2012 Dodge Avenger power train problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2012 Dodge Avenger — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a 2012 dodge avenger with approximately 76200 miles on it. While accelerating from a stop light my transmission made a clunking sound and my vehicle would only go about 30 miles per hour but the rpms but jump up to about 7000 and stay there. I was on a four lane roadway going through a city…”
filed Feb 24, 2021
“Vehicle in limp mode and won't shift gears property. Started after a purchase of the vehicle had no idea that this was going to be a issue until I had it for about a week and engine light came on and then started the limp mode and then driving it is very dangerous. Because it won't change gear and…”
filed Jan 25, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Avenger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Avenger | 12 | 6% |
| 2013 Avenger | 32 | 6% |
| 2011 Avenger | 14 | 7% |
| 2010 Avenger | 20 | 12% |
| 2009 Avenger | 10 | 15% |
| 2008 Avenger | 236 | 28% |
| 2000 Avenger | 6 | 27% |
| 1999 Avenger | 10 | 16% |
| 1998 Avenger | 4 | 7% |
| 1997 Avenger | 4 | 5% |
| 1996 Avenger | 21 | 13% |
| 1995 Avenger | 16 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Dodge Avenger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.