1996 Dodge Avenger Specifications

Specifications

1995 1996 1998 2000

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	1995 - 2000
Price :	$14,035-$16,830
Weight :	2880 lbs \| 1306.346 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 6
Displacement :	2491 cc \| 152.0 cu in. \| 2.5 L.
Power :	163 HP (119.968 KW) @ 5800 RPM
Torque :	170 Ft-Lbs (230 NM) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	3.3 in \| 84 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	9.4:1
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
Sequential Fuel Injection

Transmission:
5 Manual , 4 Automatic

Production Figures

Total Dodge Production for 1996 :	280,416
Total 1996 Avenger production :	38,812
1996 Dodge Avenger

Handling

Recall

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer	AIRTEX PRODUCTS
NHTSA Campaign ID	07E055000
Summary	CERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLIES, P/N E7081H, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WALL OF THE FLARED FITTING OF THE FUEL PUMP IS NOT THICK ENOUGH TO PREVENT THE MATING THREADED FITTINGS FROM BOTTOMING OUT BEFORE AN ADEQUATE SEAL IS ACHIEVED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF FUEL AT THE CONNECTION OF THE VEHICLE FUEL LINE AND THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLY.
Consequence	IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy	AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AIRTEX AUTOMOTIVE AT 800-880-3056.
Notes	AIRTEX RECALL NO. FP072007-1.THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER OR MITSUBISHI.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Manufacturer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfr Report Date	19940616
NHTSA Campaign ID	99V066003
Summary	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE.
Consequence	THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RUBBER BOOTS, AND IF THE BOOT IS DAMAGED, THEY WILL REPLACE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM AND BALL JOINT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Notes	OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 2, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Manufacturer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfr Report Date	19940701
NHTSA Campaign ID	00V421002
Summary	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.
Consequence	THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES MMC'S PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN, SEE 99V-066.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. BALL JOINTS THAT EXHIBIT WEAR BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS. BALL JOINTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE CLEANED AND A SPECIAL SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF MOISTURE.
Notes	OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 21, 2001.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1996 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$16,300
Avg. Household Income :	$36,300
Avg. Home :	$118,200
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.22
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1996 Dodge Avenger? A: The 1996 Dodge Avenger has a wheelbase size of 103.70 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1996 Dodge Avenger? A: The 1996 Dodge Avenger has a length of 187.20 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1996 Dodge Avenger? A: The 1996 Dodge Avenger has a width of 68.50 inches.

Q: How much did the 1996 Dodge Avenger cost when new?A: The 1996 Dodge Avenger cost approximately $14,035 to $16,830 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1996 Dodge Avenger? A: The 1996 Dodge Avenger was offered as a Coupe, ES Coupe.

Q: How many vehicles did Dodge produce in 1996? A: Dodge produced 280,416 automobiles in 1996.

Q: How many 1996 Avengers were produced? A: Dodge produced 38,812 examples of the Avenger in 1996.

Q: What engine did the 1996 Dodge Avenger have? A: The engine powering the 1996 Dodge Avenger was a V 6 (2491 cc | 152.0 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 163 HP (119.968 KW) @ 5800 RPM and 170 Ft-Lbs (230 NM) @ 4400 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 1996 Dodge Avenger have? A: The 1996 Dodge Avenger had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic.