1995 DODGE AVENGER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

254

Owner Complaints

30 Crashes 3 Fires

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1995 DODGE AVENGER

The 1995 DODGE AVENGER has received a total of 254 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint (29 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (15 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (14 complaints).

Recalls for the 1995 DODGE AVENGER

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1995 DODGE AVENGER, potentially affecting up to 559,875 vehicles.

Recall 07E055000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

| 222 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLIES, P/N E7081H, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WALL OF THE FLARED FITTING OF THE FUEL PUMP IS NOT THICK ENOUGH TO PREVENT THE MATING THREADED FITTINGS FROM BOTTOMING OUT BEFORE AN ADEQUATE SEAL IS ACHIEVED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF FUEL AT THE CONNECTION OF...

Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AIRTEX AUTOMOTIVE AT 800-880-3056.

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Recall 00V421002 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

| 393,796 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES MMC'S PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN, SEE 99V-066.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. BALL JOINTS THAT EXHIBIT WEAR BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS. BALL JOINTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE...

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Recall 99V066003 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

| 165,857 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RUBBER BOOTS, AND IF THE BOOT IS DAMAGED, THEY WILL REPLACE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM AND BALL JOINT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

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Owner Complaints for the 1995 DODGE AVENGER

254 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 DODGE AVENGER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 29 5 Crashes 1 Injury
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 15 13 Crashes 10 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 14 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 12 1 Crash 1 Injury
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 12 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 10
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 9
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 9 1 Crash
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 8
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 7 2 Crashes
Suspension
Complaints: 6
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 5
Seats
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 5
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 5
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 4
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Air Bags
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 3
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 3
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 3
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 3
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
Complaints: 3
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 3
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 2 2 Fires
Seat Belts
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 2
Steering
Complaints: 2
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 2
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 2
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 2
Electrical System
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Hubs
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Tiresbead
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10249973 | SUSPENSION:FRONT | | 142,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 4 MPH, THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY DROPPED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT CONTROL ARM FRACTURED FROM SEVERE CORROSION, WHICH CAUSED THE BALL JOINT TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND HE IS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER IN REFERENCE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V066003 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT). THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 142,000.
#10229302 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | 96,000 miles
DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HANDLE BREAKS OFF, MOST USED.... *TR
#10197123 | TIRES:TREAD/BELT | | 103,754 miles
TREAD COMING OFF OF TIRE. *TR
#10183123 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | | 98,000 miles
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL OR UPGRADE TO 95-96. *JB
#10168537 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | | 170,000 miles
ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, CAR STALLS AND DIES NOW WONT START, WHEN DRIVING ON RAINY DAY CAR SUCKS WATER INTO THE AIR FILTER AND INTO THE ENGINE, DASH LIGHTS FLASH. *NM

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Safety Rating for the 1995 DODGE AVENGER

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 DODGE AVENGER in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 DODGE AVENGER

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1995 DODGE AVENGER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

022294 — SUSPENSION:FRONT

RIGHT STEERING DRIFT OR LEAD DURING NORMAL STRAIGHT-LINE DRIVING. *TW

NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 DODGE AVENGER

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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