Chrysler Avenger 1998

Model Avenger made in 1998 by Chrysler got 2 consumer complains as well as 22 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and engine and engine cooling.

Model 1998

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
08179812/30/1998603153Subject regarding airbag on - off switches. *yc02/05/1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
08329807/02/1998602316New vehicle prep procedures - compass calibration / hvac operation. *yc11/15/1999
98060509039808/12/1998601585Vehicle experiencing broken valve springs. *yc08/12/1998
18189804/10/1998600764Excessive cold crank time, start die out or weak run-up, sags/stumble/hesitation after a cold start, idle rpm cycling. *yc06/05/1998
18049802/13/1998600343Subject on erroneous mil illumination with hex code $76, i/m failure and driveability improvements. *yc05/11/1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
24059805/01/1998601683Knocking noise from engine compartment or possible oil pump damage. *yc08/19/1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
25029810/23/1998602881Subject regarding i/m ( inspection maintenance ) testing - obd ii carb readiness monitor information. *yc01/20/1999
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
08169804/17/1998600862Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment. *ak11/12/1999
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
984108/07/1998602287Some vehicles may exhibit a whine or moan noise coming froam the fuel tank area. *yc11/15/1999
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
21079804/24/1998600751Subject on delayed transaxle engagement. *ak06/05/1998
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
21039802/13/1998600372Subject on transaxle desensitization to intermittent faults / driveability improvements. *yc11/04/1999
SEATS
23080003/03/2000233599A610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt05/09/2000
23359909/03/1999607963Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt10/21/1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
05089812/18/1998603099Exhibitting a conditon where the steering wheel shakes or the brake pedal pulsates due to premature wear of front brake rotors and pads. *ak02/02/1999
STRUCTURE - BODY
18329809/25/1998603635Subject on flash programming failure recovery. *yc11/17/1999
23499810/23/1998602882Some vehicles exhibit a whistle ( windnoise) coming from the a pillar area. *yc11/16/1999
#985009/21/1998603841Conditions regarding paint splatter, belvidere rail head storage yard. *yc03/08/1999
9742A09/25/199754412Experiencing improper sunroof operation. *yc04/07/1998
SUSPENSION
02029804/17/1998600810A squeaking or hard rubbing noise may be heard from the rear of the vehicle when traveling over bumps. *yc06/09/1998
SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER
02079806/19/1998601571Conditions with light knocking or tapping noise being heard from the rear shock rear while traveling over bumps. *yc08/10/1998
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
23239806/12/1998601577Information on remote keyless entry programming. *yc08/10/1998
VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
23609812/11/1998603159Some vehicles may exhibit a condition where the sunshade fabric delaminates from the substrate along the edeges of the sunshade. *yc02/05/1999

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
1
 Gas tank guage failed. *yc
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
07/16/1998
 While driving at any speed and applying the brakes they make a very loud noise. the consumer took the vehicle in for repair work, but the dealer refused to service the vehicle, and told the consumer there wasn't anything wrong with the brakes. refused to service the vehicle. *ak