1997 DODGE AVENGER Suspension Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 1997 DODGE AVENGER
4 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 DODGE AVENGER. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
4
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspension Complaints
1997 DODGE AVENGER RAN INTO A TREE AFTER BALL JOINT BROKE CAUSING THE AXEL TO BREAK.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED THIRTEEN MONTHS AFTER THE BALL JOINT RECALL WAS REPAIRED. THE CONSUMER WAS NOT BADLY INJURED BUT IS ON MUSCLE RELAXANTS FOR WHIPLASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE CONSUMER WAS THEN TOLD THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE NEVER REPLACED JUST INSPECTED. *NM
RECURING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE VIBRATION AND FAST WEAR, ALSO WITH SUSPENSION REPAIR, WAS TWICE QUOTED FOR A FULL REPLACEMENT OF FRONT SUSPENSION. HAVE NOT DONE THIS YET. MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE ELECTICAL AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. HAVE REPLACED WIRES AND PLUGS 2-3 TIME PER YEAR. REPLACED ENGINE COIL ONCE TO FIX PROBLEM WITH SPARK PLUGS ARCHING AND BURNING UP. PROBLEM WAS SOLVED TEMPORARILY. PROBLEM IS BACK 3 MONTHS LATER. CHUGGING AND SPUTTERING.
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FRONT AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 10 TIMES DUE TO GRINDING NOISE.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT BECAUSE OF MOISTURE PROBLEM THE WHEEL BEARING HAS BEEN REPLACED 10 TIMES IN LESS THAN THREE YEAR. *YH
#536277
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VEHICLE EXPERIENCES CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH SUSPENSION, SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS HOWEVER CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS.
Other 1997 DODGE AVENGER Problem Areas
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
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
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