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:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
53,957 miles
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This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The heat in my vehicle works only on the driver side. The middle and passenger side vents blow out cool or cold air when the heat is on. The heat only works when accelerating on the highway. I have replaced tubing and both thermostats and the issue is not resolved.
My 2012 Avenger rt is at 72600 miles. Before last winter when I was at about 60K miles estimated, my passenger side heat stopped working. Only cold air will blow from the passenger side making it impossible to defrost the windshield without starting the car for at least 15 minutes. I have noticed that this is a common problem in this make/model but yet it has not been recalled. The expense I have seen is between $1000 to $3000 dollars which is unacceptable. First Dodge I have owned and will probably be my last as well. The first time I noticed the issue was when winter first came and we couldn't take my car because it was too cold for my girlfriend to ride in.
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 HVAC system is not functioning properly. When the heat it turned on, it will blow heat out of the driver's side but not on the passenger side, the air from the passenger side is cool air. This seems to be a common problem according to research I've done on the web, and most people seem to thing this is a manufacturer's defect that should require a recall.
Heater and defroster failed on passenger side. Windshield will not defrost creating loss of vision on half of windshield and passenger side windows. This occurs while vehicle is stationary and in motion.
The passenger side heater does not blow hot air. Half of the car is covered in frost/condensation making visibility almost non existent. In humid or cold climates, this is a major safety hazard as passenger side will not defrost/defog at any point, making driving the vehicle dangerous. Costs to repair this issue cost almost $3000 dollars and is caused by a defect when manufacturing the vehicle. Dodge intentionally allows this product on the market without cleaning the metal sand from the heating system during production, knowing that this will be an issue down the road after the vehicle is no longer under warranty.
Vehicle wont start at times has a red lightning bolt all gauges work just wont start until jumped. Also when using the heater heat on drivers side and cold on passengers side.one is the anti theft wcm and the other is a heatercore that Dodge has known about this problem since 1999 models
Takata recall my car had been having this knocking sound, and then developed this sound like something was stretching inside the passenger side. The batter light cam on but the car was ok. The next day it came back on the air conditioning came on them went off all the other lights on the dash kept coming on and off. K stopped at an auto parts store to have them check it, and it would not start all the lights on the dash were on the fritz and reset. When driving on the road it would not let me go above 40 mph and the RPM went up to like 4.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle would shut off while stopped at a stop light. The battery indicator illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. A dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 119,656. The VIN was not available.
Ive been reading online that there are many people having the same issue I have with my car. When you turn the heater on the passenger side of the car blows out cold air. If I want the passenger side of my car to defrost I have to manually get out of my car and scrape it and even then the inside still is hard to see out of. I cant even bring my daughter in this car because the passenger side of the car seems like it is running the air conditioning in the middle of winter. There is also sometimes was a clicking noise under the passenger side dash which is the actuator. After replacing this it still does the same thing. I hear that it costs thousands of dollars to fix and I believe it is a manufacturer issue and they should resolve it.
The heat on the passenger side of the car is blowing out cold air even though the heat is turned on all the way. Also while I'm driving my temperature gauge rises if I don't have the heat on. This is a problem for all Dodge Avenger owners and this issue really needs to be resolved
Climate control blows cold air on the passenger side and warm air on the drivers side when heat is on and driving. Engine temperature does not reach normal operating temperature when driving in cold weather. Took to my local trusted mechanic and he diagnosed the heater core is plugged with debris. Looked online and the Dodge Avenger have numerous complaints with that same issue. Called Chrysler group and made a complaint and got a case number. I have an appointment later this week to have it diagnosed by a Dodge dealership for the record.
I took my car to ntb they stated there was a recall on my car for the transmission and I got online to check for recalls and it sais 0 detected but I believe this needs to be reassured. There was a recall back in 2015 and I would like for it to happen again.
The heater core has failed causing only mild heat on the driver side of the vehicle. While only cold air will blow on the passenger side. With this failure from bad casting sand removal upon manufacturing of the vehicle it has caused the thermostat to fail causing my vehicle to run far below operating temp. Since the cabin space cannot receive full heat it makes for dangerous operating conditions in cold climates as I cannot defrost the front windshield. This has made operating the vehicle during winter dangerous as I cannot see while driving. The vehicle will not provide passenger side heat no matter if the vehicle is in motion or not. While in motion the vehicle will never get to operating temp nor will the front windshield defrost.
I have now lost the heat on the passenger side of my car 3 times. First time they did just a flush, next time replaced the heater core, and now it's gone again. This is a huge issue because it always happens during the winter! it's a complete visibility concern! not to mention a very common issue that something in the manufactoring is causing.
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