Lease takeover: 2012 Dodge Avenger
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.8 to 10.6 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.8 to 10.6 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Dodge Avenger for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2012 Dodge Avenger specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 3.6L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 11.3 L/100 km | 12.0 L/100 km | 12.5 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.1 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.3 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.1 L/100 km | 10.6 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 230 g/km | 240 g/km | 251 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.19 | $15.66 | $16.43 |
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.
Lease takeover: the 2012 Dodge Avenger
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2012 Dodge Avenger; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. We do not lease cars. A monthly rental has no long contract: each booking runs up to 365 days. Before you buy the 2012 Dodge Avenger, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
Before you sign for the Avenger
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. There are 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 554 complaints with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other, air bags and electrical system; have those parts checked. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.
What the figures tell you
The 2.4L 4-cylinder is what moves it, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Expect about 29 litres for every 300 km, going by its 9.8 L/100 km combined rating. Expect about $15.19 per 100 km at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,800 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
A good match for
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.
How big it is
As a mid-size car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. For luggage, 368 litres means about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent the Avenger for a week and see how it fits your life. Rent the Avenger for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Drive the Avenger on your commute before you commit to it.
Which one to look for
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Money matters
The EPA estimates US$2,800 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $151.90 at our price setting. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Next step
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Dodge Avenger from us first.
Ask us about the 2012 Dodge Avenger
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Dodge Avenger for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Dodge Avenger
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Dodge Avenger?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Dodge Avenger before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Dodge Avenger have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Dodge Avenger cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,800 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3038.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.