66 of the
254 complaints about the 1995 Dodge Avenger are about the
suspension — 26% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
125,739 miles.
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 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V066003 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT). THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 142,000.
NHTSA complaint #10249973 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesBothell, WA
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAD A NHTSA 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.
NHTSA complaint #10165932 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 159,000 milesIRA, MI
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
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.
NHTSA complaint #10137054 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 109,478 milesStevensville, MICrash
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
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.
NHTSA complaint #10132924 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dearborn Heights, MI
SUSPENSION
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.
NHTSA complaint #10109338 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ADA, KS
SUSPENSION
SUSPENSION&STEERING--- ALWAYS HAS VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END AT 60-70MPH BRAKES--- CAN'T KEEP BRAKES UNDER IT. HAVE TO DO BRAKES AND ROTORS 2-3 TIMES A YEAR
NHTSA complaint #10069273 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Niagara Falls, NY
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
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.
NHTSA complaint #10040490 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Niagara Falls, NY
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
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.
NHTSA complaint #10040490 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesSaint Clair Shores, MI
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
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.
NHTSA complaint #10030116 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tracy, CA
SUSPENSION
THE RIGHT BALL JOINT BROKE WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH.
NHTSA complaint #10014987 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 154,756 milesLewisburg, WV
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
VEHICLES DRIVE SHAFT DROPPED TO THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING. THIS FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED PRIOR TO NOTIFICATION (RECALL # 99V006003 OR 00V421002). THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT BUT WAS DENIED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THE CONSUMER HAD NOT MET THE REQUIRED CONDITIONS OF THE RECALL. *NLM
NHTSA complaint #567772 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hastings, MI
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE MAKING A TURN THE LOWER BALL JOINT SNAPPED AND BROKE. CAUSING THE TIRE TO FALL OFF. NLM
NHTSA complaint #8020055 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Bend, IN
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
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 NHTSA. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #8019109 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Stone Mountain, GA
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
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.
NHTSA complaint #8018908 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Saint Louis, MO
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
LOWER BALL JOINT ON THE RIGHT SIDE BROKE WHILE TURNING. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #8018127 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Spring Grove, MNCrash
SUSPENSION:FRONT
I HAVE HAD THIS CAR IN THE SHOP TWICE IN THE LAST YEAR TO REPLACE THESE BALL-JOINTS THAT WERE SUPPOSEDLY REPLACE LAST AUGUST BEFORE I OWNED IT. THAT MEANS THE RECALL HAS BEEN DONE TWICE ALREADY AND NEEDS TO BE DONE AGAIN. WHAT'S THE POINT IN REPLACING A JUNK PART WITH ANOTHER JUNK PART.
NHTSA complaint #765651 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Spring Grove, MNCrash
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
I HAVE HAD THIS CAR IN THE SHOP TWICE IN THE LAST YEAR TO REPLACE THESE BALL-JOINTS THAT WERE SUPPOSEDLY REPLACE LAST AUGUST BEFORE I OWNED IT. THAT MEANS THE RECALL HAS BEEN DONE TWICE ALREADY AND NEEDS TO BE DONE AGAIN. WHAT'S THE POINT IN REPLACING A JUNK PART WITH ANOTHER JUNK PART.
NHTSA complaint #765651 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hollywood, SC
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 00V421002 CONCERNING LOWER BALL JOINTS. WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY FELT PRESSURE FROM WEAR/ TEAR OF UPPER BALL JOINTS. VEHICLE SHUT DOWN, AND FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WENT TO THE GROUND.
NHTSA complaint #8014396 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bishopville, SC
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
THERE WAS A BALL JOINT RECALL TWICE BUT BOTH TIMES THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG AND DID NOT FIX IT. LATER ON THE BALL JOINTS FAILED. (RECALL # 99V-066/00V-421)
NHTSA complaint #566125 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Edgerton, KS
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
PRIOR TO RECALL,(967) UPON MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLES PASSENGER SIDE FRONT BALLJOINT BROKE, WHEN THE BALL JOINT BROKE IT CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT AXLE, THE FORK AND THE FRONT AIRDAM WAS CRACKED, CONSUMER WAS DENIED REIMBURSEMENT.
NHTSA complaint #562730 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Francisco, CA
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
CONSUMER SCHEDULED RECALL REPAIRS AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NEED TO HOLD THE CAR ALL DAY, EVEN THOUGH IT CLEARLY STATES ON THE RECALL NOTICE THAT IT WILL TAKE APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS FOR THE REPAIRS. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO BE COMPENSATED FOR THE CAR RENTAL THAT WAS RENTED FOR THAT DAY.
NHTSA complaint #561725 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wellsville, NY
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
WHILE DRIVING AT 20-25 MPH DRIVER'S SIDE BALL JOINT BROKE, AND CONSUMER COULD NOT CONTROL VEHICLE. PRIOR TO THIS, CONSUMER HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO GET RECALL REPAIRS DONE FOR BALL JOINT PROBLEMS, BUT WHAT THEY FIXED WAS PASSENGER'S SIDE BALL JOINT.
NHTSA complaint #8005651 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Philadelphia, PACrash
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
NHTSA RECALL 99V421002/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 967 ; FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO RUN INTO THE WALL. INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SHOP CONFIRMED THAT ACCIDENT WAS DUE TO DEFECTIVE BALL JOINTS. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN.
NHTSA complaint #8004720 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Stanton Island, NY
SUSPENSION:REAR
WHEN MAKING A TURN IN ANY DIRECTION A RUBBING NOISE OCCURS DUE TO LATERAL ARM JOINT WHICH COULD HAVE A POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO COVER REPAIRS. SCC
NHTSA complaint #8004260 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VAN Nuys, CA
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS DEFECTIVE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND BALL JOINTS BROKE COMPLETELY OFF. PLEASE PROVIDE VEHICLE INDENTIFICATION NUMBER, AND ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #899782 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VAN Nuys, CA
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS DEFECTIVE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND BALL JOINTS BROKE COMPLETELY OFF. PLEASE PROVIDE VEHICLE INDENTIFICATION NUMBER, AND ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #899782 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Francisco, CA
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
CONSUMER SCHEDULED RECALL REPAIRS AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NEED TO HOLD THE CAR ALL DAY, EVEN THOUGH IT CLEARLY STATES ON THE RECALL NOTICE THAT IT WILL TAKE APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS FOR THE REPAIRS. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO BE COMPENSATED FOR THE CAR RENTAL THAT WAS RENTED FOR THAT DAY.
NHTSA complaint #561725 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Charlotte, NC
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH LEFT WHEEL TURNED. LOWER BALL JOINT BROKE. DEALER HAD PERFORMED RECALL 00V421002 AROUND JAN. 2001. BUT, DID NOT REPLACE BALL JOINTS.
NHTSA complaint #899035 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Edgerton, KS
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
PRIOR TO RECALL,(967) UPON MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLES PASSENGER SIDE FRONT BALLJOINT BROKE, WHEN THE BALL JOINT BROKE IT CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT AXLE, THE FORK AND THE FRONT AIRDAM WAS CRACKED, CONSUMER WAS DENIED REIMBURSEMENT.
NHTSA complaint #562730 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tallahassee, FL
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
BALL JOINTS; DRIVESHAFT; LOWER LATERAL ARMS
NHTSA complaint #749082 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.