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.
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 | |||||
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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 |
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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 |
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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 | Phone |
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CA | HANFORD | 93230 | LIBERTY CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH DODGE INC. | |
IN | LOGANSPORT | 46947 | HENDRICKSONS MOTOR SALES | |
NC | JACKSONVILLE | NATIONAL DODGE | ||
NJ | GREENBROOK | CRYSTALL AUTO MALL |