Component Record

Dodge Avenger 1996 Suspension Problems

65 distinct owners reported a suspension problem on the 1996 Dodge Avenger - 41% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage65 complaints

65 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

00V421002Reported December 18, 2000 - 393,796 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on December 18, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 393,796 vehicles across all affected models.

99V066003Reported April 5, 1999 - 165,857 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on April 5, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 165,857 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Brakes31 Engine26 Power Train22 Electrical System16 Air Bags10 Seat Belts10

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.