2.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
59,000 miles

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problem #4

Feb 262010

Avenger

  • 96,000 miles
We have continued to have problems with these rims. I am about to retire my third wheel from this car. The wheel looks good, but it just can't hold air due to the rim bending right at the bead or outer rim. The rim in question is a 17 inch silver rim on the 97 Avenger. It bends way too easily. This car belonged to my daughter and we started encountering the bent rim's losing air when she was in high school. She initially drove the car only to school and back...8 miles a day. I bought a new rim, only to have another factory rim go bad for the same reason. I suspect I now have a third wheel going bad on me. There needs to be a response to such poor quality sold on new cars. (even though the year sold was 1997).

- Wichita, KS, USA

problem #3

Oct 152003

Avenger

  • Manual transmission
  • 140,000 miles
Recuring problems with brake vibration and fast wear, also with suspension repair, was twice quoted for a full replacement of front suspension. Have not done this yet. Major problems with engine electical and check engine light. Have replaced wires and plugs 2-3 time per year. Replaced engine coil once to fix problem with spark plugs arching and burning up. Problem was solved temporarily. Problem is back 3 months later. Chugging and sputtering.

- Lenox, MI, USA

problem #2

Sep 152000

Avenger

  • miles
Wheels are causing problem with tires not maintaining air pressure, and causing excessive wear of tires. Dealer notified, and repaired wheels and tires. But, problem has reoccurred six months later. There has been excessive wear of the tires and problem of maintaining air pressure, the customer was concerned about the safety of the vehicle.

- Man, WV, USA

problem #1

May 252000

(reported on)

Avenger

  • miles
17 " alum. Wheels bend very easily over normal road conditions.

- Elmhurst, IL, USA