1996 Dodge Avenger engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 26 complaints for the 1996 Dodge Avenger, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 11% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Wife and mother in-law was poisoned by carbon monoxide entering vehicle. Problem was reported to chrysler. Chrysler did send out an investigator, but nothing could be done about the problem. Carbon monoxide poisoning occured right after the driver turned the A/C on.
At any given time while driving and at any speed vehicle will stall. After a few minutes vehicle can be restarted as if nothing happened.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Dodge Avenger
- Suspension 67 complaints
- Brakes 32 complaints
- Transmission 20 complaints
- Electrical system 16 complaints