Engine has overheated six times already because there was a short in wires. Also, thermostat has gone out six times. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.
1996 Dodge Avenger electrical problems
13 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Horn4
- Ignition3
- Wiring: front underhood2
- Ignition: module2
- Wiring: interior/under dash1
- Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
- Wiring1
- 12v/24v/48v battery1
At what mileage
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Dodge Avenger electrical problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1996 Dodge Avenger owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
This is a concern. I had my dealership investigate why the horn doesn't always work and the response was that since it is tied to the driver airbag it would cost big dollars to fix. I had an accident in a private parking lot and was unable to warn the other driver that they were about to back into me. It is worse in colder weather. The lack of a working horn is a serious safety issue and I shouldn't have to pay to fix it. It has been a problem from for a long time and this is my 2nd complaint to the federal safety agency.
Car horn fails to work when cold temps outside and engine cold. Left button on steering wheel never works and right button only works when car is warm. I got hit in a parking lot (luckily low speed) and I couldn't warn the other driver who didn't see me because the horn wouldn't blow. This is a serious problem - what happens on a highway when a driver doesn't see me??? I see other complaints on this web site about horns not working and I think it should really be looked into!!
A fire started spontaneously while the car was turned off after a short ride. The fire department report indicates an electrical problem. Fire seemed to originate near the fuse box.
Please if anyone is having this trouble with there car email me at [email protected] thanks need everyone that is having trouble
Horn does'nt work due to water getting into the horn assembly.
Horn buttons mounted on the steering wheel don't work and failed during the 1st year. Dealer reports these are a part of the driver's side air bag assembly. To fix the horn buttons, the air bag assembly must be replaced. Cost of air bag assembly is over $600.
Dead battery.
Horn malfunctioned prior to/after recall.
Vehicle fials to start/stalls, also transmission failure/rough idle.
Questions about the 1996 Dodge Avenger electrical
Does the 1996 Dodge Avenger have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the electrical of the 1996 Dodge Avenger, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Dodge Avenger electrical problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Dodge Avenger electrical?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Dodge Avenger have the most electrical problems?
The Dodge Avenger model years with the most electrical complaints are 2008 (219 complaints), 2012 (109 complaints) and 2013 (98 complaints).
Other 1996 Dodge Avenger problems
Suspension 59Brakes 25Engine 24Transmission 21Airbags 10Seat belts 10Acceleration 8Lights 8Steering 8Visibility 6Body 5Seats 3Wheels 3Fuel system 1Tires 1
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