2012 Dodge Avenger electrical system problems
108 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2012 Dodge Avenger — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Window Defrost and Passenger Heat /Air. While either in motion or while driving, no heated air exits the passenger side of the windshield defroster, nor the passenger window defrost, lower and center console vents. Heated air only exits the driver's side windshield and driver's side dash vents…”
filed Nov 16, 2025
“I was driving and I stopped at a stop sign. When I got ready to go, the car stalled and stopped and wouldn't start. After 30 minutes, it started but I ended up having it towed. My mechanic was able to replicate it after putting the car in the sun, running it for 10 minutes and then driving it. When…”
filed Aug 1, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023
Electrical System problems in other Avenger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Avenger | 33 | 16% |
| 2013 Avenger | 98 | 18% |
| 2011 Avenger | 41 | 20% |
| 2010 Avenger | 40 | 25% |
| 2009 Avenger | 10 | 15% |
| 2008 Avenger | 219 | 26% |
| 2000 Avenger | 1 | 5% |
| 1999 Avenger | 7 | 11% |
| 1998 Avenger | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 Avenger | 5 | 6% |
| 1996 Avenger | 13 | 8% |
| 1995 Avenger | 19 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Dodge Avenger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.