1997 DODGE AVENGER Exterior Lightingheadlights Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Exterior Lightingheadlights Issues in the 1997 DODGE AVENGER
3 exterior lightingheadlights complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 DODGE AVENGER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Exterior Lightingheadlights Complaints
HEADLIGHTS LENS DEVELOPED A CLOUDY DISCOLORATION THAT REDUCED THE LIGHT ILLUMINATION. THE LENS COULD NOT BE CLEANED OR REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS A SEALED UNIT. THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED, WHICH WAS VERY COSTLY.*AK
#768238
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WHEN I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE IT HAD 53,925 MILES. I NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS HAD SOME TYPE OF HAZE (OR MOISTURE) INSIDE OF THEM. I WENT TO THE LOCAL DODGE DEALER AND ASKED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THEY SAID THE LIGHTS ARE A SEALED UNIT AND THAT IF I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE NEW ONES THEY WOULD BE $325 EACH. THE PROBLEM WITH THE HEADLIGHTS IS NOT SO MUCH THAT THEY ARE AN EYE SORE, BUT THAT THEY ARE A SAFETY HAZARD. THE MOISTURE ON MY HEADLIGHTS NEVER GOES AWAY. THEREFORE, AFFECTING THE BRILLIANCE OF THE LIGHT EMITTING FROM THE BULB. I HAVE TO DRIVE WITH HIGH-BEAMS ON TO BE ABLE TO SEE THE ROAD. THIS IS NOT A PROBLEM WITH ONLY MY VEHICLE. I SEE MOISTURE INSIDE OF ABOUT 80 PERCENT OF THE AVENGERS I PASS ON THE ROAD. THE COVERAGE OVER THE HEADLIGHT LENSES JUST GETS WORSE AS TIME...
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THE HOUSINGS FOR THE HEADLIGHTS ARE SUPPOSED TO BE SEALED. MOISTURE HAS FORMED INSIDE OF THE UNITS AND LIMITS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE LIGHTS, CREATING AN UNSAFE DRIVING SITUATION AT NIGHT. THE ONLY WAY TO FIX THE PROBLEM,THE UNITS CANNOT BE OPPENED FOR CLEANING, IS TO BUY NEW UNITS FOR $300 EACH. THIS IS UNREASONABLE AND IRRESPONSIBLE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING. *AK
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Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
11 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Air Bags
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
2 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint