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US recalls (1)
Suspension: front, control arm
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 and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Steering
2001-03-09 · campaign 2001-062
On certain vehicles, the lower lateral arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication. There is a potential for moisture to leak past the protective boot which can cause the ball stud to corrode. This corrosion, acting much like contamination, can also lead to premature wear and separation of the ball joint. This could result in loss of vehicle control and a possible crash. Correction: Lower lateral arm ball joints will be inspected for wear and replaced as necessary with newly designed lower lateral arm ball joints. Ball joints that are within the established tolerance will be cleaned and a special sealant will be applied to prevent the intrusion of moisture.
Owner complaints (22)
Owners filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Dodge Avenger (1 fires reported). Among 15 model years of this model, it ranks #13 for the most complaints (median 157).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 6 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 5 | |
| Unknown or other | 4 | |
| Suspension | 4 | |
| Wheels | 2 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2000 Dodge Avenger version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Avenger 2.5 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
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