2012 Dodge Avenger suspension problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2012 Dodge Avenger — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When opening the door a clicking noise coming from the dash. Closed the door and stayed inside a few minutes & it started clicking again. I had to replace the tie rods at 63,000 and the sway bar clip is broken.”
filed Apr 14, 2019
“Bought a brand new 2012 avenger se with a 3.6l. The car has shaken violently at speeds above 45 mph. It has been to the dealer under warranty 6 times for the issue, and no faults we're found. The car is past it's warranty, and the dealer now wants an arm and a leg to diagnose the issue. The…”
filed Aug 19, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
9100229 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 20, 2023
Suspension problems in other Avenger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Avenger | 7 | 3% |
| 2013 Avenger | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 Avenger | 16 | 8% |
| 2010 Avenger | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Avenger | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Avenger | 18 | 2% |
| 2000 Avenger | 4 | 18% |
| 1999 Avenger | 13 | 21% |
| 1998 Avenger | 17 | 29% |
| 1997 Avenger | 19 | 23% |
| 1996 Avenger | 59 | 38% |
| 1995 Avenger | 59 | 30% |
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.