Used 2012 Dodge Avenger SXT Plus Sedan Review
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I love it, but . . .
iamkristen, 07/08/2014
2012 Dodge Avenger SXT Plus 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
I really do love this car.
The engine is fantastic.
Awesome performance!
Its exterior is eye-catching and sleek.
The car is a combination of sporty and practical.
Now what I don't like . . .
The people who work in the service department of the dealership where I bought the car know me.
The car has been in there THAT often.
Various censors or detectors that trigger the engine light, the … ABS/traction/cruise control system, a misfiring cylinder, visor clip broke off, the entire control panel (lock/window switch) in the passenger side door came out, the vents were flopping closed . . . and I have about 50k miles now.
Everything but the ABS issue was when the car was under 36k miles.
Astonished. Seriously.
joe_e, Milwaukee, WI, 12/09/2012
2012 Dodge Avenger SXT Plus 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
My wife and I went to drive a Charger. We looked at a few, when she spotted this number on the side of the lot. We went through four different Chargers before we drove the Avenger, and I was completely blown away.
The 3.6 in this destroys the same engine in my '12 Durango, this car was what that engine was built for. Absolutely thunderous performance above and beyond anything we drove, … anywhere. No Accord, No Maxima, no Malibu or Fusion or anything came close to touching it in performance. Full leather is nice, electronics rock, build quality makes me hope that this is a trend for American Automakers, it's so good.
Common Heater Core/Defrost Major Issues
Was ADodge Fan, Montgomery, AL, 10/22/2018
2012 Dodge Avenger SXT Plus 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
Heater core issues! Drivers side will blow warm air while passenger side blows cold. Major visability and safety issues in the cold weather. Going to cost someone their life one day before major business will take their own responsibility for known errors and issues. Dodge reps... This is how you cause good Dodge customers to no longer believe in or want to buy a Dodge. Time to try a … Chevy.
Awesome MPG!
my2012sxtplus, Kenosha, WI, 04/25/2012
2012 Dodge Avenger SXT Plus 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
Copperhead Pearlcoat SXT Plus 3.6L V6
With only 308 miles on it as of today, my average MPG is 30.3 which includes city and hwy.
I LOVE the 283 HP (smoked a similar import yesterday!)
Another interesting fact about my Avenger is that Dodge is no longer carrying the Copperhead Pearlcoat paint line. It was discontinued on April 1st, 2012. Thankfully I was able to purchase mine last … weekend!
The interior is a huge improvement for any of the DCJF lines, no more cheap plastic or uncomfortable seating.
I am a very picky and easily annoyed driver/owner and for once, I have NO complaints! I hated my Jeep GC and was hesitant to purchase another DCJF, the Avenger proved me wrong!
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 Dodge Avenger SXT Plus Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Strong V6 engine
- Pro:lots of features for the price
- Pro:composed ride and handling.
- Con:Not as roomy as many of its rivals
- Con:smallish trunk
- Con:SE's four-speed automatic
- Con:some behind-the-times electronics
- Con:limited rear visibility.
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