The service and repair manual for the 1996 Dodge Avenger — 2.0L I4 and 2.5L V6 engines, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Dodge published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC 2.5L V6 — 152 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | ES Coupe 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 235 complaints · 66 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1996 Avenger manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 94
- General Information 1,462
- Accessories & Equipment 218
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 147
- Body & Frame 104
- Maintenance 82
- Brakes 135
- Restraints 71
- Steering 137
- Electrical 180
- Suspension 64
- Engine Mechanical 160
- Transmission 207
- Engine Performance 1,030
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1996 Avenger
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 07E055000In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire.
- Suspension — front › control arm › lower ball joint · 00V421002This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a ve.
- Suspension — front › control arm › lower ball joint · 99V066003This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a ve.
Owners have filed 235 complaints and Dodge has issued 66 technical service bulletins for the 1996 Avenger. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1996 Avenger manual
Is this manual specific to the 1996 Avenger?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1996 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 2.5L V6 across the ES Coupe 2-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 1996 Avenger problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 1996 Avenger, covering fuel system, gasoline, suspension. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Dodge dealers.
Does it include 1996 Avenger wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1996 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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