10.0

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

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problem #3

Nov 212001

Avenger

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was informed by dealership the automatic transmission fluid was leaking.

- St John, IN, USA

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problem #2

Feb 022001

(reported on)

Avenger

  • miles
Transmission went on main highway, rims fell pulled away from tireson both front ends causing flat tires on several occasions nad replacement of them. Almost crashed several times due to this. Drive door does not close properly all the time, it is not aligned correctly. Brakes had to be fixed several times and now ball bearings are warn and need to be replaced. Battery frequently gets corroded. All these problems within the past 3 years.

- Garnerville, NY, USA

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problem #1

Jun 122000

Avenger

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving transmission started to slip at highway speeds due to a failed overdrive hub. Dealer has inspected vehicle.

- Cole Spring, KY, USA

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