumer to see while driving at night.the cause is unknown and the dealer was notified.the consumer states that there is no moisture build up and is not on the outside of the lights.*scc
While driving consumer noticed that the both driver's sideand passenger's side headlights failed to see due tolens having acloudy residue on them. This causedpoor visibility, consumer wasunable to see. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for inspection, andmechanic stated that the parts for lens were not on recall. Consumer was responsible for the parts and labor.
My 1996 dodge avenger es v-6 has severely pitted headlamp lenses which seriously reduces the effectiveness of the headlamps for night driving and i believe is dangerous. I've experienced this in other cars i've owned, but not nearly to the degree with this dodge. The lenses look cloudy.
I had to have my fuel pump replaced at only 53,000 miles.then not even a week later my check engine light is on.i took it to the same dodge dealership countryside motors in lawrenceburg, ky 40342.after replacing my fuel pump, nowi needed a new down stream oxygen sensor replaced.was it the sensor the whole time?with only 53,000 miles on my car i find this hard to believe i needed both!!!
Purchase car on 9/04/95 on 9/07/95 consumer was driving on the highway the transmission shift out of gear and couldn't get it to go back into gear .tt
Abs brake failure. Also, transmission malfunctioned.
Car was parked with shifter in "p" and engine off.when i turned the key in the ignition the car took off like a banshee at full revs.i hit a building, some stone steps, went over a curb, and barely managed to make a 90 degree turn to avoiding running down two pedertrians.when key was turned off the car was still in "p".it appears that there may have been a recall (98v183000) for this problem, however we were never notified of it.we will never trust this car to drive again and are requesting that chrysler replace it.
Transmission failed. Yh
While driving car jumps gears from drive to neutral, also replaced computer.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Failure on the transmission, four timesvehicle was in the neutralposition andvehicle jumped out of gear/ 3 times vehicle rolled in park, resulting in loss of control/accident.
On the transmission the seal for the front shaft is leaking,also the head gasket is leaking which is made out of paper and disolved which now needs replaced the input and output sensors are also in need of replacement i have two of these cars and find it appauling that both are having the same problems. Nlm
Gears are not changing properly, vehicle has a really rough start, vehicle stalls, and sometimes won't start.please provide any further information.
Consumerwas accelerating up to45 mph speed limit when all drivetrain capability and forward motion was lost. Vehiclecurrently at a dodge dealership, and they informedconsumer thattransmission has to be rebuilt because no transmissions were available for 1996 model.this will costconsumer $2200.00. Burning rubber smell was detected after the vehicle was taken for fluid change at the dealer.belts andthe tensioners were replaced but the rubber smell still cintinued.later on, the transmission failed.
Vehicle fials to start/stalls, also transmission failure/rough idle.
My transmission seal blew off at 18,000 miles, whch shouldn't have happened.it took the dealer 2 weeks to fix car, and when i got it back, the transmission fell out.they also used my car as a rental car, and i got it back with 700 extra miles on it.
Rubber gasket around shifter failed.
Transmission failed.
Torque converter dropped and hitmetal casing.tow operator indicated it was from transmission failure. Contacted chrysler, and they were aware of problem.
Transaxle locked up.
When car is turned off and key is out of ignition, automatic transmission can move into any other gear .2. Passenger's side seatbeltcan unlatch by itself, causing safety hazard.
Torque converter dropped and hitmetal casing.tow operator indicated it was from transmission failure. Contacted chrysler, and they were aware of problem.
Front inner tie rod/ front wheel bearings,and suspension of the vehicle he just purchased malfunctioned.please provide any additional information/attachments.
I am the owner of a 1996 dodge avenger. I received this car from my father.on february 26 2004 as i was leaving work, something broke.upon having the car towed to the repair shop, i had to have the cv shaft, and the lower control arm assembly, replaced. This cost me out of pocket, $629.45.then on 10/1/04 i had to have the spindle assembly replaced.which cost another $ 325.16.i now realize that there was a recall on the problem with my car.i asked my father, who was the owner of the car at the time of the recall, if he was ever notified about the recall and he said no. I am upset now to find out that there was a recall and i had to pay for all the repairs out of my own pocket.i am asking if there is any way to be reimbersed for some or all of the expense that i incurred.
Transmission slipping.
Gone through many number of brakes, with normal driving, and transmission problems.
The passenger's side seat belt does not give the passenger free movement. Any time it is in use it locks up continuously. Manufacturer stated that seat belt was designed to be used with a child safety seat.
Consumer states that the passenger side seatbelt fits too,tight there is no slack. Please provide any further information.*mr
Seat belt failed.
Poor seat and shoulder belt performance. Once the seat belt system is locked in place, it will disengage or disconnect on its own.
The passenger seat belt comes loose and the seat slides up when applying brake. Yh
Driver seat belt will not remain locked.
When car is turned off and key is out of ignition, automatic transmission can move into any other gear .2. Passenger's side seatbeltcan unlatch by itself, causing safety hazard.
Consumer states that the driviers side seatbelt will not stay locked.consumer states there is no slack in the seatbelt to move.nlm
Vehicle was in an accident, and driver's air bag did notdeploy.also,seat belt did not holddriver back.
During head-on collision dual air bags did not deploy. Rear seat belt released and threw the child in back of front seat.
Seat adjuster broken.
Back of rear passenger's side seat does not latch properly.also tensioner pulley failed, causing timing belt to break/ehicle idles rough and a sulphur smell eminates from engine.
Bracket that supportsseatback on the driver's side broke away from the frame, causing the seat back to collapse. Dealer is aware of the problem. The problem has not been corrected.
The brakes pads have worn out on three different occasions. The original set of brake pads went out after the first 4000 miles on the car. The pads were replaced and went out again at 17000. Finally the pads went out again at 41000. The first two times the car was taken to the dealership to have the pads replaced. The third time i took the car to a brake specialist and was told that the calipers caused the two sets of brake pads to go out. I was also told that the rear brakes were not working and had hardly any wear.i have also replaced the rear shocks three times. I have replaced the rear shocks twice in the past year.
The brakes pads have worn out on three different occasions. The original set of brake pads went out after the first 4000 miles on the car. The pads were replaced and went out again at 17000. Finally the pads went out again at 41000. The first two times the car was taken to the dealership to have the pads replaced. The third time i took the car to a brake specialist and was told that the calipers caused the two sets of brake pads to go out. I was also told that the rear brakes were not working and had hardly any wear.i have also replaced the rear shocks three times. I have replaced the rear shocks twice in the past year.
In the am on 9/15/03 on the freeway traveling about 65 mph, lateral arm broke off on the left side of my car, causing the left tire to push upwards into the fender and the axle to snap in half. I had to put the car into park at 40 mph to get it to stop so i would not hit the concrete barrier or the i-5 sign.dodge did pay for the car to be repaired, but not more than 2 weeks later the car began to make a noise while reversing and while going over bumps in the road, they told me this is the brakes, but another mechanic said that it is the lateral arm again. Dodge is refusing to pay to fix it and when i brought them the car they did not visually inspect the car, they only took it on a test drive. I have been having anxiety attacks everytime i hear that noise, my back and shoulder have been in pain and i have seen a specialist because of this. And to be quite honest i just don't have the money to repair the vehicle myself. Also, the front brake rotars are warped and this is the 2nd time that they have been replaced in the 3 1/2 years i have owned the vehicle. I think that is a bit much.
When appling the brakes to stop there is vibrationbecause the front rotors are warped .please describe in detail.
Front brake rotors continually warp causing the vehicle to pulsate when coming to a stop.at highway speeds the steering wheel vibrates severly when the brakes are applied.
Rotors hae been replaced many times and continue to warp.
In the parking lot of the credit union went to put the emergency brakes on and it wasreal easy to pull up, vehicle was still running heard a loud noise and the vehicle towed to the dealer was told that a spring popped on the back brakes which was causing the noise. The brakes were hanging down.
Vehicle hit a tree head-on at about 35 mph (est.).neither the driver side nor the passenger side airbag deployed.passenger's head struck and shattered windshield.driver's face struck steering wheel causing damage to mouth and shoulder.extensive damage to the vehicle. Amazing no one was killed or seriously injured.also, i would notice that if i was traveling over about 40 mph, the car would shake when the brakes were applied.car would sometimes stall when stopped.sometimes i would have to take the car out of park and put it back into park before it would start.also the passenger side headlight seemed to not be fully sealed as it always had condensation inside. Noticed the passenger airbag seemed to be sticking out and the glove compartment was difficult to open.i wonder if this car had been wrecked before i bought it.i know i was not told it had been.i just recently learned they do not make avengers anymore.is there a reason for this.are they dangerous.could something have caused this crash other than the driving of the driver.i will be happy to provide my vin number as soon as i can get it.car is in storage now.
While driving vehicle, when applying the brakes, would notice severe vibrations. Happens at various speeds. Took it to dealer to replace the brakes, was informed there was too much stopping & going.
Driving at different speeds, brakes will pulsate, feels as though it will not stop. Slowly defect is getting worse. Dealer resurfaced rotors/changed and cleaned rotors four times, still cannot find problem.
Abs brake failure, rotors are warpedand replaced 4 times. When braking the vehicle will vibrate and jerk.
Multiple brake malfunctions.
When appling the brakes the vehicle vibrates. The rotors have been replaced six times. Everytime the prolem is remedied for a month,and the problem reoccurs.
Abs brake failure. Also, transmission malfunctioned.
Abs module assembly failed at 30,000 miles and 6 months out of warranty. $1300.00 to repair. I seriously doubt anyone (including me) will pay to fix. Abs will remain disabled.
Brake rotors replaced they continue to warp severe shaking at highway speed also failure of head valve gasget
When applying the brakes there is vibration. Also engine head gasket leaks.
Gone through many number of brakes, with normal driving, and transmission problems.
Front suspension has problems for some time. I have a notice from carpoint web site about a recall, and ihave not yet received a recall from dealer or either chrysler. What can i do about this??
Brake pads failed.
Brake rotors had to be replaceddue to poor design.
The disc brakes are having to be replace due to the rotors warping and no longer operating.has had five replacements since she bought the car in february 1997.
When appling the brakes the vehicle vibrates. The rotors have been replaced six times. Everytime the prolem is remedied for a month,and the problem reoccurs.
When appling the brakes to stop there is vibrationbecause the front rotors are warped .please describe in detail.
Brake rotors failed.
Front and back rotors warp intermittently.
Abs brake failure, rotors are warpedand replaced 4 times. When braking the vehicle will vibrate and jerk.
Sinceconsumer has ownedvehicle he has had to havefront brake rotorsreplaced no less than twenty (20) times due to warping.work has been performed bydealership anddefect has not been corrected. Consumer had been told there is nothing he can do to remedy the problem.
Driving at different speeds, brakes will pulsate, feels as though it will not stop. Slowly defect is getting worse. Dealer resurfaced rotors/changed and cleaned rotors four times, still cannot find problem.
Also problem with throttle body.all failures happened after 9800 miles. Was told at 30,000 mile checkup that everything was ok, but obviously it wasn't.
Brake pads failed,excessive wear due to brake switch out of adjustment.
I had to have my fuel pump replaced at only 53,000 miles.then not even a week later my check engine light is on.i took it to the same dodge dealership countryside motors in lawrenceburg, ky 40342.after replacing my fuel pump, nowi needed a new down stream oxygen sensor replaced.was it the sensor the whole time?with only 53,000 miles on my car i find this hard to believe i needed both!!!
In the am on 9/15/03 on the freeway traveling about 65 mph, lateral arm broke off on the left side of my car, causing the left tire to push upwards into the fender and the axle to snap in half. I had to put the car into park at 40 mph to get it to stop so i would not hit the concrete barrier or the i-5 sign.dodge did pay for the car to be repaired, but not more than 2 weeks later the car began to make a noise while reversing and while going over bumps in the road, they told me this is the brakes, but another mechanic said that it is the lateral arm again. Dodge is refusing to pay to fix it and when i brought them the car they did not visually inspect the car, they only took it on a test drive. I have been having anxiety attacks everytime i hear that noise, my back and shoulder have been in pain and i have seen a specialist because of this. And to be quite honest i just don't have the money to repair the vehicle myself. Also, the front brake rotars are warped and this is the 2nd time that they have been replaced in the 3 1/2 years i have owned the vehicle. I think that is a bit much.
Anti-theft device goes off.consumer has problemwith access tovehicle.
Panic alarm malfunction.deployed on its own.could not turn off.went off after 3 minutes.deployed again when opening drivers door.on for another 3 minutes.again while driving; again when turning left.dealer was not able to duplicate after once at dealership. Were not able to find problem.shimmed button under hood.
When turning left or right steering becomes hard or difficult to control. Vehicle feels like metal rubbing together.
Pulled into parking lot, steering went out completely, had it towed to garage, was informed steering belt bolt was loose/broke power steering belt. Will provide additional information (invoice).
Front inner tie rod/ front wheel bearings,and suspension of the vehicle he just purchased malfunctioned.please provide any additional information/attachments.
Rack and pinion steering failed causing shaking in steering column.
Glove box door failed.
When openingdriver and passenger sidedoor handle broke off without any force.contacted dealer. This is a common problem.
Power door lock actuators failed. Mjs
I took my car in at 35,500 miles because it was losing just alittle oil and antifreeze. I found out the head gasket was leaking andso was the water pump. The oil was leaking into the coolantand the coolant was leaking out of the water pump. The doors always leak water when i get it washed. The doors also make a really loudnoise when i close them and the window is open. The disc brakes have warped and the car shakes when i put the brakes on.( dot number: tire size: 195/75/14 )
Bottom hinge on the driver's side door rusted , causing the door to drop down.problem has been reported to the dealership. Please provide any further information.
Front axle broke in half.
Ball joint failed causing wheel to flop inward resulting in loss of steering.
Nhtsa#99-v-066-003 vehicle description:passenger vehicles.if the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude. Consumerhas the same problem. However this vehicle was not unde rrecall due to the vin.
I was driving and the right front control lowerball joint broke. This is the third time this has happened. I called dodge dealer.they said theyfix it once. They won't do it again.well if the problem still having they need to fix it right. I could of been killed. Something needs to be done about this. Now i was on the hwy
The defective suspension system malfuctioned, causing the control arm to fall andthe axle to break, resultingin loss of vehicle control.3,000 miles later, the other side broke.cause unknown.dealer cannot determine problem.please provide details.
Front inner tie rod/ front wheel bearings,and suspension of the vehicle he just purchased malfunctioned.please provide any additional information/attachments.
Vehicle front wheel steering feels like shimmy.
The front end shakes due to faulty rt axle shaft assembly and rt lower control arm.nlm
Front suspension has problems for some time. I have a notice from carpoint web site about a recall, and ihave not yet received a recall from dealer or either chrysler. What can i do about this??
Vehicle checked in october for recall on defective ball joint boots.was told by dealer that vehicle was not affected.three months later had to replace upper and lower ball joints.this occurred at 46,100 miles.dealer stated that problem due to "normal wear and tear."customer responsible for repairs. I have seen several other complaints of ball joint failure that have occured after the recall was performed. Was also told by dealer that this failure was minor and it was okay to operated vehicle for a week until i got vehicle repaired.
Ball joint failed causing wheel to flop inward resulting in loss of steering.
There are 2 recalls for this vehicle.dodge refuses to fix the 2nd recall (nhtsa# 00v421002) .they claim to only know about the 1st recall (nhtsa# 99v066003). My ball joints have failed and the rubber boot is ok, but the second recall says to inspect the joint itself , not the boot.
While driving at 10-15 mphleft side ball joint broke, and consumer had trouble controlingvehicle.consumer has just hadvehicle indealer repair shop to get right side fixed. Contacted dealer.
There was a recall on ball joint boots.i had this checked 10/12/99.according to dealer everything was fine.three months later, i now have a defectiv eball joint in my rightt front. Dealer states that the recall was only for the boot, which according to them is/was okay.they claim the ball joint failure is due to normal wear and tear at 46,000 miles?
There are 2 recalls for this vehicle.dodge refuses to fix the 2nd recall (nhtsa# 00v421002) .they claim to only know about the 1st recall (nhtsa# 99v066003). My ball joints have failed and the rubber boot is ok, but the second recall says to inspect the joint itself , not the boot.
Under carriage noise is caused by left and right arm ball joint failure.yh
Right wheel fell off due to ball joint failure.
Received recall notice #00v421002. Contacted and then visited dealership. Mechanic inspected vehicle and provided a sheet of paper, indicating nothing wrong. Everything has been taken care off.two months later, vehicle involved in an accident due toball joint causingarm and axle to break. Vehicle was totaled, but at repair shop being repaired. No injuries.
While driving 35 mph steering locked up andright side of vehicle fell due to defective front ball joints.please give any further details.
While waiting to have recall repairsdone, front end of vehicle fell out. Unable to drive vehicle.
The car (1996 dodge avenger es) was in to the dealer for service.the dealer called to inform me that the lower ball joints were ready to fall off the car and needed replaced at a cost of $260.i asked if this was the same ball joint that was covered in an earlier recall.after a long pause, the dealer confirmed that it was, and that they would take care of it (fix at no cost to me).a second service appointment was scheduled for a week later.the car went in, and the dealer replaced the lower control arms.when i picked the car up, i drove off the lot and immediately heard a clanking noise when ever i hit a bump with the right front wheel.i inspected the car myself and found a large crack in the frame around the front-most upper control arm mounting bolt on the right front strut tower.i took the car back to the dealer and the service writer remarked boy, that is the largest crack i've ever seen.you shouldnt drive that car because the wheel could fall off.i suppose the ball joints being bad and hammering the suspension caused that [frame] to crack.however, the service writer had no answer when asked how they missed the crack during the work on the lower control arm the day before.after several calls to the service department, the dealership general manager, and to the dodge customer service phone number; no one at dodge would formally acknowledge that the defective ball joints caused the stress crack or that a problem existed with the upper control arm; despite multiple complaints on the nhtsa website for sebrings and avengers with very similar problems.i have digital pictures of the crack if anyone is interested.it has since been fixed for the safety of my wife and children, however i am very displeased with how it was handled by dodge and the dealer.*la
Received recall94066003. Contacted dealer. Took vehicle in on date. Was informed by mechanic no parts available at this time. Would notify when ball joint parts came in. Been checking off/on & so far no parts.
In the am on 9/15/03 on the freeway traveling about 65 mph, lateral arm broke off on the left side of my car, causing the left tire to push upwards into the fender and the axle to snap in half. I had to put the car into park at 40 mph to get it to stop so i would not hit the concrete barrier or the i-5 sign.dodge did pay for the car to be repaired, but not more than 2 weeks later the car began to make a noise while reversing and while going over bumps in the road, they told me this is the brakes, but another mechanic said that it is the lateral arm again. Dodge is refusing to pay to fix it and when i brought them the car they did not visually inspect the car, they only took it on a test drive. I have been having anxiety attacks everytime i hear that noise, my back and shoulder have been in pain and i have seen a specialist because of this. And to be quite honest i just don't have the money to repair the vehicle myself. Also, the front brake rotars are warped and this is the 2nd time that they have been replaced in the 3 1/2 years i have owned the vehicle. I think that is a bit much.
I am the owner of a 1996 dodge avenger. I received this car from my father.on february 26 2004 as i was leaving work, something broke.upon having the car towed to the repair shop, i had to have the cv shaft, and the lower control arm assembly, replaced. This cost me out of pocket, $629.45.then on 10/1/04 i had to have the spindle assembly replaced.which cost another $ 325.16.i now realize that there was a recall on the problem with my car.i asked my father, who was the owner of the car at the time of the recall, if he was ever notified about the recall and he said no. I am upset now to find out that there was a recall and i had to pay for all the repairs out of my own pocket.i am asking if there is any way to be reimbersed for some or all of the expense that i incurred.
Right front lower control arm failure. Noise in the front end were present.
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 noisereally became loud. Consumer was shown a printout by dealership which did not include this vehicle in recall 99v066003 daimler/chrysler/lower ball joint boot.
Recalled lower ball joint (99v-066) failure was the possible cause of accident which occured prior to recall notification, the cause of the accident was never determined due to other circumstances.nlm
Consumer received a recall notification and made an appointment, however when she arrived the parts were not available, a week later the parts came and consumer took vehicle back and hours later consumer was informed that another day was needed to complete the work.
I was driving out of a fast food restaurant, and without any sign or warning my tire snapped off my axle! the service department at the local dodge dealership was closed so i had to have my car towed to another place that also works on my car whenever i have problems. The part that needed to be fixed was the "lower arm control" on the driver's side of my car. I was very lucky that day, because not more than 15 minutes before this incident i had just driven home, approx. 10 miles, on the highway in 5 o'clock traffic!! i did not get hurt!! i was never mailed a recall notice about the lower arm control; not even in 1999 or 2000!!!!!!!!! i bought my car brand new from dodge, so i feel like i should have been in somebody's computer system to be able to receive recall notices!!!! now, that i had to pay for the part to be fixed out of my pocket, how do i go about getting reimbursed? i got both the driver's side and passenger side lower arm controls replaced.
Per two separate recall notice i received from daimler chrysler, i brought my 1996 dodge avenger into a dealership to have the lower lateral arm ball joints inspected and resealed.upon taking it to the dealership they inspected and both times they told me no further work was needed.specific instructions from daimler chrysler say,if the ball joints are not damaged or worn, the ball joints will be sealed.this was not done to my vehicle and on 11/21/05 while driving i lost the ability to steer when the ball joint separated.
In the am on 9/15/03 on the freeway traveling about 65 mph, lateral arm broke off on the left side of my car, causing the left tire to push upwards into the fender and the axle to snap in half. I had to put the car into park at 40 mph to get it to stop so i would not hit the concrete barrier or the i-5 sign.dodge did pay for the car to be repaired, but not more than 2 weeks later the car began to make a noise while reversing and while going over bumps in the road, they told me this is the brakes, but another mechanic said that it is the lateral arm again. Dodge is refusing to pay to fix it and when i brought them the car they did not visually inspect the car, they only took it on a test drive. I have been having anxiety attacks everytime i hear that noise, my back and shoulder have been in pain and i have seen a specialist because of this. And to be quite honest i just don't have the money to repair the vehicle myself. Also, the front brake rotars are warped and this is the 2nd time that they have been replaced in the 3 1/2 years i have owned the vehicle. I think that is a bit much.
Defective nuts came off the bolts on theball 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.
I was driving on the side streetwhen my front wheel bent inward and my car dropped to the ground. Had it towed to dealership and he claimed to fixed it. So about 1 week later, while on the express way going about 65mp my lt. Drivers side tire bent inward causing my to be all over the road in rush hour. But somehow i mananged to control the car and not have any vehicle crash nor damanges. It is a wounder i and here to talk about it. Still fussing with carlot!
In sum, i was driving the above vehicle and about to make a right hand turn and there was a sudden jerk and the drivers side front of the vehicle had collapsed onto the ground.the drivers side lower ball joint had cracked causing the wheel to fall off and causing major body damage to the front end and the front fender.also causing damage to the brake lines and the drive axle.this sudden crash also has caused soreness to my back and neck.on june 12, 2001 i had taken my vehicle to midway dodge, 4747 s pulaski, chicago il 60632, 773-376-8060 for recall #00v421002, which was for the inspection of the lower lateral arm ball joint for wear.i was told that my vehicle had passed the test designed for this recall and nothing was done.on 25jun01 my ball joints from my vehicle failed causeing the above damage and injuries.
While driving 55 mph, the lower later arm ball joint separated and caused the front left wheel to detach.the vehicle wasinvolved in a collision.tthe driver lost control and the vehicle hit a bridge.the lower lateral arm ball joints were inspected twice befrore this failure, once on on 6/5/2001 under nhtsa recall# 00v421002.during the inspection the dealer's technician found no problem and no repairs were done.
Consumerhad recall 00v421002 lower ball joint boot, done on 12 june 2001. Dealer did not replace ball joint.on 25 june 2001 while driving 5 mphdriver side of vehicle dropped. Dealer had to replace broken ball joint.
While driving 30 mph front ball joints failed.consumer pulled over to check. Then,consumer managed to drive home.dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Vehicle was included in lower arm ball joint recall 00v421002.after first inspection in october 2001, part failedon 8-3-02. Arms and joints were actually replaced.currently,compression arm ball jointcracked just as the latteral arm ball joint that was recalled.please describe details.
Consumertook vehicle into dealer to have recall 99v066003 repairs done. Consumer was informed bydealership thatunknown component next tolowercontralarm ball jointwas torn and is not included inrecall. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Dodge avenger 1996, ball joint and axle broke.recall campaign# 99v066003.this problem occurred while the vehicle was in motion.the consumer expects reimbursement. *scthe consumer received the recall letter in the mail 1 year later. The consumer was denied reimbursement because the receipt was not typed it was hand written.
Consumer received a recall notification and made an appointment, however when she arrived the parts were not available, a week later the parts came and consumer took vehicle back and hours later consumer was informed that another day was needed to complete the work.
The contact owns a 1996 dodge avenger.in 2005, while driving approximately 55 mph, the contact lost control and the vehicle pulled to the right.she depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle would not stop.the vehicle crashed into a dirt hill.she had the vehicle towed to a repair shop and was informed that the lower ball joints failed.a police report was filed.the contact paid for the repair.one year later, the failure recurred.the vehicle is currently parked at her residence.dodge wants to conduct an investigation on her vehicle, however, they are asking her to pay out of pocket for the repairs.the contact refuses because she believes this is a manufacturer defect.the vin, engine size, and number of cylinders were unknown.the failure mileage was 128,000 and current mileage was 140,000.
Prior to recall ball joint failed (99v-066). Yh
The car (1996 dodge avenger es) was in to the dealer for service.the dealer called to inform me that the lower ball joints were ready to fall off the car and needed replaced at a cost of $260.i asked if this was the same ball joint that was covered in an earlier recall.after a long pause, the dealer confirmed that it was, and that they would take care of it (fix at no cost to me).a second service appointment was scheduled for a week later.the car went in, and the dealer replaced the lower control arms.when i picked the car up, i drove off the lot and immediately heard a clanking noise when ever i hit a bump with the right front wheel.i inspected the car myself and found a large crack in the frame around the front-most upper control arm mounting bolt on the right front strut tower.i took the car back to the dealer and the service writer remarked boy, that is the largest crack i've ever seen.you shouldnt drive that car because the wheel could fall off.i suppose the ball joints being bad and hammering the suspension caused that [frame] to crack.however, the service writer had no answer when asked how they missed the crack during the work on the lower control arm the day before.after several calls to the service department, the dealership general manager, and to the dodge customer service phone number; no one at dodge would formally acknowledge that the defective ball joints caused the stress crack or that a problem existed with the upper control arm; despite multiple complaints on the nhtsa website for sebrings and avengers with very similar problems.i have digital pictures of the crack if anyone is interested.it has since been fixed for the safety of my wife and children, however i am very displeased with how it was handled by dodge and the dealer.*la
After making an appointment to have recall 00v421000 repairs done was toldthat parts were not available , after waiting for an hour. Scared to drive vehicle due to fear of its safety.
After recall repair 99v-066 of the lower ball joint the consumer was driving down the road when the front axle fell off without warning, the vehice was towed back to the dealer where consumer was told that the problem was related to the recall (attorney for client).nlm
The vehicle was inspected for recall of the lower ball joints (99v-066), less than four months (4-aug-00) later the vehicle was taken to the dealer for another problem when the mechanic informed the consumer that the vehicle was in need of front lower ball joint, the consumer was forced to pay for the repair because the dealer stated this problem was not covered under recall.nlm
Upon receipt if recall 99v066, ball joint ball joint failure ,the dealer was notified.dealerinspected the vehicle and concluded that the vehicle wasnot 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.
Lower control arm and ball joint are punctured and leaking due to prior recall (99v-066). Yh
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.
The lower control arm on the left side is going and i've gone to deluca chrysler in haverhill ma twice and both times told me that it was already serviced and when i asked him what side was serviced he couldn't answer me and i asked him if they could check my since it should still be covered under recall warranty he told me no and just today i was told that any repair like control arms, tie rods, ball joints and struts are supposed to be repaired in pairs and they only repaired the right side on 8/6/02.
Consumer hasexperienced following problems;1.) both lower ball joints wear out excessively; 2.) head gasket leaks; and 3.) cruise controlwould shut itself off while driving without foot pressing on brake pedal.
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
When driving the vehicle, parked, then noticed the upper control arm on the front right side of the vehicle snapped,could havecaused the wheel to fall off. Dealer contacted and was not aware of the problem. Unable to duplicate the problem.
When pulling into driveway upper right control arm mount separated from body, making an enormous popping sound.dealer stated if driven more wheels could have collapsed.
Right upper control arm bracket separated from the strut tower.
While drivingfront right ball joint snapped in half,causingtire to come off.please give any further details.
The car (1996 dodge avenger es) was in to the dealer for service.the dealer called to inform me that the lower ball joints were ready to fall off the car and needed replaced at a cost of $260.i asked if this was the same ball joint that was covered in an earlier recall.after a long pause, the dealer confirmed that it was, and that they would take care of it (fix at no cost to me).a second service appointment was scheduled for a week later.the car went in, and the dealer replaced the lower control arms.when i picked the car up, i drove off the lot and immediately heard a clanking noise when ever i hit a bump with the right front wheel.i inspected the car myself and found a large crack in the frame around the front-most upper control arm mounting bolt on the right front strut tower.i took the car back to the dealer and the service writer remarked boy, that is the largest crack i've ever seen.you shouldnt drive that car because the wheel could fall off.i suppose the ball joints being bad and hammering the suspension caused that [frame] to crack.however, the service writer had no answer when asked how they missed the crack during the work on the lower control arm the day before.after several calls to the service department, the dealership general manager, and to the dodge customer service phone number; no one at dodge would formally acknowledge that the defective ball joints caused the stress crack or that a problem existed with the upper control arm; despite multiple complaints on the nhtsa website for sebrings and avengers with very similar problems.i have digital pictures of the crack if anyone is interested.it has since been fixed for the safety of my wife and children, however i am very displeased with how it was handled by dodge and the dealer.*la
After the recall for the ball joints 99 v 066 000 was complete the ball joint failed and damaged other components. *nlm
I received a recall for my cars lower ball joints because of excessvie wear. My car started making noise in the front end. When i took it in they said it was upper ball joints. I wanted to make sure this was reported in case upper ball joints should be included in recall. It was also odd that a recall on lower ball joints comes out and my upper ball joints go out.
While driving 30 mph front ball joints failed.consumer pulled over to check. Then,consumer managed to drive home.dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
The upper control arm which is gone, and may cause a loss of vehicle control and result a crash.there is a recall for the lower control arm but not for the upper control armalthough it deals withsame problem.please provide further information.
Strut brackets failed causing front end shaking.
Packed wheel bearings failing every 6-10 months since brand new.
Defective wheel bearings. While driving sparks came from the right rear wheel. Vehicle pulls to the right.
While traveling at any speed during inclement weather/ wet conditions vehicle is difficult to control due to rear suspension problems. Dealership has not determined a cause for this problem.please provide any additional information / attachments.
Rear shocks defective.
Upon receipt if recall 99v066, ball joint ball joint failure ,the dealer was notified.dealerinspected the vehicle and concluded that the vehicle wasnot 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.
My daughter, michelle owned a 1996 dodge avenger es which she lost her life in. On october 6, 2001 she had an accident which the car burst into flames and exploded. It was in for recalls within the previous year for the lower lateral ball joint. On october 2000, her front end of her car fell to the ground, which we reported to you and to daimen chrysler. Daimen chrysler paid for the repairs to her car. Now her car explodes and bursts into flames killing her. She did not die from the injuries of the accident, she died from the fumes and fire. We want to know since there are reports of other daimen chrysler autos that have been in the news as to catching on fire we want it on record that her car also caught on fire. We would like to report this and to possibly save someone elses life. We want to know if the auto manufacturer held information on other makes and models that they were investigating from the consumers for recalls. The accident does not explain why the car burst in flames immediately.
My paint is fogging, i have tried everything to keep in good condition but to no avail!i am really upset over this!!at first i thought it was just my car and then i started to notice that other dodge avengers have the same problem!!when my friend bought his avenger and it had the same fogging effect i had reached the end of my rope!!!i was informed it is going to cost anywhere from $500- $1500 to fix it! why should i pay to fix this problem when i have tried everything to keep my car in good condition? please help!!!
Vehiclestarted smoking, it stalled andengine checklight came on.it hesitated, sitting still.puttingvehicle in neutral kept it from cutting off.dealer has replaced a sensor inengine.problem came back after a while.
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Whenever making a turn and trying to slow down vehicle will speed up, fast idle.
Also problem with throttle body.all failures happened after 9800 miles. Was told at 30,000 mile checkup that everything was ok, but obviously it wasn't.
Vehicle's automatic transmission has unwanted sudden accleration while driving with no prior warning.
When driving car accelerates sometimes .tt
Mechanic found problems 05\02\99 cruise control ball joints & head gasket leak -help??!?!?- much appreciated - k dubuque - [email protected]
Consumer hasexperienced following problems;1.) both lower ball joints wear out excessively; 2.) head gasket leaks; and 3.) cruise controlwould shut itself off while driving without foot pressing on brake pedal.
Back of rear passenger's side seat does not latch properly.also tensioner pulley failed, causing timing belt to break/ehicle idles rough and a sulphur smell eminates from engine.
Vehicle fials to start/stalls, also transmission failure/rough idle.
Vehicle taken to dealer on (4) different occasions because windows continue to fog up when using the defogger system. Consumer is still experiencing problem.
Please if anyone is having this trouble with there car email me at [email protected] thanks need everyone that is having trouble
The interior rear view mirror failed.nlm
Sunroof failed due to dry tracks.
Please if anyone is having this trouble with there car email me at [email protected] thanks need everyone that is having trouble
Automobile was parked when driver's side window exploded and shattered.
I took my car in at 35,500 miles because it was losing just alittle oil and antifreeze. I found out the head gasket was leaking andso was the water pump. The oil was leaking into the coolantand the coolant was leaking out of the water pump. The doors always leak water when i get it washed. The doors also make a really loudnoise when i close them and the window is open. The disc brakes have warped and the car shakes when i put the brakes on.( dot number: tire size: 195/75/14 )
While driving and without warning the front right tire came off. Dealer notified.*nlm
The right rear wheel wobbled from left to right.
Both front rims bent, causing tire damage to both tires and damage to outer tie rod ends, sway bar bushings and left lower control arm.
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