Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
18010002/04/2000609988Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes p1494, p0442 p0455, or p0456. *tt04/12/2000
09079909/17/1999607914Information regarding 2.5l v-6 head gasket application. *tt10/18/1999
09089909/17/1999090598607916Technical service bulletin regarding multi-layer steel (mls) head gasket installation procedures. *tt10/18/1999
9890004/28/1998600744Information on broken engine valve springs. *yc-*ak06/05/1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
09099712/19/19976088858Information on gasket surface preparation on aluminum engine components. *nlm01/10/2000
18109905/28/1999606348Some vehicles may exhibit start and stall or slow rough idle immediately after start-up in ambient temperatures. *tt08/17/1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
18269912/31/1999609990Some vehicles may experience nox emission failure when performing an asm type inspection / maintenance (i/m) emission test. *tt04/12/2000

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
08/09/200786000
 Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge avenger. while driving approximately 70 mph on normal road conditions, the engine stalled without warning. he was able to coast onto the emergency lane. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. in addition, both front tires required three replacements as a result of a defective lower ball joint. although there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 00v421002 (suspension, front control arm, lower ball joint), the dealer stated that the recall repair was previously performed on the vehicle. the manufacturer would not offer additional assistance. the failure mileage was 86,000 and the current mileage was unknown.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
06/01/200377000203/16/2001
 Constant engine trouble with a 1998 dodge avenger, 77,000 miles and needs a $1800-$4500 head gasket repair. *nm
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
01/27/1999101/01/1999
 This has been my second avenger and i wish that i would have never gotten rid of my 96. this 98 has a longer service history than most of the cars in our small town, put together. brakes--the car has now had 2 brake jobs in 9000 miles. each time the dealer has replaced the rotors and bled out the lines.. can't wait until 4500 miles comes again so i can have new brakes put on it again. fuel econ--the car is lucky to get 18-21 mpg on the highway. the dealer told me today that these cars are not known for good gas mileage--is that true?? my 96 avenger got 25-34 on the highway!?!?!?! door--the passenger side door has never closed properly since i have gotten the car. the dealer has adjusted it twice and now tells me it is fine. it sure is funny how it still shuts outside of the weatherstrip occasionally, causing annoying wind noise. wheels----the third day i had the car, i had a low speed pothole collision and bent a rim. since then, i have noticed all my rims have small dings in them and to top it all off, the finish is peeling off the rims. *ak
11/01/19981505/11/1998
 Vehicle continually stalling for no apparent reason on several occasions.