1996 Dodge Avenger Body and structure 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 body and structure of the 1996 Dodge Avenger, 3% 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.
“I took my car in at 35,500 miles because it was losing just alittle oil and antifreeze. I found out the head gasket was leaking and so was the water pump. The oil was leaking into the coolant and the coolant was leaking out of the water pump. The doors always leak water when I get it washed. The doors also make a really loud noise when I close them and the window is open. The disc brakes have warped and the car shakes when I put the brakes on.( DOT number: tire size: 195/75/14 )”
NHTSA complaint #700468, filed 1998-11“Bottom hinge on the driver's side door rusted , causing the door to drop down. Problem has been reported to the dealership. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #865268, filed 2000-07Related service bulletins
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 7 | 3% |
| 2013 | 11 | 2% |
| 2012 | 20 | 4% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 6 | 4% |
| 2009 | 3 | 4% |
| 2008 | 24 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 5% |
| 1999 | 7 | 11% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 4% |
| 1996 | 5 | 3% |
| 1995 | 8 | 4% |
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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