2012 Dodge Avenger engine problems
86 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2012 Dodge Avenger — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 May 25, 2026
“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…”
filed Oct 23, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Emissions Recall U67 - Catalytic Converter Efficiency - Dealer Notification (Revision 11)
U67 Combo Rev11 · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Jun 18, 2026wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
1804823 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 15, 2023ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) For all 2014MY replace the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA). For any other MY review and follow instructions from the latest STAR Online S1809000007 available on Dealer Connect. Also…
9003357A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 22, 2023
Engine problems in other Avenger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Avenger | 42 | 21% |
| 2013 Avenger | 120 | 22% |
| 2011 Avenger | 38 | 18% |
| 2010 Avenger | 23 | 14% |
| 2009 Avenger | 11 | 16% |
| 2008 Avenger | 115 | 14% |
| 1999 Avenger | 1 | 2% |
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.