Three problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 1999 Dodge Avenger. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I have a 1999 Dodge Avenger. I bought the car in 2004 and I had the heads done on it. The transmission started acting up in 2005 and is still giving me problems. Sometimes it won't change into second until I turn the car off and restart it. The O2 sensors keep going out. The check engine light is always coming on. I am a single parent and cannot afford to keep fixing this car nor can I afford a new car. The brakes keep wearing out. I am having so many problems out this car that I don't know what to do. The shocks and struts are out. The half shaft is messed up again. I need so help with some of this repairs. Chrysler and Dodge knew these cars weren't made right now they need to help those of us who have them.
While going down the road about 45mph vehicle jerks violently. It feels like driver is slamming on the brakes, although driver is not applying the brakes at all. Also, checked transmission fluid, and noticed that there was fragments of metal pieces. Contacted dealer, will have vehicle towed. This is the third time this has happened. The second time it was taken to the dealer, and they replaced transmission on 03-Apr-2000, and now it has to go back to the shop.
This vehicle has been a costant burden since the day it was drove off the lot. Ross park Dodge claims since they have fixed the problems they have "found" the are not responsible for my loss of time or any inconviences. I was told by the manager that since the problems with this car are cosmetic he intends to do nothing. I recomend no one waste valueable time or money with a Dodge Avenger it is unreliable and truely a nightmare to own. My comment is thank god it is leased! no safety defect listed in the summary.