Tl*the contact owns a 1995 dodge avenger. While driving approximately 4 MPH, the vehicle spontaneously dropped on the front passenger side. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the front control arm fractured from severe corrosion, which caused the ball joint to fail. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and he is in the process of notifying the manufacturer in reference to the federal safety agency campaign id number 99v066003 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The failure and current mileages were 142,000.
The worst 1995 Dodge Avenger problems
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- Suspension59
- Brakes38
- Electrical19
- Engine19
- Transmission16
- Airbags15
- Steering11
- Visibility10
- Body8
- Seats8
- Seat belts7
- Lights5
- Acceleration4
- Tires4
- Fuel system3
- Locks1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Dodge Avenger
Ball joint 40Stalling 12No deployment 8Brake failure 7Grinding brakes 7ABS 6Transmission failure 5Won't start 5
Recalls 2
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude. Also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.
- Risk
- This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. This campaign supercedes mmc's previous safety recall campaign, see 99v‑066.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the lower lateral arm ball joint for wear. Ball joints that exhibit wear beyond the established tolerance will be replaced with newly designed lateral arm ball joints. Ball joints that are within the established tolerance will be cleaned and a special sealant will be applied to prevent intrusion of moisture.
Recall number 00V421002 · Recall details
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude.
- Risk
- This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rubber boots, and if the boot is damaged, they will replace the lower lateral arm and ball joint on the affected vehicles.
Recall number 99V066003 · Recall details
See all 2 recalls for the 1995 Dodge Avenger
Defect investigations
Steering column separation
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the federal safety agency by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that agencyfurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(g), the federal safety agency has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models, excluding the 1993 jeep grand cherokee and 1994-1995 dodge ram series trucks that were recalled (93v210 & 96v230) for steering column failure.if the analysis of these vehicles had identified a potential problem, the scope could have been expanded in an investigation.a review of odi's data base shows no recent complaints and a lack of a complaint trend concerning the subject issue on the subject vehicles as a whole or by individual models.therefore, the petition is denied.for details, see federal register notice volume 68, no. 130, july 8, 2003.
DP03002
Lower contrtol arm ball joint
There is no summary currently available
RQ00015
Ball joint
allege failure of front ball joints may cause the driver to loose control of the vehicle as the front suspension collapses on one side.this loss of control increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
PE99008
Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Dodge Avenger 64
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Valve Body
- Flash programming failure recovery. slc
- Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. tt
- Subject regarding generic scan tool (gst), publication no. 81-170-00008 provided with this technical...
- Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4. tt mj
- Subject regarding wire splice repairs. sb
- Information on new components and a repair procedure developed to replace failed seat slide motors. tt
- Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. tt
- Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures. tt
- This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. tt
1995 Dodge Avenger fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | FWD | 18-19 | 27-30 | 21-23 |
| 2.5L 6‑cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 |
What 1995 Dodge Avenger owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Drivers side door handle breaks off, most used....
Tread coming off of tire.
Transmission failure. There needs to be a recall or upgrade to 95-96.
Engine light comes on, car stalls and dies now wont start, when driving on rainy day car sucks water into the air filter and into the engine, dash lights flash.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle had a the federal safety agency recall # 99v066003, regarding the suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint that was not performed. The vehicle was at the dealer for 90 days and did not express why the recall was not performed. The manufacturer was aware of the problem.
1995 dodge avenger has failures that I researched and found out were problems/failures that were recalled by chrysler/dodge/diamondstar motors.
Dt: the caller received a recall letter concerning lower ball joint failure. She took the vehicle to dealer last wednesday, and the dealer had it for a week and nothing was done to the vehicle. She called the dealer every day. They told her they were waiting for a manager to approve the work. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet.
Normal use of the car....driving around town etc........the left front wheel bearing came loose and the wheel/tire assembly came off the car and car came down on the wheel causing fender damage. Replaced both lower ball joints at the automotive shop to avoid any more loss of car control. Old part is available.
While driving the back of driver's seat frame collapsed. Owner took the vehicle to a independent repair shop and had to have the seat welded.
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Questions about the 1995 Dodge Avenger
Is the 1995 Dodge Avenger reliable?
Owners have filed 195 complaints about the 1995 Dodge Avenger, close to a typical Avenger model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Dodge Avenger?
Suspension, with 59 complaints, typically around 142,000 miles. Next is brakes (38).
How many recalls does the 1995 Dodge Avenger have?
2 recalls, covering suspension.
What gas mileage does the 1995 Dodge Avenger get?
Official estimates for the 1995 Dodge Avenger range from 21 to 23 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 18-19 city and 27-30 highway.
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