Dodge Avenger owners have reported 12 problems related to defogger heater (under the visibility category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Dodge Avenger based on all problems reported for the Avenger.
Tl the contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the vent control function was not working properly when attempting to heat the vehicle. Crystal Chrysler Dodge Jeep of brooksville (14358 cortez blvd, brooksville, FL 34613, (352) 597-1265) stated that fluids leaked into the radiator during vehicle production, which caused debris around the heater core. The dealer indicated that the vehicle would not be repaired under warranty and further testing was required. Additionally, the heater core needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.
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Tl the contact owns a 2011 Dodge Avenger. While driving 40 mph, the heater blew out cold air on the passenger side and hot air on the driver's side only. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the heater core needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.
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Tl the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. When the heater was activated, cold air blew out and the defroster failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the heater core failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
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The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the heat on the passenger side failed to function. When the heater was activated to defrost the windshield, it blew cold air and failed to defrost the windshield. The vehicle was taken to adventure Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram (36845 euclid Ave, willoughby, OH 44094) where it was diagnosed that the heater core needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to repair fees. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle warranty would not cover the repair. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to emit heat on the front passenger side. The vehicle was taken to greenville Dodge Chrysler (5401 I-30 frontage rd, greenville, TX 75402) where it was diagnosed that the heater core needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 60,824.
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The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. While the contact was attempting to defrost the windows, the passenger side defroster failed to operate. Also, the engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Dodge country at (888) 676-8389 (1902 e central texas expy, killeen, TX 76541) where it was diagnosed that the heater core and the temperature gauge needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to emit heat on the passenger side. The vehicle was taken to baxter Chrysler (17950 burt st, suite a, omaha, ne 68118, phone: (402) 493-7800) where it was diagnosed that the heater core failed and need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer stated that there were no other complaints on the failure and did not offer assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that heat was not coming from the passenger side vents and the defroster failed to function. The vehicle was taken to barbera autoland (7810 e roosevelt blvd, philadelphia, PA 19152, (215) 333-3700) and they stated that since the core tube was not fully corroded on the heating system, it was not covered under the warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that there was no heat in the vehicle to clean the windshield, which made it difficult to drive in cold weather. The dealer diagnosed that the heater core needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000. The VIN was not provided.
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. When the heater was activated, the passenger side air vent failed to function. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the radiator operator hose and heater core needed to be replaced. Also, the technician stated that the coolant needed to be flushed and the evac system recharged. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to another dealer who diagnosed that the climate control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the front passenger side window was opened but could not be closed. The window regulator motor was replaced. In addition, the vehicle was overheating abnormally. The contact refilled the coolant reservoir but the failure recurred. The vehicle had also become resistant to acceleration attempts while driving 10 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the dealer was unable to diagnose the failures. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 96,000.
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The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Avenger. While driving at approximately 60 mph, the contact noticed water entering and leaking onto the front passengers floor board. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was advised that the heater core would need to be replaced and was causing the water failure. The vehicle was left with the dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs to the heater core. The failure and current mileages were 40,000.
Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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Wiper problems | |
Defogger Heater problems | |
Visibility problems | |
Defogger problems | |
Windshield problems | |
Power Window problems | |
Defroster/defogger/hvac System problems | |
Windshield Wiper/washer problems | |
Side/rear Glass problems |