How many 2012 Dodge Avenger owners reported fuel system problems to NHTSA?

NHTSA lists 19 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Dodge Avenger, which is 3% of the 553 total complaints filed for this model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Dodge Avenger fuel system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this fuel system complaint category on the 2012 Avenger.

At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for these Fuel System complaints is 80,500 miles.

Did fuel system complaints cause crashes or fires on the 2012 Avenger?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires and 0 injuries tied to these Fuel System complaints.

How does the 2012 Avenger compare to other years for fuel system complaints?

The 2012 Avenger had 19 Fuel System complaints (3% share), lower in share than 2010 (5%), 2011 (4%), and 2013 (5%), but higher in count than 2010, 2011, and 2014.

2012 Dodge Avenger Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 19 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Dodge Avenger, 3% of its 553 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 80,500 miles. No related recalls are listed for this fuel system issue.

Fuel System complaints: 19; 3% of 553
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 80,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Fuel pump failure causing the vehicle to stall shortly after fueling and driving at low speed.
Throttle body sensor faults triggering check engine and throttle lights along with sudden loss of power and inability to accelerate past low speeds.
Intermittent unintended acceleration without pedal input, traced to a throttle body flap that would not close properly.
Rough running and apparent fuel starvation reported alongside a failing throttle body, culminating in the engine stalling while driving.
Bucking and hesitation on acceleration and while backing into traffic, reported soon after starting the car.

When 2012 Dodge Avenger fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 7, 2013, latest Dec 30, 2023.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2013 to Dec 2023; peak Dec 2019 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2012 Dodge Avenger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Avenger model year

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

20108 (5%)
20118 (4%)
201219 (3%)
201329 (5%)
20147 (3%)
20150 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2012 Dodge Avenger owners reported fuel system problems to NHTSA?: NHTSA lists 19 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Dodge Avenger, which is 3% of the 553 total complaints filed for this model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Dodge Avenger fuel system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this fuel system complaint category on the 2012 Avenger.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for these Fuel System complaints is 80,500 miles.
Did fuel system complaints cause crashes or fires on the 2012 Avenger?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires and 0 injuries tied to these Fuel System complaints.
How does the 2012 Avenger compare to other years for fuel system complaints?: The 2012 Avenger had 19 Fuel System complaints (3% share), lower in share than 2010 (5%), 2011 (4%), and 2013 (5%), but higher in count than 2010, 2011, and 2014.