Does the 1996 Dodge Avenger have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1996 Dodge Avenger recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Dodge dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Dodge Avenger?

157 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1996 Dodge Avenger recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1996 Dodge Avenger. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Dodge been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

1996 Dodge Avenger recalls, newest first

July 26, 2007NHTSA 07E055000222 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 18, 2000NHTSA 00V421002393,796 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 5, 1999NHTSA 99V066003165,857 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 157 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Avenger with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 19
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 14
Deaths reported: 1

Most complained-about components

Service brakes32
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint28
Power train › Automatic transmission15
Suspension › Front › Control arm12
Engine and engine cooling › Engine11

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Questions

Does the 1996 Dodge Avenger have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1996 Dodge Avenger recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Dodge dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Dodge Avenger?: 157 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.