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1999 Dodge Avenger

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Fewer warning signs than most model years

Owner complaints for the 1999 Dodge Avenger are lower than the model-year median of 157.

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62Owner complaints

Model-year median: 157

1Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
157
199683
199758
199862
199922
2000
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Service Brakes, Hydraulic
15Suspension
13Power Train
10Air Bags
7Electrical System
7
All reported categories
Structure
7Unknown Or Other
5Engine And Engine Cooling
4Seats
4Wheels
4Tires
3Seat Belts
2Visibility
2Engine
1Exterior Lighting
1Service Brakes, Air
1Steering
1Vehicle Speed Control
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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

20 reports with mileage · 42 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Suspension. Review the 13 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 10 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

6 crash reports2 fire reports4 injury reports

Suspension complaints

13 reports
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Mileage unknown · Apr 24, 2000
Power TrainSuspension

WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD ABOUT 45MPH VEHICLE JERKS VIOLENTLY. IT FEELS LIKE DRIVER IS SLAMMING ON THE BRAKES, ALTHOUGH DRIVER IS NOT APPLYING THE BRAKES AT ALL. ALSO, CHECKED TRANSMISSION FLUID, AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS FRAGMENTS OF METAL PIECES. CONTACTED DEALER, WILL HAVE VEHICLE TOWED. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME TH…

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WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD ABOUT 45MPH VEHICLE JERKS VIOLENTLY. IT FEELS LIKE DRIVER IS SLAMMING ON THE BRAKES, ALTHOUGH DRIVER IS NOT APPLYING THE BRAKES AT ALL. ALSO, CHECKED TRANSMISSION FLUID, AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS FRAGMENTS OF METAL PIECES. CONTACTED DEALER, WILL HAVE VEHICLE TOWED. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. THE SECOND TIME IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED TRANSMISSION ON 03-APR-2000, AND NOW IT HAS TO GO BACK TO THE SHOP. *AK

NHTSA ODI #860799

Mileage unknown · Dec 28, 1999
Suspension

WHILE PARKED REAR END CAUGHT ON FIRE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ODI #854476

Mileage unknown · Oct 1, 1999
Suspension

0N FIRST NIGHT DRIVING THE VEHICLE OFF THE LOT NOTICED VEHICLE PULLING TO THE RIGHT. DEAREL CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AFTER 3 TIMES. PLEASE PROVE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK

NHTSA ODI #849664

Official recalls

1

00V421002 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint

Dec 18, 2000

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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