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1999 Dodge Avenger Electrical problems

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 1999 Dodge Avenger's electrical system with NHTSA - 11% of all its complaints, most recently on September 25, 2010. They describe 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Electrical complaints

Transmission & drivetrainElectrical system

1999 Dodge avenger automatic: wont shift into drive gear-rpms rev up and do not shift in next gear also alarm system -horn, lights all go on for no reason. *Tr

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical systemNHTSA 10357633
Electrical systemFire

The 1999 dodge avenger was parked outside my work when it burst into flames. Fire department arrived and was able to put the fire out. I was told that it was electrical, no one was injured. My car is now totaled and was told if I would of been driving I would of been killed, the fire was out of control. I filed report with chrysler and was told that it would be investigated; however, they were unable to give me the number of their investigation department for me to follow up on this matter. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10352699
Electrical system

Several 'near' accidents before we were made aware that our 99 dodge avenger rear lighting was not working properly. Tail & brake lights have suddenly stopped working, and (or) stay lit all the time at frequent intervals. Had to have the "activator connections" repaired, batteries constantly being drained/replaced, front fog lighting burned out on 3 separate occasions/replaced. Was told by mechanics that the cars "wiring was pulling more voltage than it should". Had to remove fuses to ac, etc... To prevent batteries from being drained. Repaired again on 10/15/08 and now experiencing same problems with lighting. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10283154
Electrical systemEquipment & accessories

Nothing done to correct except to disconnect sensors... Jb

Filed Incident Electrical system · Equipment · Unknown or otherNHTSA 10115968
BrakesEngine & coolingElectrical systemBody, doors & structureWheels & tires

Have replaced brake pads and tires numerous times. Check engine light stays on, except for when it starts blinking(will blink 100 times or more before it stays illuminated) maintenance schedule has been followed, most things were replaced before scheduled. Door handle broke off when opening the unlocked door. The car now stalls at red lights and sometimes does not want to start at all. The car does not idle correctly ever, usually about 300 rpms. *Jb

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine cooling · Electrical system · Structure · TiresNHTSA 10008431
BrakesElectrical system

When driving vehicle would hesitate and stall out. Would stall out even at stop sign or light. Also, vehicle would vibrate after 60mph. Have taken it to dealership about 5 times for problem, but not resolved for stalling. Had brakes checked, and rotors replaced. *Ak

Filed Service brakes, hydraulic · Electrical systemNHTSA 879756
Electrical system

Battery dies for no apparent reason..Happened twice in 1 week. *Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 706433

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