How many owners complained about wipers and visibility on the 2012 Dodge Avenger?

NHTSA lists 100 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2012 Avenger, which is 18% of the 553 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Dodge Avenger wiper problem?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2012 Avenger.

At what mileage do wiper and visibility problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 75,000 miles.

Does the wiper issue cause crashes?

NHTSA data tied to this component for the 2012 Avenger shows 1 crash, with no fires or injuries reported.

Which model year has the most wiper and visibility complaints for the Avenger?

The 2012 model year has the highest share, at 18% of complaints, compared to 11% for 2011 and 8% for 2013.

2012 Dodge Avenger Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 100 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2012 Dodge Avenger, 18% of that year's 553 total complaints, the highest share among model years shown. The median mileage at failure is 75,000 miles, with 1 crash and no fires or injuries reported, and no related recalls are listed.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 100; 18% of 553
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 75,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Owners report windshield wipers turning on and off by themselves, sometimes with the vehicle parked and the ignition off.
Some describe wipers stopping completely during rain or snow, then working again later, reducing visibility in bad weather.
Several owners report no heat or weak heat on the passenger side, causing the passenger side windshield and windows to fog up and stay fogged.
One owner linked erratic wiper operation to a diagnosed internal short in the TIPM (totally integrated power module).
A few complaints mention the wiper issue occurring alongside other electrical symptoms, such as an intermittently illuminated passenger airbag light or inoperable power windows.

When 2012 Dodge Avenger visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 12, 2013, latest Nov 16, 2025.

100 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2013 to Nov 2025; peak Jan 2018 (10).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2012 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 many owners complained about wipers and visibility on the 2012 Dodge Avenger?: NHTSA lists 100 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2012 Avenger, which is 18% of the 553 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Dodge Avenger wiper problem?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2012 Avenger.
At what mileage do wiper and visibility problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 75,000 miles.
Does the wiper issue cause crashes?: NHTSA data tied to this component for the 2012 Avenger shows 1 crash, with no fires or injuries reported.
Which model year has the most wiper and visibility complaints for the Avenger?: The 2012 model year has the highest share, at 18% of complaints, compared to 11% for 2011 and 8% for 2013.