1995 Dodge Avenger problems
Owners have filed 254 complaints about the 1995 Dodge Avenger with NHTSA. Suspension accounts for 26% of them — the clear leader, ahead of service brakes, hydraulic at 16.1%.
Complaints254
Crashes30
Fires3
Injuries16
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Suspension 26.0% · 66
Service brakes, hydraulic 16.1% · 41
Electrical system 8.3% · 21
Engine and engine cooling 7.5% · 19
Air bags 7.1% · 18
Power train 6.7% · 17
Steering 5.1% · 13
Visibility 4.7% · 12
Severity
Of those complaints, 30 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire and 16 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 9 model years of the Dodge Avenger in this data, 1995 sits 6th by complaint volume. 2008 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 6 in the last three years against 22 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 113,080 miles.
In owners' own words
Was driving slowly due to ice. Felt something jerk in vehicle. Went into a ditch. Was towed to mechanic & then a dealership. Was informed that upper control arm had broken. It was only a few inches from lower control arm. It had separated from suspension frame. Also, rack & pinion steering was cracked, and sunroof will not close or open on tracks. Suspension
Dt: the caller received a recall letter concerning lower ball joint failure. She took the vehicle to dealer last wednesday, and the dealer had it for a week and nothing was done to the vehicle. She called the dealer every day. They told her they were waiting for a manager to approve the work. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet. Suspension · reported at 159,000 miles
Consumer scheduled recall repairs and took the vehicle to the dealer. Dealer stated that they would need to hold the car all day, even though it clearly states on the recall notice that it will take approximately 2 hours for the repairs. Consumer would like to be compensated for the car rental that was rented for that day. Suspension
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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