1997 Dodge Avenger Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%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 3 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Dodge Avenger, 4% 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.
“The front brake rotors warp and then a pulsation is constantly felt from that point on until resufacing of the rotors is performed. Original dealer was asked and service advisor stated it was the nature of the beast, they all do that. The last time the car was in for brake service, at sandy mckie chrysler plymouth Dodge in fox lake illinois, the warping returned within 1500 miles and the technician failed to tighten all 10 lugnuts holding the front wheels on. The radio decides not to accept c.d.s and was replaced twice. …”
NHTSA complaint #720815, filed 2000-03“Windshield cracked when vehicle was not driven and parked for a weekend. Cause unknown. Dlr cannot determine the cause. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #844844, filed 1999-08Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 51 | 9% |
| 2012 | 119 | 21% |
| 2011 | 26 | 12% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 7 | 10% |
| 2008 | 34 | 4% |
| 2000 | 1 | 5% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 4% |
| 1996 | 6 | 4% |
| 1995 | 10 | 5% |
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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