2012 Dodge Avenger

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2012 Dodge Avenger
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2012: 553 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1995	196
1996	157
1997	83
1998	58
1999	62
2000	22
2007	2
2008	831
2009	67
2010	163
2011	209
2012	553
2013	547
2014	204
2015	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 20%

20% of complaints: air bags — 108 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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VEHICLE IN TOTAL LOSS ACCIDENT - STRUCK BY VEHICLE IN ACCIDENT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE NEAR THE DOOR - DUBLIN OH POLICE DEPT INCIDENT # 18000499 - NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *TT *JS *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20180322

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: electrical system — 107 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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WHEN IT RAINS I CAN NOT DRIVE I BOUGHT THE CAR A YEAR AGO IN THE CAR HAD THE PROBLEM I DIDN KNO AT THE TIME CAUSE IT WAS WINTER WHEN I GOT IT AND I REALLY FEEL IN DANGER PLEAS HELP

NHTSA ODI report, 20180416

While driving for about 50miles, the electrical system failed, I lost power to the entire vehicle, steering was hard, brakes hard as well. as I pulled over, the car started back up. Next day car drove fine.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231230

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WAY THE SPEEDOMETER WAS ARRANGED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS A SAFETY HAZARD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120224

VISIBILITY/WIPER 17%

17% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 95 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

ENGINE 16%

16% of complaints: engine — 86 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SEAT BELTS 8%

8% of complaints: seat belts — 42 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2012 — complaint volume: 553

R 20131119 — air bags, electrical system

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, 201

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on Novembe

Campaign 13V282000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170815 — air bags, seat belts

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.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017.

Campaign 16V668000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20171204 — air bags, seats

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is T56.

Campaign 17V640000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190909 — PE (closed 20260225)

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