1995 Dodge Avenger engine problems

Filed Oct 17, 2002 · Engine · MI · fire

Consumer states that the vehicle caught on fire soon after the consumer pulled over the entire vehicle caught on fire. Please provide further information.

Filed Jun 27, 2002 · Engine · FL

While driving and without warning vehicle will shut down becoming inoperable.

Filed Dec 10, 2001 · Engine, Seats · NC

While driving 30 MPH driver's seatback broke and fell back. No injuries.

Filed Aug 7, 2001 · Engine · TX

Car stalls at all speeds. No accident yet. Dealer could not figure it out for 9 months.

Filed Jul 16, 2001 · Engine · MO

I noticed after my vehicle warmed up a smell of burning oil from time to time when I would come to a stop. Some times smoke would bellow out from under the car at a stop. On 7/14/2001 it did it again, so I decided to take it to my local dodge dealer since the oil leak could potentally start a fire since it was obviously dripping on to my exhaust system. On 7/16/2001 I was contacted by the dealership(I purchased the car from an individual) and told the head gasket was blown out and pumping oil down on my exhaust. I was then told by the dealer representative that this is a common problem and that dodge knew about it, but didn't really care. He also told that they knew about from the beginning of the production run and would (at one time) replace the head gasket at there cost , but since my car has 100000 miles on it then it is my problem. I am a reasonable person and realize that some maintenance problems should paid for by the owner, but a potential fire hazard such as defective/ leaking head gasket(oil) should be addressed by the manufaturer and a solution should be found, before someone gets burned to death because the oil leak catches fire or the car is lost . Thank you for your time.

Filed Jun 5, 2001 · Engine · FL

Oil leaks $947.56 to replace head gasket @ 13k miles??????.

Filed Apr 21, 2001 · Engine · MI

Bad oil leak from motor. It happened 4 times & now it's happened again, in less then 1 year of ownership of car.

Filed Sep 17, 2000 · Engine · FL

4mths after purchase, the car stalled (without warning) I replaced the computer, & distributor. The car still stalls without warning, also won't start for a day or two, then starts and runs ok. Engine runs rough. Engine lights don't come on to warn of a problem. When it rains, the car will stall while driving. Will not start when raining.

Filed May 10, 2000 · Engine · NC

The problem is a faulty head gasket that leaks oil into the engine, causing the sensors to shut the engine down, should have been a recall!

Filed May 19, 1999 · Engine · NY

Ongoing/ intermittent problem with engine stalling and unable to start. Dealer/ manufacturer not notified at this time. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter.