1996 Dodge Avenger
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 1996 Dodge Avenger.
Recalls on the 1996 Dodge Avenger
Fuel system: fuel pump
CERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLIES, P/N E7081H, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
Suspension: lower ball joint
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
Suspension: lower ball joint
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
Source: NHTSA
What 197 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
1996 Dodge Avenger at a glance
- Trims
- BaseES
- Engine
- 2.0L 4-Cylinder, 2.5L 6-Cylinder
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spd, Automatic 4-spd
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Body style
- Coupe
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 1996 Dodge Avenger?
Owners have filed 197 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Avenger with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. There are 3 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 1996 Dodge Avenger reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 3 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 1996 Dodge Avenger?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 1996 Dodge Avenger listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.