2012 Dodge Avenger Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2012 Dodge Avenger, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 70,522 miles. The words owners use most often: “cold air” (12% of reports).
- 109electrical system complaints
- 70,522median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 45%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Cold air: mentioned in 13 of 109 complaints (12%)
- Heater core: mentioned in 8 of 109 complaints (7%)
- Chrysler jeep ram: mentioned in 6 of 109 complaints (6%)
- Bags electrical: mentioned in 6 of 109 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 80 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 109 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 4 an injury.
Dodge Avenger electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Avenger | 33 | 16% | 44,350 |
| 2013 Avenger | 98 | 18% | 70,000 |
| 2012 Avenger | 109 | 20% | 70,522 |
| 2011 Avenger | 41 | 20% | 71,000 |
| 2010 Avenger | 40 | 25% | 63,500 |
| 2009 Avenger | 10 | 15% | 82,000 |
| 2008 Avenger | 219 | 26% | 91,123 |
| 2000 Avenger | 1 | 5% | 88,954 |
| 1999 Avenger | 7 | 11% | 86,000 |
| 1998 Avenger | 1 | 2% | 185,000 |
| 1997 Avenger | 5 | 6% | — |
| 1996 Avenger | 13 | 8% | — |
| 1995 Avenger | 19 | 10% | 170,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Air bags; electrical system
Problem: 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.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My 2012 dodge avenger will shut off whenever it feels like and you lose control of power steering. It feels like itâs not getting gas. It will crank back up when it feels like.The horn honks randomly.
Window Defrost and Passenger Heat /Air. While either in motion or while driving, no heated air exits the passenger side of the windshield defroster, nor the passenger window defrost, lower and center console vents. Heated air only exits the driver's side windshield and driver's side dash vents…
I was driving and I stopped at a stop sign. When I got ready to go, the car stalled and stopped and wouldn't start. After 30 minutes, it started but I ended up having it towed. My mechanic was able to replicate it after putting the car in the sun, running it for 10 minutes and then driving it. When…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2012 Dodge Avengers have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 109 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2012 Dodge Avenger (20% of the 554 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Dodge Avenger electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 70,522 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2012 Dodge Avenger?
The most frequent phrase is “cold air”, in 13 of 109 complaints, followed by “heater core” (8).
Other 2012 Dodge Avenger problems
- Air Bags problems (109)
- Visibility/wiper problems (95)
- Engine problems (87)
See all 2012 Dodge Avenger problems or electrical system problems across all Avenger years.