Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the heater failed to distribute air and the driver was unable to see out the front windshield. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the actuator, panel, and knob needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to wally armour chrysler dodge jeep ram (1950 w state st, alliance, oh 44601, (330) 422-8602) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was sludge in the heater core. The heater core, thermostat and actuator were replaced however, the failure recurred. After a secondary diagnostic test was performed, the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000.
2012 Dodge Avenger electrical complaints
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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 going up a hill is impossible when it won't change gears. Or speed up.. It slows down instead.
My 2012 dodge avenger has continued electrical problems, the first is the front driver and passenger windows. They won't roll down or once down won't roll up. Second my interior lights will all of a sudden turn on by themselves and flicker, third, flickering. I have tried replacing these possible broken parts but it hasn't fixed the problems.
Vehicle goes into transmission limp mode out no where causing vehicle to slow down and lock into 1st gear. While doing this the vehicle is incapable of picking up speed or maintains speed safely of over 20 to 25 miles per hour. Diagnostic code is p0882 on my code scanner stating possible loose pin connection or connections, low voltage to transmission control tipm ( totally integrated power module ), TCM ( transmission control module ) etc., car was in motion on highway and would not accellerate to beyond 20-25 miles per hour max as car will not upshift. After checking all connections I reset and erased code and car drove a few miles normally and shifting properly before doing same again within 5 minutes. Had car towed 25 miles home at night. Spoke to service tech at local dodge dealer. He stated this is a common issue with these model cars all the way thru the new dodge challenger. And myself I state this is a safety issue as you unexpectedly can not avoid slowing down and you can not speed up to avoid a rear end collision by others driving behind you
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. The contact stated while driving, the passenger's side vent was not providing warm air. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and an unknown component was repaired. The vehicle was repaired, but continued to experience the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.
The headlights flicker and dim whenever I roll the windows up and the car seems to putter at the same time, the right side of the car doesn't blow heat when the car is set to blow heat it only blows cold air all the time, the traction control light came on a few weeks ago for no reason and won't go away after all maintenance repairs. This car has been in and out of the shop multiple times and several mechanics have told me their is no severe issues with this car. But all electrical problems keep happening and I've already had to replace the alternator and jump start the battery twice. I've come to the conclusion of just filing a complaint on this website.
My car is blowing cold air out of the passage side vents, then warm on the driver's side, when I run the AC, at idle or driving. The AC now only blows cool air out the passenger side, and warm out the driver's side. When I turn the control knobs, the fan will blow high on number 1. I believe there is an electrical issue as well, when I have on the headlights, and roll down the window, the lights dim, then return to regular brightness. There is a clicking noise for about 10 seconds in the passenger side dash for the first 10 seconds, when starting the car. My best guess is heater core or actuator issues. I know that there have been numerous complaints on these cars, please recall the 2012 dodge avenger sxt plus, to fix the issues at hand. Thank you
My AC has stop blowing cold I have changed compressor, actuators, n control module and still air isn't blowing cold. Car was in motion when AC stop working properly.
Hello, the above mentioned vehicle, was at glendale dodge chrysler jeep, in glendale, ca, for a total of seven full days. They were trying to find out why the (horn), continues to go off either, moving or standing still.*bf they put in the following parts: (switch speed) for $50.00 (switch horn) for $127.60 (harness steer) for $158.00 plus the cost of diagnosis $195.00 after all of this I was finally told that the vehicle needs a (tipmcgw) , which I was given an estimate of $1,900, plus labor. I was told this part is located under the fuse box, and controls all the functions in the vehicle. This does not seem to be a wear and tear part, especially where it is located, not sure why it would go out unless faulty. This is a recurring problem with the horn. It's a safety issue to have the horn connected, because it keeps going off. It's also a safety issue not having the horn connected, while driving. Can someone please help me this this issue *tr the consumer stated the horn isn't working and consumer doesn't have an additional 1,900.00 to fix the problem.
The horn has a electrical shortage, which continues to honk, while driving, or standing still. Your dodge jeep chrysler dealer in glendale, now tells me, that there is a short, and he knows that the switch is bad, as it continues to honk when the horn is connected. Now this dealer is charging me another $900., but not sure it will fix problems. This is the worst vehicle I have ever owned, it is a death trap, waiting to happen.
My case# [xxx], shop was not able to fix the problem and there appears to be a short some where in the column of the steering wheel. My horn had to be disconnected just so it doesn't continue to blow while I am driving. My nerves have gotten very bad, listen to this horn continually blowing, car can be parked, or moving. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
On april 7th 2020 I was driving up a hill in a residential area. When I got to the peak of the hill and I went to turn left, the car shut off and there was no power. I had to put the car in neutral and restart the engine. It started immediately. This is the third time it has happened on this hill, at almost the same time in the morning. It's always when it's cold and has been raining. In total my car has stalled over 6 times, always early morning, on a hill, and it's cold and/or raining.
I changed the 3 blend door actuators and I'm not still not getting heat air on the passenger side of my car, only drivers side. The dealership will not fix the problem.
In the last 3 years my vehicle has stalled 5 times. Today was the 5th time. I was on a hill about to turn onto another street, and as I started turning the steering wheel, the car turned off. It was very difficult to steer with no power. I turned the corner then put the car in neutral to start it up again. I was driving only abut 5 miles per hour on a residential street thankfully. The weather was cold but not raining. All 5 times that the car has stalled it has been a cold morning, and I was on an incline
When heat is on driver side vent blows hot air. Passenger side and front window defrost does not.
2012 avenger se with just under 100k miles. The heat is not working. Blowing cold on the passenger side and barely heating up on the driver side. After researching this on several message boards, this is due to a manufacturer issue with the heater core. I have flushed the system multiple times and it is not getting better. This issue is not due to not maintaining the car. This is a manufacture defect and I have called dodge and was not given any assistance. I feel that this should be a recall as there are a lot of these cars having this exact same issue.
My dodge avenger has started to cut off while I am driving down the highway or while sitting in a line waiting on food. I also experience the right side of my vehicle not heating at all. There is also a clicking noise in my car that has worsened over time. There are a lot off issues with this car and to many people are experiencing the same thing. I am so afraid to drive my car because I don't know when its going to cut off. I have taken my car to the shop but still experience these issues. If someone could please contact me because something needs to be done about our unsafe vehicles.
The car would just shut off while on the freeway and would take long time to power back on. Head rest air bag deployed while driving causing to lose control of car. Windows unlocks while driving. Dealership using the same totally integrated power module that are on recall chrysler 2000.
In my car there is no heat. At first it started with just heat blowing from the driver side and slowly the heat completely stopped working. The car makes a loud ticking noise behind the glove compartment when the heat is turned on, and even when it is just sitting in the parking lot off.
Yes I'm having starting issues, I got new battery and replaced starter, kept having same issues, took car back for re diagnosed no system issue found they check from front to back still no issue found, but car won't start sometimes and I have to get a boost, please help me with this issue, it's a 2012 dodge advenger 138 thousand miles. It happens when I stop and go places and go to get back in car it won't crank.thanks althea
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle downshifted to 10 MPH and lost power. Additionally, the vehicle jerked, skid, the steering wheel seized, and the traction control and throttle warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the brakes, sway bar, and battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to luther brookdale chrysler jeep dodge ram (8188 brooklyn blvd, brooklyn park, mn 55445, (612) 326-3931), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and a voice message was left, but they failed to respond. The contact stated that she was terrified to drive the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Vehicle was serviced for airbag recalls however the light stays on constantly. Not long after buying the vehicle, I would put use the turn signal and the windshield wipers would come on, they still do from time to time. I took it in for service at the dealer and they could not figure out the problem. Also, from time to time, the air conditioner button will not work. The only way to get it to work is to rapidly turn the knob from side to side. It has sometimes taken up to 5 minutes to get it to work.
This car is totally unsafe worse vehicle ever. While driving my car has lost all power making me almost loose control of the car while my kids were in it as well and driving on. The highway. It will be fine then just everything shuts off. It has shut off then not start or I?ve changed the engine one time and after that it was ok and now a year later is doing g the same exact thing. Car won?t start for some odd reason then starts fine 30 min later I was trying g to start my car n it blew up in my face n blew the air filter off as well this car has been so bad I?m scared to even drive it I also have videos of it driving g fine then just shutting down completely this is the worse vehicle ever way to unsafe the electrical system starts going hay wire flashing the light off n and the car alarm will go off when no body has touched it or done anything to make it go off there's more just really upset can't think of them.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. While driving various speeds, the brake, turn signals, headlamps, and parking lights failed to operate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the totally integrated power module (tipm) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to ourisman chrysler dodge jeep ram (12430 auto dr, clarksville, md 21029, (410) 988-8100) where it was diagnosed that the tipm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 58562756. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 115,000.
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.
Told heater core was bad at 57,000 miles by dealership due to no heat on passenger side but heat on driver's side and is a known manufacture defect in this car. Car is very well maintained.
I was on a hill about to turn onto the freeway when my vehicle turned off/stalled. I was moving about 10 miles per hour and when I went to turn right I found it difficult to move the steering wheel, at which point I realized my vehicle had stalled. This is the third time I have had this issue with my vehicle within the last year.
Takata recall the dodge avenger 2012 has messed up heating systems. The left drivers side is hot, then as you go to the passenger side it is ice cold. When on the highways the cold doesnt go away. It stays cold on the passenger side the whole time. The hottest one is left of the wheel. Then right of the wheel is lukewarm. Then passengers left heater is cold and passengers right heater is freezing. During the winter it gets to be -20 outside. There is no way I am able to drive in that since my car wont heat up correctly. No auto shop is able to fix the issue. Please issue a recall so we are able to drive in cold weather and have our heat on. Please stabilize the heating and cooling system to where it is all even for every heater.
Cold air blowing out of passenger side vents, when heat is coming out of drivers side. I had the thermostat replaced, the radiator flushed, the heater core checked. I replaced the heater blend door actuator and the blower motor control module and resister and still have cold air coming out of the vents.
One day car cut off as soon as I got home and it never came on again got the alternator replace and battery charged up and it still will not start and the mechanic cant find the problem.
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