1996 Dodge Avenger transmission problems
The 1996 Dodge Avenger has 22 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
22
Transmission complaints
9%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“FAILURE ON THE TRANSMISSION, FOUR TIMES VEHICLE WAS IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION AND VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR/ 3 TIMES VEHICLE ROLLED IN PARK, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *AK”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 1996 Dodge Avenger have?
NHTSA has 22 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Avenger transmission — 9% 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.