The service and repair manual for the 1997 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 | 1997 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2 recalls · 109 complaints · 66 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1997 Avenger manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 95
- General Information 1,520
- Accessories & Equipment 224
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 134
- Body & Frame 105
- Maintenance 75
- Brakes 135
- Restraints 44
- Steering 77
- Electrical 176
- Suspension 64
- Engine Mechanical 163
- Transmission 180
- Engine Performance 698
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1997 Avenger
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 09E025000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- Exterior Lighting · 09E012000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 109 complaints and Dodge has issued 66 technical service bulletins for the 1997 Avenger. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1997 Avenger manual
Is this manual specific to the 1997 Avenger?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1997 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 1997 Avenger problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1997 Avenger, covering exterior lighting. 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 1997 Avenger wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1997 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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