MYRModel Year Report

1998 Dodge Avenger

▲ Better than typical
1998 Dodge Avenger
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:15:23.178Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Avenger Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1995: 196 complaints 1995 1996: 157 complaints 1997: 83 complaints 1997 1998: 58 complaints 1998 1999: 62 complaints 1999 2000: 22 complaints 2007: 2 complaints 2007 2008: 831 complaints 2009: 67 complaints 2009 2010: 163 complaints 2011: 209 complaints 2011 2012: 553 complaints 2013: 547 complaints 2013 2014: 204 complaints 2015: 1 complaints 2015
1998: 58 complaints
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YearComplaints
1995196
1996157
199783
199858
199962
200022
20072
2008831
200967
2010163
2011209
2012553
2013547
2014204
20151

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SUSPENSION 19%

19% of complaints: suspension — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
SUSPENSION 7%

7% of complaints: suspension — 4 distinct reports on file.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 7%

7% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 4 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 7%

7% of complaints: air bags — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
WHEELS 5%

5% of complaints: wheels — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19980408 — vehicle speed control

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DASH PANEL PAD CAN SHIFT INTERFERRING WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE A PORTION OF THE DASH PANEL PAD SO IT CANNOT INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL.

Campaign 98V045002 — check if this car was fixed

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

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

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090728 — exterior lighting

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF

Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

Campaign 09E025000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — exterior lighting

CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.

Remedy: TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.

Campaign 06E064000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Dodge Avenger — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E064000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V045002 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V421002 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E055000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E025000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1999 ▲ 2009 ▲ 1997

WORST YEARS

■ 2008 ■ 2012 ■ 2013

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FAQ

Is the 1998 Dodge Avenger reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1998 Dodge Avenger is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Dodge Avenger?

The most-reported component is suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Dodge Avenger have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.