1995 Dodge Avenger Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Avenger years
- More complaints than other years 6th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 196 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Dodge Avenger. That ranks 6th out of 15 Avenger model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (59 complaints, 30%), typically at around 125,739 miles. Complaints mention 24 crashes, 3 fires, 12 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 196owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 24complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Dodge Avenger problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension problems | 59 | 30% | 125,739 | “ball joint” (42%) | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 36 | 18% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 19 | 10% | 170,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 16 | 8% | 105,540 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 15 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 12 | 6% | 113,080 | — | — |
| Visibility | 10 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 8 | 4% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 4% | 113,107 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 2% | 103,754 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 2% | 113,080 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Dodge Avenger recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 to prevent intrusion of moisture.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Problem: 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.
Risk: This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Steering column separation (DP03002) — opened May 7, 2003, closed Jul 22, 2003.
- Lower contrtol arm ball joint (RQ00015) — opened Aug 2, 2000, closed Apr 20, 2001, led to recall 00V421001.
- Ball joint (PE99008) — opened Feb 1, 1999, closed Apr 13, 1999, led to recall 99V066001.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Drivers side door handle breaks off, most used.... *tr
Tread coming off of tire. *tr
Transmission failure. There needs to be a recall or upgrade to 95-96. *jb
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
Other Dodge Avenger years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Avenger | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Avenger | 205 | 1 |
| 2013 Avenger | 548 | 5 |
| 2012 Avenger | 554 | 3 |
| 2011 Avenger | 209 | 3 |
| 2010 Avenger | 163 | 3 |
| 2009 Avenger | 67 | 2 |
| 2008 Avenger | 831 | 6 |
| 2007 Avenger | 2 | 4 |
| 2000 Avenger | 22 | 1 |
| 1999 Avenger | 62 | 1 |
| 1998 Avenger | 58 | 2 |
| 1997 Avenger | 83 | 2 |
| 1996 Avenger | 157 | 2 |
| 1995 | 196 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Dodge Avenger?
Owners most often report suspension, service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 59 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Dodge Avenger?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Dodge Avenger a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Avenger model years, the 1995 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.