Representative photoEngine repair for a 2012 Dodge Avenger
Engine repair for the 2012 Dodge Avenger: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 9.8 to 10.6 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2012 Dodge Avenger for engine repair
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2012 Dodge Avenger: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 3.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 30 | 28 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 28 | 26 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,800 | US$2,900 | US$3,050 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,038 | $3,132 | $3,286 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Dodge Avenger
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 554 complaints with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other (163), air bags (110) and electrical system (109). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V640000 | 2017-10-10 | seats:front assembly:head restraint | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. A component within the occupant restraint controller (ORC) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash. |
| 16V668000 | 2016-09-15 | seat belts:pretensioner | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and... |
| 13V282000 | 2013-07-02 | air bags | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Avenger
Need engine work for your 2012 Dodge Avenger? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it with a trusted shop and keep you driving meanwhile. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
Details the shop needs
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Avenger. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 2.4L 4-cylinder. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Its 2.4L 4-cylinder drives through a 4-speed automatic.
What CarmaCars does here
We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name.
A rental while you wait
Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. We meet you with the car at the time we confirm, at your address or ours.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree.
Between shop visits
Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Check that all lights work every few weeks.
Over to you
Start with the car, the job and your location.
Request engine repair
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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