1995 Dodge Avenger

● Typical for this model

1995 Dodge Avenger
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This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1995: 196 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1995	196
1996	157
1997	83
1998	58
1999	62
2000	22
2007	2
2008	831
2009	67
2010	163
2011	209
2012	553
2013	548
2014	205
2015	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SUSPENSION 32%

32% of complaints: suspension — 63 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing lower ball joint and control arm.

CRASH INJURY

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050815

SERVICE BRAKES 21%

21% of complaints: service brakes — 41 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and 12v/24v/48v battery.

FIRE

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, UNDER THE HOOD, ELECTRICAL SHORT, AFTER DRIVING FOR 10 MINTUES AND VEHICLE PARKED AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950629

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9%

9% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE

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CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE SOON AFTER THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER THE ENTIRE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20021017

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19990201 — PE (closed 19990413)

BALL JOINT

R 19990802 — suspension

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.

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.

Campaign 99V066003 — check if this car was fixed

I 20000802 — RQ (closed 20010420)

LOWER CONTRTOL ARM BALL JOINT

R 20010521 — suspension

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 ADD

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 JOIN

Campaign 00V421002 — check if this car was fixed

I 20030507 — DP (closed 20030722)

STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION

R 20071119 — fuel system, gasoline

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 PRE

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.

Campaign 07E055000 — check if this car was fixed