1996 Dodge Avenger Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%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 8 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1996 Dodge Avenger, 5% 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.
“Consumer has experienced following problems; 1.) both lower ball joints wear out excessively; 2.) head gasket leaks; and 3.) cruise control would shut itself off while driving without foot pressing on brake pedal.”
NHTSA complaint #837470, filed 1999-05“Also problem with throttle body. All failures happened after 9800 miles. Was told at 30,000 mile checkup that everything was ok, but obviously it wasn't.”
NHTSA complaint #706685, filed 1999-05“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 1997-10Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 15 | 7% |
| 2013 | 34 | 6% |
| 2012 | 16 | 3% |
| 2011 | 14 | 7% |
| 2010 | 27 | 17% |
| 2009 | 7 | 10% |
| 2008 | 138 | 17% |
| 2000 | 1 | 5% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 5% |
| 1996 | 8 | 5% |
| 1995 | 4 | 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 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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