2000 Dodge Avenger
Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 22
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2000
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2000: 22 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 196 |
| 1996 | 157 |
| 1997 | 83 |
| 1998 | 58 |
| 1999 | 62 |
| 2000 | 22 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 832 |
| 2009 | 67 |
| 2010 | 163 |
| 2011 | 209 |
| 2012 | 554 |
| 2013 | 548 |
| 2014 | 205 |
| 2015 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 22 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
7 of 22 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Power train
6 of 22 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.
Suspension
4 of 22 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing front and lower ball joint.
Show complaint excerpts
Consumer received a recall notice regarding the ball joints, the dealer resealed the ball joints, however 5 months later the hub bearings, struts, the upper and lower control arm bushings and the right side lower ball joint was replaced, consumer...
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-30
Wheels
2 of 22 total reports mention: wheels.
Visibility
1 of 22 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2001-05-21Suspension00V421002 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…
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…
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2007-11-19Fuel system, gasoline07E055000 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…
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.
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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 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…
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.
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2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 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…
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.
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Date not on fileExterior lighting06E064000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Dodge Avenger — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E064000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 00V421002 · Suspension
- Recall 07E055000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 2000 Dodge Avenger reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Dodge Avenger?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Dodge Avenger have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.