The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. While attempting to heat the vehicle and activate the windshield defroster, the contact realized that the features were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the heater core needed to be replaced also, mechanic diagnosed the problem as the actuator doors. Independent dealer cut and open the dash and found heater core was plugged with silicone and dust particals from when factory put engine together. The vehicle was currently being repaired. The dealer was notified. Manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000. The VIN was not available.

- Carleton, MI, USA

The defroster and heater vents only put out heat on the drivers side of the vehiclve. This is the third time the heater core needed replacement fo this same problem. Cost is around $1,000 to do the repair. All have been replace by a Dodge dealer. The last time repaired a service manager said it will happen again. Poor design and response. Dodge corporate is useless on this matter.

- Matawan, NJ, USA

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.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

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.

- Nolanville, TX, 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

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.

- Greenville, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the heat on the passenger side of the vehicle stopped working. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 60,000.

- Churubusco, IN, USA

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.

- Beaver, PA, USA