Chrysler Avenger 1996
Model Avenger made in 1996 by Chrysler got 1 consumer complain as well as 21 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to suspension. . Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.
Model 1996
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 081798 | 12/30/1998 | 603153 | Subject regarding airbag on - off switches. *yc | 02/05/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 182297 | 06/13/1997 | 52525 | Mil illumination with hex code $3a. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 250297 | 07/25/1997 | 52982 | Various noises coming from the engine compartment. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 070397 | 05/09/1997 | 52963 | Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol. *yc | 11/13/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 250298 | 10/23/1998 | 602881 | Subject regarding i/m ( inspection maintenance ) testing - obd ii carb readiness monitor information. *yc | 01/20/1999 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| 082097 | 05/16/1997 | 52951 | Discussing rolling code technology and it's features on garage door openers. *yc | 11/13/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 081698 | 04/17/1998 | 600862 | Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment. *ak | 11/12/1999 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 9841 | 08/07/1998 | 602287 | Some vehicles may exhibit a whine or moan noise coming froam the fuel tank area. *yc | 11/15/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 180997 | 02/28/1997 | 51993 | Vehicle shudder during torque converter emcc (lock up) operation/diagnostic trouble code 38. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 210298 | 06/26/1998 | 601581 | Information on diagnostic / driveability improvements, transaxle that incorporates a transmission range sensor (trs) only. reduces a shudder condition that may be experienced during light throttle 1-2 upshift. *ak | 08/12/1998 | |
| 210798 | 04/24/1998 | 600751 | Subject on delayed transaxle engagement. *ak | 06/05/1998 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| 230800 | 03/03/2000 | 233599A | 610635 | Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt | 05/09/2000 |
| 233599 | 09/03/1999 | 607963 | Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt | 10/21/1999 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 050898 | 12/18/1998 | 603099 | Exhibitting a conditon where the steering wheel shakes or the brake pedal pulsates due to premature wear of front brake rotors and pads. *ak | 02/02/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 183298 | 09/25/1998 | 603635 | Subject on flash programming failure recovery. *yc | 11/17/1999 | |
| 234998 | 10/23/1998 | 602882 | Some vehicles exhibit a whistle ( windnoise) coming from the a pillar area. *yc | 11/16/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| 020197 | 01/31/1997 | 51285 | A light thump, chuckle, or creak noise may be heard form the rear of the vehicle while driving over small to medium bumps- this noise comes from the inside shock. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| 020298 | 04/17/1998 | 600810 | A squeaking or hard rubbing noise may be heard from the rear of the vehicle when traveling over bumps. *yc | 06/09/1998 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||||
| 020798 | 06/19/1998 | 601571 | Conditions with light knocking or tapping noise being heard from the rear shock rear while traveling over bumps. *yc | 08/10/1998 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 232398 | 06/12/1998 | 601577 | Information on remote keyless entry programming. *yc | 08/10/1998 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| 180598 | 02/27/1998 | 600347 | Discussion: regarding idler air flow test for above models listed may indicate an erroneous failure due to inability of powertrain control module to hold the idle air control motor stable during test sequence. *ak | 05/11/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 07/07/1997 | |||
| The defective suspension system malfuctioned, causing the control arm to fall and the axle to break, resulting in loss of vehicle control. 3,000 miles later, the other side broke. cause unknown. dealer cannot determine problem. please provide details. *ak | |||