1995 Dodge Avenger Suspension Problems

“Dt: the caller received a recall letter concerning lower ball joint failure. She took the vehicle to dealer last wednesday, and the dealer had it for a week and nothing was done to the vehicle. She called the dealer every day. They told her they were waiting for a manager to approve the work. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet.”

“Normal use of the car....driving around town etc........the left front wheel bearing came loose and the wheel/tire assembly came off the car and car came down on the wheel causing fender damage. Replaced both lower ball joints at the automotive shop to avoid any more loss of car control. Old part is available.”

“Consumer stated that the inner lower control arm has worn out prematurely. This is the second time that consumer has had to replace component. First failure occurred at approximately 75000 miles. Manufacturer has extended the warranty for the outer control arm, but not the inner one.”

“Vehicles drive shaft dropped to the road while driving. This failure was experienced prior to notification (recall # 99v006003 or 00v421002). The consumer requested reimbursement but was denied. The manufacturer stated the consumer had not met the required conditions of the recall.”

“I own a 1995 Dodge Avenger has same problem as 2000-2003 Dodge durango, ball joints. I would like my vehicle included in the recall. The consumer stated the recall should include the control arm assemblies and compression arms because they suffer premature and undue wear by being compromised by the bad ball joint. The consumer had several suspension componets replaced such as the sway bars and sway bar links.”