1997 Dodge Avenger Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 83 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1997 Dodge Avenger, 2% of the 83 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,000 miles.
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 have a 1997 Dodge Avenger some of my problems I have not fixed I am about to go broke. I have more problems with my tires, brakes, and rotors. The paint is chipping off my car in spots. My tires wear fast, my airbag is loose the cover on it. My brakes are awful I have to replace them a lot. I love my car but there is too many problems....”
NHTSA complaint #10070851, filed 2004-01, 93,000 miles“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 2001-02Other 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 1997 Dodge Avenger
19 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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