Dodge Avenger Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 229 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Dodge Avenger across 13 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (59). The words owners use most often: “ball joint” (31% of reports).
- 229suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 15mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 35%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Ball joint: mentioned in 71 of 229 complaints (31%)
- Control arm: mentioned in 32 of 229 complaints (14%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 80 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 229 complaints, 15 mention a crash, 5 an injury.
Dodge Avenger suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Avenger | 7 | 3% | 23,590 |
| 2013 Avenger | 5 | 1% | 33,111 |
| 2012 Avenger | 10 | 2% | 25,987 |
| 2011 Avenger | 16 | 8% | 33,000 |
| 2010 Avenger | 1 | 1% | 46,221 |
| 2009 Avenger | 1 | 1% | 70,100 |
| 2008 Avenger | 18 | 2% | 59,500 |
| 2000 Avenger | 4 | 18% | 69,000 |
| 1999 Avenger | 13 | 21% | 83,500 |
| 1998 Avenger | 17 | 29% | 84,500 |
| 1997 Avenger | 19 | 23% | 120,000 |
| 1996 Avenger | 59 | 38% | 129,000 |
| 1995 Avenger | 59 | 30% | 125,739 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
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
Model years: 1995, 1996
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
No accidents rears tires leaning inwards
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Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Avengers have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 229 owner complaints about suspension for the Dodge Avenger. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge Avenger suspension?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Dodge Avenger?
The most frequent phrase is “ball joint”, in 71 of 229 complaints, followed by “control arm” (32).
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