Used 2012 Dodge Avenger Consumer Reviews
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Great car for the price
bv41706, 03/02/2014
2012 Dodge Avenger SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought mine new with 3 miles on it in 2012 and have loved every minute driving it. I have a long drive to work and take business trips from time to time and if I leave it in cruise control on the highway set between 65-70 mph, i have gotten 36+mpg average on the highway. I have had trouble getting it to start in the cold, but only the one day when the temp here in NY dropped to -20 overnight and i realized that it was because i had left something plugged in and have had no trouble since. I have had no problems with it and i just today turned 48k miles on it and it still drives like the day i bought it. no problems whatsoever.
Screeching noise
matchbox20fan, 07/19/2013
2012 Dodge Avenger SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 16 people found this review helpful
My avenger makes a horrible screeching sound when I back up in low speed and apply brakes. My backing plate, rear rotors pads and clips have been replaced only to make the sound worse and now noise is heard when I go forward also. I have notified Chrysler only to be turned away because no dealership can find a problem. Yet all heads turn when my car is leaving
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I'm very satisfied with this car
kcguy62, 02/13/2012
2012 Dodge Avenger SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
22 of 34 people found this review helpful
I test drove several mid size cars. And finally decided on the base model 2012 Dodge avenger for the following reasons. First It is a 2012 top safety pick. I think the avenger is really nice looking.... I chose the bright silver exterior with black interior. It has nice quality materials and craftsmanship. The 2.4 engine has all the power I need and gets great mpg. If you want to race once in a while get the v-6 version, it has over a hundred more horse power... be careful "laughs". I also like the way the avenger feels on the road... It has a very comfortable ride. It also handles curves well, the steering and brakes are responsive. To sum up the review. I love driving this car!
look elsewhere first
very unsatisfied customer, 07/25/2016
2012 Dodge Avenger SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
bought a used 2012 avenger 7/11/15 and by 10/15 need front breaks and now i either need a new transmission or something called a powertrain control module.will never purchase a dodge product new or used again to many problems to have on a car i had just over a year
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james273, 05/09/2013
2012 Dodge Avenger SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 11 people found this review helpful
I bought the car brand new and now have 21000 miles on it. Worst car I ever owned. Has been in the shop multiple times for the hvac system not working properly. Now the ride has gotten worse. It feels like the rear struts went bad. The 4 cylinder engine is okay on power but not something to brag about and I dont get anywhere near the estimated mpg as the sticker says. Also had problems with the speedometer and transmission intermittently not working properly. The trade in value of this car is low. For the age of the car I expected more. With this car it truly is buyer be ware.