2012 Dodge Avenger engine problems

Filed Sep 28, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · FL

My 2012 dodge avenger will shut off whenever it feels like and you lose control of power steering. It feels like it’s not getting gas. It will crank back up when it feels like.The horn honks randomly.

Filed May 25, 2026 · Engine · KS

My car dies while im driving down the street, making it difficult to steer and qhen you try to restart it, sometimes it starts and some times it don't. But this is not the first time its happened it was just the latest

Filed Oct 23, 2024 · Engine · 137,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start as intended. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the catalytic converter. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 137,000.

Filed May 7, 2024 · Brakes, Engine · FL

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 in the middle of the road. Someone could hit me because I am not moving, or I am trying to get out of the way. or I might end up hitting someone else because the brakes don't work. this is a huge risk to life and limb. Noone other than myself has tried to see what is going on with my car, specifically. i have already put out a lot of money on parts that research says it COULD be. other people have had the same complaint about their Dodge vehicles. they have even taken them to many repair shops, with no one finding a real answer as to why this is happening. i would just like a car the safe to drive with my kids in it. as it is i fear for their safety if they were to ride in it. they are no warning lights or messages. I fear for my safety, the safety of my children, and the safety of others on the road around me. This car should really not be on the road without a definite answer to the problem.

Filed Mar 19, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · NV

I was driving to the store and out of nowhere my car completely shut down the lights engine everything my steering wheel locked and I couldn't apply my breaks

Filed Mar 1, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 79,000 miles · OH

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.

Filed Jan 25, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 122,630 miles · ME

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.

Filed Dec 13, 2020 · Engine, Visibility · 43,000 miles · NE

No heat on passenger side. Affects defrosting and creates a safety issue.

Filed Nov 22, 2020 · Engine · 65,384 miles · MI

Passenger side blows cold air, no heat

Filed Nov 2, 2020 · Engine · 112,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. The contact stated that while driving with the heater in operation, the check engine warning light illuminated. The light indicated that the thermostat needed to be checked. The contact replaced the thermostat, however, the failure persisted. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who stated that the heater core needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.