2012 Dodge Avenger Specifications

Specifications

2011 2012 2013 2014

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Transverse
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	2011 -
Price :	MSRP: $18,995-25,995 Invoice: $18,740-24,800
Weight :	3400 lbs \| 1542.214 kg
MPG City :	21
MPG Highway :	30

Performance

Coefficient of Drag :	0.328

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2360 cc \| 144.0 cu in. \| 2.4 L.
Power :	173 BHP (127.328 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	166 Ft-Lbs (225 NM) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 97 mm.
Compression :	10.5:1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Aluminum
Cylinder Head :	Cast-Aluminum
Sequential, Multi-Port, Electronic, Returnless
Redline :	6500 RPM

V 6
Displacement :	3605 cc \| 220.0 cu in. \| 3.6 L.
Power :	283 BHP (208.288 KW) @ 6400 RPM
Torque :	260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	96.0 mm \| 3.78 in.
Stroke :	83.0 mm \| 3.268 in.
Compression :	10.2:1
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection
Redline :	6800 RPM

Transmission:
4 Automatic Overdrive

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	2.842
2nd Gear :	1.57
3rd Gear :	1.00
4th Gear :	0.89

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2012 Dodge Avenger 4 DR FWD
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :	Risk of Rollover 11.8%

Recall

Component	SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Mfr Report Date	20090218
NHTSA Campaign ID	16V668000
Summary	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 side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Consequence	If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Remedy	Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Mfr Report Date	20110625
NHTSA Campaign ID	17V640000
Summary	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.
Consequence	If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy	Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is T56.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	AIR BAGS
Manufacturer	Chrysler Group LLC
Mfr Report Date	20110625
NHTSA Campaign ID	13V282000
Summary	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 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.
Consequence	In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.
Remedy	Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2012 Averages

Avg. Home :	$263,200
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.55
Total Car Production :	10,335,765

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Dodge Avenger? A: The 2012 Dodge Avenger has a wheelbase size of 108.90 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2012 Dodge Avenger? A: The 2012 Dodge Avenger has a length of 192.60 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2012 Dodge Avenger? A: The 2012 Dodge Avenger has a width of 72.80 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Dodge Avenger have?A: The 2012 Dodge Avenger has 40.00 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Dodge Avenger have?A: The 2012 Dodge Avenger has legroom of 37.90 inches.

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Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Dodge Avenger? A: The 2012 Dodge Avenger was a Sedan.

Q: How much did the 2012 Dodge Avenger cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Dodge Avenger had an MSRP of $18,995 - $$25,995 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2012 Dodge Avenger have? A: The 2012 Dodge Avenger had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2360 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 173 BHP (127.328 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 166 Ft-Lbs (225 NM) @ 4400 RPM

V 6 (3605 cc | 220.0 cu in. | 3.6 L.) with 283 BHP (208.288 KW) @ 6400 RPM and 260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 4400 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 2012 Dodge Avenger have? A: The 2012 Dodge Avenger had a 4 speed Automatic Overdrive gearbox.