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2012 Dodge Avenger consumer reviews

$18,995 starting MSRP
side view of 2012 Avenger Dodge
(71 reviews)
83% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.2
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.2
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Worst car I ever owned.

Looks good runs ok if serviced right but had a lot of electical problems. Passenger safety headrest breaks and may knock your passers head through the front window. If these cars over heat s be ready for a list of repairs which will probably happen seeing as most everything that goes to the cooling system is plastic

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Most Reliable Car I've Owned

Great choice for a pre-owned vehicle. It was a soft comfortable ride with excellent handling. Excellent for the snow and ice in MI.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best Car I've Owned

The car was great. Never gave me any problems and feels very strong. Very comfortable and great sound system. Thanks to Alpine of course. Highly recommend, was a great daily driver.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car I've ever owned.

This was my first American car and I've had 6. It's treated me the best with never any problems. I will always recommend Dodge after this experience.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Excellent vehicle

Gets great gas mileage. Clean and slick on the outs terrier and interior. Purrs like a kitten when driving . I love this car!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Taking it down to reliable town.

After driving old clunkers and boat'ish sedans, this car is a great first step for first time buyers. It is affordable, reliable,classy, and extremely smooth. Would be a great first ride for graduates and working professionals.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Worst Car for Bad Roads

I live in Idaho where we experience a lot of snow. This car is horrible on the roads. It feels as though you are fish tailing all the time. Very hard to control the car. The car has new tires and the V6 liter engine (plenty of power on dry pavement). I have drove several front wheel drive cars in the snow and this is the worst. I feel very unsafe in this car. I am very upset since I love to ski....I won't drive this car more than 30 miles away from home in bad weather. I feel deceived; the sales person said it would do well on the roads and get me up to any ski resort. It does horrible on the highway I really doubt it will get up to the local ski resort. Please do not buy this car unless you live in a dry climate.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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LOVE LOVE LOVE

NOT ONLY DOES THIS CAR LOOK INCREDIBLE BUT DRIVES SMOOTHLY AND SPACIOUS AS WELL! I LOVE IT AND WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND IT TO A FRIEND!! DRIVES NICE GREAT GAS MILEAGE! BUT I WILL WRITE ANOTHER REVIEW LATER BUT MINES GREAT AND RUNNING WELL AT 50K MILES 2012 DODGE AVENGER SE

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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owned three

bought 08 used loved it bought 10 new bought 12new sxtplus because of more features only engine I would recommend is the 6

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Deal

This is a great choice for a sports car if you don't want to spend a lot of money. The mileage is great and it seats me great for my 6'0 frame. The dealership I purchased the vehicle had great service and the salesman Mr. Baker gave me a great deal.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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