CarComplaints.com Notes: Consumer Reports road tests has noted deficiencies in the 2012 Avenger with regard to engine noise, acceleration, braking, handling, transmission, fuel economy, driving position and rear visibility. But at least it has a cool marketing campaign ... right?
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
56,214 miles
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Recall S61 occupant restraint control module. I was notified October of 2016 of this recall, stating the fix would be available in June of this year. My air bag light came on in January. A local autosho diagnosed the problem as the recall. The local dealership said they couldn't do anything until the fix became available in June, didnt offer to help get me into a safer vehicle. They just said nothing could be done at the time. Come June, the fix was pushed till August. I'm in touch with the dealership now, and they have said that parts are on hold, and they are waiting for Chrysler to release the parts. I have two young children in the car with me at all times. This car is not safe to drive, and Chrysler is not fixing the problem in a timely manner.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. While driving 50 mph, the contact observed smoke coming from the engine and the vehicle shook violently. The contact pulled the vehicle off the road and the check engine and electronic throttle control warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the radiator and coolant system failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the alternator failed and had to be replaced a month prior. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
We hit a patch of slush and ice, the rear tires locked and the car slammed head-on into a concrete pillar. The car's bumper, grille, support bar etc were severely damaged and the car was deemed a total loss. The radiator was folded into a "V". the driver's head hit the steering wheel resulting in a concussion. The airbag never deployed. Before the accident, the instrument panel was flashing on/off when we used the turn signal. The car didn't start or shut off at times. There is something seriously wrong with the electrical system/airbag. (recall related incident)
Passenger heater side blows cold air. When changing ac/heater to/from fresh air and re-circulation a loud clicking noise happens. P0306 cylinder misfire when it rains water gets into the trunk though the spoiler.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the electrical system experienced overheating and the battery warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the starter had overheated. There was an abnormal burning odor present. The vehicle was repaired. Prior to the failure, the alternator and starter were replaced. In addition, after the starter was replaced, the vehicle was no longer able to be started. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
- Sumter, SC, USA
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The vehicle was traveling straight forward down a flat three-lane road. The vehicle was going about 45-50 miles per hour. The driver fell asleep and it crossed two lanes and rolled multiple times down a 30 foot embankment. It came to a rest right side up. None of the airbags deployed despite extensive damage resulting in a total loss of the vehicle. In the six months prior to this there was intermittent electrical problems affecting interior lighting and power window functioning that couldn't be identified.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle lost power without warning. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure could not be determined. The contact stated that various parts have been replaced however, the failure was persistent. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 177,553.
Takata recall........while just sitting there or turning on car, theres a knocking noise is there a recall done research and many people have same issues
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. While driving 20 mph, the electronic throttle control indicator illuminated intermittently. The failure caused the vehicle to slow down significantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 65,000.
Passenger headlight, turn signals, and brake lights not working when is started vehicle was in motion. Have put 5 sets of tires on it in the 4 years owned bought new, check engine light randomly comes on car runs bad and goes to 3rpms the quickly drops to 2rpms and barely goes 40mph and radio goes crazy also happens when in motion.
While driving the car started accelerating by itself and the engine reed high. Wipers come on by themselves. Seat belt light stays on even when you have it on. Battery light comes on periodically.
Etc replacement. Vehicle will jump, stall, or stutter in the middle of driving. You wont be able to push on the gas pedal for a while and will cause damage to engine and transmission.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13V282000 (air bags, electrical system) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
My airbag light came on and I took it in for service and the light went off but now its been back on for months and also the passenger window has not been working, its been stationary and I was out of town when it happened.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the heater in the vehicle on the passenger side blew cold air on numerous occasions and the driver side heater worked normally. The vehicle was repaired, but the issue recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the passenger side does not have heat coming from the vents when the heater was activated. The contact stated that fluid was leaking from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.
Took car in for a coolant flush and only have heat on the drivers side. Passenger side blows cool air. Car is only 3 years old with 72,000 miles on it. Had heat before the dealership recommended the coolant flush. Took car into dealership to have it looked at and they tell me the heater core is partially plugged. Heat worked fine before flush, now it does not.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, a clicking noise was heard from the front end. While driving at any speed, the contact smelled burning wires from somewhere within the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 61,000.
I was driving when my car lost power multiple times with the key in the ingition. The third time all of the lights on the dash went off and I had to coast into a parking spot. I had to jump the vehicle to get it started
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- Newark, OH, USA