2012 Dodge Avenger steering problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2012 Dodge Avenger — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This is a HUGE SAFETY issue!!!!!! The engine randomly shuts off, which also causes the brakes to stop working and to have no power steering. Anything connected to the battery is fine (lights, radio, dashboard, etc.). myself, any passenger, and those around me are put at risk by the car shutting off…”
filed May 7, 2024
“The dash board lights started flashing. My engine light came on and the car turned off the steering was not working and the brakes were pressed to the floorboard . I almost hit a mailbox . Thank goodness there was no child near the school zone this has happened several times now . The mechanic says…”
filed Jul 29, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Avenger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Avenger | 14 | 7% |
| 2013 Avenger | 19 | 3% |
| 2011 Avenger | 10 | 5% |
| 2010 Avenger | 9 | 6% |
| 2009 Avenger | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 Avenger | 21 | 3% |
| 1999 Avenger | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 Avenger | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 Avenger | 4 | 5% |
| 1996 Avenger | 8 | 5% |
| 1995 Avenger | 12 | 6% |
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.