2012 Dodge Avenger

unreliable.major electrical and brake problems

By Disappointed (MT) on Thursday, June 13, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 20,600

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"car has been in shop 10 times for electrical,4 times for brakes.fun to drive when running."

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Great Car At A Great Price

By Matt (NY) on Monday, June 10, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 400

Pros: "Great value, powerful, upgraded interior"

Cons: "None that I can currently think of"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"The 2013 Dodge Avenger is a great car, especially for the price. I bought the R/T model, just picked it up a few days ago and could not be happier. The car has a ton of power, not to mention still provides solid gas mileage. I took the car on a 200 mile road trip the day after I got it and averaged 31.6 mpg on the open road. Not bad for a 283 HP V6. The car handles very well, flying around tight turns. Don't listen to the "Experts" when they say this car has too many flaws to compete in the mid-size sedan class. Leg and head room are just fine, even in the rear seats. I am 6'0" and sat in the back seat with the driver seat adjusted to when I drive and my knees weren't even touching the seat. Visibility is not as bad as advertised. The touch screen entertainment system is great and is very user friendly. Not to mention, Dodge throws in a free year of satellite radio. Overall, this is a great car, especially if you have the extra few bucks to upgrade to the R/T. It is definitely worth it. Go test drive one next time before you listen to the so called "Experts" tear apart a car which can easily compete with the Fusion, Sonata, Optima, Camry and Altima if it got the attention it deserves."

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overall not happy

By j on Friday, May 31, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 40,000

Pros: "How it handles, how it looks"

Cons: "The durability (issues I have had), design flaws"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"I bought this car brand new in 2010. I enjoy driving and using it when it works. However I have had issues with the brakes squeaking and making noise, the transmission making weird noises, the driver side window motor broke, the emergency brake light coming on for no apparant reason and at random times, and some kind of rod in the steering broke causing popping noises and a popping in the steering wheel. I have had the car in the shop at least 6 or 7 times for these issues (more than once on some issues). That is way too many times to have your car in the shop escpecially when it has had regular maintenance, been taken care of, and just barely has 40000 miles on it. Other design features I did not like are the plastic chrome ring around the shifter reflects sun in your eyes, the trunk lid/opening make it hard to get odd shaped items in there (I often find that things are just barely too long/tall/wide)and it is also sometimes hard to get things in the back seat as well, and sometimes if you get one drop of water on the seat it will make a stain. Other than that I loved how it drives and looks. However do to the issues I had I am in the process of getting rid of it."

1 person out of 1 found this review helpful

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Definitely worth the money!

By julie (CA) on Friday, May 17, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 38,500

Pros: "Virtually everything."

Cons: "The break lights looks like flowers."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I bought the avenger in february, and I can't be happier. This car is absolutely fantastic. It picks up speeds rapidly, does better on gas than my last car, is comfortable to drive, handles fantastically, and it looks incredible."

6 people out of 6 found this review helpful

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very good

By Tracie (NY) on Thursday, May 16, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 147,000

Pros: "drives awesome"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"We love the vehicle it is the best one of the best vehicles I have ever purchased."

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