1999 Dodge Avenger Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Avenger years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 11th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Dodge Avenger. That ranks 11th out of 15 Avenger model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (15 complaints, 24%), typically at around 85,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 62owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 15 | 24% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 13 | 21% | 83,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 10 | 16% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 11% | 85,600 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 11% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 11% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 8% | 40,212 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 6% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 6% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 5% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 2% | 173,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | 62,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Dodge Avenger recalls (1)
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.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I am a auto mechanic and unfortunately own a 1999 dodge avenger 2.5l v6 auto. The engine is junk. It has had an intermittent misfire since before i bought it. Chrysler knows they put a faulty camshaft sensor inside the distributor so when it does fail which it does in every 6 cycle avenger, the…
1999 dodge avenger automatic: wont shift into drive gear-rpms rev up and do not shift in next gear also alarm system -horn, lights all go on for no reason. *tr
The 1999 dodge avenger was parked outside my work when it burst into flames. Fire department arrived and was able to put the fire out. I was told that it was electrical, no one was injured. My car is now totaled and was told if i would of been driving i would of been killed, the fire was out of…
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the plastic head light cover became extremely foggy. The contact had to utilize the high beam lights in order to get proper illumination of the roadway. The contact located nhtsa campaign id number: 09e025000 (exterior lighting…
Several 'near' accidents before we were made aware that our 99 dodge avenger rear lighting was not working properly. Tail & brake lights have suddenly stopped working, and (or) stay lit all the time at frequent intervals. Had to have the "activator connections" repaired, batteries constantly being…
Other Dodge Avenger years
← 1998 Avenger · 2000 Avenger →
| 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 | 62 | 1 |
| 1998 Avenger | 58 | 2 |
| 1997 Avenger | 83 | 2 |
| 1996 Avenger | 157 | 2 |
| 1995 Avenger | 196 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Dodge Avenger?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, suspension, power train problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Dodge Avenger?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.