2012 Cleaner/Disinfectant Issued to Address Musty Odor in AC System

Some vehicles may develop a musty odor coming from the HVAC system, Dodge has issued a cleaner/disinfectant and a coating for the evaporator designed to inhibit bacterial growth.

Affected Model Years

This issue affects model years 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, .

51 people reported this problem

  • 2012 60,000 Miles
    Very bad Moldy Musty smell coming out of air vents - Scott March

  • 2012 40,000 Miles
    When the air/heater is turned on it smells musty. It will be musty for a few days, then get better for awhile. But then it starts to be musty again...

  • 2012 91,000 Miles
    Musty Smell from vents

  • 2012 0 Miles
    I have this problem when I turn on the A/C. smells really musty

  • 2012 30,000 Miles
    musty smell when air is turned on.

  • 2012 60,000 Miles
    smells like urine even after cabin filter replaced

  • 2012 60,000 Miles
    Very bad Moldy Musty smell coming out of air vents.

  • 2012 25,000 Miles
    Musty smell coming from a/c sometimes. Doesn't happen all the time, but when it does, it really stinks!When I Rev the motor, it always has a burnt smell immediately following.

  • 2012 65,000 Miles
    Frequently change air filter myself.

  • 2012 152,999 Miles
    Fishy smell

  • 2012 0 Miles
    Bad musty smell in the cabin from the Air vent

  • 2012 81,277 Miles
    Same thinh as everyone. ..water on passenger side floor

  • 2012 50,000 Miles
    Smells like wet towels were left in the car over night. After replacing the cabin air filter, the car continues to have issues with an odor coming from the air conditioner.

  • 2012 40,000 Miles
    Musty smell when any vent is opened. Been going on for years. Brought it up to the dealer on at least 3 occasions - no permanent result - just temporary.

  • 2012 69,760 Miles
    recently we began have a stale must smell when we turn on heater or defrost. It is very strong.

  • 2012 0 Miles
    2008 Dodge Avenger has the same musty smell. Replaced all air filters (not cheap) but only helped for a short time.

  • 2012 50,000 Miles
    The musty smell is noticeable when either using the vent or air conditioner. It fades after a few minutes but does not totally go away.

  • 2012 38,000 Miles
    smells sometimes

  • 2012 47,777 Miles
    musty smell

  • 2012 25,000 Miles
    MUST SMELL WHEN USING THE HEATER OR ESP THE AC WHEN FIST TURNED ON. REPLACED HEPA FILTER AND IT WAS BACK IN A MONTH