2000 Dodge Avenger Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 18%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Dodge Avenger, 18% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 received a recall notice regarding the ball joints, the dealer resealed the ball joints, however 5 months later the hub bearings, struts, the upper and lower control arm bushings and the right side lower ball joint was replaced, consumer stated the dealer failed to rectify the problem with the ball joints which caused numerous repair bills, the dealer informed consumer that none of the problems was related to the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10004221, filed 2003-01“While driving at 50 MPH vehicles front end started to shake and make a humming noise. Consumer slowed vehicle down, and car hydroplaned and landed on side of road. Then, consumer was able to stop car. Consumer has yet to contact dealer. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #892204, filed 2001-07Related recalls
- 00V421002Dec 18, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt…Covers: Dodge Avenger 1995–2000, Chrysler Sebring 1995–2000, Eagle Talon 1995–1998
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 7 | 3% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 10 | 2% |
| 2011 | 16 | 8% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 18 | 2% |
| 2000 | 4 | 18% |
| 1999 | 13 | 21% |
| 1998 | 17 | 29% |
| 1997 | 19 | 23% |
| 1996 | 59 | 38% |
| 1995 | 59 | 30% |
Other parts of the 2000 Dodge Avenger
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology