1996 Dodge Avenger engine and engine cooling problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1996 Dodge Avenger — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Repeated head gasket failure on engine. A recall needs to be initiated as this is a prevalent problem with this automobile! Awaiting third repair. Additionally, twice dealth with tensioner and pully problems. A defect recall needs to be initated on these parts. Defective headlight lenses resulting…”
filed Apr 28, 2004
“At any given time while driving and at any speed vehicle will stall. After a few minutes vehicle can be restarted as if nothing happened.*ak”
filed Aug 27, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
R2118796A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 26, 2016
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Avenger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Avenger | 8 | 1% |
| 2012 Avenger | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 Avenger | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 Avenger | 6 | 4% |
| 2009 Avenger | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Avenger | 61 | 7% |
| 1999 Avenger | 4 | 6% |
| 1998 Avenger | 4 | 7% |
| 1997 Avenger | 10 | 12% |
| 1995 Avenger | 18 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Dodge Avenger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.