2012 Dodge Avenger Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 164about this part
- Share
- 30%of 554 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 164 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2012 Dodge Avenger, 30% of the 554 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My heater is not working properly blown cold air on passenger side already replaced blend doors there is water in my dashboard but there is no water leaking inside car no water comes out from the evaporator hose when AC is running everytime I turn on my car u hear the water gushing through out the dash havent had a heater for a couple years already”
NHTSA complaint #11255229, filed 2019-09, 99,000 miles“The drivers side blows hot air when I set the knob on hot but the passenger side only blows cold air and won't heat up. Its terrible for in the winter only half of the windshield gets unlogged and the other half I can't see out of. Ive read somewhere that this is a defect in the car somewhere and Dodge should have to cover the costs for fixing them.”
NHTSA complaint #11277843, filed 2019-11, 70,000 miles“Yes I was on I 85 connector in charlotte nc on my way to work, my car started running hot had to get it towed, miss time from work had to catch uber two days which cost over 40 bucks, come to find out they say it was my emission system to cause my car to run hot, now I have to miss more time from work to take it to get repaired, the emission system has a recall on it.”
NHTSA complaint #11279684, filed 2019-11, 128,590 miles“1st complaint is the seatbelt will randomly lock and restrain you and and take several seconds to release. 2nd complaint is my driver side floor is constantly drenched with a fluid when it rains. 3rd complaint is the car shudders and vibrates when driving above 40mph. 4th complaint I was involved in a car accident and my air bags failed to deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #11012229, filed 2017-08, 20,000 miles“No heat coming in on the passenger side vents. Lustine Dodge did a radiator and heater core flush then told me the heating core needed to be replaced and still want to charge for the flush. I have seen the heating core issue several times reported and needs to be recalled. I am also calling Dodge to register complaint and fraud since they know this is an issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10935119, filed 2016-12, 25 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017445Apr 2, 2025Actuator - a/c and heater
- 11017435Apr 2, 2025Actuator - a/c and heater
- 10230438Nov 1, 2022Some of the above-involved vehicles may exceed NOx (Oxides of Nitrogen) emission level standards due to loss of catalytic converter efficiency
- 10225287Aug 19, 2022Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding…
- 10228020Apr 2, 2022Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
- 10217736Jan 1, 2013STAR Center News No. 78 - Jan/Feb 2013: Instead of limiting the use of the tether anchor to 48 pounds (child weight) the new guideline states that the tether anchor can be used…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 20 | 10% |
| 2013 | 104 | 19% |
| 2012 | 164 | 30% |
| 2011 | 58 | 28% |
| 2010 | 18 | 11% |
| 2009 | 9 | 13% |
| 2008 | 47 | 6% |
| 2000 | 4 | 18% |
| 1999 | 5 | 8% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 5 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge Avenger
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 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 27, 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