Service bulletins for the 2012 Dodge Avenger
A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.
108 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 9100226 | 2024-01-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved. |
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| 9100226 | 2023-10-30. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved. |
| 9003081 | 2023-01-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Dielectric Grease This product is no longer approved for use on ignition coil and spark plug boots. Current plug boot material(silicone) is not compatible with this grease and can cause deterioration over time. |
| 1810216 | 2022-10-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following DTCs have been set: U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module. P0441 - EVAP Purge System Performance. P0420 - Catalyst Efficiency (Bank 1). P0430 - Catalyst Efficiency (Bank 2). P0133 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Slow Response. P0153 - O2 Sensor 2/1 Slow Response. P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire. P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire. P0302 - Cylinder 2 Misfire. P0303 - Cylinder 3 Misfire. P0304 - Cylinder 4 Misfire. P0305 - Cylinder 5 Misfire. P0306 - Cylinder 6 Misfire. P113D - O2 Sensor 1/1 Slow Response (High Frequency). P113E - O2 Sensor 2/1 Slow Response (High Frequency). P0108 - Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Circuit High. P0606 - Internal Control Processor. P0204 - Fuel Injector 4 Circuit/Open.In addition, the customer may notice the following conditions: 1 - 2 upshift clunk or bump. 4 - 5 upshift clunk or bump. 5 - 6 upshift clunk or bump. 6 - 5 downshift clunk or bump. 6 - 4 downshift clunk or bump. RPM fluctuating or jerking feeling while operating in cruise control. Condition is more noticeable when the vehicle is going up and down grades. A less than desired idle speed after performing a hard braking maneuver. |
| S1121000006RevA | 2022-09-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION CASE/HOUSING; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. (Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns |
| 1805819 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. No Start After Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement and/or Reprogramming |
| 9003081 | 2022-08-29. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Dielectric Grease This product is no longer approved for use on ignition coil and spark plug boots. Current plug boot material(silicone) is not compatible with this grease and can cause deterioration over time. |
| Z5091195A | 2022-08-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. RES / RHA / REB radio that supports Bluetooth and Hands-Free For issues with Bluetooth, Hands-Free Calling, and/or Voice Commands, DO NOT replace the radio. Diagnose the Hands-Free Module system (also called the Telematics Module). The Telematics Module (and associated components) is the system responsible for these features. A power cycle may be required for the hands-free module for proper diagnosis.~ Please reference; 8T - Navigation/Telecommunication Diagnosis and Testing (DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HANDS FREE PHONE) |
| 9003081 | 2022-08-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Dielectric Grease This product is no longer approved for use on ignition coil and spark plug boots. Current plug boot material(silicone) is not compatible with this grease and can cause deterioration over time. |
| 0803116 | 2022-07-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Hands Free Module Prompts Begin Erroneously. |
| S1121000006 Rev. | 2020-09-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. (Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns |
| 08-049-20 | 2020-05-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary. |
| S1508000480 | 2020-04-27. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Speed Control Operates Intermittently |
| 18-058-19 REV. B | 2020-01-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. No Start After Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement and/or Reprogramming |
| 18-058-19 REV. A | 2019-12-16. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. No Start After Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement and/or Reprogramming |
| Z5091195A$ | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. RES / RHA / REB radio that supports Bluetooth and Hands-Free For issues with Bluetooth, Hands-Free Calling, and/or Voice Commands, DO NOT replace the radio. Diagnose the Hands-Free Module system (also called the Telematics Module). The Telematics Module (and associated components) is the system responsible for these features. A power cycle may be required for the hands-free module for proper diagnosis.~ Please reference; 8T - Navigation/Telecommunication Diagnosis and Testing (DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HANDS FREE PHONE) |
| 08-053-12 | 2018-05-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash: RHR, RHW Or RHP Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RHR, RHW or RHP Radio. The customer may experience one or more of the following conditions. Erratic alternate frequency switching (International only). Bluetooth phone muting during European traffic announcement (International only). Lost channel presets, home addresses, address book entries & Travel Link favorites. Not able to change default country and state then route. Unable to load .jpeg files onto hard drive to display on touch screen. Vehicle with Start/Stop feature, the screen will go black when the engine turns off at a stop. (International only). Incomplete Travel Link temperature displayed when the temperature is over 100F. Example, if the temperature is 107F the screen will display 07. (Domestic U.S. only). Cancel key inoperative after pressing the international button. iPhone4 dial not possible after second call. Missing Travel Link buttons from SAT menu (Domestic U.S. only). Devices button disabled in VES menu. Unable to route to a recent route after a map update. Remove Travel Link disclaimer popup (Domestic U.S. only). Duplicate phone numbers in popup after pressing the international button. During active call and on hold, DIAL button should be displayed (not ?TONE? button). International button not visible. Point of interest (POI) Search enhancements. When video in remote DVD player is stopped devices button wrongly labeled as DVD. Access Travel Link immediately after radio no update when staying on TL screen. iPod, track selection enhancements. |
| 21-013-12 | 2016-06-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| 08-070-13 | 2016-04-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| 08-070-13REV.C | 2016-04-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| 08-070-13REV.B | 2016-04-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| 08-070-13REV.A | 2016-04-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.