1995 Dodge Avenger Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT · data through 07/14/2026

29Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint complaints

14.8%Of all 196 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint ranks on this vehicle

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT29 · 14.8%

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL15 · 7.7%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE14 · 7.1%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP12 · 6.1%

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM12 · 6.1%

Share of the 196 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1995 Dodge Avenger overview page.

What owners report

“WHILE TURNING LEFT ONTO HIGHWAY VEHICLE LOCKED UP AND HIT CURB. THIS WAS DUE TO LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE.”NHTSA complaint 892191 — filed 07/09/2001

“THE VEHICLE'S LEFT CONTROL ARM FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL # 99V-066. THE CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSMENT.”NHTSA complaint 561460 — filed 06/05/2001

“PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION (99V066003), CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE THAT SOUNDED LIKE A TIRE BLOW OUT AND THEN LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 10…”NHTSA complaint 561127 — filed 05/09/2001

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Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 1995 Dodge Avenger have suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint problems?

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint is the most-reported problem area on the 1995 Dodge Avenger: 29 of 196 complaints on file (14.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 1995 Dodge Avenger have in total?

196 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 23 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.