1996 Dodge Avenger Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 157 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1996 Dodge Avenger, 3% of the 157 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“My paint is fogging, I have tried everything to keep in good condition but to no avail! I am really upset over this!! At first I thought it was just my car and then I started to notice that other Dodge avengers have the same problem!! When my friend bought his Avenger and it had the same fogging effect I had reached the end of my rope!!! I was informed it is going to cost anywhere from $500- $1500 to fix it! Why should I pay to fix this problem when I have tried everything to keep my car in good condition? Please help!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10069248, filed 2004-01“My daughter, michelle owned a 1996 Dodge Avenger es which she lost her life in. On october 6, 2001 she had an accident which the car burst into flames and exploded. It was in for recalls within the previous year for the lower lateral ball joint. On october 2000, her front end of her car fell to the ground, which we reported to you and to daimen chrysler. Daimen chrysler paid for the repairs to her car. Now her car explodes and bursts into flames killing her. She did not die from the injuries of the accident, she died from the fumes and fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10005711, filed 2003-02“Vehicle started smoking, it stalled and engine check light came on. It hesitated, sitting still. Putting vehicle in neutral kept it from cutting off. Dealer has replaced a sensor in engine. Problem came back after a while.”
NHTSA complaint #880811, filed 2001-02“Vehicle struck another vehicle from behind and air bags did not deploy. The back seat belt that held the css in, came unlatched which made the css fall forward.”
NHTSA complaint #803226, filed 1996-10Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 20 | 10% |
| 2013 | 104 | 19% |
| 2012 | 164 | 30% |
| 2011 | 58 | 28% |
| 2010 | 18 | 11% |
| 2009 | 9 | 13% |
| 2008 | 47 | 6% |
| 2000 | 4 | 18% |
| 1999 | 5 | 8% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 5 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1996 Dodge Avenger
59 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Dodge Avenger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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