7.2

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,800 miles

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problem #10

Jan 012004

Avenger 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Repeated head gasket failure on engine. A recall needs to be initiated as this is a prevalent problem with this automobile! awaiting third repair. Additionally, twice dealth with tensioner and pully problems. A defect recall needs to be initated on these parts. Defective headlight lenses resulting in extreme visability reduction. A replacement recall needed on these parts. The asog (advenger/seabring owners group) internet members group repeatedly identifying the engine gasket problems! crysler initiated a recall change to the Dodge neon's, but discontinued the advender model without recall and replacement of defective head gaskets. Please do something for the consumer public with these three major areas of defective workmanship. Thanks for your assistance.

- Prince George, VA, USA

problem #9

Aug 022003

Avenger

  • 78,000 miles
At any given time while driving and at any speed vehicle will stall. After a few minutes vehicle can be restarted as if nothing happened.

- Eureka, CA, USA

problem #8

Feb 112001

Avenger

  • miles
Vehicle started smoking, it stalled and engine check light came on. It hesitated, sitting still. Putting vehicle in neutral kept it from cutting off. Dealer has replaced a sensor in engine. Problem came back after a while.

- Greenbrier, AK, USA

problem #7

Mar 242000

Avenger

  • miles
The check engine light came on after the firstsmog check requiredthis year 2000. The dealer reset it the first time. Then it came on again around town at 30mph. This is a still a new car less than 25,000 when it first started. I don't feel we should keep paying to get it repaired I understand that it can be up to approx 17 different things to set it off. At about $400 ea that's expensive. I also find it odd that it just started with a smog check.

- Gardena, CA, USA

problem #6

Jul 141998

Avenger

  • miles
Periodic but repeated stalling of the engine when slowing to a stop and clutch disengaged. Complete loss of power when engine stalled and vehicle was still moving, resulting in numerous near collisions. Problem has worsened whereby the vehicle will periodically stall at any time when vehicle is in motion, even at high rate of speed and low throttle application. Very difficult to control vehicle when stall occurs at highway speeds. Extremely dangerous condition. Dealer has inspected vehicle and claims they cannot replicate condition. Has been brought to dealer several times. Other conditions involve the repair of a leaking head gasket that was partially covered by manufacturer after expiration of warranty. Door switch for dome light, door ajar indicator, and key-in-ignition warning tone malfunctioned once under warranty and was repaired by dealer. Condition returned after expiration of warranty and dealer refused to cover.

- Downers Grove, IL, USA

problem #5

Jul 141998

Avenger

  • miles
Periodic but repeated stalling of the engine when slowing to a stop and clutch disengaged. Complete loss of power when engine stalled and vehicle was still moving, resulting in numerous near collisions. Problem has worsened whereby the vehicle will periodically stall at any time when vehicle is in motion, even at high rate of speed and low throttle application. Very difficult to control vehicle when stall occurs at highway speeds. Extremely dangerous condition. Dealer has inspected vehicle and claims they cannot replicate condition. Has been brought to dealer several times. Other conditions involve the repair of a leaking head gasket that was partially covered by manufacturer after expiration of warranty. Door switch for dome light, door ajar indicator, and key-in-ignition warning tone malfunctioned once under warranty and was repaired by dealer. Condition returned after expiration of warranty and dealer refused to cover.

- Downers Grove, IL, USA

problem #4

Oct 261999

(reported on)

Avenger

  • miles
Please if anyone is having this trouble with there car email me at grodon24@lexcominc.net thanks need everyone that is having trouble

- Lexington, NC, USA

problem #3

Dec 201997

Avenger

  • miles
I took my car in at 35,500 miles because it was losing just alittle oil and antifreeze. I found out the head gasket was leaking and so was the water pump. The oil was leaking into the coolant and the coolant was leaking out of the water pump. The doors always leak water when I get it washed. The doors also make a really loud noise when I close them and the window is open. The disc brakes have warped and the car shakes when I put the brakes on.( dot number: Tire size: 195/75/14 )

- Minot, ND, USA

problem #2

Mar 161997

Avenger

  • miles
Engine misfires.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #1

Mar 071997

Avenger

  • miles
The vehicle will shut off between 20-40 mph.

- Portage, PA, USA