Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2012 Dodge Avenger
NHTSA data on file today
The 2012 Dodge Avenger has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 554 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #17V640000 Active Headrests may not Deploy in a Crash NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V668000 Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V282000 Non-Deployment of Head Restraints NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 163 complaints
- Air Bags 109 complaints
- Electrical System 109 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 95 complaints
- Engine 87 complaints
- Seat Belts 43 complaints
Of the 554 complaints on file, 34 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 554 complaints, owners report 35 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2012 Dodge Avenger has limited safety recall support, with three campaigns addressing crucial issues like airbag and electrical failures. The 554 complaints, particularly in electrical systems and airbags, suggest reliability concerns. However, specific data on common failure mileage is lacking, making precise predictions challenging.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $300–$800 | common |
| Airbags | Unknown | $150–$450 | occasional |
| Engine | Unknown | $400–$1,600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacements
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush
- Tire rotations
- Battery checks
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical issues
- Airbag light
- Engine warning lights
- Wiper malfunction
- Transmission issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2012 Dodge Avenger at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.