Door Hinge Problems of Dodge Avenger

The exterior door handles keep breaking while opening the door. There are 2 plastic pieces on each side of the door handle that ( when pulled up to open the door from the outside ) they are attached to the equipement inside the door panel that released the latch and opend the door. Those two plastic pieces keep breaking,therefore not allowing the door hinges to release and open the door. I replaced the driver side in early 2002 ( a dealer item only and cost $ 90. 00 without instillation ). Two weeks ago, the passenger side broke and I tried to fix it (by placing a screw between the two plastic pieces and then applying super glueing over the screw). Today the (new) driver side broke while I was out shopping ( same pieces as the first time ) I went to the passenger side of the car and I broke as well ( but this time it held where I super glued it ) , the complete outside bar (that rises while opening the door) broke off in my hand. The only way I was able to get into my car was to slide my arm down the inside of the window ( since I had left them cracked ). I currently cannot open either door from the outside unless my windows are rolled down.

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The door hinge on drivers side busted and needs to be welded ,by no fault of mine. I have talked to auto body shops that have had to fix numerous doors on other Avengers. I think this should be looked into . I do not think I should have to pay for something that is clearly a defect. I would like to know where I can file a complaint because I think this is a real danger when your door on a vehicle does not work properly I will look into this matter more so anything you can do ,please contact me 570-829-6414.

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In the last three months door handles broke off while opening the doors.

Bottom hinge on the driver's side door rusted , causing the door to drop down. Problem has been reported to the dealership. Please provide any further information.

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