Wheel Rim Problems of Dodge Avenger

I am the owner of a 1999 Dodge Avenger ES with 17" silver 5-spoke aluminum rims. I learned this week that 3 of the 4 rims are bent, causing vehicle to vibrate. In addition, the clear coat began peeling off all the rims in 2000. Car began vibrating and driving strangely February of 2005. I had the passenger lower control arm, passenger hub assembly and passenger driveshaft replaced. Car drives better now, but vibration continues. Brought car to a wheel shop this week to repair a 5th bent rim I got for use as a full size spare. Wheel shop balanced the 4 wheels on the car and notified me that 3 of the 4 original wheels are "out of true" which is the reason for the vibration. They attribute this to extremely soft aluminum used in the rims' construction. Upon checking on the internet I found this was a common problem for 17" wheels made by enkei? and found on the Mitsubishi eclipse, Dodge Avenger and Chrysler sebring between 1997 and 2001. . Read more...

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My rim broke and caused my tire to go flat. I have had to put tires on almost every 6,000. My door lock is not working right and I also am having problems with the fog lights.

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Both front and rear right rims were bent under separate, unrelated and normal driving conditions. Dealer would not repair because owner could not "prove" it was normal conditions. Problem is widespread apparently with these rims. Door assembly sealant for weather stripping began dripping over the summer after I purchased car. Still drips. Dealer stalled on repairs until I was out of my warranty and then refused to repair.

Both front rims bent, causing tire damage to both tires and damage to outer tie rod ends, sway bar bushings and left lower control arm.

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While traveling and without any indication tires would become flat. Consumer had tires serviced, and technician noticed nothing wrong with tires, but all four rims where bent. Please provide further information.