- The problem
- Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
- The risk
- Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on july 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Dodge Avenger Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 22 complaints about the 2000 Dodge Avenger with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (6) and the suspension (4). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in May 2009 for the headlights. For comparison, the 1999 has 62.
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AFar fewer problems than a typical Avenger year, for its age
#157 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 22
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2000 Dodge Avenger problems
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2000 Dodge Avenger recalls 5
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
- The risk
- Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
- The problem
- Certain airtex fuel pump module assemblies, p/n e7081h, sold for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. The wall of the flared fitting of the fuel pump is not thick enough to prevent the mating threaded fittings from bottoming out before an adequate seal is achieved. This condition may result in leakage of fuel at the connection of the vehicle fuel line and the fuel pump module assembly.
- The risk
- In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire.
- The fix
- Airtex will notify owners and replace the fuel pumps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during july 2007. Owners can contact airtex automotive at 800-880-3056.
- The problem
- Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
- The risk
- Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during july 2006. Owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.
- The problem
- 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. Also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.
- The risk
- This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. This campaign supercedes mmc's previous safety recall campaign, see 99v-066.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the lower lateral arm ball joint for wear. Ball joints that exhibit wear beyond the established tolerance will be replaced with newly designed lateral arm ball joints. Ball joints that are within the established tolerance will be cleaned and a special sealant will be applied to prevent intrusion of moisture.
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22 complaints about the 2000 Dodge Avenger
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2000 Dodge avenger es. Air conditioner evaporator blew out. $1200 Repair bill. My mechanic said there have been numerous complaints about this happening. *Jb
The paint is flaking off the car. Appears that the wind from going down the road is knocking the paint off. Or maybe the sun has something to do with it. The entire top needs re-painted. *Jb
Sensor in transmission quit working. The first time I was driving on the freeway and it completely lost speed. I exited and came to a complete stop. After that, it would not shift out of first gear. It was repaired by a dealership under warranty. That was at around 20000 miles. Today, at around 42000 miles, I started the vehicle and was going about 20 miles an hour and could feel the transmission beginning to slip. I started increasing speed, and immediately noticed that the rpm's were just continuing to go up. I have sent the car to a dealership to be repaired for the second time under an extended warranty. *Jb
Serpentine belt was replaced with a new one by the dealer, and 10 days later flew apart. That belt was replaced free of charge be another dodge dealer, but three months later came off, but did not break. It is now three months later, and the belt had to be replaced because of fraying.
I was getting onto the interstate when my rpms would not drop below 5000 and I realized my car locked in 2nd gear. This is a very common problem with the a694/41te transmission that chysler made.
I love my car. I bought the car when it had 40 thousand miles on it, in sept 2002. In the month of aug. 2003 I came back home from iraq after 7 months and found that most of the clearcoat on my black avenger on the top panels (hood, top, trunk) of my car was gone. When I left there was only a few surface scratches on the car, that usually buffed out. Now my car looks like ?!@#$% And the dealer will not help me or the manufacture. There has been no recall on the black paint jobs in 2000, but my car is not the only...
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one I've seen with this problem. I love dodge but this is the last one me or anybody in my family will ever purchase if I don't get some kind of help with this defect. The car is only 3 years old and it looks like its 25 years old. This is not right. I only drove the car for 5 months before I deployed. If this is not a defect then the dealership sold me a car that had been in a wreck or something and lied to me. *Ak
I was getting onto the interstate when I noticed my rpm were around 5000 and would not go down. I realized the transmission had locked in second gear. This is a very common problem with the junk a604/41te transmission that chrysler made. *La
When the car was purchased 11/01. I was informed by a dodge tech that the transmission was going to go "out" around 50,000 miles. I have heard this from numerous dodge owners and mechanics. At 52,874 the transmission quit shifting and we had to take it to the dealer for repair according to the extended service contract that I purchased with the car. The contract was with an outside company. The contract company when called about repairs also stated that they are aware of the transmission problems associated with dodge/chrysler products. The car was at the dealer for 2 weeks awaiting parts and repair.*Ak
Struts, lateral arm ball joints and hub assembly failed as a result of recall 00v421002 repairs. Mr *tt
Vehicle caught fire while driving. Fire located on left side of engine compartment near left front corner of vehicle. Possible battery power cable short to ground at battery mount plate under battery. *Nlm
Lower ball joints,duplicate letter responded to by michael jordon on 4-1-03 reference 10004221. The consumer experienced problems with the vehicle after the recall was performed, however the dealer told the consumer the problems he was experiencing were not related. *Jb
I have 2 dodge cars, both 2000, an intrepid and an avenger. The speed sensor has gone out in both cars in the beginning of the year 2002. Both happened while driving on a highway, causing immediate deceleration. I sent a letter to chyrsler in july of 2002, but got no response. I have the invoices from the repairs and the part # is the same on both cars. *Jb
Consumer received a recall notice regarding the ball joints, the dealer resealed the ball joints, however 5 months later the hub bearings, struts, the upper and lower control arm bushings and the right side lower ball joint was replaced, consumer stated the dealer failed to rectify the problem with the ball joints which caused numerous repair bills, the dealer informed consumer that none of the problems was related to the recall.*Jb
NO DESCRIPTION GIVIEN. NLM
Vehicle would not shift gears, the dealer found that transmission fluid was leaking through a crack in the transmission case, consumer was informed that it came from the factory with the crack and that it would take several days to order and receive the part for repair.*Jb
Have only 12000 miles on the vehicle. Had to replace front pads and had rear rotors turned. Informed by mechanic (non dealer) that rear rotors were warped. Unsure if turning will do any good. Defect material??? This is unusual for a new car. Ak *scc ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****750510
While driving at 50 mph vehicles front end started to shake and make a humming noise. Consumer slowed vehicle down, and car hydroplaned and landed on side of road. Then, consumer was able to stop car. Consumer has yet to contact dealer. Please provide any further information. *Ak
While driving would step on brakes pedal to stop or reduce speed, but brakes would suffer extended stopping distance. *Ak
Both front wheels have bent near the rim. Both times, the time and date of the initial failure was unknown. This damage was noticed later, when the vehicle started wobbling. The left wheel bent so severly that the air was let out. The vehicle has been driven safely and not under any unusual circumstances. Dodge has offered no assistance. Rim appears susceptible to damage, distortion and failure under normal driving. No potholes, cracks or other anomolies were noticed before damage occured on both wheels.
I was traveling around 80mph on I 75. All of a sudden the transmission slipped. It was like hitting a wall. I went from 80 mph to less then 30 mph. Trasmission is now slipping infrequently. *Ak
The first problem with the modulator in the master cylinder was on 02/05/00. There were 2544 miles on the vehicle. The brake light came on and the car was not braking properly. The following day the abs fan continued to run after the car was turned off. The car was still not braking properly. The vehicle was towed to nalley dodge. On 05/22/00, with 6,438 miles on the car, the vehicle was brought in again. The brake pedal was being pressed to the floor, however, the brakes were not stopping thecar. I had an...
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appointment set for 7 am. At 12 pm, I called to get an assessment of the problem. I was told the car had not been looked at yet. I expressed my concern due to the fact I had an appointment and it was not granted. I was given a call within an hour and was told the car was ready.. According to the repair bill, the brake fluid was low and it just needed to be topped off. On 06/01/00, at 7,314 miles, I brought the car in again for the same problem as on 05/22/00. I was told the master cylinder needed to be replaced. When I expressed my concern as to why it was not replaced on 05/22/00; I was told a different technician looked at it, on the previous date. When I compared all 3 bills, I noticed the master cylinder modulator was replaced twice. It was replaced once on 02/05/00, and again on 06/01/00. I was not given a good reason as to why the modulator was not replaced on 05/22/00, and it had to be brought in again, 876 miles later, for the same problem. The service advisor at nalley dodge, derrick, seemed unconcerned with our questions about the vehicle not stopping on three seperate ocassions within the first 8000 miles of our ownership of a new vehicle. We are now seeking arbitration to receive a new vehicle without braking problems.*Ak
Was driving vehicle & started to apply brakes to slow down, and brakes started to make squealing noises. Also, abs brake light came on. Informed by mechanic only 20% of brakes left. Was normal wear & tear on brakes. Took vehicle to dealers & had the rotors resurfaced. *Ak
Dodge Avenger: every year compared
All Avenger years2000 Dodge Avenger vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Dodge Avenger | 22 | 5 | A | |
| 2000 Honda Accord | 1,193 | 21 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Toyota Camry | 530 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2000 Volkswagen Passat | 518 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Hyundai Sonata | 278 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Nissan Altima | 176 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Subaru Legacy | 94 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Chevrolet Malibu | 0 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Dodge Durango | 1,097 | 4 | F | Compare |
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Questions about the 2000 Dodge Avenger
Does the 2000 Dodge Avenger have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2000 Dodge Avenger: headlights (May 2009); exterior lighting (April 2009); fuel pump (July 2007); exterior lighting (July 2006) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Dodge Avenger?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (6), suspension (4), brakes (4).
How many complaints has the 2000 Dodge Avenger had?
22 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 1, 2000 and the latest on August 30, 2005. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2000 Dodge Avenger a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 94 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Dodge Avenger year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Dodge Avenger years have the most complaints?
2008 (845), 2012 (554), 2013 (548). See every Dodge Avenger year compared.
What should I do if my 2000 Dodge Avenger has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data