1996 Dodge Avenger

Documented records held locally from official US and Canadian sources. Each record shows its official identifier so it can be confirmed at the source; nothing here is a score or a prediction.

Vehicle coverage

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Coverage held for this vehicle

  • OFFICIAL ACTION 3 US Recalls
  • MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATION 71 Manufacturer Bulletins
  • INVESTIGATION 1 Investigations
  • CONSUMER REPORT 157 Consumer Complaints
  • CANADIAN RECALL 2 Canada Recalls

These are counts of distinct official records held locally. They are not combined into any score, and a record count is not a failure rate. A zero means no record is held here, not that none exists.

US Recalls

NHTSA Recall US

  • 07E055000 2007-07-26

    Recall 07E055000

    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 PREVENT THE MATING THREADED FITTINGS FROM BOTTOMING OUT BEFORE AN ADEQUATE SEAL IS ACHIEVED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF FUEL AT THE CONNECTION OF…

    Recorded model years: 1996

  • 00V421002 2000-12-18

    Recall 00V421002

    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.

    Recorded model years: 1996

  • 99V066003 1999-04-05

    Recall 99V066003

    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.

    Recorded model years: 1996

A further 24 records exist for the Dodge Avenger where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

Campaign applicability can depend on build date, equipment and market, and a remedy may already have been completed. Confirm any campaign against the official record using the VIN.

Manufacturer Bulletins

NHTSA Manufacturer Communication US

  • 10175735 2020-04-22

    08-049-20

    Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.

    Recorded model years: 1996

  • 10220097 2019-11-20

    3100619

    Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

    Recorded model years: 1996

  • 10220101 2019-11-20

    3100519

    Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

    Recorded model years: 1996

Showing 3 of 71 records held. The full set is available from the official source named above.

A further 324 records exist for the Dodge Avenger where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

A manufacturer communication is service guidance issued to dealers. It is not a safety recall, and its existence does not mean this vehicle has the described condition.

Investigations

NHTSA Investigation US

  • RQ00015 2000-08-02

    LOWER CONTRTOL ARM BALL JOINT

    Multiple source assertions are recorded for this identifier. Consult the official record for configuration-specific detail.

    Recorded model years: 1996

A further 6 records exist for the Dodge Avenger where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

An investigation records that a regulator reviewed a suspected defect. It is not itself a finding of defect and not a recall.

Canada Recalls

Transport Canada Recall CA

  • 2001062 2001-03-09

    Transport Canada recall 2001062

    On certain vehicles, the lower lateral arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication. There is a potential for moisture to leak past the protective boot which can cause the ball stud to corrode. This corrosion, acting much like contamination, can also lead to premature wear and separation of the ball joint. This could result in loss of…

    Recorded model years: 1996

  • 1999144 1999-07-30

    Transport Canada recall 1999144

    On certain vehicles, the rubber boot on the lower lateral ball joint could be damaged, allowing the intrusion of dirt and water, leading to extraordinary wear on the ball joint and possible separation. This could result in loss of vehicle control and a possible crash without prior warning. Correction: Lower lateral ball joints will be inspected and if cut or…

    Recorded model years: 1996

A further 21 records exist for the Dodge Avenger where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

Canadian campaigns are recorded separately from US campaigns and do not imply one another.

Consumer Complaints

NHTSA Complaint US

157 complaint records in the dataset for this vehicle and year.

Outcomes stated in those reports

  • reports mentioning a crash 19
  • reports mentioning a fire 3
  • reported injuries 14
  • reported fatalities 1

Outcomes as stated by the person who filed the report. They are not verified, not adjudicated, and carry no exposure denominator, so they cannot be turned into a rate.

By system

  • Suspension65 (28.3%)Official recall records for this system: 2, covering model years 1995–2000.
  • Brakes31 (13.5%)Official recall records for this system: 4, covering model years 2010.
  • Powertrain (transmission & drivetrain)22 (9.6%)Official recall records for this system: 1, covering model years 2009.
  • Engine21 (9.1%)Official recall records for this system: 4, covering model years 1998–2013.
  • Electrical system16 (7.0%)Official recall records for this system: 4, covering model years 2008–2013.
  • Air bags (restraint system)10 (4.3%)Official recall records for this system: 11, covering model years 2008–2014.
  • Seat belts10 (4.3%)Official recall records for this system: 2, covering model years 1997–2014.
  • Lights8 (3.5%)Official recall records for this system: 3, covering model years 1997–2000.

Other / uncategorized: 4 classifications (1.7%) were not assigned to a specific system by the source. They are counted but not treated as an issue area.

A single report can name several systems, so these figures overlap and must not be added together — their sum is larger than the report total above.

A further 3,154 complaint records exist for this vehicle where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

These are owner-submitted allegations, not confirmed defects. Counts are record counts in the dataset. No exposure denominator exists, so no failure rate or reliability score can be derived from them.

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