2012 Dodge Avenger electronic stability control (esc) problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2012 Dodge Avenger — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Nov 2, 2020
“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)…”
filed May 28, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other Avenger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Avenger | 12 | 6% |
| 2013 Avenger | 28 | 5% |
| 2011 Avenger | 9 | 4% |
| 2010 Avenger | 6 | 4% |
| 2009 Avenger | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Avenger | 31 | 4% |
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.