1997 Dodge Avenger Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 83 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 electrical system of the 1997 Dodge Avenger, 6% of the 83 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.
“Initial problem car hesitated , lights , A/C , radio and other electrical components began to blink and go on and off. Car began to hesitate ,shut off all electrical items and tried to make it home. Car stalled as I entered my driveway. Had car towed to dealer. They said battery was bad.installed new battery. Drove car approx. 1/4 mile from service dept. , battery light came on. Returned to dealer. Checked car again and said fuse box was bad. Installed new fuse box, car was fine for about three months. Newly installed fuse box shorts out and catches fire and also burns wiring harness. …”
NHTSA complaint #713901, filed 1999-10“Transmission went on main highway, rims fell pulled away from tireson both front ends causing flat tires on several occasions nad replacement of them. Almost crashed several times due to this. Drive door does not close properly all the time, it is not aligned correctly. Brakes had to be fixed several times and now ball bearings are warn and need to be replaced. Battery frequently gets corroded. All these problems within the past 3 years.”
NHTSA complaint #740348, filed 2001-02“While driving, all electrical components in dashboard shorted out. A few seconds later, engine went dead. Dealer said a wire melted and replaced it. Wires to dome light also failed.”
NHTSA complaint #885774, filed 2001-04Related service bulletins
- 10175735Apr 22, 2020Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 33 | 16% |
| 2013 | 98 | 18% |
| 2012 | 109 | 20% |
| 2011 | 41 | 20% |
| 2010 | 40 | 25% |
| 2009 | 10 | 15% |
| 2008 | 219 | 26% |
| 2000 | 1 | 5% |
| 1999 | 7 | 11% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 6% |
| 1996 | 13 | 8% |
| 1995 | 19 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1997 Dodge Avenger
19 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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