1996 Dodge Avenger electrical system problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1996 Dodge Avenger — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Engine has overheated six times already because there was a short in wires. Also, thermostat has gone out six times. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak”
filed Jul 22, 2002
“This is a concern. I had my dealership investigate why the horn doesn't always work and the response was that since it is tied to the driver airbag it would cost big dollars to fix. I had an accident in a private parking lot and was unable to warn the other driver that they were about to back into…”
filed Jul 6, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt
0801001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 25, 2001
Electrical System problems in other Avenger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Avenger | 33 | 16% |
| 2013 Avenger | 98 | 18% |
| 2012 Avenger | 108 | 20% |
| 2011 Avenger | 41 | 20% |
| 2010 Avenger | 40 | 25% |
| 2009 Avenger | 10 | 15% |
| 2008 Avenger | 219 | 26% |
| 2000 Avenger | 1 | 5% |
| 1999 Avenger | 7 | 11% |
| 1998 Avenger | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 Avenger | 5 | 6% |
| 1995 Avenger | 19 | 10% |
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.