1996 Dodge Avenger Electrical problems

Engine has overheated six times already because there was a short in wires. Also, thermostat has gone out six times. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.*Ak

This is a concern. I had my dealership investigate why the horn doesn't always work and the response was that since it is tied to the driver airbag it would cost big dollars to fix. I had an accident in a private parking lot and was unable to warn the other driver that they were about to back into me. It is worse in colder weather. The lack of a working horn is a serious safety issue and I shouldn't have to pay to fix it. It has been a problem from for a long time and this is my 2nd complaint to the nhtsa.*Ak

Car horn fails to work when cold temps outside and engine cold. Left button on steering wheel never works and right button only works when car is warm. I got hit in a parking lot (luckily low speed) and I couldn't warn the other driver who didn't see me because the horn wouldn't blow. This is a serious problem - what happens on a highway when a driver doesn't see me??? I see other complaints on this web site about horns not working and I think it should really be looked into!! *Ak

A fire started spontaneously while the car was turned off after a short ride. The fire department report indicates an electrical problem. Fire seemed to originate near the fuse box. *Ak

All the above reports were reported and attempts were made through the original dealer. Due to extremely poor service I switch to don mealey royal chrysler, now autonation. The service was even worse. I haven't had my car more than one day in over a week.All these dates are estimates as most of the time holler dodge did not even give me a receipt. They should have them in their repair records.Sorry my email address is [email protected] not vom. No safety defect listed in the summary. *Ak

Please if anyone is having this trouble with there car email me at [email protected] thanks need everyone that is having trouble

Horn does'nt work due to water getting into the horn assembly. *Ak

Horn buttons mounted on the steering wheel don't work and failed during the 1st year. Dealer reports these are a part of the driver's side air bag assembly. To fix the horn buttons, the air bag assembly must be replaced. Cost of air bag assembly is over $600. *Ak

DEAD BATTERY.

HORN MALFUNCTIONED PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL.

Vehicle fials to start/stalls, also transmission failure/rough idle. *Ak

While driving car jumps gears from drive to neutral, also replaced computer.

Vehicle stalls in traffic occasionally while driving. *Ak

While waiting for a light to change there was an engine comparment fire.Please describe. Tt