Heater defrost or air-conditioning. Doesn't defrost the passenger side window.

- Piedmont, OK, USA

Recurring heater problem where there is some heat on driver's side and none on passenger side. Had car in 3 times to flush heater core to temporarily fix problem. This is an apparent manufacturer defect that cannot be resolved with regular maintenance or repairs. A new heater core is the only solution and this should be covered by Dodge since it is a known manufacturer defect with the plating in the system coming loose and plugging the heater core.

- Sidney, NE, USA

Heater core plugged despite following coolant service in the owners manual. Symptom was barely warm air from drivers side and cold air from passenger side vents. Repaired at a cost of $1800 in Jan 2018. In Feb 2019 the symptoms have returned. No heat in the car can be a hazardous situation in the northern states where temperatures have reach life threatening lows in recent weeks.

- Eagan, MN, USA

Throttle control light comes on and vehicle loses power...could cause an accident.

- Oil City, PA, USA

My car one day just started blowing cold air when my heater is on. I talked to the dealer ship and said it was a actuator that had gone out. I mentioned to them about seeing online that a some other Avenger owners where having the same issue and that it was caused but sand and metal flakes left over from casting filling up the heater core and radiator. After my second trip back to the dealer for them to look at it they told me that my heater core was burnt up and needed to be replaced. I took it to a radiator shop and asked for a second opinion and was told that after looking into the problem and looking at the heater core that it was not burnt up and tho it could use a good flushing was not the issue.

- Caddo, OK, USA

Heater core is blocked with casting sand from engine manufacturing process making it unsafe to drive due to inoperable defrost or heat. Windshield iced over while driving vehicle.

- West, TX, USA

My cooling system is contaminated by inferior products manufactured within my Dodge Avenger. Material/S within the cooling system fail and cause debris to build up within the entire cooling system. This material/S is a sandy like substance that blocks critical cooling and heating components that has lead to major failures of my heating system via the debris blocking the heater core from functioning. I certain that this debris is also affecting my engine's cooling function.

- Wichita, KS, USA

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.

- Muncie, IN, USA

Takata recall the Dodge Avenger 2012 has messed up heating systems. The left drivers side is hot, then as you go to the passenger side it is ice cold. When on the highways the cold doesnt go away. It stays cold on the passenger side the whole time. The hottest one is left of the wheel. Then right of the wheel is lukewarm. Then passengers left heater is cold and passengers right heater is freezing. During the winter it gets to be -20 outside. There is no way I am able to drive in that since my car wont heat up correctly. No auto shop is able to fix the issue. Please issue a recall so we are able to drive in cold weather and have our heat on. Please stabilize the heating and cooling system to where it is all even for every heater.

- Bellevue, NE, USA

Heat does not work on the passenger side of the car have read several complaints from numerous customers complaining of the same exact problem he works fine on the driver side

- Cynthiana, KY, USA

The driver's side blows hot air but the passenger's side blows cold air.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

No heat on passenger side. After doing research found the issue is one of two things, 1st heater core location causing it to plug with sand, and costing 100's of dollars to have repaired only to have the same problem happen again and 2nd heater blend door not working properly. I've had the thermostat replaced fixed the problem for only a few weeks. Now no heat again on passenger side.

- Roseville, MI, USA

I have a 2012 Dodge Avenger SXT plus. I have been dealing with a heating issue for about 2 years now. I finally flushed the heater core and am finding sand throughout the system. This is going to cause me to have to replace all the components. As far as I can tell this is a casting issue and should be a recall. I have samples of the sand as well if needed. If I had driven this much longer the engine may have locked up.

- Old Hickory, TN, USA

I have a 2012 Dodge Avenger that has had an issue with the heater for a while now. It blows cold air on the passenger side and warm air on the drivers, cold in the middle. We have replaced the blend door actuator ABS this only got rid of the clicking noise, it did not fix the heat issue. I have read several of the same complaints and would love to know why the issue has not been dealt with yet and why it's not recalled.

- Wiggins, MS, USA

No heat in center or passenger side of the car. Windows will not defrost. Only getting heat on left window and drivers side defrost. Does it stationary and while driving. Replaced controls, heat pump etc. Still not working.

- Vine Grove, KY, USA

The heating system in the Dodge Avengers have persistent problems. This usually involves the heater core. The heat will often fail on one or both sides. Usually the passenger side fails. My heater failed in 2016, then failed again less than 2 years later in 2018. Repairing the heater costs about $1200. The Dodge service manager informed me this is caused by a manufacturers defect when Dodge put "stop-leak" into the engines during the manufacturing process. I'm told the stop-leak breaks off inside the engine through time and destroys the heater in the Dodge Avenger, requiring replacement every couple of years at about $1200 for the repair. I've discovered numerous complaints on the same issue at the web site below. There is no recall I'm aware. Request a recall of affected vehicles ore free repair by Dodge when the heater breaks. Https://www.carcomplaints.com/Dodge/Avenger/2012/ac_heater/heater_not_working_properly.shtml

- Eldridge, IA, USA

My 2012 Dodge Avenger has heating issue. Heat comes out of the vent on the driver side of the car but cold air on passenger side. I have looked the issue up and alot of people are having the same problem. Why is the issue with 2012 Avenger not being addressed. I can't drive this car in upstate New York in the winter because it is unsafe. I camt see out any of my passenger side windows or right side of dash because it all fogged up and frosted due to no heat in that side of car.

- Conesus, NY, USA

Passenger side heater/defroster vents blow cold air, while driver side blows warm air.

- San Diego, CA, USA

At all times - hot air only blowing on driver side.

- Mason, MI, USA

Problem: Heat does not come out of the passenger side vent. After a month or two, no heat at all. The heater core was replaced on this piece of junk 3 times (which fixed the problem each time). Now the dealer says the part is no longer under warranty, and the dealer will not replace it for free again. This is happening to 2012 Avengers. Not just this one. It happened Feb 2014, Nov 2014, and Nov 2015. I dont drive this much and now its too long since the last fix (no more warranty coverage). Dodge knows there is build up in the heater core with this year/model. I should not have to pay for a manufacturers defect. It was a not a wear and tear or age of vehicle issue. I bought this brand new. This was a problem before it left the factory. I have three Dodge and you can guarantee I wont buy another (ill consider if/when they make this right) please see the attached invoices from the dealer. Thank you for your time. This is an issue with many many many Dodge 2012 Avengers. They know this.

- Toledo, OH, USA