Complaints
235
Crashes
28
Fires
3
Injuries
24
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Dodge Avenger Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#128 complaints
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Avg mileage:130,292 mi
Crash-related:3
#215 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Crash-related:2
#312 complaints
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Avg mileage:160,250 mi
Crash-related:1
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| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 28 | 3 | — | 130,292 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 15 | 2 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 12 | 1 | — | 160,250 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 11 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 10 | — | — | 78,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 9 | 9 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 9 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 6 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 6 | — | — | 19,856 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT | 6 | — | — | 160,250 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR | 4 | 1 | — | 131,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM | 4 | 1 | — | 126,126 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 3 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS | 2 | — | — | — |
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