2012 Dodge Avenger Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 2%of 554 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,546miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2012 Dodge Avenger, 2% of the 554 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,546 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The dash board lights started flashing. My engine light came on and the car turned off the steering was not working and the brakes were pressed to the floorboard . I almost hit a mailbox . Thank goodness there was no child near the school zone this has happened several times now . The mechanic says it could be the ABS”
NHTSA complaint #11341991, filed 2020-07, 127,000 miles“We hit a deer and the front of the car was demolished. Upon inspection the next morning, I noticed that an airbag sensor was shattered and just hanging by the wire harness. Airbags did not deploy, I was concerned about this and never got a straight answer from anyone. Now I get a recall notice saying faulty restraint system, I'm not too happy...”
NHTSA complaint #10586878, filed 2014-05, 35,284 miles“My electrical stability light and air bag light come on daily now for 1 week while driving. My interior lights flicker and my check engine light is on but not registering. The recalls and my VIN is not listed”
NHTSA complaint #11075770, filed 2018-03, 168,000 miles“My 2012 Dodge Avenger had recall for electrical system, airbags. I took it to the dealer and they performed recall n38 reflash tipm. Before this recall was done my vehicle had no problems. As soon as I drove away from the dealer, my airbag light on dash was on, the left rear turning light and left brake light not working, right headlight not working, right front turning signal not working. I let the dealer know what was going on and they said I had to bring it back in because it probably has electrical problem . This is more than just electrical problem, it is a safety problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10690291, filed 2015-02, 84,546 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10898561, filed 2016-08, 108,000 milesExterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 7 | 1% |
| 2012 | 13 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 12 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 6 | 7% |
| 1996 | 8 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge Avenger
164 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
119 complaintsAir bags
109 complaintsElectrical system
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Dodge Avenger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology