1995 Dodge AVENGER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
128 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
109,478 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 15 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint is the most frequently named component, appearing in 21 of 128 complaints (16.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 20 | 15.6% |
| Engine operation | 10 | 7.8% |
| Steering behavior | 7 | 5.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 3.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 3.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 0.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 21 |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm | 9 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 8 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 6 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 5 |
| Suspension:Front | 5 |
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint: 21; Suspension:Front:Control Arm: 9; Air Bags:Frontal: 8; Electrical System:Ignition: 7; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 6; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 5; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 5; Suspension:Front: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 8 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 8; 150,000 and above: 3
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 113 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 32 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 |
1995: 17; 1996: 20; 2000: 20; 2001: 32; 2002: 18; 2003: 8; 2004: 3; 2005: 4; 2006: 2; 2007: 2; 2008: 2
Pattern summary
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 20 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 10 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10024963 · 2003-06-25 (June 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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10024963 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10040628 · 2003-09-25 (September 25, 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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10040628 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10168537 · 2006-09-18 (September 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
Owner-reported narrative. 170,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10168537 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 504679 · 1996-05-23 (May 23, 1996)
INTERMITTENT STALLING/LOSS OF POWER. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 504679 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10069273 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10069273 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 732959 · 2000-09-30 (September 30, 2000)
ALL 4 ORIGINAL TIRES REPLACED AT 65000 MILES, WITH FIRESTONES FROM PUGH'S TIRES IN GREENVILLE N.C. FIRST TIRE FAILED (TREAD CAME OFF TIRE ) AT 85000 MILES ON THE CAR. THIS WAS REPLACED WITH ANOTHER FIRESTONE, AS I DIDN'T WANT TO MIX TIRES ON THE CAR. THE SECOND TIRE FAILED ( STEERING SHAKING VIOLENTLY, INDICATING TREAD SEPARATION ) AT 104000 MILES ON THE CAR. I HAVE RECEIPTS FOR TIRES, AS WELL AS PRESSURE AND INSPECTION CHECKS. *AK (DOT NUMBER: NOT KNOWN TIRESIZE: 205-55-16)
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 732959 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10183123 · 2007-02-21 (February 21, 2007)
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL OR UPGRADE TO 95-96. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 98,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10183123 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 502095 · 1996-03-05 (March 5, 1996)
TRANSMISSION FAILED 3 TIMES. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 502095 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 733850 · 2000-10-09 (October 9, 2000)
THERE IS FAULTY WIRING AND/OR DISFUCTIONAL HCU ON FRONT BRAKES MAKING THE ABS SYSTEM AS A WHOLE, DISFUNCTIONAL. COSTLY AND DANGEROUS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 733850 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 734474 · 2000-10-16 (October 16, 2000)
WIRING TO THE HCU AND/OR HCU ITSELF IS DEFECTIVE, ABS IS MALFUNCTIONING
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 734474 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 978802 · 1996-02-07 (February 7, 1996)
WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT ENGINE SHUT DOWN LOW-HIGH SPEED, NO PRIOR WARNING, DEALER REPLACEED FUEL PUMP TWICE, PROBLEM PERSISTS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 978802 at NHTSA ↗