2012 Dodge Avenger Visibility/wiper Problems
NHTSA component category: VISIBILITY/WIPER · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How visibility/wiper ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 553 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2012 Dodge Avenger overview page.
What owners report
“HEAT DOES NOT WORK ON PASSENGER SIDE DEFROST OR VENTS. THIS CAUSES A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN LOOKING OUT THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD AND PASSENGER DOOR…”NHTSA complaint 10672620 — filed 01/15/2015
“MY 2012 DODGE AVENGER SXT IS HAVING WIPER AND AC PROBLEMS. MY WIPERS GO ON AND OFF BY ITS SELF THIS BEEN GOING ON FOR…”NHTSA complaint 10671661 — filed 01/11/2015
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE NEXT DAY…”NHTSA complaint 10597977 — filed 06/12/2014
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Visibility/wiper complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Dodge Avenger have visibility/wiper problems?
Visibility/wiper is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2012 Dodge Avenger: 95 of 553 complaints on file (17.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2012 Dodge Avenger have in total?
553 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 34 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 35 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's visibility/wiper category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the VISIBILITY/WIPER category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
