Dodge Avenger owners have reported 94 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 14 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (61 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering rack and pinion (8 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
No accidents rears tires leaning inwards Read details...
Steering wheel jammed all of the sudden out of nowhere while in motion on a city street after 3 years of owning it,causing me to not be able to make a right turn. Mechanic says rack and pinion needed replaced and was dangerous for the problem to appear out of nowhere. Read details...
Purchased vehicle 02/2013 six moths later noticed brake light would come on when coming to a stop going down a hill. Took in for service, told "brake sensor is too sensitive. " one year later noticed when vehicle is in motion beyond 50mph engine will hesitate- feels like it will shut off. Read details...
Vehicle was purchased new on January 28,2012. The vehicles tires wore very fast and the front tires had to be replaced within 15,000 miles. On may 6,2013, both tie rods had to be replacedat 25,000 miles. Read details...
Panic alarm malfunction. Deployed on its own. Could not turn off. Went off after 3 minutes. Deployed again when opening drivers door. On for another 3 minutes. Again while driving; again when turning left. Dealer was not able to duplicate after once at dealership. Were not able to find problem. Read details...