1996 Dodge Avenger service brakes, hydraulic problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1996 Dodge Avenger — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Since consumer has owned vehicle he has had to have front brake rotors replaced no less than twenty (20) times due to warping. Work has been performed by dealership and defect has not been corrected. *ak consumer had been told there is nothing he can do to remedy the problem. *slc”
filed Jun 4, 2001
“Vehicle hit a tree head-on at about 35 mph (est.). Neither the driver side nor the passenger side airbag deployed. Passenger's head struck and shattered windshield. Driver's face struck steering wheel causing damage to mouth and shoulder. Extensive damage to the vehicle. Amazing no one was killed…”
filed Apr 5, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Avenger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Avenger | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Avenger | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Avenger | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 Avenger | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 Avenger | 3 | 4% |
| 2008 Avenger | 15 | 2% |
| 2000 Avenger | 5 | 23% |
| 1999 Avenger | 15 | 24% |
| 1998 Avenger | 7 | 12% |
| 1997 Avenger | 18 | 22% |
| 1995 Avenger | 36 | 18% |
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.