1996 DODGE AVENGER Steering Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Steering Issues in the 1996 DODGE AVENGER
2 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 DODGE AVENGER. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
2
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Steering Complaints
IN THE AM ON 9/15/03 ON THE FREEWAY TRAVELING ABOUT 65 MPH, LATERAL ARM BROKE OFF ON THE LEFT SIDE OF MY CAR, CAUSING THE LEFT TIRE TO PUSH UPWARDS INTO THE FENDER AND THE AXLE TO SNAP IN HALF. I HAD TO PUT THE CAR INTO PARK AT 40 MPH TO GET IT TO STOP SO I WOULD NOT HIT THE CONCRETE BARRIER OR THE I-5 SIGN. DODGE DID PAY FOR THE CAR TO BE REPAIRED, BUT NOT MORE THAN 2 WEEKS LATER THE CAR BEGAN TO MAKE A NOISE WHILE REVERSING AND WHILE GOING OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD, THEY TOLD ME THIS IS THE BRAKES, BUT ANOTHER MECHANIC SAID THAT IT IS THE LATERAL ARM AGAIN. DODGE IS REFUSING TO PAY TO FIX IT AND WHEN I BROUGHT THEM THE CAR THEY DID NOT VISUALLY INSPECT THE CAR, THEY ONLY TOOK IT ON A TEST DRIVE. I...
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I HAD TO HAVE MY FUEL PUMP REPLACED AT ONLY 53,000 MILES. THEN NOT EVEN A WEEK LATER MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. I TOOK IT TO THE SAME DODGE DEALERSHIP COUNTRYSIDE MOTORS IN LAWRENCEBURG, KY 40342. AFTER REPLACING MY FUEL PUMP, NOW I NEEDED A NEW DOWN STREAM OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACED. WAS IT THE SENSOR THE WHOLE TIME? WITH ONLY 53,000 MILES ON MY CAR I FIND THIS HARD TO BELIEVE I NEEDED BOTH!!!
Other 1996 DODGE AVENGER Problem Areas
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
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Power Trainautomatic Transmission
15 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
11 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
10 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
9 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
9 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
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Exterior Lightingheadlights
6 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
4 complaints
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
4 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
4 complaints
Unknown Or Other
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
3 complaints
Structurebodydoor
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airdiscpads
2 complaints
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bags
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical System
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint