92 problems related to wiper have been reported for the 2012 Dodge Avenger. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Dodge Avenger based on all problems reported for the 2012 Avenger.
Window defrost and passenger heat /air. While either in motion or while driving, no heated air exits the passenger side of the windshield defroster, nor the passenger window defrost, lower and center console vents. Heated air only exits the driver's side windshield and driver's side dash vents. Problem persists through all cabin air modes, and circulations. This safety issue effects visibility and passenger safety by failing to defrost/defog windows and keeping cabin tempuratures near or below freezing during cold weather (blowing cold air into the cabin).
Window defrost and passenger side heat/air. Either while in motion or while driving, no heated air exits the passenger side of the windshield defroster, nor the passenger window defrost, lower and center console vents. Heated air only exits the driver's side windshield and driver's side dash vents. This results in the passenger side of the front windshield being fogged up and low visibility. Problem persists through all cabin air modes and circulations. This safety issue effects visibility and passenger safety by failing to defrost/defog windows and keeping cabin tempuratures near or below freezing during cold weather (blowing cold air into the cabin). . Read more...
Window defrost and passenger heat /air. While either in motion or while driving, no heated air exits the passenger side of the windshield defroster, nor the passenger window defrost, lower and center console vents. Heated air only exits the driver's side windshield and driver's side dash vents. Problem persists through all cabin air modes, and circulations. This safety issue effects visibility and passenger safety by failing to defrost/defog windows and keeping cabin tempuratures near or below freezing during cold weather (blowing cold air into the cabin). ".
My wipers stop in the middle of the windshield when it’s pouring outside. Now my horn won’t turn off! I was told that it’s the tipm and it’s a known issue with my car.
It seems to be a common issue that I'm experiencing as well. When I turn the heat on it only blows hot on the driver side. So depending on the weather conditions, it may completely fog up the passenger side of my window. Making it dangerous for driving when you're trying to defrost a window with cold air.
"window defrost and passenger heat /air. While either in motion or while driving, no heated air exits the passenger side of the windshield defroster, nor the passenger window defrost, lower and center console vents. Heated air only exits the driver's side windshield and driver's side dash vents. Problem persists through all cabin air modes, and circulations. This safety issue effects visibility and passenger safety by failing to defrost/defog windows and keeping cabin tempuratures near or below freezing during cold weather (blowing cold air into the cabin). ".
Driver side vent blows hot air when heat is on, but center and passenger side blow cold air. This causes fogging of the windshield, which means I can't see out the window. I've read this is common with the 2013-2013 Avenger.
Had car worked on once at dealer for same issue in 2013. Hot air on drivers side cold air on passenger. Window defrost and passenger heat /air. While either in motion or while driving, no heated air exits the passenger side of the windshield defroster, nor the passenger window defrost, lower and center console vents. Heated air only exits the driver's side windshield and driver's side dash vents. Problem persists through all cabin air modes, and circulations. This safety issue effects visibility and passenger safety by failing to defrost/defog windows and keeping cabin tempuratures near or below freezing during cold weather (blowing cold air into the cabin). This has been an ongoing problem since we bought the car new.
Defrosters doesn't work because heat on passenger side doesn't work. I've had the actuator replaced and was told it was my thermostat, after I've gotten that replaced I was told it was my heater core! I can't drive my car during rainy days because defrosters doesn't work due to no hot air.
Drivers side heater works okay but the passengers side is very cold. . . I live in a cold climate area and the windows are always frozen 😩 it's so hard to keep the car when this doesn't work it's very unsafe.
Window defrost and passenger heat /air. While either in motion or while driving, no heated air exits the passenger side of the windshield defroster, nor the passenger window defrost, lower and center console vents. Heated air only exits the driver's side windshield and driver's side dash vents. Problem persists through all cabin air modes, and circulations. This safety issue effects visibility and passenger safety by failing to defrost/defog windows and keeping cabin tempuratures near or below freezing during cold weather (blowing cold air into the cabin).
The heat on the passenger side went out while the drivers side still had heat. We were driving in snow and ice and had very limited visibility out of the windshield of the passenger side as well as the side windows when checking for traffic while driving on an interstate. I understand that this is a common occurrence in Dodge Avengers. The actuator was changed which did not help. The drivers side heat is now very reduced which is causing more visibility issues in driving in snow and rain.
The passengers side of my heater including defrosters's blows cold air. The car only has 50,500 miles. This causes the passengers side to not properly defrost and for any passenger in the car to be cold as cold air is blowing at their feet or face depending on where the control is set. This is a continued issue until I find out what the problem is.
The passenger side windshield defroster puts out cold air even after the vehicle has been warmed up and driven for a while. This often makes my car difficult and dangerous to drive because the windshield will not defrost or defog in a timely manner or at all.
The vehicle blows hot air on the drivers side, but cold air on the passenger side. Since it is blowing only cold air on one half of the windshield the windows ice up, freeze up and fog up. This is a driving hazard, since this impairs visibilty.
Passenger side has only cold air blowing out of the defroster. Driver's side is hot and working properly. This condition applies when the vehicle is fully warmed up, driving, accelerating or stationary.
No heat to defrost passenger side windshield making difficult to see anything coming from the right.
Heat and defrost for windshield does not work on passenger side. Even if I scrape that side of the windshield it still frost over as I drive causing visibility to be difficult on that side. I've read a lot of reviews and this is a common occurrence on the v6 versions. This is a manufacture issue a long with being a safety concern. Being able to safely see is not accessory it is essential. So many complaints with this exact issue only leads back to the manufacture. Has noting to do with vehicle maintenance. This company needs to be held accountable!.
Tl the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the heating system was not working and affected her ability to defrost the windows. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the heater core needed to be replaced. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 86,000.
Passenger side vents only blow cold air. After driving for over an hour, the drivers side vent will be blowing warm air while the passenger side is still blowing cold air. Unable to defrost windshield and windows causing visibility issues.
Vehicle was serviced for airbag recalls however the light stays on constantly. Not long after buying the vehicle, I would put use the turn signal and the windshield wipers would come on, they still do from time to time. I took it in for service at the dealer and they could not figure out the problem. Also, from time to time, the air conditioner button will not work. The only way to get it to work is to rapidly turn the knob from side to side. It has sometimes taken up to 5 minutes to get it to work.
Air bag light was coming on and off for drivers head rest air bag was taken in for that recall now same problem is happening again also have that awesome Dodge defect were the heater blows hot on drivers side and ice ice cold on passenger side these are pretty major defects witch Dodge has known about and should be held accountable.
When heater activated, only drivers side blows heat while passenger side blows cold. Vehicle does not have dual air controls. Causing a safety issue because windshield only defrosts one side and other side fogs up.
The passenger side only blows cold air when the heat/defrost is on. This causes my passenger window to not defrost. This happens no matter if the car is at idle or while driving. The passenger side will only blow cold air. The driver side heat/defrost works fine. I have been told it's anything from an actuator to the heater core. I live in a state where we have cold winters and frequent snow. This is a safety issue as it impairs my ability to see my passenger side mirror, etc.
Takata recall I have a 2012 Dodge Avenger r/t. Like many other Avengers, the heat on the passenger side of my vehicle stopped working. I get nothing but cold air on the passenger side. I've done my research, and this is a manafacturer defect that results from bad casting that causes metal flakes to break off and fill up the heater core until it becomes so clogged that it stops working properly. A simple flush will not do the job, and the heater core must be replaced. This is an expensive repair. I highly believe that this should be a recall, due to the fact that visibility is severely decreased in winter on the right side of the car. This not only puts the driver and passengers in danger, but other vehices and pedestrians as well.
Passenger side heater/defroster vents blow cold air, while driver side blows warm air.
I have a 2012 Dodge Avenger v6 with only the driver side heat working. Upon further investigation as to what caused it there is sand partials in the cooling system from the sand forging of the motor and where there was not proper flushing of the cooling system before the assembly of the motor. It is a closed system so there is no way that sand partials can enter the system and cause that issue. Dodge believes there is no safety issue with it and it is a "creature comfort", but when in face the heat defrosts the windows to enable visibility. With no heat on the passenger side of vehicle the passenger side and some of the driver side is unable to defog, defrost, or melt any ice obstructing the view of the driver. This is not a driver issue, this is a manufacturing issue that needs to be resolved.
No heat on passenger side. Affects defrosting and creates a safety issue. ## #vpic# 1 - check digit (9th position) does not calculate properly #vpic#.
There is a manufacturing defect with the heating system that aids in keeping windows defrosted. Every vent on the passenger side only blows out cold air, while the drivers side is warm. The windshield & all windows in the passenger side will not defrost cause extreme visibility issues.
Window defrost and passenger heat /air. While either in motion or while driving, no heated air exits the passenger side of the windshield defroster, nor the passenger window defrost, lower and center console vents. Heated air only exits the driver's side windshield and driver's side dash vents. Problem persists through all cabin air modes, and circulations. This safety issue effects visibility and passenger safety by failing to defrost/defog windows and keeping cabin tempuratures near or below freezing during cold weather (blowing cold air into the cabin).
Heater and defrost do not work on the passenger side of the car, leaving half of the windshield fogged up. This causes bad visibility on the left side of the car. Looking on the internet, this is a widespread problem with this vehicle (Dodge Avenger).
Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the heater would not operate and the windows could not be defrosted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who flushed the heater core but the failure continued to occur. In addition while driving at various speeds the vehicle had shut off. During the failure the warnings electronic throttle, esp activation malfunction, and malfunction indicator lights had illuminated. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 107,000. Jft.
The heat has stopped working on the passanger side making the defroster not to work. Thos is a safety issue that needs to addressed.
When using heat/defrost cold air blows from the passenger side vents. This causes passenger side of windshield to fog over when its cold outside. Also, the cold air being blown from the passenger side vents will not melt/defrost ice and snow on passenger side if windows. This is a known problem with this make and model car, but didge will not stand behind the issue after warranty is expired.
Since October 2015 ive had issues with the defrosting of the front wildshield in colder weather. This reduces visability and with safely operating the vehicle. The left or drivers side gets warm but the right or passenger side blows only cold air. This does not allow the removal of ice or fog off the windshield thus not allowing you to see completely while in motion. It is a known issue with the manufacturer due to poor design and a manufacturer defect. They refuse to acknowledge and will not cover the repair. It is a very costly fix and I feel many like myself cannot afford to repair and will one day if not already cost in human life. My vehicle started with these issues at around 30,000 miles but due to time restrictiin of vehicle warranty it is not a covered repair. Vehicle is now at 60,000 and issue severly affects visibility and safe operation of the vehicle. This should be a recall as it seems to be a very common issue with the manufacture on various models and years.