2000 Dodge Avenger Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 23%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Dodge Avenger, 23% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,200 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Have only 12000 miles on the vehicle. Had to replace front pads and had rear rotors turned. Informed by mechanic (non dealer) that rear rotors were warped. Unsure if turning will do any good. Defect material??? This is unusual for a new car. Ak ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****750510”
NHTSA complaint #10006452, filed 2001-08, 12,200 miles“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 12 pm, I called to get an assessment of the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #724255, filed 2000-06“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.”
NHTSA complaint #861193, filed 2000-05Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 17 | 8% |
| 2013 | 38 | 7% |
| 2012 | 23 | 4% |
| 2011 | 7 | 3% |
| 2010 | 14 | 9% |
| 2009 | 6 | 9% |
| 2008 | 35 | 4% |
| 2000 | 5 | 23% |
| 1999 | 16 | 26% |
| 1998 | 7 | 12% |
| 1997 | 18 | 22% |
| 1996 | 25 | 16% |
| 1995 | 38 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2000 Dodge Avenger
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Dodge Avenger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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