1997 Dodge Avenger suspension problems
24 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 1997 Dodge Avenger, which is 22% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 24 22% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
1997 dodge avenger ran into a tree after ball joint broke causing the axel to break.** answer required***. The accident occurred thirteen months after the ball joint recall was repaired. The consumer was not badly injured but is on muscle relaxants for whiplash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The consumer was then told that the ball joints were never replaced just inspected.
After recall 967 control arm repairs, were done the problem recurred while driving 65 MPH. The front left side control arm broke. Consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. Replaced lower control arm.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Dodge Avenger
- Brakes 18 complaints