10.0

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

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problem #4

Feb 241998

Avenger

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front brake rotors kept warping. Have taken to dealer 6 times for repairs & each time problem of warping reappeared. Whenever brakes pulsate it caused vehicle to shake. Manufacturer refusing to let dealer work on the brake rotor problem. Brake pads are low. The vehicle hisitates when braking due to front brake rotor failure. Front rotors pulsate still after being replaced. Front hubs were bad and caused damage to rotors and pads. Brakes pulsate when used. Front rotors need resurfacing.

- Revere, MA, USA

problem #3

Mar 302000

(reported on)

Avenger

  • miles
The front brake rotors warp and then a pulsation is constantly felt from that point on until resufacing of the rotors is performed. Original dealer was asked and service advisor stated it was the nature of the beast, they all do that. The last time the car was in for brake service, at sandy mckie Chrysler Plymouth Dodge in fox lake Illinois, the warping returned within 1500 miles and the technician failed to tighten all 10 lugnuts holding the front wheels on. The radio decides not to accept C.D.S and was replaced twice. The sunroof had bad rattling and it took numerous trips to the dealer before they could cure the problem. Dealer claims sunroof shade was the cause of the noise. The fog lamps loose their seal and fill with moisture. Two occasions so far.

- Mchenry, IL, USA

problem #2

Aug 111998

(reported on)

Avenger

  • miles
Front brake rotors are warped. Problem is ongoing, and dealers cannot fix prboblem. Please provide further deatils.

- Bolingbroke, GA, USA

problem #1

Jul 011997

Avenger

  • miles
Warped front brake rotors, causing severe vibration in front end and excessive squealing of the brakes.

- Lancaster, KY, USA