1999 Dodge Avenger suspension problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1999 Dodge Avenger — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a 1999 dodge avenger. I bought the car in 2004 and I had the heads done on it. The transmission started acting up in 2005 and is still giving me problems. Sometimes it won't change into second until I turn the car off and restart it. The o2 sensors keep going out. The check engine light is…”
filed Jan 19, 2009
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds there was excessive play in the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the repair shop who determined the front lower ball joints had separated and needed replaced. The manufacturer was alerted and explained for the contact to call the nhtsa…”
filed Jun 14, 2006
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% |
| 1998 Avenger | 17 | 29% |
| 1997 Avenger | 19 | 23% |
| 1996 Avenger | 59 | 38% |
| 1995 Avenger | 59 | 30% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.