1998 Dodge Avenger Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 58 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 wheels of the 1998 Dodge Avenger, 9% of the 58 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.
“My rim broke and caused my tire to go flat. I have had to put tires on almost every 6,000. My door lock is not working right and I also am having problems with the fog lights.”
NHTSA complaint #10003090, filed 2003-01“This has been my second Avenger and I wish that I would have never gotten rid of my 96. This 98 has a longer service history than most of the cars in our small town, put together. Brakes--the car has now had 2 brake jobs in 9000 miles. Each time the dealer has replaced the rotors and bled out the lines.. Can't wait until 4500 miles comes again so I can have new brakes put on it again. Fuel econ--the car is lucky to get 18-21 mpg on the highway. The dealer told me today that these cars are not known for good gas mileage--is that true?? My 96 Avenger got 25-34 on the highway!?!?!?! …”
NHTSA complaint #706858, filed 1999-05“4 failures of alloy wheel right front, inside of rim. Only one due to severe pothole others due to normal driving. Potential safety hazard with loss of air pressure. Also resulted in severe damage to suspension sytem when pothole encountered”
NHTSA complaint #746802, filed 2001-06“Alloy wheel bent from pothole collision at low speed on right front of vehicle--alloy wheel replaced at owner expense, second wheel bent with similar pothole collision--appears that these wheels are not stong enough to handle everyday road hazards.”
NHTSA complaint #702578, filed 1999-01“While traveling and without any indication tires would become flat. Consumer had tires serviced, and technician noticed nothing wrong with tires, but all four rims where bent. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #875224, filed 2000-11Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 8 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 6% |
| 2008 | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 9% |
| 1999 | 4 | 6% |
| 1998 | 5 | 9% |
| 1997 | 6 | 7% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1998 Dodge Avenger
17 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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