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Dodge Avenger repairs by problem area

Engine (21%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (4%)

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Dodge Avenger suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (40%)

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2013 Dodge Avenger 4dr Sedan

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

50220 mi Rear hubs needed replacing. 
77314 mi

C $130
Alignment [suspension] Bolts swollen and seized; replaced 

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2008 Dodge Avenger 4dr Sedan

235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

70200 mi

US $100
Tie rods replaced and aligned 
39680 mi

C $125
Loud clunking in rear suspension over road cracks/small bumps.  

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2008 Dodge Avenger 4dr Sedan

189-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

70000 mi

US $320
Both out side tie-rods had play and were replaced. 

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2008 Dodge Avenger 4dr Sedan

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

91000 mi rack and pinion (sp?) replaced with new part at no charge to me 
147200 mi

US $200
Ball joints worn, so replaced. Tie-rods were okay but with that mileage decide to replace both at same time. So total parts were Ball Joint (x2) and Outer Tie-Rod ends (x2) 
30000 mi

US $578
Strut failure 
62000 mi

US $57
They say it's bad boot. I here bumping and parts moving. Almost a clank. They lubed the inside of the boot. 
64000 mi

US $50
Third time to Robert's Dodge and last time. I told them it was the rack or steering wheel. The same repair man says "Struts." Went to Executive Dodge and they said steering rack. 

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Dodge Avenger Suspension Problems

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