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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2010 Dodge Avenger Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
2%of 163 total for the year
Median mileage
92,494miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2010 Dodge Avenger, 2% of the 163 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,494 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.

“I drive a 2010 Dodge Avenger and have a few problems with it... Window defrost and passenger heat /air. While either in motion or while driving, no heated air exits the passenger side of the windshield defroster, nor the passenger window defrost, lower and center console vents. Heated air only exits the driver's side windshield and driver's side dash vents. Problem persists through all cabin air modes, and circulations. …”

NHTSA complaint #11088472, filed 2018-04, 79,987 miles

“The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while attempting to lower the driver's side window, the window fell off the track and fell into the door panel. The contact stated that the failure became a regular occurrence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the window regulator. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred an additional five times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 175,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11603249, filed 2024-07, 175,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that when the left signal turn was activated, the windshield wipers engaged inadvertently. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10652781, filed 2014-11, 40,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the heating system failed which caused the defroster to become inoperable. The contact stated that the windows became foggy, and it was difficult to see the roadway to drive safely. An unknown dealer was contacted but offered no assistance. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the heater core needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11324452, filed 2020-05, 105,000 miles

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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201431%
2013519%
201211921%
20112612%
201042%
2009710%
2008344%
200015%
199923%
199734%
199664%
1995105%

Other parts of the 2010 Dodge Avenger

Electrical system
40 complaints
Air bags
37 complaints
Vehicle speed control
27 complaints
Engine
23 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
20 complaints
Other or unknown
18 complaints
Seat belts
15 complaints
Brakes
14 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Electronic stability control
6 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 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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