10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
108,644 miles

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problem #5

Jul 122011

Avenger 4-cyl

  • 85,000 miles
We bought this car used a year ago. Soon after the ac compressor went out. We had it repaired. Then the brakes went out. Had them fixed, but they still grind and are not right. Had the rotars looked at and fixed, but still not good. Then the ac blew again, had it repaired again. Then we heard a loud noise when car idling that sounds like a scream. Then the ac blew again and now their is a grinding noise in engine and it sounds like a lawn mower. We are very unhappy and wrote to Dodge.oh wait this is all following the shifter breaking (pin issue) and having to ask Dodge to make this a recall which they did.

- Surprise, AZ, USA

problem #4

Jan 292012

Avenger

  • 86,000 miles
Driving on the freeway and my 2008 Dodge Avenger suddenly loses power and begins to idle and run rough. The red electric bolt sign came on and was flashing. Car continued to run funny not having normal power and unable to accelerate. When I turned the car off and then back on it reset. ?

- Saratoga Springs, UT, USA

problem #3

Mar 182004

Avenger

  • 22,610 miles
I purchased a 2008 Dodge Avenger from Kia/plano and I have had nothing bu trouble. I have reported this to the lemon law and now the attorney general of Texas greg abbott.

- Terrell, TX, USA

problem #2

Feb 142008

Avenger

  • miles
2008 at the following Dodge dealerships should be inspected for defects already known by NHTSA: North star Dodge, 7242 san pedro avenue, san antonio, Texas; ancira Dodge, 8811 ih 35S, san antonio, Texas; and any other san antonio, texa dealerships.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #1

Dec 312007

(reported on)

Avenger

  • miles
2008 Dodge Avenger with 2 recalls. Consumer states that dealer told them they needed time to order the parts. Dealer told them when they got there that the parts were not in yet. The consumer didn't state which 2 recalls out of the 4 she was trying to get remedied.

- Apache Junction, AZ, USA