1999 Dodge Avenger Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1999 Dodge Avenger addresses the coupe in its Base and ES trims, both with two doors. Engine choices are a 2.0L inline-four with double overhead cams and a 2.5L V6 with a single overhead cam, naturally aspirated and gasoline-fueled. Procedures and specifications support the engines and their fuel and cooling systems, and torque values carry through to the transmission, brakes, suspension and steering. Electrical diagnostics round it out.

Engines covered

• 2.0L inline-four (122 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 2.5L V6 (152 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door coupe

Trims covered

• Base
• ES

Known issues on the 1999 Avenger. NHTSA has 1 recall on record for the 1999 Avenger. Certain 1999 Avenger vehicles may have had the protective boots on the front lower lateral arm ball joints damaged during assembly, and with moisture getting in, the ball stud could corrode until the joint separated. Dealers checked the joints, replacing those worn past tolerance and cleaning and sealing the others. There are 62 owner complaints, with hydraulic service brakes at 15, suspension at 13 and power train at 10; 6 complaints reported a crash, 2 a fire and 4 an injury. Brake and suspension procedures, specifications and torque values in the manual cover these systems.