2012 Dodge Avenger Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 3%of 554 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the seats of the 2012 Dodge Avenger, 3% of the 554 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 headrest on the driver seat snapped and hit my head while I was driving. I currently have back neck pain, feels like a pressure. It was unexpected. Is there anything I can do ? I am going to my doctor this week, but anyway of fixing?”
NHTSA complaint #11300129, filed 2020-01, 1 miles“I have had my 2012 Dodge Avenger for a little over a year. The heat does not work on the passenger side and I was told by the mechanic I purchased from that it was an issue with all these cars and nothing could be done. Also in the past 6 months my car has went dead while driving and would not crank for at least 3 to 4 hours. I was just on this interstate friday night going 60 and my car went dead and had to coast of the interstate in a really bad part of town. I see that there are many issues with both of these and cannot believe that nothing is being done about this. Thanks Dodge.”
NHTSA complaint #11290842, filed 2019-12, 100,000 miles“The seats move around as if they are not bolted down properly. Any speed if you hit a small bump or so much as move other then straight it’s extremely noticeable. I don’t think it is safe and my kids are in this car daily and I was hoping a recall would have already been called on this because I know I’m mot the only one with this issue with both front seats moving around as if it’s a carnival ride. And the cruise control stopped working in 2016. …”
NHTSA complaint #11422516, filed 2021-06“On November 19, 2021 I was a passenger in the above vehicle, which was owned by my ex-husband. We were involved in a 3 car accident when another car cut us off while driving at the speed of 45 mph (posted), with cruise control set. Upon impact with the 2 other vehicles, my seat (the passenger side seat) broke and threw me forward into the front passenger side compartment. Even though the dash airbags deployed, I suffered a catastrophic injury to my leg/ankle that required immediate surgery---had I not had surgery, I would have never walked again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11458662, filed 2022-03“The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of an undisclosed recall. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off, the front passenger’s side headrest deployed inadvertently. The contact stated that a handheld diagnostic machine retrieved DTC: U0184. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,900.”
NHTSA complaint #11641713, filed 2025-02, 125,900 milesRelated recalls
- 17V640000Oct 10, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. A component within the occupant restraint…Covers: Dodge Avenger 2012–2013, Jeep Liberty 2011–2012, Chrysler 200 2012–2013
Related service bulletins
- 10187662Dec 17, 2020Warranty Bulletin D-20-16 (X84) Active Head Restraint - Select 2012-2018 Dodge Journey (JC) and 2012-2014 Dodge Avenger/Chrysler 200 (JS) (Rev. B)
- 10224063Nov 25, 2020Warranty Bulletin D-20-16 (X84) Active Head Restraint - Select 2012-2018 Dodge Journey (JC) and 2012-2014 Dodge Avenger/Chrysler 200 (JS) (Rev. A)
- 10184741Nov 25, 2020Warranty Bulletin D-20-16 (X84) Active Head Restraint - Select 2012-2018 Dodge Journey (JC) and 2012-2014 Dodge Avenger/Chrysler 200 (JS) (Rev. A)
- 10184441Nov 25, 2020Warranty Bulletin D-20-16 (X84) Active Head Restraint - Select 2012-2018 Dodge Journey (JC) and 2012-2014 Dodge Avenger/Chrysler 200 (JS) (Rev. A)
- 10224057Nov 11, 2020Warranty Bulletin D-20-16 (X84) Active Head Restraint - Select 2010-2018 Dodge Journey (JC) and 2010-2014 Dodge Avenger/Chrysler 200 (JS)
- 10184735Nov 11, 2020Warranty Bulletin D-20-16 (X84) Active Head Restraint - Select 2010-2018 Dodge Journey (JC) and 2010-2014 Dodge Avenger/Chrysler 200 (JS)
- 10184435Nov 11, 2020Warranty Bulletin D-20-16 (X84) Active Head Restraint - Select 2010-2018 Dodge Journey (JC) and 2010-2014 Dodge Avenger/Chrysler 200 (JS)
- 10224075Nov 6, 2020Active Head Restraint (AHR) Inadvertent Deployment - X84 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting the sled bracket striker pin and possibly replacing a front seat AHR…
- 10216395Feb 6, 2013Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure…
Seats: other model years
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
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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