How common are electrical problems on the 2012 Dodge Avenger?

NHTSA lists 114 Electrical System complaints for the 2012 model year, which is 21% of the 553 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Dodge Avenger's electrical system?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Electrical System complaints on this model year.

Did the electrical issues cause any fires or crashes?

NHTSA complaint data links this component to 5 fires, 6 crashes, and 5 injuries on the 2012 Avenger.

At what mileage do electrical failures typically happen?

The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 70,521.5 miles.

Is 2012 worse than other Avenger years for electrical complaints?

2012 has the highest raw complaint count (114) of the years listed, though its 21% share matches 2011 and is close to 2010's 26% and 2013's 19%.

2012 Dodge Avenger Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 114 Electrical System complaints for the 2012 Dodge Avenger, 21% of its 553 total complaints for that year. These reports include 6 crashes, 5 fires, and 5 injuries, with a median failure mileage of 70,521. No related recall is listed for this component.

Electrical System complaints: 114; 21% of 553
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 5
Injuries reported: 5
Median mileage: 70,522 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden loss of engine power and complete electrical shutdown while driving, sometimes with all systems cutting off at once.
Some describe a burning wire smell coming from inside the vehicle while driving at various speeds, with an audible clicking noise from the front end.
One owner reported the center console melting and catching fire hours after the vehicle was parked and turned off.
A driver reported the vehicle would not start after a short trip and a 45-minute stop, despite a fully charged battery, with all gear positions lit on the dash.
One owner reported being unable to drive the car safely in rain due to an unspecified electrical fault.

When 2012 Dodge Avenger electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 24, 2012, latest Nov 16, 2025.

114 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2012 Q1 to 2025 Q4; peak 2018 Q1 (9).

Electrical System recalls for the 2012 Dodge Avenger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Avenger model year

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

201042 (26%)
201144 (21%)
2012114 (21%)
2013103 (19%)
201434 (17%)
20150 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2012 Dodge Avenger?: NHTSA lists 114 Electrical System complaints for the 2012 model year, which is 21% of the 553 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Dodge Avenger's electrical system?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Electrical System complaints on this model year.
Did the electrical issues cause any fires or crashes?: NHTSA complaint data links this component to 5 fires, 6 crashes, and 5 injuries on the 2012 Avenger.
At what mileage do electrical failures typically happen?: The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 70,521.5 miles.
Is 2012 worse than other Avenger years for electrical complaints?: 2012 has the highest raw complaint count (114) of the years listed, though its 21% share matches 2011 and is close to 2010's 26% and 2013's 19%.