Every 2012 Dodge Avenger recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Seats · NHTSA 17V640000
Oct 10, 2017Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.
- Fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is T56.
Full recall details for 17V640000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 16V668000
Sep 15, 2016Seat Belts:Pretensioner
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
- Fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
Full recall details for 16V668000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 13V282000
Feb 7, 2013Electrical 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.
Full recall details for 13V282000 →
2012 Dodge Avenger complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 554 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Dodge Avenger, reporting 34 crashes, 7 fires, 35 injuries. Dodge has issued at least 108 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Unknown Or Other163
- Air Bags110
- Electrical System109
- Visibility/Wiper95
- Engine87
- Seat Belts43
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (29)
- Power Train (24)
- Electrical System (22)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (16)
- Structure (15)
- Seats (9)
Read Dodge Avenger owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2012 Dodge Avenger
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 554 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Dodge Avenger. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reported
“My driver side Headrest suddenly deployed while sitting at a red light. It struck me in the back of my head, this caused me to lurch forward and almost being hit by oncoming traffic. Dodge denied me replacement saying it was out of any warranty.”
2012 DODGE AVENGERJul 27, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11534927
Crash
“Was hit from the rear emd amd air bags did not deploy. Back bumper was totally destroyed amd brakes go out fast”
2012 DODGE AVENGERMar 25, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11513774
Injury reportedCrash
“On November 19, 2021 I was a passenger in the above vehicle, which was owned by my ex-husband. We were involved in a 3 car accident when another car cut us off while driving at the speed of 45 mph (posted), with cruise control set.”
2012 DODGE AVENGERMar 28, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11458662
Injury reportedCrash
“Air Bags from Steering Wheel did not deploy in a at fault rear end accident. Driver suffered from neck and back injuries. Problem has not been inspected. No warning lamps.”
2012 DODGE AVENGERDec 19, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11444286
Injury reported
“THE INTERIOR DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HANDLE SLICED MY FINGER WHEN I OPENED THE DOOR.. IT LOOKS LIKE THE METAL IS SEPARATING AND IS SHARP AS A KNIFE.... MY OTHER ISSUE IS .. THERE IS A CLICKING NOISE IN MY PASSENGER SIDE DASH BOARD..”
2012 DODGE AVENGERDec 12, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11288775
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