HEATER ONLY BLOWS HOT AIR ON DRIVERS SIDE VENT. MIDDLE TWO VENTS ARE COOL AIR AND PASSENGER VENT IS VERY COLD AIR. IT IS CAUSING THE SAME EFFECT ON MY WINDSHIELD, WHICH IS CAUSING SERIOUS VISIBILITY ISSUES ACROSS HALF OF MY WINDSHIELD DUE TO NOTHING DEFROSTING THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE. THIS DOES NOT CHANGE EVEN AFTER MY CAR HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR 45 MINUTES AND MORE. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE SEEING…
2011 Dodge Avenger visibility problems
severe 16 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $350
Complaints
16
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$350
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
"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 AN…
PASSENGER-SIDE DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER BLOWS COLD AIR RENDERING VISIBILITY DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, OR COLD SEASON. SEVERAL NEAR-MISS OCCURRENCES ON ROAD WAY DUE POOR VISIBILITY ON PASSENGER-SIDE WINDSHIELD AND PASSENGER-SIDE WINDOW. PASSENGER-SIDE HEAT INOPERABLE. REPLACED PASSENGER-SIDE BLEND DOOR ACTUATORS. FLUSHED HEATER CORE (TEMPORARY FIX), BUT REOCCURRING PROBLEM.
HEAT FROM MY VEHICLE ONLY COMES OUT OF MY DRIVERS SIDE. THIS IS CAUSING HALF OF MY WINDSHIELD TO NOT BE DEFROSTED IN THE MORNING AND I HAVE TO DRIVE UNDER THOSE CONDITIONS
Common questions
How serious is the visibility problem on the 2011 Dodge Avenger?
It's a meaningful issue. 16 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $350.
At what mileage does the visibility typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $350 for visibility repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to visibility?
No active recalls currently cover visibility issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
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