1997 Dodge Avenger problems

Filed Apr 24, 2012 · Wheels · 96,000 miles · KS

We have continued to have problems with these rims. I am about to retire my third wheel from this car. The wheel looks good, but it just can't hold air due to the rim bending right at the bead or outer rim. The rim in question is a 17 inch silver rim on the 97 avenger. It bends way too easily. This car belonged to my daughter and we started encountering the bent rim's losing air when she was in high school. She initially drove the car only to school and back...8 miles a day. I bought a new rim, only to have another factory rim go bad for the same reason. I suspect I now have a third wheel going bad on me. There needs to be a response to such poor quality sold on new cars. (even though the year sold was 1997).

Filed Dec 26, 2006 · Engine · 70,999 miles · MO

I own a 1997 dodge avenger I bought it brand new it has the 2.0 dohc 4 cyl engine the head gasket is leaking on it and I almost ran it out of oil. I have heard that this is a default head gasket from the manufacture on this type of engine my car has been regularly maintained and has real low mileage since I bought the car brand new miles is (71,000).

Filed Jan 9, 2006 · Locks · PA

1997 dodge avenger hood popped up shattering windshield. *ts there was damage from a previous accident that caused the hood to improperly latch down.

Filed May 6, 2005 · Suspension · 145,050 miles · MO

After recall 967 control arm repairs, were done the problem recurred while driving 65 MPH. The front left side control arm broke. Consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. *ak replaced lower control arm.

Filed Apr 20, 2005 · Body · 109,000 miles · CA

The consumer experienced a problem with the air bag compartment in the dash. The air bag is lifting about one inch above the dash . The consumer feels that in case of an accident the air bags will not deploy. Owner contacted the manufacturer who says the repair will be the owner's expense. *jb

Filed Apr 12, 2005 · Suspension · MI · crash · 1 injury

1997 dodge avenger ran into a tree after ball joint broke causing the axel to break.***no answer required***. *mr the accident occurred thirteen months after the ball joint recall was repaired. The consumer was not badly injured but is on muscle relaxants for whiplash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The consumer was then told that the ball joints were never replaced just inspected.

Filed Feb 9, 2005 · Lights · 6,000 miles · DE

The headlights of this car are so fogged over (milky) that I can not drive this car at night. In the event that I do drive at night I must use my high beams, but it is still very difficult to see.

Filed Jan 25, 2005 · Suspension · NY

Creaking noise from front suspension. Received recall 967 and dealer did not use any parts to correct problem. *bf the dealer stated the parts on the vehicle were not damaged. Prior to the recall notice the consumer had the ball joint replaced on the left side. The consumer tried to get the other ball joint replaced, however the dealer stated the recall had already been performed.

Filed Jan 7, 2005 · Engine · WV

Head gasket blew up in my 1997 dodge avenger..contacted dealership and they revealed they already knew the gasket was in default but were only repairing them as the complaints came in . They refused to do a recall . They installed a so called "new head gasket" but car has never run good since and they have refused to do anymore to it.

Filed Nov 10, 2004 · Lights · 30,000 miles · IL

Headlights lens developed a cloudy discoloration that reduced the light illumination. The lens could not be cleaned or replaced because it was a sealed unit. The entire headlight assembly had to be replaced, which was very costly.