2000 Dodge Avenger recalls and problems

The 2000 Dodge Avenger has 1 safety recall and 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Dodge dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2000 Dodge Avenger vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Dodge Avenger recalls

Recall 00V-421: Suspension

Reported Dec 18, 2000 · 393,796 vehicles affected · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude. Also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.

Risk: This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. This campaign supercedes mmc's previous safety recall campaign, see 99v-066.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the lower lateral arm ball joint for wear. Ball joints that exhibit wear beyond the established tolerance will be replaced with newly designed lateral arm ball joints. Ball joints that are within the established tolerance will be cleaned and a special sealant will be applied to prevent intrusion of moisture.

2000 Dodge Avenger problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	8
Power Train	7
Suspension	4
Unknown or Other	4
Wheels	3
Visibility	2
Structure	2
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Electrical System	1
Equipment	1

Most reported parts

Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 3
Suspension › Front — 2
Power Train › Manual Transmission — 2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components — 2
Visibility › Windshield — 2
Structure › Body › Door — 2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 56,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 Dodge Avenger complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Equipment · reported Aug 30, 2005

2000 dodge avenger es. Air conditioner evaporator blew out. $1200 repair bill. My mechanic said there have been numerous complaints about this happening.

Unknown or Other · at 40,000 miles · reported Apr 23, 2005

The paint is flaking off the car. Appears that the wind from going down the road is knocking the paint off. Or maybe the sun has something to do with it. The entire top needs re-painted.

Power Train · at 42,331 miles · reported Aug 21, 2004

Sensor in transmission quit working. The first time I was driving on the freeway and it completely lost speed. I exited and came to a complete stop. After that, it would not shift out of first gear. It was repaired by a dealership under warranty. That was at around 20000 miles. Today, at around 42000 miles, I started the vehicle and was going about 20 miles an hour and could feel the transmission beginning to slip. I started increasing speed, and immediately noticed that the RPM's were just continuing to go up. I have sent the car to a dealership to be repaired for the second time under an…

Power Train · at 85,000 miles · reported Jan 15, 2004

I was getting onto the interstate when my rpms would not drop below 5000 and I realized my car locked in 2nd gear. This is a very common problem with the a694/41te transmission that chysler made.

Unknown or Other · at 56,000 miles · reported Jan 15, 2004

Serpentine belt was replaced with a new one by the dealer, and 10 days later flew apart. That belt was replaced free of charge be another dodge dealer, but three months later came off, but did not break. It is now three months later, and the belt had to be replaced because of fraying.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Dodge Avenger have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Dodge Avenger: 00V-421 (suspension). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Dodge Avenger?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (8 reports), followed by power train (7). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 56,000 miles.

Are Dodge recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Dodge dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.