No heat on passenger side. Affects defrosting and creates a safety issue.
2012 Dodge Avenger visibility complaints
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Had car worked on once at dealer for same issue in 2013. Hot air on drivers side cold air on passenger. 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. 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). This has been an ongoing problem since we bought the car new.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. The contact stated that while the heating was activated, there was cool air blowing out of the front and rear passenger's side vents. The windows failed to defrost. The contact stated that visibility out the passenger's side front or rear window was greatly reduced. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Button chrysler jeep dodge (1220 e. Boulevard, kokomo, in 46902, (765) 234-0066) was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was notified that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle then was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed that the thermostat housing failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000. The VIN was not available.
Driver side vent blows hot air when heat is on, but center and passenger side blow cold air. This causes fogging of the windshield, which means I can't see out the window. I've read this is common with the 2013-2013 avenger.
Drivers side heater works okay but the passengers side is very cold... I live in a cold climate area and the windows are always frozen 😩 it's so hard to keep the car when this doesn't work it's very unsafe
Heat and defrost for windshield does not work on passenger side. Even if I scrape that side of the windshield it still frost over as I drive causing visibility to be difficult on that side. I've read a lot of reviews and this is a common occurrence on the v6 versions. This is a manufacture issue a long with being a safety concern. Being able to safely see is not accessory it is essential. So many complaints with this exact issue only leads back to the manufacture. Has noting to do with vehicle maintenance. This company needs to be held accountable!
Defrosters doesn't work because heat on passenger side doesn't work. I've had the actuator replaced and was told it was my thermostat, after I've gotten that replaced I was told it was my heater core! I can't drive my car during rainy days because defrosters doesn't work due to no hot air.
Heat only only on driver side. Passenger side has no heat and will not defrost in the winter time while standing or driving. Windshield will freeze up as you're driving. I have had this problem for a few years. Very unsafe!!!!!! Will not recommend dodge to anyone nor will I buy another dodge if they do not fix this problem!
With heat on cold air blows on passenger side not keeping the widow from fogging over
The heat on the passenger side went out while the drivers side still had heat. We were driving in snow and ice and had very limited visibility out of the windshield of the passenger side as well as the side windows when checking for traffic while driving on an interstate. I understand that this is a common occurrence in dodge avengers. The actuator was changed which did not help. The drivers side heat is now very reduced which is causing more visibility issues in driving in snow and rain
The passengers side of my heater including defrosters's blows cold air. The car only has 50,500 miles. This causes the passengers side to not properly defrost and for any passenger in the car to be cold as cold air is blowing at their feet or face depending on where the control is set. This is a continued issue until I find out what the problem is.
Continuously no heat from any of passenger vents, including the rear vent below the passenger seat for passengers in back seat & a strong smell of anti-freeze when the heat is turned on to the point of nausea, x2 winters now, est. 62,000 miles, may have been that way at 50,000 miles when I bought it, but didn't need heat that time of the year of early spring.
Passenger side has only cold air blowing out of the defroster. Driver's side is hot and working properly. This condition applies when the vehicle is fully warmed up, driving, accelerating or stationary
The vehicle blows hot air on the drivers side, but cold air on the passenger side. Since it is blowing only cold air on one half of the windshield the windows ice up, freeze up and fog up. This is a driving hazard, since this impairs visibilty.
The passenger side windshield defroster puts out cold air even after the vehicle has been warmed up and driven for a while. This often makes my car difficult and dangerous to drive because the windshield will not defrost or defog in a timely manner or at all.
No heat to defrost passenger side windshield making difficult to see anything coming from the right
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the heating system was not working and affected her ability to defrost the windows. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the heater core needed to be replaced. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 86,000.
Passenger side vents only blow cold air. After driving for over an hour, the drivers side vent will be blowing warm air while the passenger side is still blowing cold air. Unable to defrost windshield and windows causing visibility issues.
Heat only works on drivers side part of the time. Have found out this is a manufacturer defect with the heater core. With no heat on passenger side I can not drive my car in the winter. I can not defrost my windshield due to no heat and if I am driving in snow or freezing wet temperatures my windshield w freezes up. This has been a problem I have had since I bought the car in 2018. Took it to the dealership I bought it from and found out it was a manufacturer defect. Filed a complaint with dodge and was told I would have to bring the car in for diagnostic which would be charged to see what is wrong with it. Have read that many avenger owners are having the same problems with no real fix by dodge. It is a heater core defect. Which is over a $1,000 fix that I should not have to pay for due to it being a defect from the manufacturer.
Passenger side heater/defroster inoperative (blows cold air) causing poor visibilty in inclement and cold weather. Began shortly after purchase in sept 2017 and has continued since
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. While driving 65 MPH, the defrost was not functioning properly for the center and passenger vents. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to maddox motor company (located at 564 glover rd, sidney, ne 69162, (308) 254-5577) where it was diagnosed that the heater core needed to be flushed. The vehicle was repaired; but continued to experience the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 68,000.
Knocking coming from passenger side every 20 minutes. Heater not working blows out cold air and now there is knocking coming from driver side as well defroster don't work on passenger side makes hard to see during raining and foggy weather
Vehicle was serviced for airbag recalls however the light stays on constantly. Not long after buying the vehicle, I would put use the turn signal and the windshield wipers would come on, they still do from time to time. I took it in for service at the dealer and they could not figure out the problem. Also, from time to time, the air conditioner button will not work. The only way to get it to work is to rapidly turn the knob from side to side. It has sometimes taken up to 5 minutes to get it to work.
Air bag light was coming on and off for drivers head rest air bag was taken in for that recall now same problem is happening again also have that awesome dodge defect were the heater blows hot on drivers side and ice ice cold on passenger side these are pretty major defects witch dodge has known about and should be held accountable
In january-february 2018, my 2012 avenger rt began to experience insufficient/non-existent airflow and lack of heat to the right-side window defrosters and all passenger vents (except the front-left driver vents), creating visibility hazards and an uncomfortable driving environment for both the driver and passengers. During the following 2018 summer, the air cooling effect and window-defogging was also diminished, especially from the inexplicable reduced airflow coming from passenger vents. The heater/defroster had major difficulty defrosting the windshield and right-side front window. In early 2019, I brought my avenger to a repair shop recommended by several friends and associates, and the shop recommended a coolant system flush and inspected air blend door actuators, but those were fine. The engine also occasionally ran warmer than usual, however that may have been due to a stuck thermostat which was found during the shop's diagnostics and was replaced. The repair shop stated that the coolant/radiator/heater core flush did remove a considerable amount of sludge. The system flush also seems to be a recommended dealership service action as a "remedy." however, the coolant/heating system flush had little effect on the heating issue and the right window defroster and passenger vents still had drastically reduced airflow despite the blower and all blend doors/actuators functioning properly.
When heater activated, only drivers side blows heat while passenger side blows cold. Vehicle does not have dual air controls. Causing a safety issue because windshield only defrosts one side and other side fogs up.
Tl* 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. *bf
There is no heat on the passenger side but there is heat on the driver's side. There seems to be a mechanical defect with this vehicle because the vehicle stalled on a hill in park and started to roll down the hill and the brake and everything stopped working at that moment in the car. I also had another incident with the car stalling while driving and due to this it caused another accident. The car is also well kept, but it seems to have a mechanical defect
The passenger side only blows cold air when the heat/defrost is on. This causes my passenger window to not defrost. This happens no matter if the car is at idle or while driving. The passenger side will only blow cold air. The driver side heat/defrost works fine. I have been told it's anything from an actuator to the heater core. I live in a state where we have cold winters and frequent snow. This is a safety issue as it impairs my ability to see my passenger side mirror, etc.
Ac starts to only blow cold air on one side of the car, then no heat at all. Defrost stops working at this point. Very dangerous with snow/icy conditions where windshield frosts over. May be the door actuator or heater core.
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