1996 Dodge Avenger Problems, complaints & recalls

I was driving and the right front control lowerball joint broke. This is the third time this has happened. I called dodge dealer.They said they fix it once. They won't do it again. Well if the problem still having they need to fix it right. I could of been killed. Something needs to be done about this. Now I was on the hwy

My son died in dec 12,2002 in a 1996 dodge stealth two days after he died I received the recall notice. Car lost control on freeway and went off road and rolled. He just put a transmission and replaced clutch, and put in new engine through tracy dodge in tracy, ca. *Tr

The lower control arm on the left side is going and I've gone to deluca chrysler in haverhill ma twice and both times told me that it was already serviced and when I asked him what side was serviced he couldn't answer me and I asked him if they could check my since it should still be covered under recall warranty he told me no and just today I was told that any repair like control arms, tie rods, ball joints and struts are supposed to be repaired in pairs and they only repaired the right side on 8/6/02. *Tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 dodge avenger. In 2005, while driving approximately 55 mph, the contact lost control and the vehicle pulled to the right. She depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle would not stop. The vehicle crashed into a dirt hill. She had the vehicle towed to a repair shop and was informed that the lower ball joints failed. A police report was filed. The contact paid for the repair. One year later, the failure recurred. The vehicle is currently parked at her residence. Dodge wants to...

I was driving out of a fast food restaurant, and without any sign or warning my tire snapped off my axle! The service department at the local dodge dealership was closed so I had to have my car towed to another place that also works on my car whenever I have problems. The part that needed to be fixed was the "lower arm control" on the driver's side of my car. I was very lucky that day, because not more than 15 minutes before this incident I had just driven home, approx. 10 Miles, on the highway in 5 o'clock...

Per two separate recall notice I received from daimler chrysler, I brought my 1996 dodge avenger into a dealership to have the lower lateral arm ball joints inspected and resealed. Upon taking it to the dealership they inspected and both times they told me no further work was needed. Specific instructions from daimler chrysler say,if the ball joints are not damaged or worn, the ball joints will be sealed. This was not done to my vehicle and on 11/21/05 while driving I lost the ability to steer when the ball joint separated. *Jb

Riding down I 85 my engine just stopped due to a timing belt breakage. *Ak

Dodge avenger 1996, ball joint and axle broke. *Bf recall campaign# 99v066003. This problem occurred while the vehicle was in motion. The consumer expects reimbursement. *Sc the consumer received the recall letter in the mail 1 year later. The consumer was denied reimbursement because the receipt was not typed it was hand written. *Jb

I am the owner of a 1996 dodge avenger. I received this car from my father. On february 26 2004 as I was leaving work, something broke. Upon having the car towed to the repair shop, I had to have the cv shaft, and the lower control arm assembly, replaced. This cost me out of pocket, $629.45. Then on 10/1/04 I had to have the spindle assembly replaced. Which cost another $ 325.16. I now realize that there was a recall on the problem with my car. I asked my father, who was the owner of the car at the time of...

Both sides of fuel rail leaking that could have started a fire under the hood or a explosen of my car.*Ak

Serious transmission problems, 4 months after I bought the mini van it had to be serviced, which was covered under the 24 months/24000 mile extended warranty that I purchased with the vehicle for $1495. 2Nd visit on 9/24/01 trans slipping in 3rd gear. Per mechanic the snap ring snapped and needed to be replaced. Again the transmission went on 8/26/02. It needed a rebuilt & reconditioned 6710 transmission & rebuilt/reconditioned torque converter also a filter totaling $1588.99. On 2/26/03 returned back to the...

While driving consumer noticed that the both driver's side and passenger's side headlights failed to see due to lens having a cloudy residue on them. This caused poor visibility, consumer was unable to see. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic stated that the parts for lens were not on recall. Consumer was responsible for the parts and labor. *Ak

While driving 55 mph, the lower later arm ball joint separated and caused the front left wheel to detach. The vehicle wasinvolved in a collision. Tthe driver lost control and the vehicle hit a bridge. The lower lateral arm ball joints were inspected twice befrore this failure, once on on 6/5/2001 under nhtsa recall# 00v421002. During the inspection the dealer's technician found no problem and no repairs were done. *Jb

Repeated head gasket failure on engine. A recall needs to be initiated as this is a prevalent problem with this automobile! Awaiting third repair. Additionally, twice dealth with tensioner and pully problems. A defect recall needs to be initated on these parts. Defective headlight lenses resulting in extreme visability reduction. A replacement recall needed on these parts. The asog (advenger/seabring owners group) internet members group repeatedly identifying the engine gasket problems! Crysler initiated a...

I was driving on the side streetwhen my front wheel bent inward and my car dropped to the ground. Had it towed to dealership and he claimed to fixed it. So about 1 week later, while on the express way going about 65mp my lt. Drivers side tire bent inward causing my to be all over the road in rush hour. But somehow I mananged to control the car and not have any vehicle crash nor damanges. It is a wounder I and here to talk about it. Still fussing with carlot!*Ak

While driving 30 mph front ball joints failed. Consumer pulled over to check. Then, consumer managed to drive home. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *Ak

My paint is fogging, I have tried everything to keep in good condition but to no avail! I am really upset over this!! At first I thought it was just my car and then I started to notice that other dodge avengers have the same problem!! When my friend bought his avenger and it had the same fogging effect I had reached the end of my rope!!! I was informed it is going to cost anywhere from $500- $1500 to fix it! Why should I pay to fix this problem when I have tried everything to keep my car in good condition? Please help!!!

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...

The car (1996 dodge avenger es) was in to the dealer for service. The dealer called to inform me that the lower ball joints were ready to fall off the car and needed replaced at a cost of $260. I asked if this was the same ball joint that was covered in an earlier recall. After a long pause, the dealer confirmed that it was, and that they would take care of it (fix at no cost to me). A second service appointment was scheduled for a week later. The car went in, and the dealer replaced the lower control arms. ...

Speedometer, mileage, and tachometer rarely work. Sometimes the needle on the speedometer will flucuate back and forth,wildly, and other times stick on a speed. At times the tachometer will work and so I can judge my speed. The fuel gauge was not working, until the fuel filter and pump were changed in february, but if all the other gauges are not working, then it also stops.*Ak

At any given time while driving and at any speed vehicle will stall. After a few minutes vehicle can be restarted as if nothing happened.*Ak

Nhtsa#99-v-066-003 vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude. Consumer has the same problem. However this vehicle was not unde rrecall due to the vin. *Ak

My 1996 dodge avenger es v-6 has severely pitted headlamp lenses which seriously reduces the effectiveness of the headlamps for night driving and I believe is dangerous. I've experienced this in other cars I've owned, but not nearly to the degree with this dodge. The lenses look cloudy. *Jb

After the recall for the ball joints 99 v 066 000 was complete the ball joint failed and damaged other components. *Nlm

While driving and without warning the front right tire came off. Dealer notified. *Nlm