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I love it, but . . .
iamkristen, 07/08/2014
2012 Dodge Avenger SXT Plus 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
25 of 25 people found this review helpful
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.
Heater Core Needs a recall
Frank, 12/05/2015
2012 Dodge Avenger SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
51 of 54 people found this review helpful
This car performs well. There are a few things that needs to be address before the avenger can be a really neat ride. The Heater core seems to be a major issue with this vehicle. Especially if you live in cold areas. The Heater only blows warm air on the driver side of the vehicle and cold air on the passenger side. Dodge is well aware of this issue but has not done a recall on this placing the cost to repair this problem onto the consumer. Even then there is no assurance this problem will not return since the problem is in the faulty part. The cost can be anywhere from $900 to $1300 to repair depending on your area mechanics. Cold air in the winter renders this vehicle useless during the winter season. My vehicle is currently parked now and I am seriously consider trading this vehicle in for another one. Mostly because I refuse to pay to fix something that is flawed and Dodge knows that it is. Making you feel like you purchased a lemon. Not right Dodge, not right... I need a vehicle I can drive year round and not for 6 or 7 months out of the year. In Kansas it has really cool down in the temps. So it's looking like this vehicle will be parked November- March, and that's if the weather is not crazy cold in March. So with that said I encourage anyone having issues with their heating system in their dodge avenger to speak up and be heard. Not sure what it will take to make Dodge do a recall on this issue. For me, I'll be looking to trade this vehicle in if Dodge refuse to act by January.. Maybe someone in Florida or LA can use a ride that cools pretty well in the summer months, but they better not take a trip up North during the Fall.
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Major Improvement
muttl, 12/17/2011
2012 Dodge Avenger SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
28 of 29 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased a 2012 Avenger SXT after owning an 06 Stratus since it was new. While the Stratus was very reliable the front rotors were warped more often than not. The Avenger appears to have a much higher quality associated with it. Both vehicles had the 2.4 liter engine. The refinements in the engine and the addition of the 6 speed Transmission have made a major improvement to the functionality of the car. It's smooth and quiet when accelerating. It corners and handles bumps well. The Avenger sits higher and is easier to enter and exit. Overall a very nice improvement over the Stratus.
Great Value
interpolfan1, 01/21/2012
2012 Dodge Avenger SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
The 2.4L has plenty of power,and is comfortable and fun to drive. The driver's seat sits higher than my Patriot did,so after driving Jeeps for the past 7+ years,I don't feel like I'm sitting on the ground. I love the cold weather package and the stereo sounds great and is easy to access,thanks to the steering wheel controls. It has handled well this winter,though I have to remind myself I no longer have 4x4.Haven't had it long enough(2 weeks)to know what the mpg's will average out to.
Common Heater Core/Defrost Major Issues
Was ADodge Fan, 10/22/2018
2012 Dodge Avenger SXT Plus 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
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.
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