2012 Dodge Avenger
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2012 Dodge Avenger.
Recalls on the 2012 Dodge Avenger
Seats: head restraint
A component within the occupant restraint controller (ORC) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a…
Seat belts: pretensioner
The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags…
Electrical system
Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints…
Source: NHTSA
2012 Dodge Avenger at a glance
- Trims
- R/TSESXT
- Engine
- 3.6L 6-Cylinder, 2.4L 4-Cylinder
- Transmission
- Automatic 6-spd, Automatic 4-spd
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Body style
- Sedan
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 2012 Dodge Avenger?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2012 Dodge Avenger. There are 3 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 2012 Dodge Avenger reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 3 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2012 Dodge Avenger?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2012 Dodge Avenger listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.