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.
1995 Dodge Avenger: ball joint or control arm failure
40 of the 195 complaints about the 1995 Dodge Avenger describe ball joint or control arm failure.
- owner complaints
- 40
- of this car's complaints
- 21%
- typical mileage
- 109,478
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 4 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Ball joint or control arm failure by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
I own a 1995 dodge avenger has same problem as 2000-2003 dodge durango, ball joints. I would like my vehicle included in the recall. *bf the consumer stated the recall should include the control arm assemblies and compression arms because they suffer premature and undue wear by being compromised by the bad ball joint. The consumer had several suspension componets replaced such as the sway bars and sway bar links.
Vehicle was repaired under recall#00v421002 concerning lower ball joint boot. A problem was found with the lower ball joint after the repairs were done, and the ball joints have to be replaced again.
Consumer stated that the "inner" lower control arm has worn out prematurely. This is the second time that consumer has had to replace component. First failure occurred at approximately 75000 miles. Manufacturer has extended the warranty for the outer control arm, but not the inner one.
The right ball joint broke while driving 25 MPH.
Consumer states that while making a turn the lower ball joint snapped and broke. Causing the tire to fall off. Nlm
Lower latteral ball joint was recalled, and the other identical ball joint allows water/debris to get inside. This ball joint is located right behind ball joint that was recalled. Owner states that ball joint fell out of socket. Owner still has the part, and wishes to send the part to the federal safety agency. Please describe details.
Ball joints failed, even after consumer had vehicle at dealer's to get recall 00v421002 repairs done. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated that recall was done, but remedy did not work. Please provide further information.
Lower ball joint on the right side broke while turning. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Vehicles exhibiting front coil spring creaking, popping, or squeaking
- Conditions with light knocking or tapping noise being heard from the rear shock rear while traveling over...
- A squeaking or hard rubbing noise may be heard from the rear of the vehicle when traveling over bumps
- Right steering drift or lead during normal straight-line driving
Related recalls
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
Questions about the 1995 Dodge Avenger ball joint
Is ball joint or control arm failure a common problem on the 1995 Dodge Avenger?
40 of 195 owner complaints about the 1995 Dodge Avenger (21%) mention ball joint or control arm failure. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Dodge Avenger?
There are 2 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Dodge Avenger
Stalling 12No deployment 8Brake failure 7Grinding brakes 7ABS 6Transmission failure 5Won't start 5
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