Most common 1995 Dodge Avenger problems
Share of the 196 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Dodge Avenger complaints by model year
Best Avenger years: 2007, 2000, 2009. Years to avoid: 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, 1995. Compare all years →
1995 Dodge Avenger recalls (2)
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
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.
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.
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 3 possible defects involving the 1995 Dodge Avenger:
Lower contrtol arm ball joint
There is no summary currently available
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.
Steering column separation
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) by letter dated April 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(g), NHTSA has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models,…
What 1995 Dodge Avenger owners say
Suspension all 59 →
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.
The sealed ball joints on the right, front were completely void of grease. The ball joints popped out during a lane change and caused the vehicle to skid out of control to the right, across two lanes of heavy traffic. Fortunately the vehicles to the right saw the incident and took the appropriate actions to avoid collision. The front of the vehicle dropped to the ground, breaking apart the front grill. The right front tire was turned at a 90 degree angle to the car and caused the fender to bend outward. I noticed a popping sound two days prior to incident and in the morning of 12/26/1998 I had scheduled a mechanic to service the popping noise for the morning of 12/27/1998. The incident occurred two hours after I had scheduled the mechanic to examine and repair the vehicle.
Brakes all 38 →
Brakes continue to make noise; front brakes replaced -- still noise; while stopped at a red light, the transmission acted as though it was in neutral -- had to wait for it to re-engage in gear. The glove box just fell out -- the hinge pin was made of plastic and disintigrated. The front bumper section has separated and is falling off -- this is a plastic piece that encompasses the entire front of the car. The brakes are the real safety issue in my opinion -- they do not feel trustworthy and the noise they make when you put pressure on the brake pedal has continued for over two years. The dealer is totally disinterested!!!!
Antilock brake light comes on when raining or car is washed, service dept. Stated that water is entering the brake computer, after it dries out, the light goes out and the antilock brakes start working correctly. Service personel stated that this is not a safety recall issue and I would have to pay the entire cost (app. $480.) to replace the unit. I was under the impression that if the antilock brakes (or airbags) became defective, because it is safety equipment, that the manufacturer must replace or fix at no cost if the defect was not due to a crash.
Electrical system
Car repeateadly stalls, won't stay running on start up. Engine skips or cuts out while driving. When it acts up at night headlights, dash lights flash bright, idiot lights flash on. When doing this A/C cuts out and so does cruise control. Car bucks so bad that it feels like car was hit. If it does it on takeoff from a light it looks like I'm driving a stick and car is automatic.
Vehicle will not start again after being shut off. It took at least 3 minutes. Dealer claimed it was a computer related problem, and computer needed to be replaced. Did a diagnostic, but it showed nothing.
1995 Dodge Avenger engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19 / 30 / 23 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 19 / 29 / 22 |
| 2.5L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18 / 26 / 21 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Dodge Avenger a good car?
Based on 196 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Avenger rates use caution: 1.4× as many complaints as a typical year of the Avenger at the same age. It is one of the Avenger years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Dodge Avenger?
The suspension — 59 complaints, 30% of all complaints for this model year, most often about front › control arm › lower ball joint. Next are the brakes (38) and electrical system (19).
How many recalls does the 1995 Dodge Avenger have?
There are 2 recalls for the 1995 Dodge Avenger, the most recent from December 18, 2000 (lower ball joint). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Dodge Avenger?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2007, 2000 and 2009. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 1995. See the full Dodge Avenger years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Dodge Avenger problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 109,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.