1996 Dodge Avenger Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Overview
This 2-door sports coupe remains a fun car to drive, and with its spacious interior, you can easily take your friends along to show off...
This 2-door sports coupe remains a fun car to drive, and with its spacious interior, you can easily take your friends along to show off your ride.
Not many updates for the 1996 Dodge Avenger. The most notable is an increase in horsepower in the ES model from 155 to 163-horsepower. Other new offerings include a 16-inch alumninum wheel option and different interior fabric.
While the V6 ES model gives you more power and acceleration, it still is only available as an automatic, so the base model 5-speed is often cited as more fun to drive. Low ground clearance, a too wide turning radius, and transmission woes are a common complaint for some owners.
What owners say
"Overall, owners seem to have mixed feelings about the 1996 Dodge Avenger. Many appreciate its stylish looks and decent handling, making it a fun car for everyday use and a great option for a first car. However, several drivers noted issues with power and reliability, with some describing it as a money pit over time. While it performs adequately for basic needs, concerns about maintenance costs and durability were frequently mentioned."
Performance- Handles corners like a champ Build Quality- Only had to replace lower ball joints Appearance- Good enough to win me 20 car shows Cost of ownership- 20mpg town / 31 hwy Fun factor- Love takin it out 541 cuz the corners are tight and the car handles them perfectly
March 11, 2009All around awesome car thats all i have to say about that! Great on gas, no mechanical problems normally. If you keep up on the basic changes and make sure its well maintained then this car will run like a champ!
September 3, 2009This car was great, believe it or not. The 2.5 v6 could have been bigger, but it had ample power. I the 90,000 miles I owned the car, all that needed fixed was; 1 battery, tune-up at 60,000, 1 rear wheel bearing, brakes all the way around, and 2 sets of tires.
October 28, 2009What owners say
Performance- Handles corners like a champ Build Quality- Only had to replace lower ball joints Appearance- Good enough to win me 20 car shows Cost of ownership- 20mpg town / 31 hwy Fun factor- Love takin it out 541 cuz the corners are tight and the car handles them perfectly
March 11, 2009All around awesome car thats all i have to say about that! Great on gas, no mechanical problems normally. If you keep up on the basic changes and make sure its well maintained then this car will run like a champ!
September 3, 2009This car was great, believe it or not. The 2.5 v6 could have been bigger, but it had ample power. I the 90,000 miles I owned the car, all that needed fixed was; 1 battery, tune-up at 60,000, 1 rear wheel bearing, brakes all the way around, and 2 sets of tires.
October 28, 2009Clean smooth lines-nice curves. 4 cyl. 5sp. is fun to drive-speed parts available-easy to install. Handles very nicely. Interior styling rather bland but functional. Gas-30mpg hwy.. Build quality is good-Chry. & Mitsub.. Maint. costs avg.. Will seat 4 relatively comfortably.
June 10, 2010This was my Stereo show car! It looked really good. I just wish it would have had a little more power.
March 28, 2008The car definitely wasn't built for power but the handling is pretty good. Mine has 187,000 miles on it and I've owned for 1+ year. No major problems, just normal wear and tear for a car that's 15 yrs old. Rockers have rust issues, especially when you live in ND. Overall, I love the car and would recommend one in good condition to my friends. These trannys can have problems, so beware of that.
September 17, 2014I had a killer stereo , 2 amps , 2 subs, spent well over 2000$ . I loved this car. Great looks. Mine was dark green with a grey interior. Mileage was very good while the performance was also quite good. Had to fold the back seats down on long trips so that the amps didn't overheat.
March 6, 2011it was a car that looked really good with a body kit but it really didnt have much power and i was ready for another project. it was getting old. but it was worth all the work when i sold it.
July 17, 2009i really like this car its roomy and sport and has lots of power and is good on gas. nicely done interior and features r easy to use.
February 7, 2008Overall a decent car. Gets me from A to B pretty reliably. At one point it actually looked really nice with the ground effects and everything but those have gotten busted up over time so now It's pretty much just a money pit, slowly dieing lol. A good first car though, or if you're just looking for a cheap car that's decent looking to get you to school or work and not cost you $$$ in gas then this is probably the car for you.
February 10, 2009
