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.
2012 Dodge Avenger: check engine light
22 of the 554 complaints about the 2012 Dodge Avenger describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 22
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 107,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 15 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Check engine light by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
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.
The dash board lights started flashing. My engine light came on and the car turned off the steering was not working and the brakes were pressed to the floorboard . I almost hit a mailbox . Thank goodness there was no child near the school zone this has happened several times now . The mechanic says it could be the ABS
Bank 2 catalytic converter is showing that the converter cannot handle the emissions from bank 2 of the engine, causing the check engine light to repeatedly come on. This vehicle is a 2012 dodge avenger and 2011-2014 dodge avengers have a recall for problems with the catalytic converters. But when checking the VIN number, chrysler is claiming there isn't any recall on that VIN number. This is the same problem as my chrysler 200 that has the same recall. What is chrysler trying to cover up?
I was driving 35 MPH on a street when the engine light popped on and the car stopped accelerating the wheel became very stiff and the brakes weren't working. I managed to turn the wheel enough to make a turn on a non busy street and managed to put it in park once it stopped rolling. I turned the car off for 10 minutes before starting it up to head to the mechanic up the road to the mechanic. Diagnostic says catalytic converter.
My vehicle is stalling out at any speeds while driving there are no engine lights vehicle always starts back up
Driving car cut off in the middle of road and check engine light come on that is not good and I think it is not safe
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. While operating the vehicle, the heater would not operate and the windows could not be defrosted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who flushed the heater core, but the failure continued. In addition, while driving various speeds, the vehicle shut off. During the failure, the electronic throttle and esp activation malfunction indicators illuminated. The failures were not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 107,000. *bf. Consumer stated manufacturer was notified on the same day.
Two separate incidents have happened. First was in november 2018. I was driving home on a city street when the vehicle flashed the throttle body sensor light along with the check engine light and the car lost power and would not accelerate past 25mph. Brought to dodge dealership for diagnosis and they couldn't check the etc light due to it shutting off with restart of the vehicle but was told I needed a new alternator. Fixed the alternator and no problems again until january 2019. This time I was driving home from work on a very busy highway and the car flashed the check engine light and died while in motion. Power steering was very tight but I was able to get to the side of the road safely and put the car in park. After 4 tries of restarting the vehicle, it started back up but the check engine light is still on. I will be taking it back to the dodge dealership in hopes of finding out what is wrong, but am nervous because of what I have read amongst other avenger owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated after the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to jacksonville chrysler dodge jeep ram arlington (9600 atlantic blvd, jacksonville, fl 32225, (877) 677-5782), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Emissions Recall U67
- WiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT)
- Adapter
- Adapter
- Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement...
- 62TE 6-Speed Transmission Cracked Torque Converter (TC) Piston Repair Index, To Aid In Diagnosis And Repair
- Adapter
- Throttle body
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2012 Dodge Avenger check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 2012 Dodge Avenger?
22 of 554 owner complaints about the 2012 Dodge Avenger (4%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2008.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2012 Dodge Avenger?
There are 0 recalls and 15 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2012 Dodge Avenger
Airbag light 42Stalling 30No deployment 19Knocking 16Loss of power 12Won't start 12Wipers 11Seat belt 9Brake failure 8Headlights 8Tire blowout 7ABS 6Ball joint 5Fire or smoke 5Hesitation 5Jerking 5Won't shift 5Water leak 5
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