1997 Dodge Avenger Wheels Problems

“We have continued to have problems with these rims. I am about to retire my third wheel from this car. The wheel looks good, but it just can't hold air due to the rim bending right at the bead or outer rim. The rim in question is a 17 inch silver rim on the 97 Avenger. It bends way too easily. This car belonged to my daughter and we started encountering the bent rim's losing air when she was in high school. She initially drove the car only to school and back...8 miles a day. I bought a new rim, only to have another factory rim go bad for the same reason. …”

“Recuring problems with brake vibration and fast wear, also with suspension repair, was twice quoted for a full replacement of front suspension. Have not done this yet. Major problems with engine electical and check engine light. Have replaced wires and plugs 2-3 time per year. Replaced engine coil once to fix problem with spark plugs arching and burning up. Problem was solved temporarily. Problem is back 3 months later. Chugging and sputtering.”

“Wheels are causing problem with tires not maintaining air pressure, and causing excessive wear of tires. Dealer notified, and repaired wheels and tires. But, problem has reoccurred six months later. There has been excessive wear of the tires and problem of maintaining air pressure, the customer was concerned about the safety of the vehicle.”

“The front brake rotors warp and then a pulsation is constantly felt from that point on until resufacing of the rotors is performed. Original dealer was asked and service advisor stated it was the nature of the beast, they all do that. The last time the car was in for brake service, at sandy mckie chrysler plymouth Dodge in fox lake illinois, the warping returned within 1500 miles and the technician failed to tighten all 10 lugnuts holding the front wheels on. The radio decides not to accept c.d.s and was replaced twice. …”