One problem related to blown head gasket has been reported for the 1997 Dodge Avenger. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Head gasket blew up in my 1997 Dodge Avenger. . Contacted dealership and they revealed they already knew the gasket was in default but were only repairing them as the complaints came in . They refused to do a recall . They installed a so called "new head gasket" but car has never run good since and they have refused to do anymore to it.