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2000 Dodge Avenger recalls and problems

1 recall and 22 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Dodge Avenger.

1
recalls
22
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
1
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 Dodge Avenger recalls

Suspension: front, control arm, lower ball joint

NHTSA campaign 00V421002 · reported December 18, 2000 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 393,796 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 30, 2005 · Equipment

2000 DODGE AVENGER ES. AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR BLEW OUT. $1200 REPAIR BILL. MY MECHANIC SAID THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS HAPPENING.

Apr 23, 2005 · Unknown or other · 40,000 miles

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.

Aug 21, 2004 · Power train · 42,331 miles

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…

Jan 15, 2004 · Power train · 85,000 miles

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.

Jan 15, 2004 · Unknown or other · 56,000 miles

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.

Avenger model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2000 12201

Across all years, the 2008 Avenger has the most complaints (832). All Dodge Avenger years →

Questions

Does the 2000 Dodge Avenger have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Dodge Avenger, the most recent reported on December 18, 2000 (Suspension: front, control arm, lower ball joint). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Dodge Avenger?
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (6 complaints), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (4).
How many 2000 Dodge Avenger complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 22 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 30, 2005.