Defogger Problems in popular cars
Defogger problem is a common vehicle problem that happens to most car brands and models. The following is a sample list of Defogger problems reported in most popular vehicles.
Defogger problem of Chevrolet Impala
The VIN of this vehicle was 2G1WT57N39_. The vehicle involved is a 2009 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the rear defogger failed to function properly. The contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the wiring harness that supplies power to the rear defogger was melted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 71,000. This defogger problem happened on Wednesday, October 16, 2013.
See
all problems of Chevrolet Impala and
all Defogger problems of Chevrolet Impala.
Defogger problem of Chevrolet Equinox
The vehicle involved is a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the front defroster and heater failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who unclogged the radiator but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. This issue happened on Sunday, December 1, 2013.
See
all problems of Chevrolet Equinox and
all Defogger problems of Chevrolet Equinox.
Defogger problem of Chrysler 300
The car is a 2013 Chrysler 300. Cabin air recirculate stops working. Chrysler says that is normal function. But when you are driving behind a diesel vehicle, you are stuck breathing that air, and it makes me sick. It goes on occasionally, but only for a minute or two. Then it goes off, and you cannot turn it back on. I have driven many miles in many climates and get the same result. I have owned a Chrysler 300 before and it did not function like this. Nor, any other vehicle I have owned. It was August 9, 2013 when this defogger issue happened.
See
all problems of Chrysler 300 and
all Defogger problems of Chrysler 300.
Defogger problem of Chrysler Town & Country
The car involved is a 2010 Chrysler town and country. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is 2A4RR5D12A_. The vehicle involved is a 2010 Chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the vehicle began to leak water from the heating and air conditioning drain grommet. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that there was a defect, which could lead to illumination of the airbag warning light. In addition, the failure could have caused a potential inadvertent airbag deployment. The manufacturer was notified of the issue but stated that the failure was not a defect and instead was simply a fractured part. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 58,000. The failure date was 07/21/12.
See
all problems of Chrysler Town & Country and
all Defogger problems of Chrysler Town & Country.
Defogger problem of Dodge Charger
The car was a 2008 Dodge Charger. The car windows on the inside fog/frost up in cold weather. This is very dangerous. You are driving and the windows just keep getting worse. It was Feb. 1, 2010 when this defogger issue happened.
See
all problems of Dodge Charger and
all Defogger problems of Dodge Charger.
Defogger problem of Dodge Journey
The VIN of this vehicle was 3D4PH5FV0A_. Consumer owns a 2010 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the passenger's side heater was blowing out cold air. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the radiator and the heater coil needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. This defogger problem happened on Nov. 21, 2013.
See
all problems of Dodge Journey and
all Defogger problems of Dodge Journey.
Defogger problem of Ford Escape
The VIN of this vehicle is 1FMCU0GX9E_. The vehicle is a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the heating system and the defroster failed. The automatic remote also failed to activate the system heat. The contact had to let the engine run for a few minutes to be able to heat the vehicle. The dealer performed a diagnostic which was unable to locate a failure code therefore the dealer advised the contact that there was not a fix for the heating failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,500 and the current mileage was 2,400. This defogger issue occurred Wednesday, January 1, 2014.
See
all problems of Ford Escape and
all Defogger problems of Ford Escape.
Defogger problem of Ford F-150
The vehicle is a 2011 Ford F-150. The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) was 1FTFW1EF9B_. The contact own a 2011 Ford f 150. The contact stated when he turned on his rear window defogger, the passenger side of the rear window shattered. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,500. This defogger problem happened on 03/20/14.
See
all problems of Ford F-150 and
all Defogger problems of Ford F-150.
Defogger problem of GMC Sierra
The car is a 2007 GMC Sierra classic. The VIN of this vehicle is 1GTEK19Z47_. Hvac system became operational with the ignition turned off for an unknown period of time while the truck was parked in the garage. Relay resistor module overheated causing melting of the resistor and circuit board. Truck cabin and vicinity around the truck had a strong smell of burning plastic. Truck cabin filled with smoke. Was only able to turn off the hvac system and stop the burning by disconnecting the wiring harness. Dealer had to replace the blower motor, resistor, module connector and relay. Burning could have caused the entire vehicle to catch fire causing significant damage to other vehicles parked nearby and the house in which the garage was attached. Issue was identical to scenario described in transport canada recall #2011074. It was Sunday, November 11, 2012 when this defogger issue happened.
See
all problems of GMC Sierra and
all Defogger problems of GMC Sierra.
Defogger problem of GMC Sierra 1500
The windshield and the side windows of my new 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 wt, have an extreme tendency to fog over in temperatures near the freezing point. I have read, and observed, that the ac compressor becomes automatically disabled when the outside temperature gets near the freeze zone (I think the actual threshold is somewhere around 40 degrees f). With the ac disabled, the defrost mode cannot keep the windows clear. The problem is magnified when there are two or three individuals in the cab. At that point, it is exceedingly difficult to clear the side windows, even to the point that frost forms on the inside window surface! very recently, while traveling to work during my 40 mile commute, I was running the ac, with the temp control set to a comfortable level and the blower about the medium setting and flowing through the main vents. The outside temperature was, apparently, hovering near the point where the electronics disable the compressor. The windshield and both side windows fogged over suddenly. I noticed the ac light was out, so I switched to defrost mode and hi blower. The windshield did clear in about a minute or two, but all of that happened while driving down the turnpike at 70 mph. This seems to be a significant safety concern. . . . At least for me and my family. If the ac compressor had stayed enabled, this would never have happened. It is very difficult to stop condensation buildup if you cannot run the ac to dry the cabin air. This design configuration seems to present an issue of safety. I am not sure if it is just this particular model. I suspect so, since it is the base model truck. We have a 2011 GMC terrain, which does not present this issue. I have contacted the dealer about this issue now for 3 years with no resolution. They act as though you are an idiot. This defogger problem happened on Nov. 30, 2010.
See
all problems of GMC Sierra 1500 and
all Defogger problems of GMC Sierra 1500.
Defogger problem of Acura TL
Vehicle identification number (VIN): 19UUA66218_. Heating system on Acura Tl 2008 is not properly working. Mileage on car is 21729. Piazza Acura of reading 1001 lancaster Ave. Reading PA 19607 telephone 610-777-0100 look at on 04/27/10 and says that manufacture put new system. At temperature set 75 still feel cold. Dealer advised me to set temperature 80 or 85 to get heat. That's not right. This new system is not working properly. I have new car please look into. Thank you. The failure date was 12/25/2009.
See
all problems of Acura TL and
all Defogger problems of Acura TL.
Defogger problem of Acura TL
The car involved is a 2002 Acura 3. 2tl. The VIN of this vehicle was 19UUA56842_. Lack of a/c and heat. Blower motor, resistor control, and connector burned out. Connector
showed sign of melting. This problem occurred on Sun., Mar. 2, 2008.
See
all problems of Acura TL and
all Defogger problems of Acura TL.
Defogger problem of Honda FIT
The vehicle involved was a 2010 Honda Fit. The VIN of this vehicle is JHMGE8H41A_. The a/c switch on the dash is defective. I turn it on, the a/c clutch engages but, then I can't turn it off. . . Causing the a/c to run constantly, even in the winter. This defogger problem happened on Monday, December 2, 2013.
See
all problems of Honda FIT and
all Defogger problems of Honda FIT.
Defogger problem of Honda Ridgeline
The heater / ac stopped working on my 08 rts Honda Ridgeline. There were no events that lead up to the failure. The dealers service department stated that heater wire harness overheated and burned up for an unknown reason. They are having to order the replacement parts, but I am concerned whether this is a fire hazard. This issue happened on January 11, 2009.
See
all problems of Honda Ridgeline and
all Defogger problems of Honda Ridgeline.
Defogger problem of Hyundai Santa Fe
The car was a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. Vehicle was being driven in the rain from savannah GA to jacksonville FL, outside temperature apx 80 degrees, with air conditioning on. Air conditioning abruptly ceased blowing cold air and started blowing hot, humid air, which fogged all windows from the inside. Suddenly lowered visibility causes driving hazard. This has occurred several times before with this vehicle when (1) it is hot outside, (2) the air conditioning is on, (3) it is raining, (4) the car has been driving for apx 30 to 45 minutes. Remedy is to pull off the road, turn off the engine, wait 5-10 minutes, then restart car. Air works normally for another 30-45 minutes then same problem re-occurs, but pulling to the side of an interstate also causes a safety problem. This defogger problem happened on Sunday, March 25, 2012.. Read more...
See
all problems of Hyundai Santa Fe and
all Defogger problems of Hyundai Santa Fe.
Defogger problem of Hyundai XG350
The car involved is a 2004 Hyundai Xg350. The rear defogger grid keeps breaking. When you turn on the defogger it cases interference in the radio since the grid and antenna are both embedded in the read windshield. It was Sat., Dec. 31, 2005 when this defogger issue occurred.
See
all problems of Hyundai XG350 and
all Defogger problems of Hyundai XG350.
Defogger problem of Infiniti G35
The vehicle involved was a 2003 Infiniti G35. Ac/climate control circuit board is not functioning. There was a voluntary service campaign issued by Infiniti (tb003-007, campaign id p3104), but only for certain VIN numbers. Many other 2003 owners, not covered by the recall, are experiencing the same issue. This is a safety issue as rear and front window defrosters do not operate. This defogger issue occurred Monday, January 13, 2014.
See
all problems of Infiniti G35 and
all Defogger problems of Infiniti G35.
Defogger problem of Infiniti G35
The car was a 2003 Infiniti G35. Driving hazard b/c of not being able to control the climate, particularly the front and rear window defrosters. It was Oct. 7, 2013 when this defogger issue happened.
See
all problems of Infiniti G35 and
all Defogger problems of Infiniti G35.
Defogger problem of Jeep Grand Cherokee
The VIN of this Grand Cherokee is 1C4RJFCT3E_. Consumer owns a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that when the air conditioning system was activated, it would only disburse air at temperatures of 130-150 degrees fahrenheit. The vehicle was taken for diagnosis however, the dealer was unable to diagnose the defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000. The current failure mileage was 5,981. It was Nov. 13, 2013 when this defogger issue happened.
See
all problems of Jeep Grand Cherokee and
all Defogger problems of Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Defogger problem of Jeep Grand Cherokee
The vehicle was a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. We have owned our 1999 Grand Cherokee since 1999 - its been a great car but every single issue listed on this website has befallen us. Currently @ 149k miles we have no heat on the driver side due to blend door assembly, the airbag light goes off all the time and there is no heat in the drivers side seat. I am shocked that so many people have the exact same issues and that to me says there is truly something wrong. We also took part in a class action suit that covered some of the expenses we had in continually replacing the brakes - especially the rotors which warp with out notice and can do that if you just step on the brakes to hard! even if you have just had them replaced. Cheap parts? I am a die hard Jeep owner but after reading all of these postings I am wondering if my alliance should be elsewhere?. The failure date was Saturday, October 1, 2011.
See
all problems of Jeep Grand Cherokee and
all Defogger problems of Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Defogger problem of Kia Motor Spectra
The car is a 2006 Kia Motor Spectra. The owner has a 2006 kia Spectra. The contact stated that a burning odor was present in the vehicle and the heat blower would not operate. The contact indicated that she was unable to defrost the front windshield because the heat blower was inoperable. The failure was diagnosed by the dealer who stated that the heat blower wire harness needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 118,000. It was October 16, 2013 when this defogger issue occurred.
See
all problems of Kia Motor Spectra and
all Defogger problems of Kia Motor Spectra.
Defogger problem of Kia Motor Spectra
The car involved is a 2007 Kia Motor Spectra. The reporting person owns a 2007 kia Spectra. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the blower fan malfunctioned causing the heating unit to fail. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was advised that the blower fan needed to be replaced. The contact did not have the blower fan replaced. The contact called the manufacturer but did not receive any assistance. The failure mileage was 27,106. This issue happened on Sunday, November 24, 2013.
See
all problems of Kia Motor Spectra and
all Defogger problems of Kia Motor Spectra.
Defogger problem of Lexus Rx400h
The vehicle having this issue was a 2008 Lexus Rx400h. The VIN of the problem Rx400h is JTJHW31U68_. Noted hvac dust in 2008 Rx400h consistent with Lexus TSB l-sb-0128-11 and a faulty evaporator. This vehicle is not listed in the TSB but this is a common concern and discussion thread in the Lexus owners forum. Some people are reporting respiratory reactions to the dust. This defogger problem happened on February 1, 2012.
See
all problems of Lexus Rx400h and
all Defogger problems of Lexus Rx400h.
Defogger problem of Lexus RX350
The vehicle was a 2007 Lexus Rx350. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was 2T2HK31U27_. For the last 3 years our vehicle has been emitting white powder from the interior vents. It is very noticeable as the powder settles all over the dash board and becoming progressively worse each year. We live in florida and only notice this problem during the winter when the heater is used. We are worried of this powder being potentially hazardous to our health as we breath it in. I have heard other owners of Lexus RX 350 with similar issues. The dealers fail to acknowledge the defect and potential hazard. This issue happened on 11/16/09.
See
all problems of Lexus RX350 and
all Defogger problems of Lexus RX350.
Defogger problem of Lincoln Town Car
The car was a 1999 Lincoln Town Car. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of this Lincoln Town Car is 1LNHM83W9X_. Extreme and excessive hot air is dispensed from the side window demisters which increases the temperature inside the vehicle, the windshield and dashboard become extremely hot, high internal noise due to the problem.
See
all problems of Lincoln Town Car and
all Defogger problems of Lincoln Town Car.
Defogger problem of Lincoln Town Car
The vehicle is a 1998 Lincoln Town Car. While driving home from work began hearing a clicking sound pulled over called my husband he came out decided it was safe to drive home, started the car the next morning the heat was blowing at full speed could not turn off had to close all vents and ride with all windows down, took car back to dealer they informed me that the heating& ac had a broken peace took to the shop and paid a little over $1600 to take out my dash and replace it this was 2004. Last month the same thing has happened and I don't feel it's fair that I should keep replacing a faulty part at $1600 an incident Lincoln should pay for this part to be replaced since it does not come from normal wear but a cheap part put on a not so cheap vehicle. The failure date was Feb. 8, 2009.
See
all problems of Lincoln Town Car and
all Defogger problems of Lincoln Town Car.
Defogger problem of Mazda MAZDA3
The vehicle was a 2010 Mazda Mazda3. The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) is JM1BL1H54A_. Heat is always hot. There is no temperature contol on the heater. It was 07/10/10 when this defogger issue occurred.
See
all problems of Mazda MAZDA3 and
all Defogger problems of Mazda MAZDA3.
Defogger problem of Mazda Tribute
The vehicle involved is a 2001 Mazda Tribute. The VIN of this vehicle is 4F2YU08161_. Except for the initial ignition each day, every time the vehicle is started a waft of gasoline fumes comes through the air vents, then dissipates after 5-10 seconds. An odor of gasoline can be detected sometimes when the vehicle is idling, and a distinct gasoline odor is evident on the outside of the vehicle also, mostly on the passenger side front. Can be detected. This defogger issue occurred September 29, 2000.
See
all problems of Mazda Tribute and
all Defogger problems of Mazda Tribute.
Defogger problem of Mercedes Benz Sl Class
The vehicle involved was a 1998 Mercedes Benz Sl Class. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is WDBFA67FXW_. Heating, a/c, and radio failures.
See
all problems of Mercedes Benz Sl Class and
all Defogger problems of Mercedes Benz Sl Class.
Defogger problem of Mercedes Benz ML500
The vehicle involved is a 2004 Mercedes Benz Ml500. While driving 35 mph, the driver seat became extremely hot while the warmer function was activated. The vehicle was pulled over and the seat was red and smoking. The contact parked the vehicle for 30 minutes and then restarted it and drove home. The contact suffered burns on his left side. The dealer inspected the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 50,200. Updated 01-10-08. The dealer stated defroster not working. Updated 12/31/07. It was Friday, November 23, 2007 when this defogger issue occurred.
See
all problems of Mercedes Benz ML500 and
all Defogger problems of Mercedes Benz ML500.
Defogger problem of Mercury Mountaineer
VIN of the vehicle was 4M2ZU86E15_. The reporting person's vehicle is a 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that there was a heating failure and an abnormal noise emitted from the heating unit when activated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the heat temperature actuator was replaced however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 66,105 and the current mileage was 98,000. Updated 3/5/cn. This problem occurred on September 1, 2010.
See
all problems of Mercury Mountaineer and
all Defogger problems of Mercury Mountaineer.
Defogger problem of Mercury Cougar
The owner has a 1996 Mercury Cougar. The contact stated that the climate control adjuster failed. As a result, the blower would only function on high and the contact was unable to adjust the defrost system. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer to have the failure diagnosed, but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000 and the current mileage was 62,000. The VIN was unavailable. This issue happened on Tue., Feb. 1, 2011.
See
all problems of Mercury Cougar and
all Defogger problems of Mercury Cougar.
Defogger problem of Mitsubishi Galant
The vehicle was a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the heat control module was activated but cold air began to circulate out of the vents. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was awaiting a diagnosis of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. This defogger problem happened on Jan. 20, 2014.
See
all problems of Mitsubishi Galant and
all Defogger problems of Mitsubishi Galant.
Defogger problem of Mitsubishi Outlander
The vehicle involved is a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander. Temperature knob broke off after getting stuck. Sounds like this happens quite frequently. I got an estimate to fix it from the dealer. Over $2000. Major issue in the winter for defrost/heat. The failure date was Jan. 27, 2012.
See
all problems of Mitsubishi Outlander and
all Defogger problems of Mitsubishi Outlander.
Defogger problem of Nissan Altima
The VIN of this Altima is 1N4BL3AP8D_. 2013 Nissan Altima. Consumer writes in regards to defrost system problem. The consumer noticed a severe defrosting problem in early December 2013. After two separate inspections, the consumer was informed the air conditioner system shut down when the temperature dropped below 35 degree and that was how the vehicle was designed, and there was nothing that could be done. The consumers wife had 2 near misses, due to not being able to see out of the window. This problem occurred on 12/02/2013.
See
all problems of Nissan Altima and
all Defogger problems of Nissan Altima.
Defogger problem of Nissan Versa
The vehicle having this issue was a 2007 Nissan Versa. When the problem initially happened, I would have to push the rear defroster button hard (and sometimes wiggle it) in order to make it work. However, after a week of doing that to get the snow, frost, and fog off my rear windshield, the button no longer works (I. E. The light indicator does not come on, nor does the rear defroster turn on). After checking all my fuses (in the hood and cabin) and finding that the fuses were in perfect working order, I began to look on various Nissan Versa forum sights to see if I could troubleshoot the matter. After typing my problem in, numerous Nissan forums popped up discussing this exact problem. Many people have stated that the reason the rear defroster does not work is due to an inferior a/c controller. I understand that times are tough and companies want to make money by using cheap parts, however when it comes to safety this should not be the issue. This defogger issue occurred Monday, January 14, 2013.
See
all problems of Nissan Versa and
all Defogger problems of Nissan Versa.
Defogger problem of SAAB 95
The car is a 2000 SAAB 9-5. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is YS3EF48Z0Y_. Temperature settings/adjustments on the climate control system do not work as intended. When it is cold outside, a set temperature of 68 degrees initially provides warm air, then it turns cold and the temp has to be raised to 82 degrees for warm air. Sometimes, the right side operates. The car has been in the dealer shop twice, the second time for 3 weeks, and the dealer was unable to fix it. Car is still under warranty. The dealer says there is something wrong with the design of the heating/ventilation system, and that they have seen other 2000-2001 year models with the same problem, and that SAAB has redesigned the system since then. After the first year of ownership, during the summer the system provided hot air instead of air conditioning, but that was fixed. This issue happened on Nov. 15, 2003.
See
all problems of SAAB 95 and
all Defogger problems of SAAB 95.
Defogger problem of SAAB 95
The vehicle was a 2000 SAAB 9-5. The VIN of this vehicle was YS3EH48G2Y_. When I bought car I complained the engine light was on. The sales person told me not to worry about it, and I took it to the dealer today. And they said the engine light was on because of an evaporative. I have had the car a month and they say they can't fix it. The failure date was Friday, December 23, 2005.
See
all problems of SAAB 95 and
all Defogger problems of SAAB 95.
Defogger problem of Saturn Sky Redline
The vehicle is a 2008 Saturn Sky Redline. The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) is 3GSCL13718_. I was trying to turn the ac on because it is 102 degrees outside. When I was turning the knob on the climate control module to cold it never changed it stayed blowing hot. Also when I tried to get the fan to blow towards me it was stuck in the mode where it blows on the floor. While it is stuck in the mid and wont changed its steady blowing out hot air even when the module for the fan is turned off. This is crazy that most of the Saturn vue I read have the same problem and something is always missing. There needs to be a serious recall on this vehicle since these were the last ones made. It was Jun. 26, 2012 when this defogger issue happened.
See
all problems of Saturn Sky Redline and
all Defogger problems of Saturn Sky Redline.
Defogger problem of Saturn VUE
The vehicle having this issue was a 2008 Saturn Vue. Vehicle identification number (VIN): 3GSCL33P08_. No heat. Got car 2500 miles ago now that its cold outside tried to use heater no heat. Installed new t-stat. Flushed heater core. Still no heat. Need help. The failure date was Monday, September 5, 2011.
See
all problems of Saturn VUE and
all Defogger problems of Saturn VUE.
Defogger problem of Subaru Legacy
The vehicle involved is a 2007 Subaru Legacy. The electronic display for the hvac controls and radio go off and come on intermittently for no reason. When the display is off, you cannot engage defrost, heat, a/c, and none of the radio controls at all. The only control that still functions is the fan speed of the hvac controls. This occurrence is well documented among numerous Subaru owners, on the owners group www. Legacygt. Com, of which I am a member, from 9/29/2004 to 5/2/2011. This problem occurred on Aug. 8, 2011.. Read more...
See
all problems of Subaru Legacy and
all Defogger problems of Subaru Legacy.
Defogger problem of Subaru Outback
The car involved is a 1998 Subaru Outback. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of this Subaru Outback is 4S38C6859W_. We are unable to ride in vehicle with heater on as it still has a very bad musty mildew smell inside , after 4 attempts to solve problem. Edmond chev sister store shults Subaru said for us to spray lysol into the air vents onca a month. That makes it worse and we should not have to do this as we have talked to other Subaru owners that have no problem like this. Please help us ,we love the car ,but can not ride any distance in it without getting very bad sinus headaches. It was Tue., Jun. 15, 1999 when this defogger issue occurred.
See
all problems of Subaru Outback and
all Defogger problems of Subaru Outback.
Defogger problem of Suzuki Grand Vitara
The car was a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was JS3TD94496_. After purchasing this vehicle new in September 2006, it has been in the service dept of phil long Suzuki 9 times in an 8 month period. The heater inside the Suzuki Grand Vitara xsport works intermittently and the service dept has no idea how to fix it. I've been caught in 4 blizzards here in colorado with 2 babies in the car and no heater! the Suzuki corporation refuses to make things right! the district manager, mike wetstone has been nothing but rude and refuses to help with this matter. The Suzuki corporation refuses to accept any responsibility and has continuously pushed us off on the district manager. I definitely purchased a lemon and was threatened by mike wetstone that if I go through with filing a report through the lemon law, it will cost me thousands of dollars out of pocket!!!. This issue happened on Nov. 20, 2006.
See
all problems of Suzuki Grand Vitara and
all Defogger problems of Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Defogger problem of Suzuki Grand Vitara
The car is a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. Low beam headlights frequently burn out airbag seat sensor twice changed, now it is out of warranty. Check engine light turns on frequently. Ac blows hot air suddenly. Power steering plastic tensioner may break out. Rear wheel cover impact wiil dent backdoor. This defogger problem happened on Saturday, May. 1, 2010.
See
all problems of Suzuki Grand Vitara and
all Defogger problems of Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Defogger problem of Toyota Highlander
The car was a 2008 Toyota Highlander. My windshield wiper defroster started to crackle and smoke. I turned it off and back on and it started to do it again. The failure date was Friday, January 31, 2014.
See
all problems of Toyota Highlander and
all Defogger problems of Toyota Highlander.
Defogger problem of Toyota Sienna
The VIN of this vehicle was 5TDZA22C35_. Consumer owns a 2005 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the metal welding for the driver's side door became fractured and caused the door check to separate. Also, the front passenger's side vent was emitting cold air while the driver's side vent would emit hot air. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 114,000. It was October 1, 2013 when this defogger issue occurred.
See
all problems of Toyota Sienna and
all Defogger problems of Toyota Sienna.
Defogger problem of Volkswagen Passat
The vehicle involved was a 2005 Volkswagen Passat. VIN of the vehicle was WVWRH63BX2_. The interior heater does not work correctly. We took the vehicle to a vw mechanic oasis auto center in redding, CA. He said he cleared the coil but that a valve may also be part of the problem. This occurred in November 2011. Since we live in n. California it has not been a big issue since it is warm most of the year. I did however see this is a recall item. Please advise me if we can still get this repaired under the recall. This problem occurred on Monday, January 14, 2013.
See
all problems of Volkswagen Passat and
all Defogger problems of Volkswagen Passat.
Defogger problem of Volkswagen Passat
The car was a 2000 Volkswagen Passat. The heater core started to leak and my windows fogged up while driving on freeway. I almost got into a car crash because I lost my visibility. It was Tuesday, January 3, 2012 when this defogger issue happened.
See
all problems of Volkswagen Passat and
all Defogger problems of Volkswagen Passat.
Defogger problem of Volvo V90
The vehicle involved is a 1998 Volvo V90. The VIN of the problem V90 is YV1KW9602W_. Air ventiliation temperature control is not working. Yh.
See
all problems of Volvo V90 and
all Defogger problems of Volvo V90.
Defogger problem of Volvo V90
The vehicle was a 1998 Volvo V90. The VIN of this V90 is YV1KW9602W_. Air ventiliation temperature control is not working. Yh.
See
all problems of Volvo V90 and
all Defogger problems of Volvo V90.
Defogger problem of Audi A4
The car was a 1999 Audi A4. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of this Audi A4 is WAUED28D7X_. Problem: when temperature falls below 38 f, recirculation button never works. Being in boston that covers most of the winter. The only way not to breathe the fumes is to turn the ventilation off completely. This then shuts the heat as well. My new commute takes me daily through the calahan tunnel. If outside is 13 f, and I am stuck in traffic in the tunnel for an hour, these are my options: keep the heat running until poisoned by gas fumes (garage analogy), or shut off heat until frostbitten at 13 f. Can this be considered a safety violation? attempted resolution: Audi of America's response was that a/c has to be turned on for recirculation button to be operational. Since a/c does not work below 38 f (they cited some federal regulation) so the recirculation button does not as well. The device works as designed, according to Audi. My dealer, tom walton of park Porsche Audi, told me confidentially that they have customers who did not want to purchase Audi A4 until these problems were solved. I filed a report with Audio of America twice. There was no follow up either time. Meanwhile dealers service department informed me that they inquired about this before and were told that device operates as designed. The same year I rented exactly the same vehicle in germany and noticed that there was a different a/c assembly installed, and that recirculation button worked well in temperatures below 20 f. In u. S. , the same a/c assembly became available with the 2000 model year, where this problem is not present. I asked the dealer if I could pay to have that a/c assembly installed but was told that that was not possible. When surfing on the web, I discovered a similar problem reported by another owner with the same vehicle, but only this time the 1997 model year. So it appears that for sure 1997-1999 model year A4's have a faulty a/c assembly. This defogger issue occurred Jan. 1, 1999.. Read more...
See
all problems of Audi A4 and
all Defogger problems of Audi A4.
Defogger problem of Audi A4
The car is a 1996 Audi A4. Ventillation system design is difficult to use without being distracted while driving.
See
all problems of Audi A4 and
all Defogger problems of Audi A4.
Defogger problem of BMW 525
The vehicle was a 1994 BMW 525ia. The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) is WBAHD6322R_. Vehicle in motion with defrost on, smoke came from defrost vent on dashboard, filling car instantly with smoke. Pulled off highway, opened windows, smoke clears then moved car approximately 200ft. Off main route to side street. Smoke and flames immediately came out of the defrost vent. Used 3 abc fire extinguishers, failing to contain the fire before the fire department arrived with 2 pumpers, and had to use afff foam to manage the fire due to high amounts of magnesium in the car. The newly purchased car was in very good condition, the car and contents are a total loss. Researched on line, found multiple reports of the same exact issue in this model, this was not unique. Also was not able to find any reports of recall for this defect. Also, will be contacting BMW of north America today. Updated 12/06/lj. This issue happened on Thursday, November 15, 2012.
See
all problems of BMW 525 and
all Defogger problems of BMW 525.
Defogger problem of BMW X5
The vehicle involved is a 2003 BMW X5. I was driving to work when I got a foul burning smell in the car. I had the heat and defoggers cranking so I lowered the fan speed thinking it was coming in from outside when I noticed smoke forming on the floor of by the passenger seat. At that time I came to a stop light and the car shut off. I was on a busy road and it was very cold out. I tried to crank it and nothing. The second attempt sounded as if someone threw something into a fan. I was towed and advised by the mechanic that the oil separator went causing the spark plugs to fill with oil causing the motor to shut down. BMW advised the mechanic that this is a recurring problem and they have a kit to upgrade the whole mechanism. I was reading edmund blogs and a number of people have had this problem costing anywhere from $1300 - $6000 depending on the damage. I had missed work the day before due to a snow storm. I could have been in a serious accident if I had been caught in bad weather or on the highway which I take to work. This is going to be an expensive fix and BMW is aware of the problem. Why isn't it a recall? what has to happen before it is? what are my options in trying to recover my expenses. The car has all of 51000 miles on it. This problem occurred on Mar. 3, 2009.
See
all problems of BMW X5 and
all Defogger problems of BMW X5.
Defogger problem of Buick Lucerne
The vehicle having this issue was a 2008 Buick Lucerne. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was 1G4HE57Y08_. I understand there is a recall to disable and remove the heated windshield solution from the car. This is a feature that cost extra when buying the car and I feel you should repair it, not just remove the feature. Is there any repair instead of removal? if not how do you compensate owners for the loss of functionality of the heated windshield system. I live in the northeast and use it occasionally in the winter. It was Monday, March 12, 2012 when this defogger issue occurred.
See
all problems of Buick Lucerne and
all Defogger problems of Buick Lucerne.
Defogger problem of Buick Park Avenue
The car was a 2004 Buick Park Avenue. Had the rear window defogger on while driving home at 45 mph which is just a 15 minute ride and when I pulled in my driveway, smoke was filing the cabin of the car. I popped the hood and looked for damage and did not find any. Closed the hood and notice the rear (driver side) passenger seat on fire. I ran in the house and got the fire extinguisher and put out the fire. Unfortunately the insurer deemed the car a total loss due to extensive fire damage. This defogger issue occurred 03/10/12.
See
all problems of Buick Park Avenue and
all Defogger problems of Buick Park Avenue.
Defogger problem of Cadillac Escalade
The car involved is a 2007 Cadillac Escalade. Heated front seats not working. The problem with this, is that the connector that attaches to the climate control seat module (ccsm) (which is located under the front passenger seat), overheats to the point that the connector has melted. I believe that this is a fire hazard and Cadillac should look into fixing it. From all the posts on this subject in the Cadillac owner's forums there are alot of owners having the same problem and concerns. The failure date was Friday, Dec. 20, 2013.
See
all problems of Cadillac Escalade and
all Defogger problems of Cadillac Escalade.
Defogger problem of Cadillac DTS
The vehicle was a 2006 Cadillac Dts. On recall 10153, I consider the washer heater a safety component since the defrosters are weak and I feel they should find a fix for this rather than removing it from the car. It was Wednesday, June 30, 2010 when this defogger issue occurred.
See
all problems of Cadillac DTS and
all Defogger problems of Cadillac DTS.
Defogger problem of Jaguar XJ8
The vehicle involved is a 2001 Jaguar Xj8. The VIN of this Xj8 is 1FAFP34P2Y_. The rear defroster malfunctioned. The dealer repaired a cracked subframe and aligned vehicle. This defogger issue occurred 03/09/03.
See
all problems of Jaguar XJ8 and
all Defogger problems of Jaguar XJ8.
Defogger problem of Jaguar X-type
The vehicle involved is a 2002 Jaguar X-type. Nar 04/21/2003 mr the consumers automobile was in a series block of vehicles build and sold with a defective chip. After having several problems with the vehicle such as; the seat belt adjusters broken, the clock radio audio system inoperative, the brakes having
been replaced, failure of the transmission interlocking which causes a clicking noise. And to date the consumer has only received one recall (r935) notice. The consumer is very dissatisfied and feels that Jaguar has failed to tackle the problems as stated, hopefully compensation for the defective vehicle will be enacted. The dashboard instrument panel was replaced. The hvac made a noise when the defroster was on. It was Wed., Mar. 26, 2003 when this defogger issue happened.
See
all problems of Jaguar X-type and
all Defogger problems of Jaguar X-type.
Other Visibility related problems of all cars: