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How much is a heater core for a Dodge Avenger?

How much is a heater core for a Dodge Avenger?

Dodge Avenger Heater Core Replacement Cost Estimate. The average cost for a Dodge Avenger heater core replacement is between $884 and $1,052. Labor costs are estimated between $644 and $812 while parts are priced at $240.

What happens when your Dodge Avenger heater stops working?

At this point, the blower motor blows air across the it and the newly heated air blows on to the driver and passengers. If the heater has stopped working in your Avenger, this process has failed in one way or another.

Is there a recall on a 2012 Dodge Avenger?

If you have/had the driver side heat and passenger side no-heat issue, please file a complaint at the following address under “visibility”. The defect that Dodge cars have greatly effects the visibility on the passenger side. I hope this will become a recall from Dodge. I have a 2012 Dodge Avenger with approximately 60K miles.

Why is the heater not working on my Ford Escape?

If the neither hose has any heat, you may have air in the cooling system, low fluid, or low pressure. If you look at your temperature gauge, and the engine is running hotter than normal, but there is not heat coming from the heater you may be having issues with the water pump.

How can I tell if my Volkswagen Tiguan heater is working or not?

You can verify this by checking the coolant level by taking a peek at the overflow reservoir. The overflow reservoir will be connected to the radiator by a tube coming from the top (usually right by the radiator cap). It should have separate lines to indicate “cool hot” and “cool cold”. Some vehicles only have full hot.

Why does my Dodge Avenger have no heat?

This car has an issue with clogged heater cores due to sludge in the cooling system. Presents itself as no heat on the passenger side. Have the dealer reference Star Case S1207000008. The dealer will charge about $2200 to do the job as it entails replacing the radiator, heater core, oil cooler, coolant bottle and cap.

Why are there No vents on the passenger side of a Dodge Avenger?

The angle that the heater core is mounted in the HVAC box inside the dashboard is the culprit. It can flow heat to the drivers side but not allow coolant to go thru the whole heater core where the air vents for the passenger side draws heated air from. By the design, there is no other explanation IF you have good heat on the drivers side.

What to do if your Avenger heater goes bad?

If your Avenger has a built in temperature gauge, take a look at it and see if it is in the spot it is normally in after a bit of driving. If it looks like it is colder than normal, that’s a pretty good indication that there is something wrong with the thermostat. The heater core itself can go bad.

How much does it cost to replace radiator on Dodge Avenger?

Have the dealer reference Star Case S1207000008. The dealer will charge about $2200 to do the job as it entails replacing the radiator, heater core, oil cooler, coolant bottle and cap. My dealer had a two year warranty on parts and labor, that’s why I had them do it. It also comes back about every 18 months or so.

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Ruth Doyle