Worst 2012 Dodge Avenger Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Electrical Faults
Wipers & Visibility
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Dodge Avenger.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 108 | 21 | — | 68,836 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 107 | 5 | 5 | 75,186 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 95 | 1 | — | 78,205 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 85 | 4 | 6 | 83,295 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 42 | 7 | — | 74,401 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 30 | 1 | 1 | 48,172 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 25 | — | — | 73,374 mi | |
| Brakes | 21 | 5 | 2 | 58,512 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 19 | 1 | — | 54,820 mi | |
| Body Structure | 17 | 7 | 2 | 57,321 mi | |
| Fuel System | 16 | — | — | 106,909 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 16 | 1 | 1 | 76,969 mi | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 14 | 1 | — | 61,761 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 13 | 1 | — | 81,733 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 10 | — | — | 24,500 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 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 | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | — | — | 68,360 mi | |
| Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2012 Dodge Avenger
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,241,875 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 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.
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2012 Dodge Avenger — FAQ
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