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1997 Dodge Avenger

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

2

2 current

Combined

10.9L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,745

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2001062 · manufacturer campaign 967

9 March 2001

Transport Canada lists: Sebring 1995–2000 · Avenger 1995–2000 · Talon 1995–1998

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the lower lateral arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication. There is a potential for moisture to leak past the protective boot which can cause the ball stud to corrode. This corrosion, acting much like contamination, can also lead to premature wear and separation of the ball joint. This could result in loss of vehicle control and a possible crash.

What the dealer will do

Lower lateral arm ball joints will be inspected for wear and replaced as necessary with newly designed lower lateral arm ball joints. Ball joints that are within the established tolerance will be cleaned and a special sealant will be applied to prevent the intrusion of moisture.

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Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 1997122 · manufacturer campaign 735

19 June 1997

Transport Canada lists: Sebring 1997 · Avenger 1997 · Talon 1997

What is wrong

THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADREST SUPPORT BRACKET WELD TO FAIL ON THESE VEHICLES.

What the dealer will do

A NEW PASSENGER SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSTALLED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

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Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 41% of 109 1997 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
251 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 1997 Dodge Avenger have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 1997 Dodge Avenger. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 1997 Dodge Avenger get?
NRCan rates the 1997 Dodge Avenger at 10.9 L/100 km combined, emitting 251 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 1997 Dodge Avenger for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,745 in fuel, producing roughly 4,091 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.