1995 Dodge Avenger Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 6%of 196 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 113,080miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the steering of the 1995 Dodge Avenger, 6% of the 196 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 113,080 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Was driving slowly due to ice. Felt something jerk in vehicle. Went into a ditch. Was towed to mechanic & then a dealership. Was informed that upper control arm had broken. It was only a few inches from lower control arm. It had separated from suspension frame. Also, rack & pinion steering was cracked, and sunroof will not close or open on tracks.”
NHTSA complaint #882121, filed 2001-03“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”
NHTSA complaint #10069273, filed 2004-01“Alarm continually goes off, defroster will not work unless the A/C is activated in the front and rear inadequate defrosting, suspension shaked due to bad bushings. Other things have occurred as well - too much to keep track of.”
NHTSA complaint #701204, filed 1998-12“While turning steering wheel could hear a loud squeak like something was broken under the steering wheel. Consumer felt that could have caused an accident if steering wheel locked up.”
NHTSA complaint #856361, filed 2000-02“The consumer has been experiencing problems with power steering belt. When trying to turn steering wheel it makes a loud noise and the wheel becomes difficult to turn. The manufacturer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #830555, filed 1998-11Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 14 | 7% |
| 2013 | 19 | 3% |
| 2012 | 20 | 4% |
| 2011 | 10 | 5% |
| 2010 | 9 | 6% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 21 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 | 4 | 5% |
| 1996 | 8 | 5% |
| 1995 | 12 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1995 Dodge Avenger
59 complaintsBrakes
38 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsTires
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Dodge Avenger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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