2012 Dodge Avenger SE
1C3CDZAB7CN310504
Vehicle history report for the 2012 Dodge Avenger SE (VIN 1C3CDZAB7CN310504). Black. 53,833 mi reported. Registered in Tx. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Vehicle identity & specifications
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Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2012 Dodge Avenger.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. EPA estimates for this year/make/model; actual mileage varies by trim and driving conditions.
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2012 Dodge Avenger.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 553 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Dodge Avenger, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 553
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2012 Dodge Avenger.
ENGINE
My car dies while im driving down the street, making it difficult to steer and qhen you try to restart it, sometimes it starts and some times it don't. But this is not the first time its happened it was just the latest
NHTSA ODI #11739856ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Window Defrost and Passenger Heat /Air. While either in motion or while driving, no heated air exits the passenger side of the windshield defroster, nor the passenger window defrost, lower and center console vents. Heated air only exits the driver's side windshield and driver's side dash vents. Problem persists through all cabin air modes, and circulations. …
NHTSA ODI #11699661ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was driving and I stopped at a stop sign. When I got ready to go, the car stalled and stopped and wouldn't start. After 30 minutes, it started but I ended up having it towed. My mechanic was able to replicate it after putting the car in the sun, running it for 10 minutes and then driving it. When the mechanic tried to look at it, he couldn't find anything …
NHTSA ODI #11677692SEATS
The contact called on behalf of her son who owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while her son was exiting a parking lot, upon driving over a speed bump, the passenger’s side head restraint unintendedly deployed. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was infor…
NHTSA ODI #11656367SEATS
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact received notification of an undisclosed recall. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off, the front passenger’s side headrest deployed inadvertently. The contact stated that a handheld diagnostic machine retrieved DTC: U0184. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not…
NHTSA ODI #11641713UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My car has no heat on the passenger side causing window fogging this is the 3 time I have had the car in at the dealers and they say it's a clogged heater core I have the extended warranty. The dealer said the warranty is no longer covering heater cores when it should a recall with so many complaints.Barkau Chrysler Dodge jeep Ram at 700 East South Street F…
NHTSA ODI #11633629SEATS
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger's side headrest deployed inadvertently and struck the head of the front seat passenger. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under an undisclosed recall; however, the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the local …
NHTSA ODI #11633744UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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Frequently asked questions
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Is the VIN 1C3CDZAB7CN310504 valid?
1C3CDZAB7CN310504 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in United States. It decodes to the 2012 Dodge Avenger.
Does the 2012 Dodge Avenger have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2012 Dodge Avenger. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What is a fair price for a 2012 Dodge Avenger?
Comparable 2012 Dodge Avenger listings run roughly $6,100–$9,995, typically around $8,264 (from 638 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What fuel economy does the 2012 Dodge Avenger get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2012 Dodge Avenger at about 23 mpg combined (20 city / 29 highway).
Data last checked 29 Aug 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.