2012 Dodge Avenger electrical system problems
109 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2012 Dodge Avenger, which is 13% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 109 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 71,000 miles 80 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 15 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 26 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 13 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 80 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 71,000 miles, and 30% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 5 fires, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
Hit a deer at 60 MPH the car started on fire and completely burned up no air bags went off dodge investigated but will not tell us why the car burned up.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. Upon using the vent controls for the heater or air conditioner, a knocking noise progressed near the area of the glove compartment. The contact also indicated that water poured in excess when the trunk was opened and that there may be a potential leak within a seal. Also, the front passenger side door handle was deteriorating without warning. The vehicle was not inspected or diagnosed. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v282000 (air bags, electrical system).
Other problems reported for the 2012 Dodge Avenger
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 122 complaints
- Air bags 110 complaints
- Engine 91 complaints
- Seat belts 43 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 30 complaints
- Stability control 25 complaints
- Brakes 23 complaints
- Steering 20 complaints