One problem related to ball joint has been reported for the 1997 Dodge Avenger. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1997 Dodge Avenger ran into a tree after ball joint broke causing the axel to break. ** answer required***. The accident occurred thirteen months after the ball joint recall was repaired. The consumer was not badly injured but is on muscle relaxants for whiplash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The consumer was then told that the ball joints were never replaced just inspected.