1996 Dodge Avenger es 2 door from North America - Comments

14th May 2003, 18:52

"Sugar-coated lemon"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Transmission had to be replaced at 120,000 km.

Horn stopped working at 130,000 km.

C.V. Joint had to be replaced at 130,000 km.

Tie rod end was replaced at 125,000km.

General comments?

The car handles great and acceleration proves to be arousing.

It is a chore to get in and out of the car.

The windows vibrate when they are half way down.

Transmission makes funny noises and shifts hard when down shifting, even with a new transmission in it.

There is little to no room in the back seats.

Nice audio-system, it helps with loud road noise on the highway.

This car could have been a lot better with a little more thought and design.


22nd Jan 2004, 23:37

What do you mean it's hard to get in and out of?!


10th Feb 2004, 19:37

That sound you hear from the tranny, that whirring, buzzing noise comes from ALL chrysler transmissions. Just another problem of design I guess, but does NOT mean anything bad. Its just overly-noisy synchros, gotta learn to live with it. =)


2nd Sep 2004, 09:02

There was a recall on the C. V., did you have the dealer fix it for no charge?

This car has the most room in the back seat of any other 2 door out there, I challenge you to find a roomier 2 door car. My friends have eclipses and they ride in my car instead because it is roomier.

May I suggest a cause for your vibrating windows. As with all cars with frame less windows, never push on the glass to close the door, ALWAYS push on the door itself. Pushing on the glass all the time is a sure way to cause a loose vibrating window...

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