2000 DODGE AVENGER PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Air conditioning system:

  • Air conditioner evaporator blew out requiring a $1200 repair bill
    

• 2. Wheel and tire issues:

  • Both front wheels bent near the rim without any known cause
    
  • Left front wheel bent severely causing air to leak out
    
  • Rims appear susceptible to damage, distortion, and failure under normal driving conditions
    

• 3. Suspension and control arm issues:

  • Recurrent problems with ball joints, hub bearings, struts, upper and lower control arm bushings
    
  • Lower ball joints causing problems after a recall repair
    

• 4. Transmission issues:

  • A604/41TE transmission locking in second gear
    
  • Transmission slipping at high speeds
    
  • Transmission sensor failure causing loss of speed and gear shifting issues
    

• 5. Brake issues:

  • Brake light coming on while driving
    
  • Pulsating brakes, thumping noise while braking, and replacement of rotors and speed sensor
    

• 6. Paint issues:

  • Clearcoat peeling off the top panels of the car
    

• 7. Electrical issues:

  • Vehicle caught fire due to a possible short circuit in the battery power cable
    
  • Transmission fluid leaking through a crack in the transmission case
    

• 8. Other miscellaneous issues:

  • Window coming off track when rolled down
    
  • Modulator in the master cylinder failing multiple times causing braking issues
    
  • Extended stopping distance with brakes
    
  • Front end shaking and humming noise leading to hydroplaning and side of the road landing
    
  • Issues with serpentine belt fraying and coming off after replacement