1997 Dodge Avenger suspension problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1997 Dodge Avenger — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1997 dodge avenger ran into a tree after ball joint broke causing the axel to break.***no answer required***. *mr the accident occurred thirteen months after the ball joint recall was repaired. The consumer was not badly injured but is on muscle relaxants for whiplash. The vehicle was taken to the…”
filed Apr 19, 2005
“After recall 967 control arm repairs, were done the problem recurred while driving 65 mph. The front left side control arm broke. Consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. *ak replaced lower control arm. *bf”
filed Apr 7, 2005
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% |
| 1998 Avenger | 17 | 29% |
| 1996 Avenger | 59 | 38% |
| 1995 Avenger | 59 | 30% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.