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2012 Dodge Avenger Electrical system Problems

Complaints
109about this part
Share
20%of 554 total for the year
Median mileage
70,522miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 109 complaints about the electrical system of the 2012 Dodge Avenger, 20% of the 554 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,522 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I was on a hill about to turn onto the freeway when my vehicle turned off/stalled. I was moving about 10 miles per hour and when I went to turn right I found it difficult to move the steering wheel, at which point I realized my vehicle had stalled. This is the third time I have had this issue with my vehicle within the last year.”

NHTSA complaint #11176499, filed 2019-02, 90,220 miles

“Cold air blowing out of passenger side vents, when heat is coming out of drivers side. I had the thermostat replaced, the radiator flushed, the heater core checked. I replaced the heater blend door actuator and the blower motor control module and resister and still have cold air coming out of the vents.”

NHTSA complaint #11173492, filed 2019-02, 143,000 miles

“The horn has a electrical shortage, which continues to honk, while driving, or standing still. Your Dodge jeep chrysler dealer in glendale, now tells me, that there is a short, and he knows that the switch is bad, as it continues to honk when the horn is connected. Now this dealer is charging me another $900., but not sure it will fix problems. This is the worst vehicle I have ever owned, it is a death trap, waiting to happen.”

NHTSA complaint #11325150, filed 2020-05, 77,111 miles

“On my 2012 Dodge Avenger, I have had problems with my alternator and had to replace it 3 times, 2 times in the last 2 yrs. I have gotten it checked and the warning was detected that it was the charging system, and wiring system. The first time I experienced this, my engine light came on and the car stalled immediately with almost no warning except the light pops on deceleration and stalled on the interstate. …”

NHTSA complaint #11081233, filed 2018-03, 45,000 miles

“Without cause, the airbag light came on. After investigating the issue, I find that my car had a recall for the tipm, which was not done. I then had the tipm reset, however it did not turn the light out. Then I had a diagnostic test done that came up with a code of b2208, which of course warranty doesn't cover. This module should be replaced by chrysler for the 2012 Avenger as well.”

NHTSA complaint #10671499, filed 2015-01, 60,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20143316%
20139818%
201210920%
20114120%
20104025%
20091015%
200821926%
200015%
1999711%
199812%
199756%
1996138%
19951910%

Other parts of the 2012 Dodge Avenger

Other or unknown
164 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
119 complaintsAir bags
109 complaintsEngine
87 complaintsSeat belts
43 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
31 complaintsElectronic stability control
25 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 Dodge Avenger

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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