2012 Dodge Avenger visibility/wiper problems
95 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2012 Dodge Avenger — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Nov 16, 2025
“Window Defrost and Passenger Side Heat/Air. Either while 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…”
filed Dec 7, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other Avenger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Avenger | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 Avenger | 42 | 8% |
| 2011 Avenger | 23 | 11% |
| 2010 Avenger | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 Avenger | 4 | 6% |
| 2008 Avenger | 19 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Dodge Avenger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.