2008 Dodge Avenger: windshield wiper failure

Filed Nov 9, 2025 · Airbags, Electrical · CA

My 2008 Dodge Avenger airbag light has been on for a while, I believe that’s something that is defective and should be fixed by the manufacture. I’d called a dealership and was told it was not a recall and therefore not covered. When the wipers are turned on in the morning and then turned off, they continue to wipe even turned off. When I use the right blinker, the light in the dashboard dims seems like an electrical problem. I believe other things might be wrong but I’m not a mechanic. I would like my car to get inspected for safety. Thank you.

Filed Jun 1, 2023 · Visibility · FL

when utilizing the front wipers during the rain the wipers will stop working at any giving time. also sometimes when you utilize the turn signals the wipers will come on and remain in the upward stuck position. after doing vigorous research about this known issue with dodge vehicle i came across a lot of information online with dodge owners of various models. the dodge avenger forum has tons of write ups of people complaining about the issue with their wipers intermitting operation function. many write up mention the tipm/fuse panel. my question is why hasnt dodge recall vehicle that are affected by this. my concern of this is a major safety issue i have priced the tipm and this would be a very expensive repair for an out of pocket expense especially if this is something that was created at the manufacturing level of this particular part this part definitely defective issues and dodge isn't doing nothing about this.

Filed Jan 23, 2019 · Electrical · 172,000 miles · MO

The horn will randomly sound. It may be operating on city streets, on the highway, parked, and even when not running. The horn does not sound from the steering wheel pad which is a safety concern and causes a safety inspection failure. The horn sounds when the key fob lock button is pressed intermittently. The horn when sounding on its own may sound on and off, or one continuous sound. When taken to a mechanic it was determined the tipm (total integrated power module) is failing in multiple ways, and is the cause for the horn sounding. The tipm is known to cause wipers stopping, lights stopping, etc and poses a very serious risk. I was astounded to know how frequently this occurs and yet no action has been taken.

Filed Mar 10, 2018 · Electrical, Visibility · NY

The headlights and horn light and sound intermittently also interior lights also flash on and off. Having intermitten problems with the wipers.also the battery keeps goimg dead. This has been happening at night as the car is sitting in the driveway. This has been going on for over a month now.

Filed Aug 15, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · 91,000 miles · IL

Have been having many issues with windshield wipers stop working all of a sudden and sometimes do not work for days. With no warning windshield wipers will stop in the middle of the windshield and stutter. While attempting to rotate wiper switch they may move a little and if you turn them off they will continue to stutter across windshield. Sometimes they work normal. I have been doing a lot of research and this issue is all over the internet. Chrysler apparently refuses to admit there is an issue with a faulty tipm. Today I experienced a total power failure while driving. Everything stopped working while driving....no wipers, turn signals, headlights, brake lights, instrument panel. Pulled into a parking lot after almost getting rear ended while turning. Turned car off restarted a few times and then everything started working except wipers. Someone is going to get killed if this issue is not addressed!!

Filed Jun 7, 2017 · Driver assistance · 93,000 miles · NC

Windshield wipers failed on several occasions while driving in the rain. Had the wiper motor and switch replaced and the problem persists. Wipers will stop in the middle of the windshield and inch up and down but never going back to original position. I have to physically push the wipers back down each time. Also, headlight flicker. Vehicle has also started by itself without the key or remote starter function. This all points to the tipm since it controls all of these functions.

Filed Feb 20, 2017 · Electrical, Visibility · WA

Windshield wipers work intermittently, when the switch is on they will turn off and on by themselves. Fast to slow and slow to fast. Causes very dangerous driving conditions in adverse weather conditions. This happens when car is moving, obviously in rainy conditions. Most recent accurate 2-20-17 highway and city streets.

Filed Nov 10, 2016 · Visibility · 126,000 miles · WI

Faulty intake manifold runner control, faulty windshield wiper motor

Filed Aug 5, 2016 · Visibility · 80,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed to work without warning. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who replaced the windshield wiper's motor, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Aug 3, 2016 · Electrical, Visibility · 128,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. While driving approximately 60 MPH in a rain storm, the windshield wipers failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the tipm was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,000.

Filed Apr 24, 2016 · MS

Car stops while driving and may crank after 5-15 minutes of waiting, horn blows for no reason, wipers malfunction. Problem caused by tipm. No recall in us http://absoluteraleigh.com/tipm-repair/but one is in canada (found on autozone recall list) also found info on http://absoluteraleigh.com/tipm-repair/ relating to the tipm and on http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/avenger/2008/engine/engine_stalls_shuts_down_when_driving.shtml. Another website ishttp://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/avenger/2008/electrical/tipm_malfunctioning.shtml. I have been to 3 mechanic shops and two dealerships. Please help us get this problem resolved. Thanks. The car cuts off while driving most of the ti,e. There has been times when the car cuts of before the car is even moved. It dosent matter have long the car has been driven. The horn had to be disconnected becuse it would not stop blowing. That was the first thing that went wrong before the car started going dead. The next sign was the car started jerking but then would not go over 30 MPH. I dont kow what happened but the car didnt do that long. From then on the car goes dead which is extremely dangerous, especially on the interstate.

Filed Mar 9, 2016 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · TX

The tipm suddenly went out, creating hazardous driving conditions for my brake lights, windshield wipers, turn signal lights, are all not working.