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#BS-2012-DODAVE-7F95

2012 Dodge Avenger

Based on reports from 836 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
836
Crashes
61
Fires
17
Recalls
3
TSBs
107
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 836 complaints, 61 crashes, 17 fires, and 3 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.5x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

heater not working properly

57 complaints • Severity 8.5/10

$X,XXX
2

engine stalls dies while driving

9 complaints • Severity 8.2/10

$X,XXX
3

stuck in first gear

4 complaints • Severity 9.5/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

108 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 70K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

64
0–30K
146
30–60K
193
60–90K
127
90–120K
39
120–150K
21
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (193 reports) • Median: 70K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (108 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

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Where the complaints fall

Other163 (19%)
Airbags108 (13%)
Electrical107 (13%)
Visibility99 (12%)
Engine88 (11%)
Seat Belts42 (5%)
Drivetrain30 (4%)
Stability Control25 (3%)

2012 Dodge Avenger: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2012 Dodge Avenger, with 108 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 70,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 70K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2012 Dodge Avenger, with 107 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility Issues

Visibility complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2012 Dodge Avenger, with 99 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2012 Dodge Avenger, with 88 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

11
12
37
13
50
14
80
15
69
16
123
17
169
18
133
19
85
20
31
21
15
22
9
23
15
24
9
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2012 Dodge Avenger. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

13V282000Nov 2013

AIR BAGS

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.

16V668000Aug 2017

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.

17V640000Dec 2017

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. A component within the occupant restraint controller (ORC) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash.

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This is the worst model year for the Dodge Avenger according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2012 Dodge Avenger vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

836

Class avg

331

2.5x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 836 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2012 Dodge Avenger: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Dodge Avenger?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2012 Dodge Avenger is related to the airbags, with 108 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2012 Dodge Avenger reliable?
The 2012 Dodge Avenger has 836 complaints, 61 crash reports, and 17 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.5x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2012 Dodge Avenger problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2012 Dodge Avenger have any recalls?
Yes, the 2012 Dodge Avenger has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Avenger problems start?
Based on 590 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 70,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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