10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,000 miles

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problem #4

Apr 072004

Avenger

  • 100,000 miles
While driving at 45 mph consumer heard a loud snapping sound coming from the front of the vehicle. Also, the front tires were squealing and bouncing severely. Consumer lost control of the vehicle, and it rolled into a ditch on the right side. Dealer examined the vehicle, and determined that the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced.

- Erie, MI, USA

problem #3

Jan 122004

(reported on)

Avenger

  • miles
Dealership will not honor recall concerning lower and upper ball joints because it was a salvage vehicle.

- Westborough, MA, USA

problem #2

Jun 192001

(reported on)

Avenger

  • miles
Prior to recall 00V421002, consumer had some repair work done to the recall part, however when receiving recall notice, dealership refused to replace the part in question, consumer requests reimbursement for prior work and requests that recall be completed on vehicle.

- Garnerville, NY, USA

problem #1

Dec 052000

Avenger

  • miles
Prior to recall notification consumer states when turning wheel and driving, vehicle makes a noise, dealership advised consumer that left lower control arm and right outer axle needed to be replaced, consumer started to experience the same noise on March 28, 2001 that he experienced back in December 2000, consumer then took vehicle back to dealership and assumed part would be covered under recall, dealership did not charge consumer, however the part number for this particular part was not apart of the recall according to the dealership, however dealership did not charge consumer stating it was a goodwill gesture even though consumer was experiencing the same symptoms as in December 2000, this time the right upper ball joint needed to be replaced, consumer is seeking reimbursement for the initial repair done in December 2000.

- Grosse Pointe, ND, USA