Two problems related to steering rack and pinion have been reported for the 2008 Dodge Avenger. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Dodge Avenger based on all problems reported for the 2008 Avenger.
There is a popping and knocking noise coming from front end and can be heard and felt through steering. It sounds like something is going to fall apart. Im terrified to drive my kids around. Found many many posts with exact same problem from owners of 2008-2011 models. It seems to be the rack and pinion that is defective!.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the power steering assist failed. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the contact was told that there was a problem with the rack and pinion however, they were unable to identify exactly what in the rack and pinion was malfunctioning. The vehicle was then taken to the contact's personal mechanic and the steering pump was replaced but the failure was not corrected. The mechanic then installed the original steering pump back on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 58,000.
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