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.
2013 Dodge Avenger visibility problems
51 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 82,000.
- owner complaints
- 51
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 82,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: heater core7
- Power window devices and controls1
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system1
At what mileage
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Dodge Avenger visibility problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2013 Dodge Avenger visibility
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2013 Dodge Avenger owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the power window switch on the driver’s side door occasionally failed to respond while depressed. The contact stated that the A/C system would blow hot air through the vents. In addition, the A/C was recently charged, and the spread pan was repaired months prior. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the Total Integrated Power Module (TIPM) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.
The heat on the passenger does not work at all I was driving and the frost kept coming back on the windshield I almost had a wreck with another vehicle. The way the sunshine hit the frost on the windshield it shined to bright for me to see. How is this safe? I have seen where many people are having this issue online. It just blows cold air on the passenger side vents. No police were involved but I could’ve ended up in the hospital all because of a little part that won’t get recalled.
No heat on passenger side causes fog to build up and reduce visibility out of the windshield.
On apr 11,2021 I was driving around 35-40 MPH and my hood came flying up in front of me. I have call chrysler and they sent out inspector ron marnese, who inspected the car and found the secondary latch was not working. Chrysler has informed me that they will not fix my car due to it being out of warranty and there is no recall. Inspector had told me that he thought that engineering would want the latch and thought this would get repaired by them due to the car being in excellent shape. Chrysler did not seem to care the this is a safety issue.
Driving at about 35 to 40 MPH and hood when flying up. I hood was not open for about 6 months or more with no problems.
The airbag light don't go off at all upon driving when accelerating the engine jerks very badly like there is some power lost going in with the engine I have to press hard for acceleration then it drives smooth then the car shuts off on my an my husband from traveling an when raining the wipers get stuck an moves like a robot so we have to pull over because we can't see due to electric problems with the wiper an this isn't safe at all for nobody car stalling out plus wipers get stuck an the move like a robot not safe
Passenger side heat is inop resulting in windshield fogging over while driving and causing an issue seeing the road as the environmental system is unable to maintain proper climate control. This happens every winter, and whenever it rains. This is a persistent problem in highway, and city traffic resulting in near accidents. I've had this cars system flushed and that is only a temporary fix as this is a known issue as stated from mechanics.
Heater only works on drivers side including windshield vent on drivers side only. Passengers side only blows cold air including windshield vent on passengers side. Will not defrost passenger side making it very hard to see while driving.
When heater is on...it blows hot on driver side and cold on passenger...this happens wit all fans and on all settings...I don't have documentation but when I researched the problem...many people with this car same make and model and year...had the same exact problem...this is how and why I'm making this complaint
Questions about the 2013 Dodge Avenger visibility
Does the 2013 Dodge Avenger have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 51 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 Dodge Avenger, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2013 Dodge Avenger visibility problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 82,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Dodge Avenger visibility?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Dodge Avenger have the most visibility problems?
The Dodge Avenger model years with the most visibility complaints are 2012 (119 complaints), 2013 (51 complaints) and 2008 (34 complaints).
Other 2013 Dodge Avenger problems
Airbags 154Engine 126Electrical 98Seats 60Seat belts 52Brakes 38Acceleration 34Driver assistance 32Transmission 32Fuel system 29Steering 19Body 11Wheels 8Lights 7Suspension 5Locks 2Tires 2
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