160 problems related to equipment have been reported for the 2012 Dodge Avenger. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Dodge Avenger based on all problems reported for the 2012 Avenger.
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 the mechanic tried to look at it, he couldn't find anything to cause it to stop. I look it to the dealership. They were unable to replicate it or find the problem. It seems to happen when the car gets hot it stops without warning. Other people in the Dodge Avenger online group have experienced the same thing. The horn also keeps beeping without warning and the airbag sign is on. I think all of these items are connected. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
My car has no heat on the passenger side causing window fogging this is the 3 time I have had the car in at the dealers and they say it's a clogged heater core I have the extended warranty. The dealer said the warranty is no longer covering heater cores when it should a recall with so many complaints. Barkau Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram at 700 east south street freeport IL 61032 1-815-232-5141. Please help as I have renard's andi can get frost bite and loose my feet or hands not only is it a safety issue but a health issue can't upload my dealership note.
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Was hit from the rear emd amd air bags did not deploy. Back bumper was totally destroyed amd brakes go out fast.
Just got this car from the dealers used with only 97000 miles and first time I used the heat and I have no heat on right side of car just drivers side vent. Not even the center vents blow hot air. Please help.
Was driving and horn just start going off.
Drivers side head rest deployed. We were in no accident. Head rest popped out coming home from work.
The heater core went again this is the 2nd one, it's a very scary thing when you can't get your windows passenger side defrosted. I live in michigan and I have to have heat. Thank you tom smith.
Power steering pressure line keeps breaking or coming off.
Passenger side blows cold air. Looks like a known issue that needs recalled.
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. Problem persists through all cabin air modes, and circulations. This safety issue effects visibility and passenger safety by failing to defrost/defog windows and keeping cabin temperatures near or below freezing during cold weather (blowing cold air into the cabin).
I just purchased this vehicle from 2nd owner, I live in south georgia, temperatures are mild, but need heat during winter months sometime. Jheater issues - I have a 2012 Avenger; the heat on the passenger side of the car stopped blowing hot air. I took the Avenger in for a diagnostic test and was told that the issue was from casing sand clogging the radiator, heater core and the oil cooler. Several internet forums owners report this same problem with only limited fixes for any length of time, dealer prices at $1000. 00 or more. Dodge should cover this defect with a recall, this is a defect caused at factory level, not owners.
Heater is blowing warm/hot air on driver side and on passenger side is cold air. Tried different parts that effects heater and still does not work.
Defrosters doesn't work because heat on passenger side doesn't work. I've had the actuator replaced and was told it was my thermostat, after I've gotten that replaced I was told it was my heater core! I can't drive my car during rainy days because defrosters doesn't work due to no hot air.
Drivers side heater works okay but the passengers side is very cold. . . I live in a cold climate area and the windows are always frozen 😩 it's so hard to keep the car when this doesn't work it's very unsafe.
The car randomly dies and just shuts off. Vehicle has shut off both while being stationary and on the road.
The headlights flicker and dim whenever I roll the windows up and the car seems to putter at the same time, the right side of the car doesn't blow heat when the car is set to blow heat it only blows cold air all the time, the traction control light came on a few weeks ago for no reason and won't go away after all maintenance repairs. This car has been in and out of the shop multiple times and several mechanics have told me their is no severe issues with this car. But all electrical problems keep happening and I've already had to replace the alternator and jump start the battery twice. I've come to the conclusion of just filing a complaint on this website.
Alternator. . I bought used Aug. 12,2019. On Aug. 20,2019. . 8 days after I bought it went to virginia on vacation. . Left me set in 98 deg heat out in no where land. Towing and fixing coast over 700. . Now 10 months later it went again. . I am 71. . Retired,living on welfare ( social security ) what do I do now?.
Purchased 2012 Dodge sxt plus at auction. Recharged a/c but lose cold air after 3 days. Evaluations by 2 mechanics, dye, pressure tests, shows no freon leaks. Heater core is leaking and possible evaporator issue, same as what's seen in other complaints for Avengers. Frustrating that the heater core leak is so common on Avengers, mechanics all state is manufacturing issue, but no recall on it. Expensive to replace and no guarantee that it won't go out again.
When using the heater, driver side blows hot air and on the passenger side it's cold air. Makes it difficult for windows to defrost during winter, which makes it a hazard for this vehicle to be on the road safely.
My ac has stop blowing cold I have changed compressor, actuators, n control module and still air isn't blowing cold. Car was in motion when ac stop working properly.
While driving down the street, all of sudden my horn, starts going off, I took car to meineke shop, they told me the balance inside the steering wheel was broken, two of the 3 springs were broken. Ordered the part from Chrysler, they put the new part in, and two days later horn starts blowing again while driving. They are still trying to repair the problem. The horn blowing while driving down streets in los angeles, calif, not good idea for health reasons.
My case# 11323410, shop was not able to fix the problem and there appears to be a short some where in the colum of the steering wheel. My horn had to be disconnected just so it doesn't continue to blow while I am driving. My nerves have gotten very bad, listen to this horn continually blowing, car can be parked, or moving.
The passenger side blows cold air. Researching I see this is a huge problem with this vehicle. I live in minnesota and in the winter months it is dangerous to drive as the windshield freezes and fogs up. Visibility is decreased and dangerous!!.
Heater/defrost, yes it is available upon request. The defrost and passenger side heat only blows cold air I have changed everything possible and still the problem remains. I cannot see out of the windshield passenger side because it does not defrost. It has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance etc. No warning I bought the car used it has always had this issue among many many others. I have read up on it and it seems like a significant amount of people that own this car have the same issue.
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?.
The heat does not work. Cold air. It is winter and I am freezing.
The problem that I am having with my 2012 Dodge Avenger is the car shuts down she your are driving no warning just shut down . I was told there were four recalls on the vehicle I took it to ralph sellers a Dodge dealership in gonzales,la. They supposedly fixed it I get off from work and car shut down three times,before I make it to my home. . This vehicle is not safe and there should be a recall for this problem that this car is having. I do not know how long I can drive this car without someone plowing in the back of me and hurting me.
The active head rest broke and deployed without warning. The inside plastic that holds the retainer rod broke, causing the headrest to deploy. The car was parked overnight in a parking spot outside my home when this occurred.
Passenger side heat not working. Only blowing out cold air. Even when vehicle is warmed up.
Yes I was on I 85 connector in charlotte nc on my way to work, my car started running hot had to get it towed, miss time from work had to catch uber two days which cost over 40 bucks, come to find out they say it was my emission system to cause my car to run hot, now I have to miss more time from work to take it to get repaired, the emission system has a recall on it.
Heater blows out cold, has plenty of antifreeze but there is a small leak somewhere actuated on left side makes clicking sound. Can't figure out why no heat and it's cold here.
Passenger side blowing no heat while driving or stationary.
When we turn on the heater in the car and doesn't matter which setting we get warm air on the driver side and cold on the passenger side.
Active head rest deployed without being in an accident. The plastic that holds the retaining pin broke causing the head rest to deploy.