1996 Dodge Avenger Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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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.
Published Aug 9, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 1996 Dodge Avenger
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by Luis Lazaro F
Sep 17, 2014
The 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.Sep 17, 2014
by Randy B
Mar 06, 2011
I 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. Mar 06, 2011
by Anonymous
Jun 10, 2010
Clean 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.Jun 10, 2010
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by Luis Lazaro F
Sep 17, 2014
The 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.Sep 17, 2014
by Randy B
Mar 06, 2011
I 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. Mar 06, 2011
by Anonymous
Jun 10, 2010
Clean 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.Jun 10, 2010
by Andy G
Oct 28, 2009
This 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.Oct 28, 2009
by Benjamin S
Sep 03, 2009
All 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!Sep 03, 2009
by Alex B
Jul 17, 2009
it 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.Jul 17, 2009
by Brett K
Mar 11, 2009
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 perfectlyMar 11, 2009
by Jeremiah M
Feb 10, 2009
Overall 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.Feb 10, 2009
by Craig B
Mar 28, 2008
This was my Stereo show car! It looked really good. I just wish it would have had a little more power.Mar 28, 2008
by Dane F
Feb 07, 2008
i 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.Feb 07, 2008
1996 Dodge Avenger Pricing
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