8.6

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,309 miles

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problem #6

Mar 012016

Avenger

  • 19,856 miles
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 they fix 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

- Toutle, WA, USA

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problem #5

Jun 032003

Avenger

  • miles
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. Consumer has the same problem. However this vehicle was not unde rrecall due to the VIN.

- Portage, MI, USA

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problem #4

Mar 192001

Avenger

  • miles
Front inner tie rod/ front wheel bearings, and suspension of the vehicle he just purchased malfunctioned. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Appleton, WI, USA

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problem #3

Nov 051997

Avenger

  • miles
Front axle broke in half.

- Bethpage, NY, USA

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problem #2

Sep 081998

(reported on)

Avenger

  • miles
Ball joint failed causing wheel to flop inward resulting in loss of steering.

- Hanover, PA, USA

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problem #1

Jul 071997

Avenger

  • miles
The defective suspension system malfuctioned, causing the control arm to fall and the axle to break, resulting in loss of vehicle control. 3,000 miles later, the other side broke. Cause unknown. Dealer cannot determine problem.

- Parson, KS, USA

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