Engine Belts And Pulleys problems of the 1996 Dodge Avenger

Three problems related to engine belts and pulleys have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Avenger. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Belts And Pulleys problem

Failure Date: 04/16/2001

Consumer was accelerating up to 45 mph speed limit when all drivetrain capability and forward motion was lost. Vehicle currently at a Dodge dealership, and they informed consumer that transmission has to be rebuilt because no transmissions were available for 1996 model. This will cost consumer $2200. 00. Burning rubber smell was detected after the vehicle was taken for fluid change at the dealer. Belts and the tensioners were replaced but the rubber smell still cintinued. Later on, the transmission failed.

2 Engine Belts And Pulleys problem

Failure Date: 09/29/1997

Back of rear passenger's side seat does not latch properly. Also tensioner pulley failed, causing timing belt to break/ehicle idles rough and a sulphur smell eminates from engine.

3 Engine Belts And Pulleys problem

Failure Date: 01/28/1997

Belt tensioner pulley and belt failed.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 1996 Dodge Avenger

Engine Head Gasket Leaking problems	5
Engine problems	3
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	3
Timing Tensioner problems	2
Check Engine Light On problems	2
Engine Oil Leaking problems	1
Catalytic Convertor problems	1
Emission Control problems	1
Car Stall problems	1
Coolant Leaking problems	1
Gasoline Engine problems	1

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