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.
Oh boy, I have been looking at a 1997 dodge avenger, haven't test drove it yet, but I realy like it. so tell me is my dream car crappy?I love dodges used to own a stratus best car I ever had. now I'm lookin for something in that direction with a lil more attitude, is it worth it??
I need my dodge
lol
mindy.
I have a 1999 Dodge Avenger. I like it's looks, but hate the engineering. I have had to replace the head gaskets, transmission etc. Dealer is very rude to me and I have decided to bury it!!
To the 99 Avenger owner who is going tobury it...,email me and I will consider taking it off of your hands. sengineer@charter.net.
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