Problems with 2012 Dodge Avenger VISIBILITY

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

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 *jb

The defroster and heater vents only put out heat on the drivers side of the vehiclve. this is the third time the heater core needed replacement fo this same problem. cost is around $1,000 to do the repair. all have been replace by a dodge dealer. the last time repaired a service manager said it will happen again. poor design and response. dodge corporate is useless on this matter.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the defrost system failed to operate on the passenger side of the vehicle. the contact stated that the defrost system failed to clear the window on the passenger side, which affected his vision while driving. upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that sand entered the coolant system. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 120,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. while stationary and driving various speeds, the heat blew cold air from the passenger side of the vehicle in the winter. a dealer was not made aware of the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. the failure mileage was 102,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the defrost system became inoperable while defrosting the windows in the vehicle. the failure was persistent. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000. *tt the consumer stated dealership fixed the problem and installed a new heater core. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to emit heat on the front passenger side. the vehicle was taken to greenville dodge chrysler (5401 i-30 frontage rd, greenville, tx 75402) where it was diagnosed that the heater core needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. the manufacturer was not contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 60,824.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. while the contact was attempting to defrost the windows, the passenger side defroster failed to operate. also, the engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to dodge country at (888) 676-8389 (1902 e central texas expy, killeen, tx 76541) where it was diagnosed that the heater core and the temperature gauge needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. while driving 40 mph, the air conditioner on the passenger side only blew out cold air. there was no warning prior to the failure. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 94,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. while driving various speeds with the heater turned on, cold air emitted from the vents. the failure occurred without warning. the contact was concerned about this especially in cold weather. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. the contact observed that the defroster failed on the passenger side of the vehicle. an independent mechanic diagnosed that the sand casting and radiator core failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

My heater blows cold air out of three of the four vents when the heater is turned on. for one year there was a clicking sound behind the dashboard at randoms times during the day and night if the car was on or off it didn't matter the clicking could be heard inside and outside of the car. at this time when the heater was in use, cold air would blow out of the 2 passenger vents only. as time goes on the vents are being affected one by one. i now have only one vent that blows warm air when the heat is on and the others blow cold air.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the heat on the passenger side of the vehicle stopped working. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 60,000.

2012 dodge avenger. upon using the vent controls for the heater or air conditioner, a knocking noise progressed near the area of the glove compartment. heating core failed & had to be replaced, also problem with fuel line, dealer has replaced heating core and fuel line. knocking noise appears to be a common problem among dodge avengers, appropriate recall to fix heating/air compressor should be done. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. the contact stated that heat was not coming from the passenger side vents and the defroster failed to function. the vehicle was taken to barbera autoland (7810 e roosevelt blvd, philadelphia, pa 19152, (215) 333-3700) and they stated that since the core tube was not fully corroded on the heating system, it was not covered under the warranty. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was unknown.

No heat to the passenger side of vehicle. heater core needs replaced. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. the contact stated that there was no heat in the vehicle to clean the windshield, which made it difficult to drive in cold weather. the dealer diagnosed that the heater core needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 45,000. the vin was not provided.

The vehicle is producing heat/defrost on the drivers side but blows cold air on passenger side, causing the defrost not to work on passenger window. after the mechanic and extensive research i have found several others with this same issue on this make and model. it appears that in the manufacturing of the vehicle something was done incorrectly causing sludge to build in the radiator and the heat core. i have read casting was not done properly, also read problems with the radiator so adjustments were made. i cannot say what the problem is only there is a problem. most cars i have researched have 20,000 to 30,000 miles and this vehicle very well could have had this problem at this mileage also. we knew the passenger side didn't defrost well but only found the heat blew cold this winter. *tr

A knocking noise every time i turned the ac or the heater. the knocking noise keeps going even when the car is off. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge avenger. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled numerous times while driving various speeds. the instrument panel indicators flashed intermittently during the failure. additionally, the front passenger side window was inoperable. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 51,500.

When i turn on heat or air it make a on going noise while on. when air is on it makes ongoing noise and leaks water underneath glove compartment. *tr