Model year record

1995 Dodge Avenger

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 254 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V421002

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
393,796
Reported to NHTSA
2000-12-18
Owners notified
2001-05-21

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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 campaignNHTSA 99V066003

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
165,857
Reported to NHTSA
1999-04-05
Owners notified
1999-08-02

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint29109,478 mi
Air bags: frontal15
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline14
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip12
Suspension: front: control arm12
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc10
Power train: automatic transmission998,000 mi
Suspension: front9142,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition8170,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components7
Suspension6
Engine and engine cooling: engine5
Seats5
Service brakes, hydraulic5
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system5
Power train: axle assembly4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor4
Structure: body: door4130,213 mi
Vehicle speed control4
Air bags3
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery3
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system3
Interior lighting3
Seat belts: front: anchorage3
Seats: front assembly: recliner3130,000 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device3
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly3113,080 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm375,000 mi
Unknown or other3113,080 mi
Visibility: windshield3
Electrical system: wiring2
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2
Seat belts2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2
Steering2
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm2
Suspension: front: macpherson strut2
Suspension: rear2
Tires: tread/belt2103,754 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear2
Electrical system1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices160,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1
Parking brake: conventional1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: axle hubs1
Power train: clutch assembly1
Power train: manual transmission1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Seat belts: rear/other1
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1
Steering: linkages1
Steering: rack and pinion1
Structure: body196,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Structure: body: trunk lid1
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint1
Tires1
Tires: bead1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1

The 1996 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.