How common are brake complaints on the 2012 Dodge Avenger?

NHTSA lists 48 brake complaints for the 2012 Avenger, which is 9% of the 553 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2012 Dodge Avenger brakes?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this brake complaint area.

At what mileage do 2012 Dodge Avenger brake problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 67,000 miles, though some owners reported issues as early as 4,600 miles.

Are 2012 Dodge Avenger brake problems linked to crashes?

Yes, NHTSA data tied 5 crashes, 2 fires, and 5 injuries to brake-area complaints for this model year.

How does 2012 compare to other Avenger years for brake complaints?

The 2012 model's brake complaints made up 9% of its total complaints, lower than 2013 (12%), 2010 (13%), and 2014 (15%), but higher than 2011 (8%).

2012 Dodge Avenger Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 48 brake complaints for the 2012 Dodge Avenger, 9% of that year's 553 total complaints. Owners report brake pedal failure, locking brakes, and squealing noises, with a median failure mileage of 67,000. No related recalls are listed.

Brakes complaints: 48; 9% of 553
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 5
Median mileage: 67,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Some owners report the brake pedal goes to the floor and fails to slow the car, leading to collisions.
Others describe the brake pedal or parking brake locking up and becoming impossible to release, in one case trapping the driver in a vehicle that caught fire.
Multiple owners report a screeching or grinding noise when braking at low speed, which dealers sometimes could not reproduce or diagnose.
One owner reports front brake rotors warping in connection with fast tire wear and misaligned front end.
One report describes brakes failing during hard braking in a crash where airbags also did not deploy.

When 2012 Dodge Avenger brake complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 28, 2012, latest Jun 13, 2024.

48 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2012 to Jun 2024; peak Mar 2018 (4).

Brakes recalls for the 2012 Dodge Avenger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Avenger model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201021 (13%)
201116 (8%)
201248 (9%)
201364 (12%)
201430 (15%)
20150 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are brake complaints on the 2012 Dodge Avenger?: NHTSA lists 48 brake complaints for the 2012 Avenger, which is 9% of the 553 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2012 Dodge Avenger brakes?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this brake complaint area.
At what mileage do 2012 Dodge Avenger brake problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 67,000 miles, though some owners reported issues as early as 4,600 miles.
Are 2012 Dodge Avenger brake problems linked to crashes?: Yes, NHTSA data tied 5 crashes, 2 fires, and 5 injuries to brake-area complaints for this model year.
How does 2012 compare to other Avenger years for brake complaints?: The 2012 model's brake complaints made up 9% of its total complaints, lower than 2013 (12%), 2010 (13%), and 2014 (15%), but higher than 2011 (8%).