10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

Nov 082001

(reported on)

Avenger

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision in which driver and passenger air bags did not deploy, cause unknown. One person was injured in accident.

- Dunmor, KY, USA

problem #3

Jun 292000

Avenger

  • miles
Consumer was traveling about 30mph on the highway and driver in car in front jammed on his brakes. Consumer didn't have time to stop, and ran into the back of the vehicle in front. Upon impact, dual airbags didn't go off.

- Coppers Cove, TX, USA

problem #2

Aug 251999

Avenger

  • miles
While driving at a speed of 45mph consumer hit a pole head-on, and the air bags did not deploy, weather was clear.dealer stated there was nothing wrong with the vehicle.

- Houma, LA, USA

problem #1

Jun 261999

Avenger

  • miles
While driving at 25 mph this vehicle struck another vehicle in the direct side and the air bag restraints did not deploy. Dealer has not been contacted.

- Brunswick, GA, USA