How common are Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2011 Dodge Avenger?

NHTSA lists 24 complaints in this category for 2011, which is 11% of the 209 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Dodge Avenger windshield wiper or defroster problem?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this Visibility & Wipers complaint category for the 2011 Avenger.

At what mileage do these visibility problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2011 Avenger is 82,000 miles.

Which Avenger model years have the most Visibility & Wipers complaints?

The 2012 Avenger has the most, with 100 complaints (18% share), compared to 24 complaints (11%) for 2011 and 46 complaints (8%) for 2013.

Did any 2011 Avenger visibility complaints involve a crash?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries linked to Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2011 Avenger.

2011 Dodge Avenger Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 24 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2011 Dodge Avenger, 11% of that year's 209 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 82,000. No related recalls exist for this issue, and one crash was reported.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 24; 11% of 209
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 82,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Owners report the passenger-side defroster and heat vents blow cold or nothing while the driver side works normally, leaving half the windshield unable to clear.
Some drivers describe windshield wipers that only operate on the high setting or run non-stop while the vehicle is in motion.
Several owners had heater cores flushed, thermostats replaced, or blend door actuators swapped, but the uneven heat and fogging problem returned.
One owner reported the defroster failing outright while parked or driving, obstructing visibility, with the issue recurring even after a thermostat and radiator flush.
Reduced visibility from the unresolved passenger-side fogging was cited as a factor in at least one near-miss and one crash report.

When 2011 Dodge Avenger visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 7, 2014, latest Dec 16, 2025.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2014 to Dec 2025; peak Dec 2017 (5).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2011 Dodge Avenger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Avenger model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20103 (2%)
201124 (11%)
2012100 (18%)
201346 (8%)
20142 (1%)
20150 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2011 Dodge Avenger?: NHTSA lists 24 complaints in this category for 2011, which is 11% of the 209 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Dodge Avenger windshield wiper or defroster problem?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this Visibility & Wipers complaint category for the 2011 Avenger.
At what mileage do these visibility problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2011 Avenger is 82,000 miles.
Which Avenger model years have the most Visibility & Wipers complaints?: The 2012 Avenger has the most, with 100 complaints (18% share), compared to 24 complaints (11%) for 2011 and 46 complaints (8%) for 2013.
Did any 2011 Avenger visibility complaints involve a crash?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries linked to Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2011 Avenger.