Problems with 2012 Dodge Avenger ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

In the last 3 years my vehicle has stalled 5 times. today was the 5th time. i was on a hill about to turn onto another street, and as i started turning the steering wheel, the car turned off. it was very difficult to steer with no power. i turned the corner then put the car in neutral to start it up again. i was driving only abut 5 miles per hour on a residential street thankfully. the weather was cold but not raining. all 5 times that the car has stalled it has been a cold morning, and i was on an incline

Vehicle was serviced for airbag recalls however the light stays on constantly. not long after buying the vehicle, i would put use the turn signal and the windshield wipers would come on, they still do from time to time. i took it in for service at the dealer and they could not figure out the problem. also, from time to time, the air conditioner button will not work. the only way to get it to work is to rapidly turn the knob from side to side. it has sometimes taken up to 5 minutes to get it to work.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. while driving various speeds, the brake, turn signals, headlamps, and parking lights failed to operate. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the totally integrated power module (tipm) needed to be replaced. the vehicle was taken to ourisman chrysler dodge jeep ram (12430 auto dr, clarksville, md 21029, (410) 988-8100) where it was diagnosed that the tipm needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 58562756. no further assistance was provided. the failure mileage was 115,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. while driving 60 mph, the vehicle downshifted to 10 mph and lost power. additionally, the vehicle jerked, skid, the steering wheel seized, and the traction control and throttle warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the brakes, sway bar, and battery needed to be replaced. the vehicle was taken to luther brookdale chrysler jeep dodge ram (8188 brooklyn blvd, brooklyn park, mn 55445, (612) 326-3931), but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and a voice message was left, but they failed to respond. the contact stated that she was terrified to drive the vehicle. the failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Told heater core was bad at 57,000 miles by dealership due to no heat on passenger side but heat on driver's side and is a known manufacture defect in this car. car is very well maintained.

I was on a hill about to turn onto the freeway when my vehicle turned off/stalled. i was moving about 10 miles per hour and when i went to turn right i found it difficult to move the steering wheel, at which point i realized my vehicle had stalled. this is the third time i have had this issue with my vehicle within the last year.

One day car cut off as soon as i got home and it never came on again got the alternator replace and battery charged up and it still will not start and the mechanic cant find the problem.

2012 avenger se with just under 100k miles. the heat is not working. blowing cold on the passenger side and barely heating up on the driver side. after researching this on several message boards, this is due to a manufacturer issue with the heater core. i have flushed the system multiple times and it is not getting better. this issue is not due to not maintaining the car. this is a manufacture defect and i have called dodge and was not given any assistance. i feel that this should be a recall as there are a lot of these cars having this exact same issue.

Cold air blowing out of passenger side vents, when heat is coming out of drivers side. i had the thermostat replaced, the radiator flushed, the heater core checked. i replaced the heater blend door actuator and the blower motor control module and resister and still have cold air coming out of the vents.

When heat is on driver side vent blows hot air. passenger side and front window defrost does not.

Takata recall the dodge avenger 2012 has messed up heating systems. the left drivers side is hot, then as you go to the passenger side it is ice cold. when on the highways the cold doesnt go away. it stays cold on the passenger side the whole time. the hottest one is left of the wheel. then right of the wheel is lukewarm. then passengers left heater is cold and passengers right heater is freezing. during the winter it gets to be -20 outside. there is no way i am able to drive in that since my car wont heat up correctly. no auto shop is able to fix the issue. please issue a recall so we are able to drive in cold weather and have our heat on. please stabilize the heating and cooling system to where it is all even for every heater.

This car is totally unsafe worse vehicle ever. while driving my car has lost all power making me almost loose control of the car while my kids were in it as well and driving on. the highway. it will be fine then just everything shuts off. it has shut off then not start or i?ve changed the engine one time and after that it was ok and now a year later is doing g the same exact thing. car won?t start for some odd reason then starts fine 30 min later i was trying g to start my car n it blew up in my face n blew the air filter off as well this car has been so bad i?m scared to even drive it i also have videos of it driving g fine then just shutting down completely this is the worse vehicle ever way to unsafe the electrical system starts going hay wire flashing the light off n and the car alarm will go off when no body has touched it or done anything to make it go off there's more just really upset can't think of them. *tr

My heat all of a sudden stop blowing hot or even warm. i am unable to defrost my car in the vehicle or keep my children and i warm and i am expecting a infant any day. i took the car in for a diagnostic test and was told that the issue was from casing sand clogging the radiator, heater core and the oil cooler. this is a manufactures defect. a flush of the radiator and heater core will not fix this issue. the cost is $1200 and i don't that kind of money right now and it is to no fault of my own. i don't know what i am going to do this winter.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. after fueling the vehicle and driving approximately 3 mph, the vehicle stalled. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was towed to jim cogdill dodge chrysler jeep ram (8544 kingston pike, knoxville, tn 37919) where it was initially diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed replacement. after replacing the fuel pump, the dealer stated that the totally integrated power module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 92,000. *dt *jb

I have been having issues with my horn sounding while driving and took it to the dealership and they could not diagnose the problem. the horn continued to sound while driving at different times without warning and on august 1, 2018 i was driving and it was raining and my horn started sounding and i had my windshield wipers on at the time and when the horn sounded the wipers stopped working for a few seconds and when the horn stopped sounding the wipers began working again. i was driving on a city street at the time.i took the car back to the dealership and they kept if for several days and then diagnosed the issue as total integrated power module.

Vehicle wont start at times has a red lightning bolt all gauges work just wont start until jumped. also when using the heater heat on drivers side and cold on passengers side.one is the anti theft wcm and the other is a heatercore that dodge has known about this problem since 1999 models

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. while driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. the engine was restarted and the contact drove the vehicle home. the vehicle was later taken to autonation chrysler dodge jeep ram north fort worth (11200 n freeway, fort worth, tx 76177, (817) 642-7894) where it was diagnosed that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not included in a recall. the approximate failure mileage was 97,000.

I own a dodge 2012 avenger and had some issues here and there but this is the first time the vehicle just died for no reason. i was stopped in heavy traffic on a hill, ready to merge onto the freeway. the light turned green and i stepped on the gas peddle and nothing happened. i wasn't sure what was going on so i put on my hazard lights which thankfully worked. i could tell straight away that the car wasn't even on so i put it in park and turned the key and it started up. this is an issue that needs to be addressed by dodge as it poses a major safety hazard especially if i'm in the middle of heavy traffic on a freeway.

On my 2012 dodge avenger, i have had problems with my alternator and had to replace it 3 times, 2 times in the last 2 yrs. i have gotten it checked and the warning was detected that it was the charging system, and wiring system. the first time i experienced this, my engine light came on and the car stalled immediately with almost no warning except the light pops on deceleration and stalled on the interstate. the next time i experienced it was when i was driving home from work battery light then check engine light then the next day i needed a battery but i was told at the dodge dealership that the code was for the charging system not charging properly my vin number is not one of the vins that is a recall for my car, how is this possible when i am having the same problems time after time. i see where several customers have reported for the same problems with the same make and model. why is this not a recall for my vin as well. see also 11081253

Takata recall" i have experienced problems with the alternator 3 times, this vehicle is a 2012 dodge avenger, the mileage that i started receiving problems were probaly 67,000 and 80,000. i have replaced the alternator 3 times, 2 times in the last 2 years. the problem started when the egine light alerted me there was a problem i then took the car to get it checked and they said that the charging system was not charging the alternator properly, then it resulted in battery issues draining the battery, if i turned my lights or wipers on or anything electrical the problem was worse. then the car stalled on the interstate, from there i was towed to a car max. there they charged me for the labor on the alternator because i had an exttended warranty at the time of this particular failure. the next incident i had to get the battery replaced and it was the alternator again after i replaced the battery. took the car to replace again another alternator failure. i was driving every time i experience problems. see also 11081233

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the vehicle would shut off while stopped at a stop light. the battery indicator illuminated during the failure. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. a dealer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 119,656. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. while driving 25 mph, the heater was turned on and several electrical functions intermittently became inoperable. in addition, several warning indicators also illuminated. the contact stated that the vehicle did not stall. when the heater was turned off, the vehicle operated as intended. the contact stated that the failure occurred approximately one minute after the heater was activated. the vehicle was taken to byers chrysler jeep dodge ram (465 s hamilton rd, columbus, oh 43213, (614) 228-5111); however, a diagnostic test was not performed. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact attempted to call the chrysler customer care hotline on three separate occasions; however, after the vin was provided, the call was disconnected. the approximate failure mileage was 126,000.

Passenger side blows cold air when heat is on.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. while stationary and driving various speeds, the heat blew cold air from the passenger side of the vehicle in the winter. a dealer was not made aware of the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. the failure mileage was 102,000.

The dashboard console lights keeps going out and flickering at inconsistent times. all other interior lights are working fine. vehicle has less than 40k miles on it. this issue occurs often.

The car would just shut off while on the freeway and would take long time to power back on. head rest air bag deployed while driving causing to lose control of car. windows unlocks while driving. dealership using the same totally integrated power module that are on recall chrysler 2000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to emit heat on the front passenger side. the vehicle was taken to greenville dodge chrysler (5401 i-30 frontage rd, greenville, tx 75402) where it was diagnosed that the heater core needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. the manufacturer was not contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 60,824.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. the contact stated that due to a faulty cord, the heater of the vehicle failed to function. the local dealer was contacted (bill snethkamp chrysler located: 164000 woodward ave, highland park, mi, 48203) where the technician informed the contact that the failure had not been in a previous recall. the manufacturer was contacted at 1-888-992-1997. the manufacturer confirmed that the failure had not been associated with a recall and the repair would have to be paid out of pocket. the failure mileage was unknown.

In my car there is no heat. at first it started with just heat blowing from the driver side and slowly the heat completely stopped working. the car makes a loud ticking noise behind the glove compartment when the heat is turned on, and even when it is just sitting in the parking lot off.

When it rains i can not drive i bought the car a year ago in the car had the problem i didn kno at the time cause it was winter when i got it and i really feel in danger pleas help

The problem started with "clicking" sound coming from behind glovebox when heat or air was turned on. would stop clicking after about 30 to 45 seconds. that went off and on for about a year. now, there is only hot air coming from the driver side vents and cold air on the passenger side when heat is on. it no longer clicks when the blower is on but only have heat to one side of the car. this issue happens regardless if the car is parked or in motion.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. while driving 50 mph, the contact observed smoke coming from the engine and the vehicle shook violently. the contact pulled the vehicle off the road and the check engine and electronic throttle control warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the radiator and coolant system failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. in addition, the alternator failed and had to be replaced a month prior. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. the failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

We hit a patch of slush and ice, the rear tires locked and the car slammed head-on into a concrete pillar. the car's bumper, grille, support bar etc were severely damaged and the car was deemed a total loss. the radiator was folded into a "v". the driver's head hit the steering wheel resulting in a concussion. the airbag never deployed. before the accident, the instrument panel was flashing on/off when we used the turn signal. the car didn't start or shut off at times. there is something seriously wrong with the electrical system/airbag. (recall related incident) ts

Recall s61 occupant restraint control module. i was notified october of 2016 of this recall, stating the fix would be available in june of this year. my air bag light came on in january. a local autosho diagnosed the problem as the recall. the local dealership said they couldn't do anything until the fix became available in june, didnt offer to help get me into a safer vehicle. they just said nothing could be done at the time. come june, the fix was pushed till august. i'm in touch with the dealership now, and they have said that parts are on hold, and they are waiting for chrysler to release the parts. i have two young children in the car with me at all times. this car is not safe to drive, and chrysler is not fixing the problem in a timely manner.

Passenger heater side blows cold air. when changing ac/heater to/from fresh air and re-circulation a loud clicking noise happens. p0306 cylinder misfire when it rains water gets into the trunk though the spoiler.

The vehicle was traveling straight forward down a flat three-lane road. the vehicle was going about 45-50 miles per hour. the driver fell asleep and it crossed two lanes and rolled multiple times down a 30 foot embankment. it came to a rest right side up. none of the airbags deployed despite extensive damage resulting in a total loss of the vehicle. in the six months prior to this there was intermittent electrical problems affecting interior lighting and power window functioning that couldn't be identified.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. the contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle lost power without warning. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure could not be determined. the contact stated that various parts have been replaced however, the failure was persistent. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 177,553.

Since 2016, my car has been out of heat on the passenger side and is now starting to lose heat on the driver side. i have had great up-keep on my car and get it fixed on a regular bases. during the winter my car is freezing cold. it is only letting heat out on the far left driver side vent and this is starting to blow cold air too. it takes forever to warm the inside of my car or never warms up at all. i'm unsure what the underlying problem is that i see is very common for this type of car. being in the military i don't have thousands of dollars to get this fix. it is totally a manufactures defect and need to fixed immediately.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. while driving 20 mph, the electronic throttle control indicator illuminated intermittently. the failure caused the vehicle to slow down significantly. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 65,000.

Heat only works on drivers side. only cold air will blow out on passenger side. i live in upstate ny where it snows a lot. it is difficult to keep windshield defrosted on passenger side of car. i have been the sole owner of the car. this started about a year ago and happened weather. at is in motion or not.

Takata recall........while just sitting there or turning on car, theres a knocking noise is there a recall done research and many people have same issues

While driving the car started accelerating by itself and the engine reed high. wipers come on by themselves. seat belt light stays on even when you have it on. battery light comes on periodically.

Passenger headlight, turn signals, and brake lights not working when is started vehicle was in motion. have put 5 sets of tires on it in the 4 years owned bought new, check engine light randomly comes on car runs bad and goes to 3rpms the quickly drops to 2rpms and barely goes 40mph and radio goes crazy also happens when in motion.

The drivers side window regulator is not working properly. drivers side window will not go back up. electrical problems random but always while in motion. lights dim off and on. tachometer has climbed to 70 miles per hour when only doing 40 miles per hour. headlights brighten and dim. safety gauges flash off and on. there is a recall for these problems with same make and model but not my vin number. this car was purchased at enterprise in 2014. for some reason i am not receiving any recall notices. could you please explain to me why my car is not included in these recalls. thank you

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the electrical system experienced overheating and the battery warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the starter had overheated. there was an abnormal burning odor present. the vehicle was repaired. prior to the failure, the alternator and starter were replaced. in addition, after the starter was replaced, the vehicle was no longer able to be started. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. when the contact attempted to start the vehicle, the air bag light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v282000 (air bags, electrical system) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 94,000. parts distribution disconnect.

Etc replacement. vehicle will jump, stall, or stutter in the middle of driving. you wont be able to push on the gas pedal for a while and will cause damage to engine and transmission.

My airbag light came on and i took it in for service and the light went off but now its been back on for months and also the passenger window has not been working, its been stationary and i was out of town when it happened.

I just purchased this car 1-2-16 and already having electrical issues with keyless remote, dome lighting, radio and blue tooth not working..

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the passenger side does not have heat coming from the vents when the heater was activated. the contact stated that fluid was leaking from the front of the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 72,000.