These are standard specifications for the 1998 Dodge Avenger, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
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Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1995 - 2000 |
| Price : | $14,935-$17,315 |
| Weight : | 2890 lbs | 1310.882 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 9.4 seconds. |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1983 cc | 121.0 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 130 Ft-Lbs (176 NM) @ 4800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.6:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| Sequential Fuel Injection | |
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2491 cc | 152.0 cu in. | 2.5 L. |
| Power : | 163 HP (119.968 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 170 Ft-Lbs (230 NM) @ 4350 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.2:1 |
| Cylinder Head : | Cast-iron |
| Sequential Fuel Injection | |
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Production Figures
| Total Dodge Production for 1998 : | 241,619 |
| Total 1998 Avenger production : | 26,603 |
| 1998 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 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | TRADESONIC |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 06E064000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. |
| Consequence | LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Remedy | TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884. |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO TRADESONIC AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED 'LAMP MODEL NUMBERS.'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 | 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). |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Mfr Report Date | 19970721 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 98V045002 |
| Summary | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DASH PANEL PAD CAN SHIFT INTERFERRING WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL. |
| Consequence | THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL WOULD NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL REMOVE A PORTION OF THE DASH PANEL PAD SO IT CANNOT INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL. |
| Notes | OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 8, 1998.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). |
Data updated January 2023
1998 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $17,200 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $38,100 |
| Avg. Home : | $129,300 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.15 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
1998 Dodge Avenger FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1998 Dodge Avenger?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1998 Dodge Avenger? A: The 1998 Dodge Avenger has a wheelbase size of 103.70 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1998 Dodge Avenger? A: The 1998 Dodge Avenger has a length of 190.40 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1998 Dodge Avenger? A: The 1998 Dodge Avenger has a width of 69.10 inches.Q: How much did the 1998 Dodge Avenger cost when new?A: The 1998 Dodge Avenger cost approximately $14,935 to $17,315 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1998 Dodge Avenger? A: The 1998 Dodge Avenger was offered as a Coupe, ES Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Dodge produce in 1998? A: Dodge produced 241,619 automobiles in 1998.Q: How many 1998 Avengers were produced? A: Dodge produced 26,603 examples of the Avenger in 1998.Q: What engines did the 1998 Dodge Avenger have? A: The 1998 Dodge Avenger had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1983 cc | 121.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 130 Ft-Lbs (176 NM) @ 4800 RPM V 6 (2491 cc | 152.0 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 163 HP (119.968 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 170 Ft-Lbs (230 NM) @ 4350 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1998 Dodge Avenger have? A: The 1998 Dodge Avenger had a 5 speed Manual gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1998 Dodge Avenger?
How many 1998 Dodge Avenger were produced?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1998 Dodge Avenger? A: The 1998 Dodge Avenger has a wheelbase size of 103.70 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1998 Dodge Avenger? A: The 1998 Dodge Avenger has a length of 190.40 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1998 Dodge Avenger? A: The 1998 Dodge Avenger has a width of 69.10 inches.Q: How much did the 1998 Dodge Avenger cost when new?A: The 1998 Dodge Avenger cost approximately $14,935 to $17,315 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1998 Dodge Avenger? A: The 1998 Dodge Avenger was offered as a Coupe, ES Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Dodge produce in 1998? A: Dodge produced 241,619 automobiles in 1998.Q: How many 1998 Avengers were produced? A: Dodge produced 26,603 examples of the Avenger in 1998.Q: What engines did the 1998 Dodge Avenger have? A: The 1998 Dodge Avenger had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1983 cc | 121.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 130 Ft-Lbs (176 NM) @ 4800 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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