Dodge Avenger Visibility/wiper Problems
Owners have filed 187 complaints with NHTSA about visibility/wiper problems on the Dodge Avenger across 7 model years. The 2012 model year has the most (95). The words owners use most often: “passenger side” (62% of reports).
- 187visibility/wiper complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 38%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Passenger side: mentioned in 116 of 187 complaints (62%)
- Cold air: mentioned in 67 of 187 complaints (36%)
- Heater core: mentioned in 41 of 187 complaints (22%)
- Window defrost: mentioned in 22 of 187 complaints (12%)
At what mileage do visibility/wiper problems happen?
Based on 131 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 187 complaints, 2 mention a crash.
Dodge Avenger visibility/wiper complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility/wiper complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Avenger | 2 | 1% | 104,989 |
| 2013 Avenger | 42 | 8% | 87,000 |
| 2012 Avenger | 95 | 17% | 73,500 |
| 2011 Avenger | 23 | 11% | 78,500 |
| 2010 Avenger | 2 | 1% | 59,994 |
| 2009 Avenger | 4 | 6% | 71,000 |
| 2008 Avenger | 19 | 2% | 116,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists visibility/wiper for the Dodge Avenger. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
My 2008 Dodge Avenger airbag light has been on for a while, I believe thatâs something that is defective and should be fixed by the manufacture. Iâd called a dealership and was told it was not a recall and therefore not covered. When the wipers are turned on in the morning and then turned off…
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…
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving at various speeds in the rain and snow, the windshield wipers shuddered and stopped working. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was corrosion detected and that the wiper motor needed to…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Avengers have visibility/wiper problems?
No. NHTSA has 187 owner complaints about visibility/wiper for the Dodge Avenger. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge Avenger visibility/wiper?
No recall currently lists visibility/wiper for this vehicle.
What do owners say about visibility/wiper problems on the Dodge Avenger?
The most frequent phrase is “passenger side”, in 116 of 187 complaints, followed by “cold air” (67).
Other Dodge Avenger problems
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- Air Bags problems (564)
- Engine problems (437)
- Power Train problems (417)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (268)
- Suspension problems (229)
- Seat Belts problems (206)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (144)
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