2009 Dodge Avenger Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 10%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 2009 Dodge Avenger, 10% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Have 10400 miles on 2009 Avenger, rolled up window and heard a noise then window fell down, some type of cable broke or came loose, warrenty expired 2 weeks before this happened. Will be contacting chrysler about this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10462926, filed 2012-06, 10,400 miles“I got this car may 13 2019 every since I had this car the wiper stop working when iam driveing in rain and snow. I took this car back to dealership in 2019 2020 and 2021 and they send me home and say there nothing wrong with the wiper. Now it 7/2022 it rain and the wiper stop again we could gotten kill on highway from columbus going back to spitzer moter tomorrow for the 4th time”
NHTSA complaint #11474334, filed 2022-07“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that after shutting the vehicle off, the sun roof would erroneously open and water would leak into the vehicle. The contact indicated that after turning the heater on, a knocking noise emitted from the vents. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 25,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10671106, filed 2015-01, 25,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving at various speeds in the rain and snow, the windshield wipers shuddered and stopped working. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was corrosion detected and that the wiper motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. While driving, the windshield wipers stopped in an upward position. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. …”
NHTSA complaint #11571617, filed 2024-02, 60,000 miles“Wipers will stop in middle of windshield, or be jerky when moving. If stopped, moving wiper control to next position, or turning wipers back off, then on, will make wipers move a bit more. In a rain storm, have to constantly move wiper switch to make wipers move. Visibility is a disaster. Makes driving in a rainstorm very dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #11013948, filed 2017-08Related service bulletins
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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 51 | 9% |
| 2012 | 119 | 21% |
| 2011 | 26 | 12% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 7 | 10% |
| 2008 | 34 | 4% |
| 2000 | 1 | 5% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 4% |
| 1996 | 6 | 4% |
| 1995 | 10 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2009 Dodge Avenger
11 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsTires
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Dodge Avenger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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