Complaints
96
Crashes
6
Fires
2
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Dodge Avenger Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#110 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:83,750 mi
#26 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:73,448 mi
Crash-related:5
#36 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
Avg mileage:85,000 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Dodge Avenger.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 10 | — | — | 83,750 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 6 | 5 | — | 73,448 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 6 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 6 | — | — | 57,000 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | 1 | 79,458 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Rim | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Rotor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 1 | — | — | — |
Automatic Transmission
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,750
Air Bags:Frontal
6
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,448
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,000
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,000
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
79,458
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Rim
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Rotor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Dodge Avenger — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Dodge Avenger reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1999 Dodge Avenger has 96 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 10 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Dodge Avenger?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (10 complaints, avg 83,750 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (6 complaints, avg 73,448 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor (6 complaints, avg 85,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Dodge Avenger?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 76,590 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Dodge Avenger?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Dodge Avenger include 6 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Dodge Avenger have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Dodge Avenger as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1999 Dodge Avenger?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Avenger reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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