1995 Dodge Avenger

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Suspension, Wheels & Tires

Suspension, Wheels & Tires leads by volume: 63 of 196 complaints (32%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (10) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 3 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category199519961997vs. 1995 Compact Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)2,700–2,9502,700–3,1002,700–3,100
Combined MPG21–2320–2320–23
City / Highway MPG18–19 / 26–3018–19 / 25–2918–19 / 25–29
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)386–423386–444386–444
Complaints filed19615783Not compared
Recalls issued336Not compared
Crash-involved complaints241915Not compared
Fire-involved complaints330Not compared
Injuries reported121419Not compared
Deaths reported010Not compared
Configurations compared533

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 1995 Dodge Avenger have?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 1995 Dodge Avenger?

Suspension, Wheels & Tires: 63 of 196 NHTSA complaints (32%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 1995 Dodge Avenger get?

EPA rates it 21–23 MPG combined across 5 configurations.

How much does it cost to fuel a 1995 Dodge Avenger?

EPA estimates $2,700–$2,950 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

EPA-Rated Configurations (5)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 4-spd42.0LFront-Wheel DriveRegularCompact Cars18 mpg (low)27 mpg21 mpg (low)$2,950 (high)423 g/mi (high)
Configuration 2Automatic 4-spd42.0LFront-Wheel DriveRegularCompact Cars19 mpg (high)29 mpg22 mpg$2,850404 g/mi
Configuration 3Manual 5-spd42.0LFront-Wheel DriveRegularCompact Cars19 mpg (high)30 mpg (high)23 mpg (high)$2,700 (low)386 g/mi (low)
Configuration 4Manual 5-spd42.0LFront-Wheel DriveRegularCompact Cars19 mpg (high)29 mpg23 mpg (high)$2,700 (low)386 g/mi (low)
Configuration 5Automatic 4-spd62.5LFront-Wheel DriveRegularCompact Cars18 mpg (low)26 mpg (low)21 mpg (low)$2,950 (high)423 g/mi (high)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine180100
Transmission & Drivetrain160000
Fuel System30000
Electrical220200
Brakes384010
Steering121000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires636010
Airbags & Restraints21120100
Driver Assistance & Speed Control41000
Body, Seats & Latches171000
Visibility & Lighting120000
Other40000

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (3)

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · Campaign 07E055000 · Jul 26, 2007

    Defect: CERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLIES, P/N E7081H, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WALL OF THE FLARED FITTING OF THE FUEL PUMP IS NOT THICK ENOUGH TO PREVENT THE MATING THREADED FITTINGS FROM BOTTOMING OUT BEFORE AN ADEQUATE SEAL IS ACHIEVED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF FUEL AT THE CONNECTION OF THE VEHICLE FUEL LINE AND THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLY.

    Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

    Remedy: AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AIRTEX AUTOMOTIVE AT 800-880-3056.

  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT · Campaign 00V421002 · Mar 12, 2001

    Defect: 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: 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.

  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT · Campaign 99V066003 · Apr 26, 1999

    Defect: 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.

    Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RUBBER BOOTS, AND IF THE BOOT IS DAMAGED, THEY WILL REPLACE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM AND BALL JOINT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.