10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #6

Jan 012001

Avenger

  • miles
Whenever making a turn and trying to slow down vehicle will speed up, fast idle.

- E. Pittsburg, PA, USA

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problem #5

May 201999

(reported on)

Avenger

  • miles
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.

- East Boston, MA, USA

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problem #4

May 011999

Avenger

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

- Smithfeild, RI, USA

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problem #3

May 011999

Avenger

  • miles
Mechanic found problems 05\02\99 cruise control ball joints & head gasket leak -help"?!?!"- much appreciated - K dubuque - dubuqu@neesnet.com

- Sparta, NJ, USA

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problem #2

Apr 281997

(reported on)

Avenger

  • miles
Vehicle's automatic transmission has unwanted sudden accleration while driving with no prior warning.

- Houston, TX, USA

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problem #1

Dec 271995

(reported on)

Avenger

  • miles
When driving car accelerates sometimes.

- New Castle, IN, USA

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