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1999 Dodge Avenger Reliability Rating
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Rating
Comments
Engine
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve and the Distributor (2.5L V6 engine only). Failure of the Distributor may prevent the engine from starting. The cost to replace the EGR Valve is estimated at $125.00 for parts and $58.50 for labor. The cost to replace the Distributor is estimated at $660.00 for parts and $91.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Transmission Turbine Speed Sensor and the Output Shaft Speed Sensor, Automatic Transmission models only. The cost to replace either of the Speed Sensors is estimated at $25.60 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Accessories
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Overall
4 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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