1996 Dodge Avenger Base review from North America

Transmission blown.

Brake rotors continually warp.

Intermittent windshield wipers have never worked.

Trunk leaks.

Driver's seat uncomfortable.

Thermostat stuck in open position--caused check engine light to come on and was replaced.

Lower arm ball joints were replaced, right before the recall so I had to pay for it myself.

I actually bought this car wrecked in the rear left quarter panel and fixed it up. I have expected to have problems with it because I originally purchased it at 114,000 miles.

The transmission blew after a year or so of driving it, and I discovered that it had already been replaced with a rebuilt transmission, so it is already on it's 3rd transmission, and it has started having problems staying in reverse again.

My intermittent windshield control has never worked, and I have no clue how to fix it without taking it to the dealership; I think I'd rather live without it.

My trunk also leaks, although I haven't made any attempts to figure out why.

My brake rotors keep warping, and I keep having to get them turned. I am considering purchasing high-temperature aftermarket brake rotors instead.

The driver's seat becomes very uncomfortable after 3 hours or so of driving, but I guess this is to be expected.

Overall it is a very beautiful car, but it can cost quite a bit to maintain if it isn't taken care of. I realize that I have had a few problems with it because the previous owner didn't take care of it very well. The biggest things I am dissatisfied with are the fact that the transmission doesn't seem to be very reliable, and my brake rotors keep warping.