1995 DODGE AVENGER
3 recalls, 254 complaints - 65 TSBs
07E055000 Jul 26, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
CERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLIES, P/N E7081H, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WALL OF THE FLARED FITTING OF THE FUEL PUMP IS NOT THICK ENOUGH TO PREVENT THE MATING THREADED FITTINGS FROM BOTTOMING OUT BEFORE AN ADEQUATE SEAL IS ACHIEVED. THIS COND... Read more
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AIRTEX AUTOMOTIVE AT 800-880-3056.
00V421002 Dec 18, 2000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES MMC'S PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN, SEE 99V-066.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. BALL JOINTS THAT EXHIBIT WEAR BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS. BALL JOINTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE CLEANED AND A SPECIAL SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED T... Read more
99V066003 Apr 5, 1999
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RUBBER BOOTS, AND IF THE BOOT IS DAMAGED, THEY WILL REPLACE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM AND BALL JOINT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Complaint Statistics
254 total complaints
30 crashes 3 fires 16 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 29 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 15 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 14 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 12 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 12 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 10 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 9 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 9 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 8 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 7 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Nov 26, 2008
Incident date: Nov 26, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 4 MPH, THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY DROPPED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT CONTROL ARM FRACTURED FROM SEVERE CORROSION, WHICH CAUSED THE BALL JOINT TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 30, 2008
Incident date: May 2, 2008
DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HANDLE BREAKS OFF, MOST USED.... *TR
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jul 21, 2007
Incident date: May 12, 2007
TREAD COMING OFF OF TIRE. *TR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 21, 2007
Incident date: Feb 21, 2007
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL OR UPGRADE TO 95-96. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Sep 18, 2006
Incident date: Sep 18, 2006
ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, CAR STALLS AND DIES NOW WONT START, WHEN DRIVING ON RAINY DAY CAR SUCKS WATER INTO THE AIR FILTER AND INTO THE ENGINE, DASH LIGHTS FLASH. *NM
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Aug 18, 2006
Incident date: Aug 18, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAD A NHTSA RECALL # 99V066003, REGARDING THE SUSPENSION: FRONT: CONTROL ARM: LOWER BALL JOINT THAT WAS NOT PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR 90 DAYS AND DID NOT EXPRESS WHY THE RECALL WAS NOT PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 20, 2005
Incident date: Nov 17, 2005
1995 DODGE AVENGER HAS FAILURES THAT I RESEARCHED AND FOUND OUT WERE PROBLEMS/FAILURES THAT WERE RECALLED BY CHRYSLER/DODGE/DIAMONDSTAR MOTORS. *NM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 20, 2005
Incident date: Nov 17, 2005
1995 DODGE AVENGER HAS FAILURES THAT I RESEARCHED AND FOUND OUT WERE PROBLEMS/FAILURES THAT WERE RECALLED BY CHRYSLER/DODGE/DIAMONDSTAR MOTORS. *NM
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Nov 20, 2005
Incident date: Nov 17, 2005
1995 DODGE AVENGER HAS FAILURES THAT I RESEARCHED AND FOUND OUT WERE PROBLEMS/FAILURES THAT WERE RECALLED BY CHRYSLER/DODGE/DIAMONDSTAR MOTORS. *NM
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Sep 20, 2005
Incident date: Sep 12, 2005
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. M... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Aug 15, 2005
Incident date: Aug 12, 2005
NORMAL USE OF THE CAR....DRIVING AROUND TOWN ETC........THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING CAME LOOSE AND THE WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY CAME OFF THE CAR AND CAR CAME DOWN ON THE WHEEL CAUSING FENDER DAMAGE. REPLACED BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS AT THE AUTOMOTIVE SHOP TO AVOID ANY MORE LOSS OF CAR CONTROL. OLD PART... Read more
Crash
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Feb 18, 2005
Incident date: Feb 9, 2005
WHILE DRIVING THE BACK OF DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME COLLAPSED. OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND HAD TO HAVE THE SEAT WELDED. *AK
SUSPENSION
Feb 9, 2005
Incident date: Sep 1, 1999
I OWN A 1995 DODGE AVENGER HAS SAME PROBLEM AS 2000-2003 DODGE DURANGO, BALL JOINTS. I WOULD LIKE MY VEHICLE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE RECALL SHOULD INCLUDE THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES AND COMPRESSION ARMS BECAUSE THEY SUFFER PREMATURE AND UNDUE WEAR BY BEING COMPROMIS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2003
SUSPENSION&STEERING--- ALWAYS HAS VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END AT 60-70MPH BRAKES--- CAN'T KEEP BRAKES UNDER IT. HAVE TO DO BRAKES AND ROTORS 2-3 TIMES A YEAR
STEERING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2003
SUSPENSION&STEERING--- ALWAYS HAS VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END AT 60-70MPH BRAKES--- CAN'T KEEP BRAKES UNDER IT. HAVE TO DO BRAKES AND ROTORS 2-3 TIMES A YEAR
SUSPENSION
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2003
SUSPENSION&STEERING--- ALWAYS HAS VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END AT 60-70MPH BRAKES--- CAN'T KEEP BRAKES UNDER IT. HAVE TO DO BRAKES AND ROTORS 2-3 TIMES A YEAR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2003
BRAKES INADVERTANTLY LOCK UP FOR JUST A COUPLE SECONDS THEN RELEASE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO A LOCAL SHOP AND THEY COULD'T FIND ANYTHING WROND
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 25, 2003
Incident date: Aug 12, 2003
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE BRAKES LOCKED COMPLETELY AND CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *NLM
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
Sep 24, 2003
VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL#00V421002 CONCERNING LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT. A PROBLEM WAS FOUND WITH THE LOWER BALL JOINT AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE DONE, AND THE BALL JOINTS HAVE TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Sep 24, 2003
VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL#00V421002 CONCERNING LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT. A PROBLEM WAS FOUND WITH THE LOWER BALL JOINT AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE DONE, AND THE BALL JOINTS HAVE TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
Sep 3, 2003
HEADLIGHT LIGHT PLASTIC COVER CHANGES COLOR AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME. WHEN THIS OCCURS, IT LESSENS THE ILLUMINATION OF THE LIGHT. COVER HAS TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT CANNOT BE CLEANED. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Jul 24, 2003
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE "INNER" LOWER CONTROL ARM HAS WORN OUT PREMATURELY. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT CONSUMER HAS HAD TO REPLACE COMPONENT. FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED AT APPROXIMATELY 75000 MILES. MANUFACTURER HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY FOR THE OUTER CONTROL ARM, BUT NOT THE INNER ONE.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Jun 25, 2003
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT BRAKE PROBLEMS. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING GAS PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, AND CONSUMER HAD TO PHYSICALLY PULL IT OUT. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT THEY HAD NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS OR THEY DIDN'T HAVE ANY RECALLS.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 25, 2003
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT BRAKE PROBLEMS. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING GAS PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, AND CONSUMER HAD TO PHYSICALLY PULL IT OUT. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT THEY HAD NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS OR THEY DIDN'T HAVE ANY RECALLS.*AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Apr 25, 2003
Incident date: May 1, 2002
DOOR HANDLE BROKE OFF WHILE OPENING THE DOOR(DOOR HANDLE WAS PULLED NORMALLY ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP AND BROKE). (ALMOST ALWAYS GARAGED) THE CAR WAS PARKED OUTSIDE AND THERE WAS NO COLD WEATHER THE NIGHT BEFORE. PLASTIC SHOULD NOT BE SO BRITTLE, SMALL CHILDREN COULD BE LOCKED IN, THANK YOU. * TS *JB... Read more
SUSPENSION
Apr 2, 2003
Incident date: Mar 15, 2003
THE RIGHT BALL JOINT BROKE WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. *JB
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Mar 13, 2003
Incident date: Apr 19, 2002
VEHICLES DRIVE SHAFT DROPPED TO THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING. THIS FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED PRIOR TO NOTIFICATION (RECALL # 99V006003 OR 00V421002). THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT BUT WAS DENIED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THE CONSUMER HAD NOT MET THE REQUIRED CONDITIONS OF THE RECALL. *NLM *JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Jan 24, 2003
Incident date: Jan 24, 2003
MY FAMILY OWENS 2 DODGE AVENGERS A 1995 AND A 1998, THE PROBLEM IS THE HEAD LIGHTS THEY ARE DISCOLORING FROM THE INSIDE AND DODGE HAS NOT PROVIDED ANY WAY TO STOP THIS FROM HAPPENING ITS A DEFECT IN THE PLASTIC HEADLITE COVER. THIS SITUATION CAUSES A HAZZARD WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. I TALKED TO DODGE ... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES
Dec 3, 2002
LOSS OF STEERING W/O WARNING WHEEL COMES LOOSE FORTUNATELY AT SLOW SPEED. DT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 17, 2002
Incident date: Sep 9, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE SOON AFTER THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER THE ENTIRE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
Fire
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Oct 2, 2002
Incident date: Sep 2, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE MAKING A TURN THE LOWER BALL JOINT SNAPPED AND BROKE. CAUSING THE TIRE TO FALL OFF. NLM
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Sep 19, 2002
LOWER LATTERAL BALL JOINT WAS RECALLED, AND THE OTHER IDENTICAL BALL JOINT ALLOWS WATER/DEBRIS TO GET INSIDE. THIS BALL JOINT IS LOCATED RIGHT BEHIND BALL JOINT THAT WAS RECALLED. OWNER STATES THAT BALL JOINT FELL OUT OF SOCKET. OWNER STILL HAS THE PART, AND WISHES TO SEND THE PART TO NHTSA. P... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Sep 18, 2002
Incident date: Sep 14, 2002
BALL JOINTS FAILED, EVEN AFTER CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE AT DEALER'S TO GET RECALL 00V421002 REPAIRS DONE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THAT RECALL WAS DONE, BUT REMEDY DID NOT WORK. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Sep 9, 2002
WHILE IN A FRONTAL VEHICLE CRASH OVER 30 MPH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT ANY TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Crash
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Sep 6, 2002
Incident date: Aug 31, 2002
LOWER BALL JOINT ON THE RIGHT SIDE BROKE WHILE TURNING. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Aug 15, 2002
Incident date: Oct 1, 2001
I HAVE HAD THIS CAR IN THE SHOP TWICE IN THE LAST YEAR TO REPLACE THESE BALL-JOINTS THAT WERE SUPPOSEDLY REPLACE LAST AUGUST BEFORE I OWNED IT. THAT MEANS THE RECALL HAS BEEN DONE TWICE ALREADY AND NEEDS TO BE DONE AGAIN. WHAT'S THE POINT IN REPLACING A JUNK PART WITH ANOTHER JUNK PART. *AK
Crash
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Aug 15, 2002
Incident date: Oct 1, 2001
I HAVE HAD THIS CAR IN THE SHOP TWICE IN THE LAST YEAR TO REPLACE THESE BALL-JOINTS THAT WERE SUPPOSEDLY REPLACE LAST AUGUST BEFORE I OWNED IT. THAT MEANS THE RECALL HAS BEEN DONE TWICE ALREADY AND NEEDS TO BE DONE AGAIN. WHAT'S THE POINT IN REPLACING A JUNK PART WITH ANOTHER JUNK PART. *AK
Crash
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Jul 19, 2002
Incident date: Dec 1, 1999
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 00V421002 CONCERNING LOWER BALL JOINTS. WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY FELT PRESSURE FROM WEAR/ TEAR OF UPPER BALL JOINTS. VEHICLE SHUT DOWN, AND FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WENT TO THE GROUND.*AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Jul 2, 2002
THERE WAS A BALL JOINT RECALL TWICE BUT BOTH TIMES THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG AND DID NOT FIX IT. LATER ON THE BALL JOINTS FAILED. (RECALL # 99V-066/00V-421) *YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 27, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN BECOMING INOPERABLE.*AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 10, 2002
Incident date: Apr 18, 1996
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Oct 10, 2000
PRIOR TO RECALL,(967) UPON MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLES PASSENGER SIDE FRONT BALLJOINT BROKE, WHEN THE BALL JOINT BROKE IT CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT AXLE, THE FORK AND THE FRONT AIRDAM WAS CRACKED, CONSUMER WAS DENIED REIMBURSEMENT.*JB
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
May 14, 2002
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 THA... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Mar 14, 2002
Incident date: Mar 11, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AT 20-25 MPH DRIVER'S SIDE BALL JOINT BROKE, AND CONSUMER COULD NOT CONTROL VEHICLE. PRIOR TO THIS, CONSUMER HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO GET RECALL REPAIRS DONE FOR BALL JOINT PROBLEMS, BUT WHAT THEY FIXED WAS PASSENGER'S SIDE BALL JOINT.*AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Feb 28, 2002
Incident date: Feb 21, 2002
NHTSA RECALL 99V421002/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 967 ; FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO RUN INTO THE WALL. INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SHOP CONFIRMED THAT ACCIDENT WAS DUE TO DEFECTIVE BALL JOINTS. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED ... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION:REAR
Feb 20, 2002
Incident date: Feb 4, 2002
WHEN MAKING A TURN IN ANY DIRECTION A RUBBING NOISE OCCURS DUE TO LATERAL ARM JOINT WHICH COULD HAVE A POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO COVER REPAIRS. SCC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Feb 12, 2002
CAR REPEATEADLY STALLS, WON'T STAY RUNNING ON START UP. ENGINE SKIPS OR CUTS OUT WHILE DRIVING. WHEN IT ACTS UP AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS, DASH LIGHTS FLASH BRIGHT, IDIOT LIGHTS FLASH ON. WHEN DOING THIS A/C CUTS OUT AND SO DOES CRUISE CONTROL. CAR BUCKS SO BAD THAT IT FEELS LIKE CAR WAS HIT. IF IT DOES I... Read more
SEATS
Feb 11, 2002
Incident date: Feb 10, 2002
WHILE DRIVING 45-50 MPH DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Dec 10, 2001
Incident date: Sep 1, 2001
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH DRIVER'S SEATBACK BROKE AND FELL BACK. NO INJURIES.*AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Dec 3, 2001
LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS DEFECTIVE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND BALL JOINTS BROKE COMPLETELY OFF. PLEASE PROVIDE VEHICLE INDENTIFICATION NUMBER, AND ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1995 DODGE AVENGER
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 27.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 29.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 30.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 29.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 2.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 DODGE AVENGER
65 manufacturer communications from 62 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 4 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 3 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
1802002
Jun 24, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC
1801201
May 25, 2001
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUBJECT REGARDING GENERIC SCAN TOOL (GST), PUBLICATION NO. 81-170-00008 PROVIDED WITH THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO PROVIDE REFERENCE INFORMATION WHEN USING GENERIC SCAN TOOL ON OBDII VEHICLES. *TT
0801001
May 25, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT
2100601
Mar 16, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ
0800600REV
Dec 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
0804000
Dec 8, 2000
221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
INFORMATION ON NEW COMPONENTS AND A REPAIR PROCEDURE DEVELOPED TO REPLACE FAILED SEAT SLIDE MOTORS. *TT
2300800B
Nov 24, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
082700
Sep 29, 2000
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT
230800
Mar 3, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
080600
Feb 25, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
084699
Dec 31, 1999
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE DOOR AJAR WARNING LIGHT AND DOME LIGHT MAY WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE. *TT
083799
Nov 12, 1999
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT
233599REVA
Oct 1, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
090899
Sep 17, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING MULTI-LAYER STEEL (MLS) HEAD GASKET INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. *TT
090799
Sep 17, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION REGARDING 2.5L V-6 HEAD GASKET APPLICATION. *TT
233599
Sep 3, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
210599A
Sep 3, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY AND INSTALLATION OF A RESUABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT
020299
Apr 9, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
VEHICLES EXHIBITING FRONT COIL SPRING CREAKING, POPPING, OR SQUEAKING. *TT
210699
Apr 2, 1999
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CONDITIONS WITH INTERMITTENT LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL. *TT
210599
Mar 5, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING REUSABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT
210499
Feb 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION ON 1999 RUNNING CHANGES TO TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (TRS) *TT
190199
Jan 22, 1999
015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
PROCEDURES ON ALIGNING THE POWER STEERING BELT. *TT
081798
Dec 30, 1998
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. *YC
050898
Dec 18, 1998
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
EXHIBITTING A CONDITON WHERE THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES OR THE BRAKE PEDAL PULSATES DUE TO PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. *AK
234998
Oct 23, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME VEHICLES EXHIBIT A WHISTLE ( WINDNOISE) COMING FROM THE " A " PILLAR AREA. *YC
7671/7672
Oct 1, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
VARIOUS INFORMATION PERTAINING TO FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, ASPIRATOR SYSTEM AND REPROGRAM PCM. EMISSIONS RECALLS. *AK
183298
Sep 25, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *YC
182698
Aug 21, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXCESSIVE COLD CRANK TIME WITH A NO START CONDITION CAUSED BY NO/LOW COMPRESSION DUE TO LOOSE CARBON HOLDING VALVES OPENING/SAGS/STUMBLES/HESITATES AFTER COLD START. *AK
020798
Jun 19, 1998
022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
CONDITIONS WITH LIGHT KNOCKING OR TAPPING NOISE BEING HEARD FROM THE REAR SHOCK REAR WHILE TRAVELING OVER BUMPS. *YC
232398
Jun 12, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY PROGRAMMING. *YC
210798
Apr 24, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT ON DELAYED TRANSAXLE ENGAGEMENT. *AK
081698
Apr 17, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK
020298
Apr 17, 1998
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
A SQUEAKING OR HARD RUBBING NOISE MAY BE HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN TRAVELING OVER BUMPS. *YC
020298
Apr 17, 1998
020000 SUSPENSION
A SQUEAKING OR HARD RUBBING NOISE MAY BE HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN TRAVELING OVER BUMPS. *YC
180598
Feb 27, 1998
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
DISCUSSION: REGARDING IDLER AIR FLOW TEST FOR ABOVE MODELS LISTED MAY INDICATE AN ERRONEOUS FAILURE DUE TO INABILITY OF POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE TO HOLD THE IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR STABLE DURING TEST SEQUENCE. *AK
090997
Dec 19, 1997
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON GASKET SURFACE PREPARATION ON ALUMINUM ENGINE COMPONENTS. *NLM
250297
Jul 25, 1997
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
VARIOUS NOISES COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *YC
233897
Jun 27, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER DIAGNOSTICS. *TW
182297
Jun 13, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
MIL ILLUMINATION WITH HEX CODE $3A. *TW
220197
Jun 13, 1997
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE AND WHEEL RUNOUT. *NLM
210997
May 16, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON 41TE/42LE SERVICE INFORMATION. *NLM
070397
May 9, 1997
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
VARIOUS CAR OWNER'S HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN USING ENGINE COOLANTS MADE WITH PROPYLENE GLYCOL INSTEAD OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL. *YC
070397
May 9, 1997
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM
970314210597
Mar 14, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
CONDITION WITH TRANAXLE SHUDDER DURING A 3RD GEAR TO 3RD GEAR PARTIAL EMCC ( ELECTRONICALLY MODULATED CONVERTER CLUTCH) ENGAGEMENT, 3RD GEAR PARTIAL EMCC TO 4TH GEAR PARTIAL EMCC ENGAGEMENT, OR 4TH GEAR TO 4TH GEAR EMCC ENGAGEMENT. *YC
210597
Mar 14, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CONCERNS WITH 41TE/42LE TRANSAXLE SHUDDER DURING AN EMCC (ELECTRONICALLY MODULATED CONVERTER CLUTCH) SHIFT. *NLM
190597
Mar 14, 1997
015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
CONCERNS WITH POWER STEERING BELT ALIGNMENT. *NLM
180897
Feb 28, 1997
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
SAG/HESITATION ON ACCELERATION, OR ENGINE MISS. *TW
181097
Feb 28, 1997
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
INTERMITTENT SINGLE CYLINDER MISFIRE AND/OR MIL ILLUMINATED. *TW
180997
Feb 28, 1997
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
VEHICLE SHUDDER DURING TORQUE CONVERTER EMCC (LOCK UP) OPERATION/DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 38. *TW
230297
Feb 14, 1997
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SUNROOF SUNSHADE BINDING OR COMING OUT OF TRACK. *TW
230397
Feb 14, 1997
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
DIFFICULT TO CLEAN LIGHT COLORED "CHALKY" RESIDUE FROM PLASTIC BODY COMPONENTS THAT ARE MOLDED IN BLACK. *TW
020197
Jan 31, 1997
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
A LIGHT THUMP, CHUCKLE, OR CREAK NOISE MAY BE HEARD FORM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING OVER SMALL TO MEDIUM BUMPS- THIS NOISE COMES FROM THE INSIDE SHOCK. *JD
084495
Oct 1, 1995
012200 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
BULLETIN APPLIES TO TALON MODELS BUILT PRIOR TO JUN 1, 1995 (MDH 06-01-XX) AND AVENGER/SEBRING MODELS BUILT PRIOR TO AUGUST 2, 1995 (MDH 08-02-XX). SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT OR RANDOM ACTIVATION OF THE THEFT ALARM WHEN THE
183195
Oct 1, 1995
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
NEW IN STOCK VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HARD STARTS, MISS-FIRE, OR ROUGH IDLE DUE TO SPARK PLUG FOULING. THIS CAN BE CAUSED BY INFREQUENT ENGINE OPERATION DURING THE TRANSPORTATION PROCESS. BULLETIN INVOLVES CLEANING THE SPARK PLUGS PRIOR TO DEL
081695REVA
Oct 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 08-16-95, DATED APR. 14, 1995. IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR **REPEATEDLY** PRESSES AND RELEASES THE SET BUTTON WITH THEIR FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR (A 'LIFT FOOT SET' TO BEGIN SPEED CONTROL OPER
250297
Jul 25, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF POPPING/KNOCKING NOISE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *NLM
CH210695
Jun 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
CH181795A
May 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
UNKNOWN
CH181495
Apr 1, 1995
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
DRIVEABILITY IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. *TW
CH181395
Apr 1, 1995
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
WHISTLE NOISE FROM PCM. *TW
090195
Feb 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE DAMAGE MAY OCCUR BY INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF CAMSHAFT SPROCKET AFTER AN ENGINE REPAIR. *TW
180295
Feb 1, 1995
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON "EVAP PURGE FLOW MONITOR FAILURE." *TW
022294
Dec 1, 1994
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
RIGHT STEERING DRIFT OR LEAD DURING NORMAL STRAIGHT-LINE DRIVING. *TW
212694
Dec 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CLICKING NOISE FROM THE LEFT FRONT OF VEHICLE AT LOW SPEED. *TW
DODGE AVENGER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE AVENGER across all model years (1995, 2014).
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Total Recalls
4,735
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
361
Reported Crashes
101
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
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