Major Problems with 1999 Dodge Avenger Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 1999 Dodge Avenger

1999 Dodge Avenger FRONTAL Victims: 1

1999 Dodge Avenger RECLINER Victims: 1

1999 Dodge Avenger FRONTAL Victims: 1 Mileage: 44210 miles

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Problems with AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, FRONTAL and ROTOR are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Dodge Avenger owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN this vehicle has been a costant burden since the day it was drove off the lot. ross park dodge claims...	10 ~ 33500 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while driving there was a head-on collision at 35-40 mph and the airbags did not deploy.dealer has yet to be	6 ~ 36724 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS i bought an avenger after my intrepid was wrecked in 12-2000. when i owned the intrepid which was purchased in...	6 ~ 14167 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM have replaced brake pads and tires numerous times. check engine light stays on except for when it starts blinking(will blink...	5 ~ 79458 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i have had brake and rotor problems when the car reached 14 000 miles i then replaced the brakes i...	5
UNKNOWN OR OTHER this is my second dodge avenger. my 1998 avenger had problems and through arbitration i traded it for a 1999...	5 ~ 16085 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT the part for the ball joint recall was on back order the consumer has waited 4 months and the part	5 ~ 22800 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY have replaced brake pads and tires numerous times. check engine light stays on except for when it starts blinking(will blink...	4 ~ 32050 miles
SUSPENSION i feel that rick perez auto net dealership has sold me a defective car. 2 weeks after i bought this...	4 ~ 21250 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS driver seat frame front seatback recliner and entire front seat back frame. adhesive that holds plastic driver and passenger door	3 ~ 39067 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION my car has pulled to the left constantly and consistantly since the day i bought it. it has been in...	3 ~ 29667 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i have had brake and rotor problems when the car reached 14 000 miles i then replaced the brakes i...	3
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE thick black substance leaks from bottom of both doors. dealer failed to fix after two attempts.*ak...	3 ~ 28333 miles
RIM > WHEELS right front tire loses air frequently dealer was not able to find any problems however a service manager at a...	3
SEATS the driver seats back welding had broken away from the frame with the bolt still tightened. which resulted in the	2 ~ 62600 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING have replaced brake pads and tires numerous times. check engine light stays on except for when it starts blinking(will blink...	2 ~ 75000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC have replaced brake pads and tires numerous times. check engine light stays on except for when it starts blinking(will blink...	2 ~ 77000 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING right front tire loses air frequently dealer was not able to find any problems however a service manager at a...	2
TIRES i got a flat tire and i thought it was a nail. but there was a pair of pliers inside...	2 ~ 32500 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY i have had the rotors replaced on my car three times in the last few months. they have made the...	2
ENGINE i am a auto mechanic and unfortunately own a 1999 dodge avenger 2.5l v6 auto. the engine is junk. it...	1 ~ 173000 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the plastic head light cover became extremely foggy. the...	1 ~ 55000 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS i have had to replace at least 5 wheel lugs. everytime i have my tires taken off for replacement or...	1
AIR BAGS dt*: the contact stated while traveling 35 mph through an intersection the vehicle was involved in an accident and the...	1 ~ 108000 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the consumer experienced sudden acceleration. the vehicle suddenly accelerated from 800 rpm's to 4500 rpm's within seconds. the consumer had...	1 ~ 62000 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS the rotors and brake pads on my 1999 dodge avenger wear out very quickly (less than 10 000 miles). i...	1
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT nothing done to correct except to disconnect sensors... jb...	1 ~ 45000 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS multiple problems with this car since purchase. unknown engine failure problem (dealership was unable to pinpoint problem) transmission sensors failed...	1 ~ 85000 miles
VALVE > TIRES right front tire loses air frequently dealer was not able to find any problems however a service manager at a...	1
REAR > SUSPENSION while parked rear end caught on fire. manufacturer has been notified. please provide further details. *ak ...	1
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC this vehicle has been a costant burden since the day it was drove off the lot. ross park dodge claims...	1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING this vehicle has been a costant burden since the day it was drove off the lot. ross park dodge claims...	1
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION nar 04/07/2003 the consumer has experienced numerous problems with the vehicle as follows the replacement of front struts defective lower...	1
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM battery dies for no apparent reason..happened twice in 1 week. *ak...	1
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC transmission seals failed while driving. vehicle stopped shifting correctly just stuck in second gear.*ak consumer states that the brakes failed	1
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM when driving vehicle would hesitate and stall out. would stall out even at stop sign or light. also vehicle would...	1
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS dealer states i must by new seat belt that they are not under warranty. safety issued that should be covered	1
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR i have had the rotors replaced on my car three times in the last few months. they have made the...	1

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