2000 Dodge AVENGER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
22 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
54,437 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 10 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train:Automatic Transmission is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 22 complaints (18.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 22.7% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 13.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 4.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 |
| Suspension:Front | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables | 1 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 4; Unknown Or Other: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 3; Suspension:Front: 2; Wheels: 2; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables: 1; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 1; Power Train: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 12 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 2 |
2000: 3; 2001: 5; 2002: 1; 2003: 8; 2004: 3; 2005: 2
Pattern summary
Power Train:Automatic Transmission leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 5 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10021374 · 2003-06-10 (June 10, 2003)
WHEN THE CAR WAS PURCHASED 11/01. I WAS INFORMED BY A DODGE TECH THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS GOING TO GO "OUT" AROUND 50,000 MILES. I HAVE HEARD THIS FROM NUMEROUS DODGE OWNERS AND MECHANICS. AT 52,874 THE TRANSMISSION QUIT SHIFTING AND WE HAD TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR ACCORDING TO THE EXTENDED SERVICE CONTRACT THAT I PURCHASED WITH THE CAR. THE CONTRACT WAS WITH AN OUTSIDE COMPANY. THE CONTRACT COMPANY WHEN CALLED ABOUT REPAIRS ALSO STATED THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH DODGE/CHRYSLER PRODUCTS. TH…
Owner-reported narrative. 52,874 miles reported. Look up ODI 10021374 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10041580 · 2003-10-10 (October 10, 2003)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 85,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10041580 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 724255 · 2000-06-20 (June 20, 2000)
THE FIRST PROBLEM WITH THE MODULATOR IN THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS ON 02/05/00. THERE WERE 2544 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR WAS NOT BRAKING PROPERLY. THE FOLLOWING DAY THE ABS FAN CONTINUED TO RUN AFTER THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF. THE CAR WAS STILL NOT BRAKING PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO NALLEY DODGE. ON 05/22/00, WITH 6,438 MILES ON THE CAR, THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN AGAIN. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS BEING PRESSED TO THE FLOOR, HOWEVER, THE BRAKES WERE NOT STOPPING THECAR. I HAD AN APPOINTMENT SET FOR 7 AM. AT …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 724255 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 861193 · 2000-05-01 (May 1, 2000)
WAS DRIVING VEHICLE & STARTED TO APPLY BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN, AND BRAKES STARTED TO MAKE SQUEALING NOISES. ALSO, ABS BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. INFORMED BY MECHANIC ONLY 20% OF BRAKES LEFT. WAS NORMAL WEAR & TEAR ON BRAKES. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERS & HAD THE ROTORS RESURFACED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 861193 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10019104 · 2003-05-22 (May 22, 2003)
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING. FIRE LOCATED ON LEFT SIDE OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT NEAR LEFT FRONT CORNER OF VEHICLE. POSSIBLE BATTERY POWER CABLE SHORT TO GROUND AT BATTERY MOUNT PLATE UNDER BATTERY. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 88,954 miles reported. Look up ODI 10019104 at NHTSA ↗