2000 Dodge Avenger Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 27%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,937miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Dodge Avenger, 27% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,937 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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10041580, filed 2003-10, 85,000 miles“I was getting onto the interstate when my rpms would not drop below 5000 and I realized my car locked in 2nd gear. This is a very common problem with the a694/41te transmission that chysler made.”
NHTSA complaint #10069478, filed 2004-01, 85,000 miles“Sensor in transmission quit working. The first time I was driving on the freeway and it completely lost speed. I exited and came to a complete stop. After that, it would not shift out of first gear. It was repaired by a dealership under warranty. That was at around 20000 miles. Today, at around 42000 miles, I started the vehicle and was going about 20 miles an hour and could feel the transmission beginning to slip. I started increasing speed, and immediately noticed that the RPM's were just continuing to go up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10088334, filed 2004-08, 42,331 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10021374, filed 2003-06, 52,874 miles“I was traveling around 80mph on I 75. All of a sudden the transmission slipped. It was like hitting a wall. I went from 80 MPH to less then 30 MPH. Trasmission is now slipping infrequently.”
NHTSA complaint #724461, filed 2000-06Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 12 | 6% |
| 2013 | 32 | 6% |
| 2012 | 31 | 6% |
| 2011 | 14 | 7% |
| 2010 | 20 | 12% |
| 2009 | 10 | 15% |
| 2008 | 236 | 28% |
| 2000 | 6 | 27% |
| 1999 | 10 | 16% |
| 1998 | 4 | 7% |
| 1997 | 4 | 5% |
| 1996 | 21 | 13% |
| 1995 | 16 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2000 Dodge Avenger
5 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology