1998 Dodge Avenger suspension problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1998 Dodge Avenger — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge avenger. The contact stated that since 2010, both lower ball joints failed. The contact was driving 35 mph when the driver side ball joint failed and the tire began to lean. After having the driver side repaired, the passenger side failed when the contact was…”
filed Jan 12, 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge avenger. While the contact was driving 55 mph the vehicle hit a bump causing the lower control arm to snap and the suspension to hit the tire and the fender. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor was it repaired. The failure mileage…”
filed Nov 23, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLESCampaign 00V421002 · Dec 18, 2000
Suspension problems in other Avenger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Avenger | 7 | 3% |
| 2013 Avenger | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 Avenger | 10 | 2% |
| 2011 Avenger | 16 | 8% |
| 2010 Avenger | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Avenger | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Avenger | 18 | 2% |
| 2000 Avenger | 4 | 18% |
| 1999 Avenger | 13 | 21% |
| 1997 Avenger | 19 | 23% |
| 1996 Avenger | 59 | 38% |
| 1995 Avenger | 59 | 30% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.