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Used 1996 Dodge Avenger Consumer Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars

My Dodge Avenger

aickelin, 07/10/2002
1996 Dodge Avenger 2dr Coupe
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I've loved my 96 Avenger. It has not given me any mechanical problems with one exception. In the first 30,000 miles the engine leaked oil. My Dealer was great and it turned out to be a wrinkel in the head gasket which was corrected under warranty. With regular oil changes and upkeep, the car has performed well for its price range. I wish they were still making that model.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

96 Avenger Sport

Wolvie MkM, 01/27/2004
1996 Dodge Avenger 2dr Coupe
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Worked great until it started braking... higher milage I4 owners watch out for rear main oil seal leaks, and oil ring leaks. My driveway looks lovely... Great while it lasted... Engine is too weak for weight of car... Handles great though..

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4.88 out of 5 stars

avenger

christine bliss, 02/01/2004
1996 Dodge Avenger ES 2dr Coupe
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i bought this car new in 01/96 and have been the only owner. i never had any problems with this car except maintanence(brakes, tires, struts, etc) it now has over 100,000 miles on it and its still going strong.

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2.38 out of 5 stars

Where is the Junk Yard???

Junk Driver, 07/26/2002
1996 Dodge Avenger ES 2dr Coupe
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Lets see, where to start= 1 month old, the car had an interior water leak coming in from the underbody's drainage system (not found until 7 visits to the dealer and 2 years later) 3 years old, leaks engine coolant, told I need a new radiator 4 years old, head gasket needs replacing, power doorlocks no longer function Also had oil leaks in 3 other places!!! After my 60,000 mile service, it now runs worse than ever! My engine light even came on (at least I know that works)

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2.25 out of 5 stars

Avergers Are Lemmons. Look what happend

MikeCalvino, 03/22/2004
1996 Dodge Avenger ES 2dr Coupe
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I bought this as my first car. Only 2 weeks into having it the tranny blew. I went to bring it back and the man skipped town. Cost me 3k. Later the heater core went. If you think changing these japan heater cores are easy try 8 hours and $800. This car also has an elecrtical problem. Alwas dies and stalls out. Piece if crap

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