Dodge Avenger FJ
First generation · 1995–2000 · 6 model years · 2 trims
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Photo: 1999 Avenger Front by Bnjmnlhm at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1999 Avenger by Bnjmnlhm at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Dodge-Avenger-coupe by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1998 Dodge Avenger by Nick Ares, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Dodge Avenger 1996 (16451726196) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 1999 Avenger Front by Bnjmnlhm at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1999 Avenger by Bnjmnlhm at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Dodge-Avenger-coupe by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1998 Dodge Avenger by Nick Ares, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Dodge Avenger 1996 (16451726196) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | |||||||
| Base · Coupe | 2.5 L Gas V6 | 163 | 170 lb-ft | 4-Speed Automatic | FWD | 17/25 (20) | $19,595 |
| ES · Coupe | 2.5 L Gas V6 | 163 | 170 lb-ft | 4-Speed Automatic | FWD | 17/25 (20) | $21,840 |
| 1999 | |||||||
| Base · Coupe | 2.0 L Gas I4 | 140 | 130 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | FWD | 19/29 (23) | $16,005 |
| ES · Coupe | 2.0 L Gas I4 | 140 | 130 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | FWD | 19/29 (23) | $18,280 |
| 1998 | |||||||
| Base · Coupe | 2.0 L Gas I4 | 140 | 130 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | FWD | 19/29 (23) | $15,465 |
| ES · Coupe | 2.0 L Gas I4 | 140 | 130 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | FWD | 19/29 (23) | $17,995 |
| 1997 | |||||||
| Base · Coupe | 2.0 L Gas I4 | 140 | 130 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | FWD | 19/29 (23) | $15,155 |
| ES · Coupe | 2.0 L Gas I4 | 140 | 130 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | FWD | 19/29 (23) | $18,125 |
| 1996 | |||||||
| Base · Coupe | 2.0 L Gas I4 | 140 | 130 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | FWD | 19/29 (23) | $14,575 |
| ES · Coupe | 2.5 L Gas V6 | 155 | 161 lb-ft | 4-Speed Automatic | FWD | 18/25 (20) | $18,656 |
| 1995 | |||||||
| Base · Coupe | 2.0 L Gas I4 | 140 | 130 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | FWD | 19/30 (23) | $13,876 |
| ES · Coupe | 2.5 L Gas V6 | 155 | 160 lb-ft | 4-Speed Automatic | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $17,726 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 | — |
| 1999 | 5 | — |
| 1998 | 6 | — |
| 1997 | 6 | Not rated |
| 1996 | 3 | Not rated |
| 1995 | 3 | Not rated |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.