Power Train Related Problems of the 1998 Dodge Avenger

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 1998 Dodge Avenger. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the axle assembly (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Dodge Avenger


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1998 Dodge Avenger

The Automatic Transmission problem

Transmission jumps in and out of gear when ever it feels like it causing the front tires to lock up and the passengers to be tossed around . It will continully do this until I stop the car then its fine for a minute then it does it again . No matter what I do it keeps happening .   Read details...

The Axle Assembly problem

I was driving on the highway when all of a sudden it felt like I had a blowout. I began to slow down and pull over and front driver side tire broke. I skidded to a stop on the side of the road. I got out of the car, looked at the wheel, and it was facing toward the sky.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem

Have problems with noise coming from left front of engine when putting car in and out of gear and when slowing down transmission feels like it is slipping took in for service and told it was the solenoid on the transmission.   Read details...


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