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1997 Dodge Avenger Electrical problems

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Avenger's electrical system with NHTSA - 6% of all its complaints, most recently on April 12, 2001. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Electrical complaints

Electrical system

While driving, all electrical components in dashboard shorted out. A few seconds later, engine went dead. Dealer said a wire melted and replaced it.*Ak wires to dome light also failed. *Tt

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 885774
BrakesTransmission & drivetrainElectrical system

Transmission went on main highway, rims fell pulled away from tireson both front ends causing flat tires on several occasions nad replacement of them. Almost crashed several times due to this. Drive door does not close properly all the time, it is not aligned correctly. Brakes had to be fixed several times and now ball bearings are warn and need to be replaced. Battery frequently gets corroded. All these problems within the past 3 years.*Ak

Filed Service brakes, hydraulic · Power train · Electrical system · Unknown or otherNHTSA 740348
Electrical system

Initial problem car hesitated , lights , a/c , radio and other electrical components began to blink and go on and off. Car began to hesitate ,shut off all electrical items and tried to make it home. Car stalled as I entered my driveway. Had car towed to dealer. They said battery was bad.Installed new battery. Drove car approx. 1/4 Mile from service dept. , Battery light came on. Returned to dealer. Checked car again and said fuse box was bad. Installed new fuse box, car was fine for about three months. Newly installed fuse box shorts out and catches fire and also burns wiring harness. This time third fuse box installed, wiring harness and many relays replaced.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 713901
Electrical system

Ignition key will not release from keyway when placed in "park.".....All sets of keys!

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 702064
Electrical system

Wiring harness was rubbing on hood insulation. The insulation was rubbed through and the wires were bare.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 539807

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