Electrical System Related Problems of the 1996 Dodge Avenger

Table 1 shows eight common electrical system related problems of the 1996 Dodge Avenger. The number one most common problem is related to the horn assembly (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the underhood wiring (two problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Dodge Avenger


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1996 Dodge Avenger

The Horn Assembly problem

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   Read details...

The Underhood Wiring problem

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.   Read details...

The Ignition problem

Vehicle fials to start/stalls, also transmission failure/rough idle.   Read details...


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