Worst 2012 Dodge Avenger Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
AIR BAGS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Dodge Avenger.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 163 | 2 | — | 77,081 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 108 | 21 | — | 68,836 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 107 | 5 | 5 | 75,186 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 95 | 1 | — | 78,205 mi | |
| ENGINE | 85 | 4 | 6 | 83,295 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 42 | 7 | — | 74,401 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 30 | 1 | 1 | 48,172 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 25 | — | — | 73,374 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 21 | 5 | 2 | 58,512 mi | |
| STEERING | 19 | 1 | — | 54,820 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 17 | 7 | 2 | 57,321 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 16 | — | — | 106,909 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 16 | 1 | 1 | 76,969 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 14 | 1 | — | 61,761 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 13 | 1 | — | 81,733 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 10 | — | — | 24,500 mi | |
| SEATS | 8 | 1 | — | 80,302 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 8 | — | — | 69,118 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 7 | — | — | 91,633 mi | |
| WHEELS | 5 | — | — | 68,360 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 4 | — | — | 92,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | — | 70,378 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 351 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 18,300 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 27,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | 32,859 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 | — | — | 69,276 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 34,599 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | 137,000 mi |
Recalls for 2012 Dodge Avenger
7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,919,375 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. A component within the occupant restraint controller (ORC) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. A component within the occupant restraint controller (ORC) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.
Other Dodge Avenger Years
Wider context: See the full Dodge Avenger reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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