The service and repair manual for the 2012 Dodge Avenger — 2.4L I4 and 3.6L V6 engines, 6 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Dodge published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.4L I4 — 144 cu in, DOHC 3.6L V6 — 220 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door · SXT Sedan 4-Door · R/T Sedan 4-Door · Canada Value Package Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · SXT Plus Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 836 complaints · 67 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 Avenger manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 1,096
- General Information 1,677
- Accessories & Equipment 5,814
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 1,017
- Body & Frame 3,755
- Maintenance 183
- Brakes 1,068
- Restraints 1,854
- Drivelines & Axles 75
- Steering 400
- Electrical 3,453
- Suspension 457
- Engine Mechanical 891
- Transmission 827
- Engine Performance 3,379
- Common Specs & Procedures 200
- Front 118
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 Avenger
- Seat Belts — pretensioner · 16V668000If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increa.
- Electrical System · 13V282000In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deplo.
Owners have filed 836 complaints and Dodge has issued 67 technical service bulletins for the 2012 Avenger. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 Avenger manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 Avenger?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 2.4L I4 and 3.6L V6 across the Base Sedan 4-Door, SXT Sedan 4-Door, R/T Sedan 4-Door, Canada Value Package Sedan 4-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door, SXT Plus Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 2012 Avenger problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 Avenger, covering seat belts, electrical system. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Dodge dealers.
Does it include 2012 Avenger wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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