2013 Dodge Avenger visibility & wipers problems

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1. Filed Dec 10, 2024VAOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11629865 · source
2. Filed Jun 28, 202442,000 miTNElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11597497 · source
3. Filed Dec 7, 2021ILOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11443015 · source
4. Filed May 6, 202162,000 miMIBody & StructureOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11415419 · source
5. Filed Mar 25, 2021133,087 miFLAirbagsEngineVisibility & Wipers

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11404906 · source
6. Filed Mar 24, 2021204,791 miNCOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

   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.

   NHTSA complaint #11404612 · source
7. Filed Feb 9, 2021ILVisibility & Wipers

   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.

   NHTSA complaint #11395386 · source
8. Filed Jan 28, 2021131,000 miGAElectrical SystemEngineVisibility & Wipers

   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

   NHTSA complaint #11390468 · source
9. Filed Jan 4, 202195,000 miMIVisibility & Wipers

   My passenger side heat quit working so i no longer have defrost during the winter months on the passenger side of my vehicle and will have to pull over to scrape the inside and outside of my vehicle or roll down a window to keep it from fogging up and randomly started a couple years ago

   NHTSA complaint #11386385 · source
10. Filed Dec 18, 2020TXElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

    When it is raining the wipers will get stuck as it is pour and you try to drive. It has happened several times and the dealership finds nothing wrong. Also the fuse box is faulty, the charge light will appear on dashboard and will cause the car to not turn on or for it to stop working. The horn will sound on it's own and i have to wiggle fuses for it yo stop

    NHTSA complaint #11384149 · source
11. Filed Sep 20, 202071,000 miNCOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

    Replaced heater core and air door actuator 12/13 months ago because passenger side blew ice cold air driver side hot air. Also defogger/defrost did not work. No visibility throughout windshield on passenger side due to ice build up. Same problem after just 12-13 months. Now it includes a thumpng noise under the dashboard when ac is turned on.

    NHTSA complaint #11360067 · source
12. Filed Sep 10, 2020TXVisibility & Wipers

    The heater on the passenger side of the vehicle does not work no matter how long i have my car turned on, so when it gets cold and my window is foggy or ices over i can not use the defrost. This problem happens while it is parked in driveway and continues while i am driving. When i'm driving and my window gets foggy from me being in it i have no way of fixing causing me to see through a fog. I have had the heater core replaced, and it has been flushed out. This only fixes…

    NHTSA complaint #11354170 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology