We found the following complaints for DODGE AVENGER (1998)
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On the evening of 12/24/98 my son lost control of the vehicle while negotiating a turn.the vehicle failed to slow down.we discovered that this car was subject to a recall that we were not informed of.not surprisingly, chrysler informed us that the recall situation had nothing to do with causing an accident.after striking a telephone pole head on neither air bag deployed.chrysler also denied any fault in this.if it is not the fault of the manufacturer, then who?this complaint was initially filed with nhtsa on 12/26/98.i am still waiting for some sort of action from nhtsa.a passive restraint system that fails to protect vehicle occupants must surely result in a recall of vehicles with defective systems.the vehicle in in the custody of chrysler.we will not accept repair and return of this unsafe vehicle !!!
Thank you very much for your site.thanks to your information we now know that our car was subject to a recall that evidently caused an accident.we have never been notified of a recall and are very much concerned about the air bags not actuating. The vehicle struck a telephone pole head on after failing to reduce speed while negotiating a turn.fortunately, my son and his friend were wearing seatbelts.what a merry christmas this has turned out to be.
The vehicle was rear ended, and none of the air bags deployed.
Consumer was traveling about 30mph on the highway and driver in car in front jammed on his brakes.consumerdidn't have time to stop, and ran into the back of thevehicle in front.upon impact,dual airbags didn't go off.
While driving at 25 mph this vehicle struck another vehicle in the direct side and the air bag restraints did not deploy. Dealer has not been contacted.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision in which driver and passenger air bags did not deploy, cause unknown. One person was injured in accident.
While driving at a speed of45mph consumer hit a pole head-on, and the air bags did not deploy,weather was clear.dealer stated there was nothing wrong with the vehicle.
Consumerwas traveling about 40mph on a side street, andanother vehicle, whose driver was drunk,ran the stop sign andrearended consumer's vehicle.upon impact,bothside airgbag did not deploy.
The contact owns a 1998 dodge avenger. While the vehicle was stationary, it would not turn off when the ignition key was removed. The failure occurred after having the ignition switch replaced. The vehicle was diagnosed as needing the tipm replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 185,000. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 1998 dodge avenger. While driving approximately 70 mph on normal road conditions, the engine stalled without warning. He was able to coast onto the emergency lane. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. In addition, both front tires required three replacements as a result of a defective lower ball joint. Although there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 00v421002 (suspension, front control arm, lower ball joint), the dealer stated that the recall repair was previously performed on the vehicle. The manufacturer would not offer additional assistance. The failure mileage was 86,000 and the current mileage was unknown.
Constant engine trouble with a 1998 dodge avenger, 77,000 miles and needs a $1800-$4500 head gasket repair.
Vehicle continually stalling for no apparent reason on several occasions.
This has been my second avenger and i wish that i would have never gotten rid of my 96.this 98 has a longer service history than most of the cars in our small town, put together. Brakes--the car has now had 2 brake jobs in 9000 miles.each time the dealer has replaced the rotors and bled out the lines.. Can't wait until 4500 miles comes again so i can have new brakes put on it again.fuel econ--the car is lucky to get 18-21 mpg on the highway.the dealer told me today that these cars are not known for good gas mileage--is that true?? my 96 avenger got 25-34 on the highway!?!?!?!door--the passenger side door has never closed properly since i have gotten the car.the dealer has adjusted it twice and now tells me it is fine.it sure is funny how it still shuts outside of the weatherstrip occasionally, causing annoying wind noise. Wheels----the third day i had the car, i had a low speed pothole collision and bent a rim.since then, i have noticed all my rims have small dings in them and to top it all off, the finish is peeling off the rims.
Dt:caller states that headlight lens covers are not clear they are foggy and inturn the head lightsare poor or dim.cant see at night very good.
When filling a empty gas tank, i can get about $2.00 of gas in before gas splash back occurs. This causes large amounts of gas to pour onto the ground and on my shoes and clothes. I have tried 6 different gas stations and each gas station does the same thing. So its not the pumps. It takes in upwards to 10 minutes just to pump $7.00 in gas into the vehicle while still splashing gas on the ground. Im told this has to do with faulty rollover protection valves sticking. When filling up via gas can this problem does not present itself. Its just when filling up via gas pumps. This is very dangerous to not only the car and any person/sputting gas into the car. But also to the environment.
Brakes lock up on wet roads. Dealer tried to fix 3 times. Car will now periodically fail to start
Brakes lock up on wet roads. Dealer tried to fix 3 times. Car will now periodically fail to start
Gas tank guage failed.
1998 dodge avenger es.when i went to open the driver,s door the entire handle snapped off and was in my hand.cheap plastic mechanism.have to open door from the inside.very inconvenient.have call into a couple mechanics and dodge dealer for repair estimates.*la
Within one year of each other, both the drivers and then the pasengers door handles broke off. This seems to be a manufactures defect, as several sebring and avenger cars in our area have all experienced the same failure.
This has been my second avenger and i wish that i would have never gotten rid of my 96.this 98 has a longer service history than most of the cars in our small town, put together. Brakes--the car has now had 2 brake jobs in 9000 miles.each time the dealer has replaced the rotors and bled out the lines.. Can't wait until 4500 miles comes again so i can have new brakes put on it again.fuel econ--the car is lucky to get 18-21 mpg on the highway.the dealer told me today that these cars are not known for good gas mileage--is that true?? my 96 avenger got 25-34 on the highway!?!?!?!door--the passenger side door has never closed properly since i have gotten the car.the dealer has adjusted it twice and now tells me it is fine.it sure is funny how it still shuts outside of the weatherstrip occasionally, causing annoying wind noise. Wheels----the third day i had the car, i had a low speed pothole collision and bent a rim.since then, i have noticed all my rims have small dings in them and to top it all off, the finish is peeling off the rims.
Transmission jumps in and out of gear when ever it feels like it causing the front tires to lock up and the passengers to be tossed around . It will continully do this until i stop the car then its fine for a minute then it does it again . No matter what i do it keeps happening .
The transmission went on my car - 1998 dodge avenger, 35,000 miles.8ak
Have problems with noise coming from left front of engine when putting car in and out of gear and when slowing down transmission feels like it is slipping took in for service and told it was the solenoid on the transmission.nothing to worry about took to another dealer and told it was the clutch paks on or in the transmission
Have problems with noise coming from left front of engine when putting car in and out of gear and when slowing down transmission feels like it is slipping took in for service and told it was the solenoid on the transmission.nothing to worry about took to another dealer and told it was the clutch paks on or in the transmission
I was driving on the highway when all of a sudden it felt like i had a blowout.i began to slow down and pull over and front driver side tire broke.i skidded to a stop on the side of the road.i got out of the car, looked at the wheel, and it was facing toward the sky.lucky for me this happened on a sunday morning with very limited traffic, or it could have be fatal. I had the car towed to a shop, and they said the ball joint and axlebroke, the front tires were ruined, and the driver's side wheel needed to be replaced.the total cost of repairswas about $1500.the shopreplaced the ball joint and axle, and were now in the process of finding a wheel for me.i amnot sure if the old part was available or not.someone informed me that there was a recall on these ball joints, so i called the dealership to ask them about my car, and they informed me that a dealership had corrected the recalled ball jointon february 20, 2002.however, itwas noteasy to believe that if they had fixed it correctly only five years ago that it would have brokenin such a manner.
After hitting an open manhole, seat belt ondriver's side came open, causingdriver to hit the dashboard. Vehicle was towed to the dealership. The vehicle is being repaired. Please provide any further information. Vehicle registered to amy thomas. Report given by fiance.
Frontal lap and shoulder belts fail to retract back intooriginal position after being pulled out. Dealership has not examinedvehicle for this defect. Consumer also states that seat blet does not pull out smoothly everytime and it also locks up.
While traveling on the highway he hit the center block while apply his brakes and the vehicle wouldn't stop. And the vehicle flip twice into the enbankment.the vehicle is total. The dealership is aware of the problem. Ts
This has been my second avenger and i wish that i would have never gotten rid of my 96.this 98 has a longer service history than most of the cars in our small town, put together. Brakes--the car has now had 2 brake jobs in 9000 miles.each time the dealer has replaced the rotors and bled out the lines.. Can't wait until 4500 miles comes again so i can have new brakes put on it again.fuel econ--the car is lucky to get 18-21 mpg on the highway.the dealer told me today that these cars are not known for good gas mileage--is that true?? my 96 avenger got 25-34 on the highway!?!?!?!door--the passenger side door has never closed properly since i have gotten the car.the dealer has adjusted it twice and now tells me it is fine.it sure is funny how it still shuts outside of the weatherstrip occasionally, causing annoying wind noise. Wheels----the third day i had the car, i had a low speed pothole collision and bent a rim.since then, i have noticed all my rims have small dings in them and to top it all off, the finish is peeling off the rims.
While driving and applying brakesabs system malfunctioned which resulted in brakes locking up and causing a collision.*jg
While driving at any speed andapplyingthe brakes they make a very loud noise. The consumer took the vehicle in for repair work, but the dealer refused to service the vehicle, and told the consumer there wasn't anything wrong with the brakes. Refused to service the vehicle.
Brakes lock up on wet roads. Dealer tried to fix 3 times. Car will now periodically fail to start
Brakes lock up on wet roads. Dealer tried to fix 3 times. Car will now periodically fail to start
Vehicle experienced problem with changing brake pads every 9,000-10,000 miles of wear, and makinga ring sound. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that nothing was wrong. Please feel free to provide further details.
Dt: when applying brake pressure there was a surging effect as if the brakeswere pulsating.the contact determined the rotorswarped.the vehicle was taken to a service dealer for confirmation of the warped rotors. The rotors were replaced, but the contact was unaware if these were actual chrysler parts or after market replacements. After the repairs the problem returned.the contact's father consulted a service center thatnotedthat this was a common problem.this has not corrected the problem.no further repairs.the brakes did stop the car but there was a rocking motion as if it was in a catching and releasing fashion.there have been no accidents.also, the contact added that there was nhtsarecallo0v421002concerning the front suspension lower ball joints for which this vehicle was included.the contact did not experience e a failure, but since the recall repair workwas done a couple years ago there have been a noise from the front of the vehicle.last week the vehicle was taken to a mechanic ,whodeterminedthe ball joints were failing.the vehicle was taken to a chrysler dealer who inspected the vehicle andsaidit mayhave been a strut or a sway bar. The contact referred back to the mechanic , who showed the contact that there wasa failed ball joint.the contact was unsure if the dealer hadcorrected the ball joints as indicated in the recall.
While drivingpower steering malfunctioned, causing loss of control, cause unknown.please give any further details.
While traveling on highway hit a bump.steering wandered left to right. Took the vehicle to mechanic. Mechanic toldconsumer thatrack and pinion steering was defective.
While driving at normal speed the rack an pinionbroke. Theconsumer will provide further information.
The contact owns a 1998 dodge avenger. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact heard a loud clunking noise emitting outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the a-frame support was completely rusted. The technician also stated that the vehicle was beyond repair as a result of the extensive damage. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 205,000.
Dodge dealership informed me many recent sales for replacements of this part have been logged locally.no safety defect listed.
While driving at 50 mph vehicle starts vibrating, steering wheel will shimmy. Dealer contacted and is aware of problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
While driving on wet pavement 50-55 mph, felt car pulling to the left, pulled over, tire was completely flat and pulled away from the rim, no previous warning or indication of incident. Dealer contacted and will investigate. Provide further information.
The contact owns a 1998 dodge avenger. The contact stated that since 2010, both lower ball joints failed. The contact was driving 35 mph when the driver side ball joint failed and the tire began to lean. After having the driver side repaired, the passenger side failed when the contact was driving 45 mph, causing the contact to spin around and end up facing oncoming traffic. The contact referenced recall 00v421002 (suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint) but had never been notified. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was approximately 140,000.
The contact owns a 1998 dodge avenger. While driving approximately 70 mph on normal road conditions, the engine stalled without warning. He was able to coast onto the emergency lane. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. In addition, both front tires required three replacements as a result of a defective lower ball joint. Although there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 00v421002 (suspension, front control arm, lower ball joint), the dealer stated that the recall repair was previously performed on the vehicle. The manufacturer would not offer additional assistance. The failure mileage was 86,000 and the current mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 1998 dodge avenger. While the contact was driving 55 mph the vehicle hit a bump causing the lower control arm to snap and the suspension to hit the tire and the fender. The vehicle was towed.the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor was it repaired. The failure mileage was 114,000.updated 01/14/11*lj
Recall #967. Consumer states that ball joints were not seal as noted in notice.
Dt: when applying brake pressure there was a surging effect as if the brakeswere pulsating.the contact determined the rotorswarped.the vehicle was taken to a service dealer for confirmation of the warped rotors. The rotors were replaced, but the contact was unaware if these were actual chrysler parts or after market replacements. After the repairs the problem returned.the contact's father consulted a service center thatnotedthat this was a common problem.this has not corrected the problem.no further repairs.the brakes did stop the car but there was a rocking motion as if it was in a catching and releasing fashion.there have been no accidents.also, the contact added that there was nhtsarecallo0v421002concerning the front suspension lower ball joints for which this vehicle was included.the contact did not experience e a failure, but since the recall repair workwas done a couple years ago there have been a noise from the front of the vehicle.last week the vehicle was taken to a mechanic ,whodeterminedthe ball joints were failing.the vehicle was taken to a chrysler dealer who inspected the vehicle andsaidit mayhave been a strut or a sway bar. The contact referred back to the mechanic , who showed the contact that there wasa failed ball joint.the contact was unsure if the dealer hadcorrected the ball joints as indicated in the recall.
I was driving on the highway when all of a sudden it felt like i had a blowout.i began to slow down and pull over and front driver side tire broke.i skidded to a stop on the side of the road.i got out of the car, looked at the wheel, and it was facing toward the sky.lucky for me this happened on a sunday morning with very limited traffic, or it could have be fatal. I had the car towed to a shop, and they said the ball joint and axlebroke, the front tires were ruined, and the driver's side wheel needed to be replaced.the total cost of repairswas about $1500.the shopreplaced the ball joint and axle, and were now in the process of finding a wheel for me.i amnot sure if the old part was available or not.someone informed me that there was a recall on these ball joints, so i called the dealership to ask them about my car, and they informed me that a dealership had corrected the recalled ball jointon february 20, 2002.however, itwas noteasy to believe that if they had fixed it correctly only five years ago that it would have brokenin such a manner.
I experienced 2 failures of the control arm lower ball joint on my 1998 dodge avenger.the right side failed on 4/18/04 - i had vehicle towed to dealer for repairs, dealer denied failure was caused by recalled ball joint issue and dealer performed recall inspection on the left side at that time also.the left side then failed on 4/25, only 5 days after the dealer "inspected" the ball joint in compliance with the recall - unbelievable!this time the left wheel came off which had the potential for a severe if not fatal accident!my daughter had just exited the interstate and went around a very sharp exit ramp bend.i had the vehicle towed to the dodge dealer for repairs, and again the dealer is denying the recall failure.i secured the old parts from the left side - and clearly there is corrosion in the ball joint that cause failure of the ball stud.i talked to the shop-tech doing the repair work and he commented on how you could see the corroded metal in the ball socket and then where the break occured you could see the shinny metal.i am trying to deal with daimlerchrysler corporate on reimbursement for costs of the actual repairs and for collateral damage to the tires and wheels.beyond that however, i am greatly concerned regarding the "inspection" not catching the imminent left side failure only 5 days later - this to me demonstrates a potential flaw in the recall requirements; and, i am greatly concerned that there may be others out there that may not be as lucky as my daughter was in avoiding a very serious or fatal accident from this type of failure - i think more drastic measures should be instituted.dave lojek.
If my vehicle is involved in a recall, i should not have to pay to have my vehicle "diagnosed" to see if it is defective, especially when i have inspected it and know that the "ball joint" recall for my 1998 dodge avenger is a definite problem.
While driving consumerheard a loud noise coming from the front end.dealership mechanic informedconsumer thatfront lower arm ball joint wore out. Butthe problem was not yet resolved.
Recall to inspect the lower lateral arm ball joints and replace them if necessary.*mrthe consumer has replaced the lateral link twice prior to receiving the recall notice.
The recall repairs regarding the ball joints failed within 1 year, consumer had to bear the financial responsibility to have them replaced. Recall # 00v421002.
Dt:the contact receivedrecall 00v421002five years ago.when she took the vehicle to the dealership they stated there was nothing wrong with theball joints.the ball joints were making an intermittent clung at that time.the problemgot progressively worse.the contact states it sounded like the wheel was going to fall off.the vehicle was taken to the dealership on october 19, 2005.they stated there was excessive wear on lower ball joints, and they should be replaced soon.the vehicle was checked at two other places ,and they stated the same thing.when she called chrysler, they insisted thatthe dealership had to do the work.chrysler then called the dealership, and they stated the recall was on the boot that coveredthe ball joint and it was not sealed properly.the dealership stated the boot was not damaged,it was just the ball joint.
Dt:1998 dodge adventure. Consumer took vehicle for a state inspection which approved the vehicle.twenty days later on 7-26-05 the ball joint fall off the vehicle.the consumer heard a loud popping noise, and then consumer5lost total control of the vehicle, and it hit a road sign and ran through another .there had been no other problems with the vehicle.the consumer had the vehicle towed to home.consumer had another state certified inspection mechanic look at the vehicle, and they told him there was no way it should have passed inspection.when he contacted the diamler/chrysler manufacturer, they said would send someone out to look at the vehicle, this was on 8-1-05.a police report was issued.
Consumer received recall 00v421002/ lower ball joint failurein mail and contacteddealership to have this defect repaired. Dealership stated that they would have to hear frommanufacturer, and service was refused.please provide any additional information/attachments.
I was driving on the highway when all of a sudden it felt like i had a blowout.i began to slow down and pull over and front driver side tire broke.i skidded to a stop on the side of the road.i got out of the car, looked at the wheel, and it was facing toward the sky.lucky for me this happened on a sunday morning with very limited traffic, or it could have be fatal. I had the car towed to a shop, and they said the ball joint and axlebroke, the front tires were ruined, and the driver's side wheel needed to be replaced.the total cost of repairswas about $1500.the shopreplaced the ball joint and axle, and were now in the process of finding a wheel for me.i amnot sure if the old part was available or not.someone informed me that there was a recall on these ball joints, so i called the dealership to ask them about my car, and they informed me that a dealership had corrected the recalled ball jointon february 20, 2002.however, itwas noteasy to believe that if they had fixed it correctly only five years ago that it would have brokenin such a manner.
While driving, right front goodyear eagle rs-a tire p215/50r17 experienced tread separation, goodyear prorated tire, dot # m6pclnwr199.
Recently had accident, auto repair said car had been in an accident. I am unaware of priors, when car purchased was not typical sale, it was used already by dealership, overpriced vehicle could have been damaged before purchased by myself.dt
While parking vehicle accelerated. It jumped the curve, and ran into a brake wall.
On the evening of 12/24/98 my son lost control of the vehicle while negotiating a turn.the vehicle failed to slow down.we discovered that this car was subject to a recall that we were not informed of.not surprisingly, chrysler informed us that the recall situation had nothing to do with causing an accident.after striking a telephone pole head on neither air bag deployed.chrysler also denied any fault in this.if it is not the fault of the manufacturer, then who?this complaint was initially filed with nhtsa on 12/26/98.i am still waiting for some sort of action from nhtsa.a passive restraint system that fails to protect vehicle occupants must surely result in a recall of vehicles with defective systems.the vehicle in in the custody of chrysler.we will not accept repair and return of this unsafe vehicle !!!
Thank you very much for your site.thanks to your information we now know that our car was subject to a recall that evidently caused an accident.we have never been notified of a recall and are very much concerned about the air bags not actuating. The vehicle struck a telephone pole head on after failing to reduce speed while negotiating a turn.fortunately, my son and his friend were wearing seatbelts.what a merry christmas this has turned out to be.
4 failures of alloy wheel right front, inside of rim. Only one due to severe pothole others due to normal driving. Potential safety hazard with loss of air pressure. Also resulted in severe damage to suspension sytem when pothole encountered
Alloy wheel bent from pothole collision atlow speed on right front of vehicle--alloy wheel replaced at owner expense, second wheel bent with similar pothole collision--appears that these wheels are not stong enough to handle everyday road hazards.
My rim broke and caused my tire to go flat. I have had to put tires on almost every 6,000.my door lock is not working right and i also am having problems with the fog lights.
While travelingandwithout any indicationtires would become flat. Consumer had tires serviced, and technician noticed nothing wrong with tires, but all four rims where bent. Please provide further information.
This has been my second avenger and i wish that i would have never gotten rid of my 96.this 98 has a longer service history than most of the cars in our small town, put together. Brakes--the car has now had 2 brake jobs in 9000 miles.each time the dealer has replaced the rotors and bled out the lines.. Can't wait until 4500 miles comes again so i can have new brakes put on it again.fuel econ--the car is lucky to get 18-21 mpg on the highway.the dealer told me today that these cars are not known for good gas mileage--is that true?? my 96 avenger got 25-34 on the highway!?!?!?!door--the passenger side door has never closed properly since i have gotten the car.the dealer has adjusted it twice and now tells me it is fine.it sure is funny how it still shuts outside of the weatherstrip occasionally, causing annoying wind noise. Wheels----the third day i had the car, i had a low speed pothole collision and bent a rim.since then, i have noticed all my rims have small dings in them and to top it all off, the finish is peeling off the rims.
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