NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2000 Dodge Avenger; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting. Owners filed 31 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 8 model years of this model in the database, 2000 ranks #2 for number of recalls.
Exterior lighting — HeadlightsCampaign 09E025000 · 11 May 2009
Problem: Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Risk: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on july 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Exterior lightingCampaign 09E012000 · 07 Apr 2009
Problem: Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Risk: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Problem: Certain airtex fuel pump module assemblies, p/n e7081h, sold for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. The wall of the flared fitting of the fuel pump is not thick enough to prevent the mating threaded fittings from bottoming out before an adequate seal is achieved. This condition may result in leakage of fuel at the connection of the vehicle fuel line and the fuel pump module assembly.
Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire.
Remedy: Airtex will notify owners and replace the fuel pumps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during july 2007. Owners can contact airtex automotive at 800-880-3056.
Exterior lightingCampaign 06E064000 · 17 Jul 2006
Problem: Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk: Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during july 2006. Owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.
Suspension — Lower ball jointCampaign 00V421002 · 18 Dec 2000
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.
Remedy: 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.
What owners complain about
Share of the 22 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Power train5 · 23%
Service brakes5 · 23%
Hydraulic5 · 23%
Unknown or other4 · 18%
Suspension4 · 18%
Equipment1 · 5%
Electrical system1 · 5%
Vehicle speed control1 · 5%
When complaints were filed
20003
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20052
From owner complaints
I love my car. I bought the car when it had 40 thousand miles on it, in sept 2002. In the month of aug. 2003 i came back home from iraq after 7 months and found that most of the clearcoat on my black avenger on the top panels (hood, top, trunk) of my car was gone. When i left there was only a few surface scratches on…
I was getting onto the interstate when i noticed my rpm were around 5000 and would not go down. I realized the transmission had locked in second gear. This is a very common problem with the junk a604/41te transmission that chrysler made. *la
The brake light comes on when driving, and the brakes pulsates, and a thumping noise when braking, the rotors and speed sensor were replaced
2000 dodge avenger es. Air conditioner evaporator blew out. $1200 repair bill. My mechanic said there have been numerous complaints about this happening. *jb
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.