Table 1 shows eight common suspension related problems of the 1997 Dodge Avenger. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension lower ball joint (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension control arm (two problems).
(1) 1997 Dodge Avenger was driven (2) left side lower balljoint failed (pulled out of lateral control arm), wheel turned to the left, contactedfender, puller axle out of transmission. This all happened at parking lot speed. Read details...
Vehicle had been making a rattling/clunking noise from front end on both sides of vehicle. Tires were crooked because consumer had vehicle jaxed up, and noticed defect in ball joints. Read details...
After recall 967 control arm repairs, were done the problem recurred while driving 65 mph. The front left side control arm broke. Consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. Replaced lower control arm. Read details...