Dodge Avenger 2000

Model Avenger made in 2000 by Dodge got 33 consumer complains there are 5 recalls as well as 12 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, equipment and other. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline and suspension.

Avenger year 2000

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Car dealers

Model 2000

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date	Regulation Part Number	FMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
06E064000	TRADESONIC		E (Equipment)	4029		OVSC	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	07/17/2006	07/17/2006	571	108
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary	Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	This recall only pertains to tradesonic aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled
09E012000	SABERSPORT		E (Equipment)	16270	05/11/2009	OVSC	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	04/07/2009	04/07/2009	571	108
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary	Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
09E025000	DOPE, INC.		E (Equipment)	42540	07/28/2009	OVSC	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	05/11/2009	05/11/2009	571	108
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary	Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
07E055000	AIRTEX PRODUCTS		E (Equipment)	222	11/19/2007	MFR	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	07/26/2007	07/26/2007
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary	In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire.
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	Airtex recall no. fp072007-1.this recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by daimlerchrysler or mitsubishi.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT
00V421002	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION	from 07/01/1994 to 02/28/2000	V (Vehicle)	393796	05/21/2001	ODI	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	12/18/2000	03/12/2001
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary	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.
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	Owner notification began may 21, 2001.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
AIR BAGS
082700	09/29/2000		6092304	Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures. *tt	12/04/2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
0801001	05/25/2001		620059	Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt	07/10/2001
0800600REV	12/29/2000	080600	618049	Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb	04/03/2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
080600	02/25/2000		609995	This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt	04/12/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
180100	02/04/2000		609988	Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes p1494, p0442 p0455, or p0456. *tt	04/12/2000
090799	09/17/1999		607914	Information regarding 2.5l v-6 head gasket application. *tt	10/18/1999
EQUIPMENT
1801201	05/25/2001		620066	Subject regarding generic scan tool (gst), publication no. 81-170-00008 provided with this technical service bulletin to provide reference information when using generic scan tool on obdii vehicles. *tt	07/11/2001
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2100601	03/16/2001	211699	621898	Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. tt mj	10/03/2001
210599A	09/03/1999	210599	607959	This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket. *tt	10/19/1999
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST
0804000	12/08/2000		616720	Information on new components and a repair procedure developed to replace failed seat slide motors. *tt	03/08/2001
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
235699	12/31/1999		610014	Some vehicles may exhibit a condition where the butyl used for holding the door weather shield in place drips from the lower door edge. *tt	04/13/2000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1802002	06/24/2002	183298	634272	Flash programming failure recovery. *slc	09/28/2002

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
04/04/2003	88954	1
	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
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
07/01/2005		1	05/26/2004
	2000 dodge avenger es. air conditioner evaporator blew out. $1200 repair bill. my mechanic said there have been numerous complaints about this happening. *jb
OTHER
04/23/2005	40000	1	04/01/2003
	The paint is flaking off the car. appears that the wind from going down the road is knocking the paint off. or maybe the sun has something to do with it. the entire top needs re-painted. *jb
11/15/2003	56000
	Serpentine belt was replaced with a new one by the dealer, and 10 days later flew apart. that belt was replaced free of charge be another dodge dealer, but three months later came off, but did not break. it is now three months later, and the belt had to be replaced because of fraying.
08/26/2002		1
	I love my car. i bought the car when it had 40 thousand miles on it, in sept 2002. in the month of aug. 2003 i came back home from iraq after 7 months and found that most of the clearcoat on my black avenger on the top panels (hood, top, trunk) of my car was gone. when i left there was only a few surface scratches on the car, that usually buffed out. now my car looks like ?!@#$% 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 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
09/09/2002		2	07/01/2000
	No description givien. nlm
POWER TRAIN
10/15/2003	85000
	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.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
08/21/2004	42331	2	07/01/1999
	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
10/09/2003	85000	1	03/22/2000
	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
05/29/2003	52874	1	11/02/2001
	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
05/21/2000			03/01/2000
	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
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
06/28/2000		1	06/19/2000
	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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
08/01/2001	12200	1	03/01/2000
	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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
04/26/2001		5
	While driving would step on brakes pedal to stop or reduce speed, but brakes would suffer extended stopping distance. *ak
02/05/2000		2	12/01/1999
	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 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
03/31/2000
	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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
02/15/2001		4	06/19/2000
	The brake light comes on when driving, and the brakes pulsates, and a thumping noise when braking, the rotors and speed sensor were replaced
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
03/31/2000
	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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
02/05/2000		2	12/01/1999
	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 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
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
04/18/2001		1	06/19/2000
	Consumer states there was black sealer and glue dripping/leaking on drivers side step plate.*jb
SUSPENSION
		1
	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
SUSPENSION - FRONT
	69000	1	11/01/1999
	Struts, lateral arm ball joints and hub assembly failed as a result of recall 00v421002 repairs. mr *tt
07/04/2001		0
	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
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT
05/29/2001		1
	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
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
06/30/2002	36262	1	10/15/1999
	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
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
02/16/2001		2	06/19/2000
	The drivers window seems to come off track when being rolled down, the dealer replaced the window regulator.*jb
WHEELS
02/16/2001		1	06/19/2000
	Consumer noticed that the left front wheel was bent.*jb
06/01/2000		2	02/01/2000
	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.

Car dealers selling

State	City	Zip	Name
CA	HANFORD	93230	LIBERTY CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH DODGE INC.
IN	LOGANSPORT	46947	HENDRICKSONS MOTOR SALES
NC	JACKSONVILLE		NATIONAL DODGE
NJ	GREENBROOK		CRYSTALL AUTO MALL