CarComplaints.com Notes: Consumer Reports road tests has noted deficiencies in the 2012 Avenger with regard to engine noise, acceleration, braking, handling, transmission, fuel economy, driving position and rear visibility. But at least it has a cool marketing campaign ... right?
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
54,910 miles
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There is no heat on passenger side, including defrost. I live in a cold climate and not having defrost to clear my windshield is hazardous. I was quoted over 1200$ to fix this and told it is a regular issue with this car. The heat on the drivers side has significantly decreased since the lack of heat on passenger side.progressively worsening problem
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.
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.
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)
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 issue is a defective heater core. Casting and metal shavings clog heater core to where your car cannot heat the passenger side of your car. This is very dangerous due to the car not having the ability to defrost front and back wind shields during inclement weather. The problem arises with how to the heater sits behind the dash. It causes this issue to repeat even if heater core is replaced. This problem is very dangerous and is a $1,000 plus repair that will repeatedly occur nearly every year or so.
Heater core issues from factory fail because of sand built up in heater core so no heat on passenger side and causes windshield to fog up impairing vission
Heat and defrost on passenger side only blows cold air. Only 1/2 of windshield frost clears making it difficult to see out passenger side windshield and window for oncoming traffic, pedestrians, etc. When first turning on, passenger side clicks for 30 -60 seconds. This appears to be a comment issue with this car and is a serious safety concern!
Heater and defroster on passenger side of vehicle have stopped working. Mechanic stated it was due to a manufacturing issue with the heating core and radiator, but Dodge will not cover repair expenses. Lack of defroster on passenger side poses severe safety risks due to lack on visibility, especially during cold weather.
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).
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.
My heat all of a sudden stop blowing hot or even warm. I am unable to defrost my car in the vehicle or keep my children and I warm and I am expecting a infant any day. I took the car in for a diagnostic test and was told that the issue was from casing sand clogging the radiator, heater core and the oil cooler. This is a manufactures defect. A flush of the radiator and heater core will not fix this issue. The cost is $1200 and I don't that kind of money right now and it is to no fault of my own. I don't know what I am going to do this winter.
The passenger side of the heating system malffunction, so the passaenger side windshield does not defrost and it causes a serious visibility/safety hazard during the cold season, the windshield remains fogged up while driving. I have to pull up several times on the freeway to manually scrape frost off the outside of the passenger side and manually wipe the moisture off the interior. The manufacturer is aware of this problem caused due to faulty manufacturing process which left end products that rapidly clogs and destroys the heating system. Dealers who were confronted with complains admits to this. Dodge Avenger 2012 owners complained that they had to replace heater cores and radiators, some as early as 12000 miles and the cost runs from $1200 to $3000. The problem often reoccurs within months because either the dealer uses the same faulty parts or there is remaining residue in the system. Driving in cold weather is not only uncomfortable and unhealthy, but causes a serious safety hazard due to poor visibility through the windshield. There are hundreds of complains in several auto forums. Many reported to the manufacturer and dealers which are overlooked and neglected. Owners who live in warmer climates don't have this problem or these complains would of been more enormous. Dodge Avenger 2000, S should be recalled to fix this problem, or these vehicles should not be on the road during the cold season for safety reasons. Some drivers mentioned having to have a blanket for riders in the passenger side to use while traveling which adds to the hazard. Note: A date entry is required to submit this complain but this is an ongoing problem every fall and winter.
The heater in the car only emits hot air from drivers side. The passenger side blows cold air even when fully engaged. The cold air coming from heater/defroster causes windshield to ice and/or not clear, and thereby limits drivers visibility through passenger side of windshield. I have to drive slower than normal to be able to negotiate with limited visibility in winter. I therefore present a problem to traffic approaching from behind me also.
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