Complaints
72
Crashes
16
Fires
1
Injuries
16
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Dodge Avenger Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#111 complaints
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Avg mileage:80,409 mi
Crash-related:1
#24 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Crash-related:4
#34 complaints
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Avg mileage:55,500 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Dodge Avenger.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 11 | 1 | — | 80,409 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 4 | — | — | 55,500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 4 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| WHEELS:RIM | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | 1 | — | 65,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 185,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 86,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 77,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 69,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 117,766 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 120,100 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — |
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