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2013 Dodge Avenger Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 46 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2013 Dodge Avenger, 8% of its 548 total complaints. There are no related recalls, and no crashes, fires, or injuries reported for this area. Median mileage at failure was 92,000 miles.

Visibility & Wipers complaints
46
8% of 548
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
92,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the passenger-side heater vent blowing cold air while the driver side stays warm, often traced to a clogged or defective heater core.
  • This uneven heat causes the passenger side of the windshield and windows to fog up, reducing visibility while driving in cold weather.
  • Some owners describe the problem spreading over time, with the driver side eventually blowing cool air as well.
  • One owner reported the windshield wipers seizing independently while driving at 45 mph, with the failure recurring twice.
  • Dealerships in several complaints identified a plugged heater core as the cause but did not offer a repair covered by warranty.

When 2013 Dodge Avenger visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 30, 2014, latest Dec 10, 2024.

2013 Dodge Avenger visibility & wipers complaints: complaints filed per month3Apr 2014Sep 2016Aug 2018Mar 2019Jan 2020Dec 2020Apr 2021Jun 2024
46 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2014 to Dec 2024; peak Dec 2018 (3).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2013 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.

  1. 20103 (2%)
  2. 201124 (11%)
  3. 2012100 (18%)
  4. 201346 (8%)
  5. 20142 (1%)
  6. 20150 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Visibility & Wipers complaints does the 2013 Dodge Avenger have?
NHTSA lists 46 complaints in this area for the 2013 Avenger, which is 8% of all 548 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Dodge Avenger heater/windshield issue?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2013 Dodge Avenger.
At what mileage do these visibility problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 92,000 miles.
What is the main visibility complaint on the 2013 Avenger?
Most owners describe a heater core issue that sends cold air to the passenger side, fogging up the windshield and windows and reducing visibility.
Did any of these complaints involve crashes or injuries?
No. NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2013 Avenger.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.