Model year guide

1997 Dodge Avenger

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Dodge Avenger is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1997 Dodge Avenger at a glance

Combined20–23 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1997 Dodge Avenger MPG & running costs

Combined20–23 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway27 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,150
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume91 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$3,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1997 Dodge Avenger costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,750
Fuel only$15,750
Per mile$0.21

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1997 Dodge Avenger vehicles on record

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1997 Dodge Avenger — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1997 Dodge Avenger get?

The 1997 Dodge Avenger has U.S. EPA estimates of 20–23 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.