1995 Dodge Avenger Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 8%of 196 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,540miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1995 Dodge Avenger, 8% of the 196 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,540 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My brother and I bought the same car make model and year. We both have had the problem of when we come to a quick stop and or slowdown we notice that the transmission has slipped out of gear. If we decelerate quickly or slightly above normal and ( I do mean slightly ) the transmission slips out of gear and if we are making a left or right handed turn we find ourselves out of gear to pull the car acoss the lane of traffic. I have had some near head on collisions with the car when I slow down and try to make a turn. Coincidentally my brother has the same amount of milage that I have on his car. …”
NHTSA complaint #713247, filed 1999-10“When vehicle is started up and placed into drive vehicle will not shift into first gear. Then vehicle will not accelerate higher than 20 MPH. This is due to the rollers being burned out in the transmission. Consumer was told this by an mechanic. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #846908, filed 1999-09“While driving heard a loud humming noise. Took the car into dealer to be serviced, and was told that the rear hub assembly needed to be replaced. Had it repaired. It happened again 05-jun-2000 when consumer heard a loud humming noise. Contacted dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #865295, filed 2000-07“Consumer was driving over a speeding bump in a parking lot when front driver's side wheel separated from the vehicle. Ball joint broke, breaking off from the lower control arm and the axel shaft.”
NHTSA complaint #834839, filed 1999-02“Brakes continue to make noise; front brakes replaced -- still noise; while stopped at a red light, the transmission acted as though it was in neutral -- had to wait for it to re-engage in gear. The glove box just fell out -- the hinge pin was made of plastic and disintigrated. The front bumper section has separated and is falling off -- this is a plastic piece that encompasses the entire front of the car. The brakes are the real safety issue in my opinion -- they do not feel trustworthy and the noise they make when you put pressure on the brake pedal has continued for over two years. …”
NHTSA complaint #703814, filed 1999-02Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 12 | 6% |
| 2013 | 32 | 6% |
| 2012 | 31 | 6% |
| 2011 | 14 | 7% |
| 2010 | 20 | 12% |
| 2009 | 10 | 15% |
| 2008 | 236 | 28% |
| 2000 | 6 | 27% |
| 1999 | 10 | 16% |
| 1998 | 4 | 7% |
| 1997 | 4 | 5% |
| 1996 | 21 | 13% |
| 1995 | 16 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1995 Dodge Avenger
59 complaintsBrakes
38 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsSteering
12 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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