Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Dodge Avenger has 3 recalls, 552 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
552
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
17V640000
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 r...
16V668000
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 Patrio...
13V282000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-201...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2012 Dodge Avenger 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | Window Defrost and Passenger Heat /Air. While either in motion or while driving, no heated air exits... |
| Jul 18, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving and I stopped at a stop sign. When I got ready to go, the car stalled and stopped and ... |
| Apr 23, 2025 | SEATS | The contact called on behalf of her son who owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while... |
| Jan 2, 2025 | SEATS | The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Dec 9, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My car has no heat on the passenger side causing window fogging this is the 3 time I have had the ca... |
| Nov 1, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Blank |
| Oct 23, 2024 | ENGINE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, the vehicl... |
| Jun 13, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | The vehicle has intermittent (brake) (ABS) and (Traction control) lights. I took the vehicle to Airp... |
| May 8, 2024 | AIR BAGS,SEATS | The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 1... |
| Apr 3, 2024 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | This is a HUGE SAFETY issue!!!!!! The engine randomly shuts off, which also causes the brakes to sto... |
| Feb 22, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Jan 19, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE | I was driving to the store and out of nowhere my car completely shut down the lights engine everythi... |
| Dec 18, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving for about 50miles, the electrical system failed, I lost power to the entire vehicle, s... |
| Jul 25, 2023 | AIR BAGS | My driver side Headrest suddenly deployed while sitting at a red light. It struck me in the back of ... |
| Mar 6, 2023 | SEATS | The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the... |
| Dec 10, 2022 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH and ... |
| Nov 19, 2022 | AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Was hit from the rear emd amd air bags did not deploy. Back bumper was totally destroyed amd brakes ... |
| Nov 19, 2022 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Window Defrost and Passenger Heat /Air. While either in motion or while driving, no heated air exits... |
| Oct 19, 2022 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Window Defrost and Passenger Side Heat/Air. Either while in motion or while driving, no heated air ... |
| Oct 18, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Just got this car from the dealers used with only 97000 miles and first time I used the heat and I h... |