1996 Dodge Avenger brakes problems
The 1996 Dodge Avenger has 32 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 14% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
32
Brakes complaints
14%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Brakes complaints by year
What owners report
“IN THE AM ON 9/15/03 ON THE FREEWAY TRAVELING ABOUT 65 MPH, LATERAL ARM BROKE OFF ON THE LEFT SIDE OF MY CAR, CAUSING THE LEFT TIRE TO PUSH UPWARDS INTO THE FENDER AND THE AXLE TO SNAP IN HALF. I HAD TO PUT THE CAR INTO PARK AT 40 MPH TO GET IT TO STOP SO I WOULD NOT HIT THE CONCRETE BARRIER OR THE…”
Common questions
How many brakes complaints does the 1996 Dodge Avenger have?
NHTSA has 32 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Avenger brakes — 14% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.