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1997 Dodge Avenger vs 1998 Dodge Avenger

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric1997 Dodge Avenger1998 Dodge Avenger
NHTSA complaints8358
Recall campaigns11
Service bulletins (TSBs)7262
Investigations00
Crash reports1514
Fire reports01
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)20–2320–23
Median reported mileage

Reported problems side by side

ComponentDodge AvengerDodge Avenger
Suspension1917
Service Brakes, Hydraulic187
Air Bags138
Engine and Engine Cooling104
Wheels65
Power Train44
Exterior Lighting61
Steering43

Symptoms owners describe

Vibration / shaking60

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.