I have a 97 avenger and a friend of mine has a 98. Both of our cars have a ratteling sound when we hit even light bumps. It sounds like it is coming right out of the dash board, but it could be the suspension? The sound is the exact same in both of our cars so either we have one heck of a coincidence or this is a fairly common problem with these cars?

 

Mines quiet as heck ... Have you taked them in for the recall ???

 

heck yea, I took it in back in 99. I got about 130 thou on the car and the problem did'nt start til about 110. Maybe it's just a loose hecx bolt? Seriously, any other ideas?

 

could be the arms going again ....

 

If you have an aftermarket CD player in, try checking the cage, I had a similar problem in my old car

 

I have the same problem. I hear a ratteling noise on the dash. At first I thought it was the windshield or one of the air vents. Still haven't figured it out. It might just be a factory problem.

 

try this fold a rag and open the hood and put it in the hinge and close it , if the sound goes away bad hinges

 

You are a Genius! The rag in the hinge has resolved the problem completely. Thank you for your solution

 

Wow pretty good diagnosing over the internet ...

 

No kidding! That was awesome!

-Lucky