1996 Dodge Avenger Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%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 3 complaints about the seats of the 1996 Dodge Avenger, 2% of the 157 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Bracket that supports seatback on the driver's side broke away from the frame, causing the seat back to collapse. Dealer is aware of the problem. The problem has not been corrected.”
NHTSA complaint #838327, filed 1999-01“Back of rear passenger's side seat does not latch properly. Also tensioner pulley failed, causing timing belt to break/ehicle idles rough and a sulphur smell eminates from engine.”
NHTSA complaint #523911, filed 1997-10Seats: other model years
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 complaintsOther or unknown
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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