Engine Head Gasket Leaking Problems of Dodge Avenger

I own a 1997 Dodge Avenger I bought it brand new it has the 2. 0 dohc 4 cyl engine the head gasket is leaking on it and I almost ran it out of oil. I have heard that this is a default head gasket from the manufacture on this type of engine my car has been regularly maintained and has real low mileage since I bought the car brand new miles is (71,000).

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On the transmission the seal for the front shaft is leaking,also the head gasket is leaking which is made out of paper and disolved which now needs replaced the input and output sensors are also in need of replacement I have two of these cars and find it appauling that both are having the same problems. Nlm.

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A leaking head gasket was confirmed by our local Dodge dealership, at which time they volunteered information that "inferior" headgasket material had been used when the vehicle was manufactured. I asked if it had been recalled and was advised that it had not. I was informed that there was no other relief available, as the warranty had long expired. I obtained a quote for repairs from the dealership and several independent shops. Because of a significant difference in price, the vehicle was not repaired at the Dodge dealership. When the work was completed, I was informed by the independent shop that there was nothing we could have done, in driving the vehicle, to cause the headgasket to fail. They further advised that the replacement gasket, which was purchased from Dodge, was totally redesigned. On my return home, I called the daimler Chrysler consumer hot line. Their representative quickly offered to reimburse the cost of the head gasket materials, but would not reimburse labor costs, as the repairs had not been performed at one of their dealerships. It was of no concern to their hot line representative that one of their own dealerships had advised that no recourse was available to us.

When applying the brakes there is vibration. Also engine head gasket leaks.

Consumer has experienced following problems; 1. ) both lower ball joints wear out excessively; 2. ) head gasket leaks; and 3. ) cruise control would shut itself off while driving without foot pressing on brake pedal.

Mechanic found problems 05\02\99 cruise control ball joints & head gasket leak -help??!?!?- much appreciated - k dubuque - dubuqu@neesnet. Com.

Periodic but repeated stalling of the engine when slowing to a stop and clutch disengaged. Complete loss of power when engine stalled and vehicle was still moving, resulting in numerous near collisions. Problem has worsened whereby the vehicle will periodically stall at any time when vehicle is in motion, even at high rate of speed and low throttle application. Very difficult to control vehicle when stall occurs at highway speeds. Extremely dangerous condition. Dealer has inspected vehicle and claims they cannot replicate condition. Has been brought to dealer several times. Other conditions involve the repair of a leaking head gasket that was partially covered by manufacturer after expiration of warranty. Door switch for dome light, door ajar indicator, and key-in-ignition warning tone malfunctioned once under warranty and was repaired by dealer. Condition returned after expiration of warranty and dealer refused to cover.