Starting last winter,2016, heater began to blow cold air more so on passenger side. This winter took to very good mechanic who flushed system, checked actuator doors and electrical.he said how heater core was mounted causes residue, that can't be flushed out, and was causing lack of heat to most of cabin.also there is little or no defrost which is so very dangerous.many people have replaced heater core to find thr same thing happened again. Hope there is help.

- Monroeville, PA, USA

Heater blows cold air on the passenger side at all times, and has weak heat on drivers side as well which causes windows to fog up and not be able to be defrosted limiting visibility greatly. It also is very uncomfortable being in the car without a properly working heater.

- Windber, PA, USA

Heater core defect. The heater only blows cold air on passenger, smi-warm air on driver. Even on high heat.

- Portland, OR, USA

Heat no longer blowing out of passenger side of vehicle. Upon looking online, this is apparently a very common manufacturers defect with a clogging heater core, and radiator. This is due to the way the radiator and heater core were made. Dodge is aware of the issue and will do nothing to address it. This needs to be a recall.

- Lowell, IN, USA

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 exit 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).

- Woodbridge, VA, USA

I have a 2012 Dodge Avenger with approximately 60K miles. The heat did not work on the passenger side. I have an extended warranty and took it to a Dodge dealer for repair. I was told it was the heater core. The only sign was no heat, no leaks or smells. The extended warranty company was contacted but was told it was not a covered repair, it was a maintenance issue. I only take my car to the same Dodge dealer for all repairs, maintenance services, recalls, etc.. I paid to have it flushed, but that didn't work, so I had to have it replaced and paid $1100. I've read the same complaints from other Dodge Avenger owners. I contacted Dodge several times and each time I'm placed on hold for hours and once I get through, they rushed me off the phone. How could over 100 other Dodge Avenger owners have the same complaint as myself regarding the heater core. The dealer explained to me this is manufacture's defect and it should be a recall. There was nothing I could have done to prevent the heater core problem. This is a safety issue. No heat on the passenger side making it impossible to see clearly through the entire front windshield.

- Bedford Hts, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. While driving 40 mph, the air conditioner on the passenger side only blew out cold air. There was no warning prior to the failure. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 94,000.

- Ellendale, DE, USA

Every time I start the car it makes a ticking noise on the passenger side for about 15 seconds, it then stops. The passenger side is not blowing out heat rather cold air.

- Petersburg, MI, USA

I bought the car used in 2016. Since I got it there has always been a clicking noise when I turn on the heat or ac. It stops after about max 30 seconds. This winter though the passenger side now only blows cold air out of every setting you can use. The driver side is hot air. I have looked online and it seems this is a manufactures defect that has been a complaint for many people. My car will not get warm at all due to half of the car blowing cold air.

- Elkton, MD, USA

Heat does not work on the passenger side floor. Only blows cold air. Mechanic has checked it and I received an estimate of $1,000 to $1,200. Mechanic stated he has seen this problem in several other Dodge Avengers.

- Frostburg, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the defrost system became inoperable while defrosting the windows in the vehicle. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. The consumer stated dealership fixed the problem and installed a new heater core.

- South Burlington, VT, USA

Takata recall. Beginning last winter the heat was only coming out on driver side.this winter it was notably worse. My mechanic checked and tried from actuator and electrical but said how the heater core is situated that was the cause for heat loss. He flushed and cleaned as best he could and said it needed a new heater core. It is very hard to keep windshield defrosted let aline be warm. He recommended contacting Dodge.at fast speeds the heat is very sparse and if car is warmed up it is hardly any better. I can send a copy of mechanic's bill if requested

- Monroeville, PA, USA

With the vehicle warmed up I get heat blowing out of the vents, whether it's the cabin, floor or defrost for maybe 10 seconds, then it turns to completely cold on both driver and passenger side

- Hamilton, OH, USA

I got a 2012 Dodge Avenger and the passenger side blows freezing cold air and the drivers side blows hot. There are lots of consumer complaints and historical data on this issue; and the source of the issue is manufacture defect.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

The passenger side vents blows cold air when the heat is on. Drivers side works as it should on all settings but the passenger side blows cold. It is not a dual climate system and every component is working correctly. (thermostat, radiator, heater core, etc.) I have researched everywhere for a fix and no one has been able to correct the problem. This is a manufacturer defect and needs to be recalled and corrected!

- Neodesha, KS, USA

The car does not heat or defrost windshield properly. When driving in inclement conditions (we live in Michigan) visibility is limited and passengers are cold. From all that I have read online and the diagnosis that I received a manufacturer defect makes the heater core become plugged not allowing hot air to flow properly. Has not been an issue yet but concerned it may be. Only reporting this due to the number of others who have had this issue with this year, make and model of vehicle.

- Manistee, MI, USA

1 year ago passenger side began blowing cool air, now only blows cold air. Drivers side used to blow hot air, now only blows warm air. Defrost is only warm on drivers side. Actuator doors have been replaced, still doesn't work. Estimated price to repair >$1200 due to the heater core needing to be replaced.

- Brethren, MI, USA

No heat whatsoever. Changed two blend door actuators that cost me over 100 dollars. Still no heat. I have researched online and have seen many other Dodge Avenger owners with the same problem. It is a manufacturers problem and Dodge refuses to create a recall for it. I have made several calls to Dodge and they continue to deny it is a problem on their side when it clearly is. It would cost me >1000 dollars to replace a heater core or anything heat related under the hood.

- Detroit, MI, USA

Car blowing cold air on passenger side. Took to Dodge dealer. Was told the heater core was blocked, I needed a new heater core and flushing would not help. Was told nothing I did wrong nor could I have prevented it. Only take my vehicle to Dodge dealers for all work. I have an extended warranty but it was not covered. Was told it was a manufactures defect. Chrysler requires flushing at 104,000 mile, I have 67K miles. I had the work done. Paid $1075. After some research, found out that the heater core in the Dodge Avengers goes back regularly. Many owners with the same problem. Contacted Chrysler, said I was over my Chrysler warranty. Nothing they could do.

- Bedford Hts, OH, USA

The heating in my car only works on the drive side. On the passenger side it blows cold air when the heat is on.

- Billings, MT, USA