2013 Dodge Charger: windshield wiper failure

Filed Dec 7, 2019 · Electrical · 10,000 miles · TX

The windshield wipers came on by them self out of nowhere no it was not raining and stayed on will not go off by using the proper switch

Filed Aug 5, 2019 · Electrical, Transmission · 75,000 miles · MI

P60 recall: yesterday, my husband was driving our 2013 dodge charger when the battery like came on. Nothing else happened then, but about 15 seconds later - - everything on the dash started flashing, the windshield wipers came on, the car started to jerk and then everything died. He managed to coast into our driveway - luckily was headed home from work and only doing 20mph. No warning - no nothing. Just all of a sudden - entire system failure. No power steering or anything. Kind of a electrical smell in the car. At first, we thought that maybe the battery was loose or something or bad ground. Checked that. Tried jumping - terminals started smoking. Did a search and found out that our VIN is showing an unrepaired p60 recall. Called the dealership this morning - now being told that it may be the p60 recall, but we can't know until we get it to the dealership - who - coincidentally has no appointments available for a week, does not provide loaner cars (or free rental), and may or may not cover the towing. I then contacted dodge and was told that it could be the recall, but they do not provide rentals or loaners. What? So - - they know that this is an issue in 1/2 a million vehicles, but they accept no responsibility for it other than to switch the part out? Very poor customer service on dodge's part and I will be pursuing this further, once we have confirmed that the part number on the alternator is the correct part number for the recall. I am not waiting to get it up there for them to mysteriously lose the part or even better - pretend that it isn't the right part number. I am feeling very untrusting of dodge right now!

Filed Jun 11, 2019 · Visibility · 12,000 miles · TX

Wipers came on by it's self while driving down the street and will not go off I have had to take the fuse out jus to get them off and place it back in when it's rain it has also happen to a dodge journey that some one owns in my family also please fix the problem

Filed Sep 27, 2018 · Steering · 94,000 miles · GA

I was driving home and stopped to allow another car to turn in front of me, I flashed my lights once to alert the other drive to go and my windshield wipers came on at a high speed. I tried to turn them off and they would not stop, I turned the wiper switch backwards and forward and they still would not turn off. I had to drive home (in broad sunny daylight) with the wipers going very fast on dry glass! Very annoying and upsetting - with no warning. When I arrived home, I turned the car off and back on and the wipers were still going. I contacted the nearest dodge dealership and they asked me to come there. I had to drive to them from my home about 10 miles to dealership with the wipers still going on dry windshield (very embarrassing and upsetting). Once I arrived at the dealership the only way they could get them to turn off/stop, was to remove the fuse from the box that controls the wipers. I checked to see if there was a recall or some type of warning I should have noticed prior and there was nothing! This is a huge problem. My husband and I have not had any other problems with this vehicle since we bought it 5 years ago. We maintain servicing and take very good care of our vehicles. I'm very disturbed that this is not something that we should have been made aware of. Is there anyone else that has had this problem? Now we are being told that it's the steering column module? And its about $800 to repair! That's ridiculous!

Filed Aug 16, 2017 · Visibility · TX

My windshield wipers will not turn of while the car is runningf. They cannot be adjusted and the windshield wipers spray doesn't work either.

Filed Jul 28, 2017 · Electrical · 43,000 miles · WI

When driving I could hear a noise which I thought was the transmission them I could smell a faint smell of burning plastic. Then the battery saver light came on. I called the dealer and they told me to bring it in. Never made it. Got about 2 miles and ABS light came on and traction control light came on. The brakes would engage on their on their own finally the car started to stall and coasted to a stop. When stopped the windshield wipers were running slowly. Had to have the car towed to dealer at my cost. They said alternator was burned up and it also burned up the battery. Extended warranty will pay for alternator but not the battery. Car has 43000 miles.

Filed Jul 17, 2017 · Electrical · 170,000 miles · TX

Intermittent electrical problems such as the windshield wipers coming on, heater turning on, gauges blinking on and off, failure to start and stalling while driving. I assumed the alternator was bad so I attempted to drive it to my local repair shop and the vehicle died in the driveway. I had to have it towed to an automotive shop. They told me that the battery was fried and they would have to replace it to diagnose the vehicle. As soon as a new battery was installed it immediately fried that battery and they said that the alternator was generating heat and beginning to smoke. They told me that there was a major electrical short that they could not diagnose and sent it to a dodge dealership for diagnosis. This particular VIN number is not under the current recall but all of the symptoms the car was having is exactly what is described in the recall notice.

Filed Jun 22, 2017 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · GA

While my wife was driving our 2013 dodge charger on the highway at 65 MPH the dash board started acting strangely and the windshield wipers came on. Before the vehicle could be brought to a stop it lost all power and control including the ability to steer the vehicle. The problem was diagnosed as a short in the alternator that also defected the battery. I was told by the chrysler customer service that my vehicle was not included in a recall that identifies these same symptoms, and that there was nothing more I could do going forward when I requested to speak with a case manager investigating these cases.

Filed Oct 30, 2016 · Electrical · FL

While driving down a state highway all warning lights came on ,windshields wipers, the heat full blast and then the car just died . Had nothing no steering no brakes no power .

Filed Nov 19, 2015 · Electrical · 69,292 miles · GA

I recently took my car to the dealer to get check out because the wipers are constantly going while I am driving on high. The tech stated I need a ( multi function switch internal part #1jh93dx9al. ) which is located in the steering wheel. He stated the part is on a national back order and if I was to come pay for it. He dont have a eta when it will come. It could take months and months he stated. I call crystler recall hotline to get more in dept with help on getting this part, they told me the same thing, and to call back next tuesday , five days from now to see if them and the dealer have a eta if the part is available. The wipers are wearing down, and my windshield is vibrating due to the fast motion of the wipers are going. I drive a 2hr round trip to work 5 to 6 days a week and the wear and tear is getting worse on my windshield. I ask the tech if there anyway he could by past it or pull the fuse, he stated no because the fuse controls the starter and other major components in the car. I dont know what to do, I need this part, I dont understand why is there not a recall on these cars if there is a national back order, this is my only transportation to get back to work.. I bought this car brand new with 10 miles on it in 2013. I take good are on the car.this part control just about everything in my steering wheel ( the tech stated).. If I dont never get this part, what can I do. I need my transportation. Please help me resolve this issue if you guys can

Filed Sep 11, 2015 · Electrical, Visibility · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. While driving at various speeds, the windshield wipers would remain on and could not be shut off. As a result, the fuse required to be detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Jul 15, 2015 · Electrical · MS · fire · 1 injury

2013 dodge charger. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical system problems and alternator recall issues. *smd the consumer stated he experienced problems with the radio, lights and dashboard information. He turned the vehicle off and back on again, and everything went back to normal. However, one day while driving, the lights, windshield wipers and horn started to malfunction, the vehicle started to lose power, so he pulled over to the side of the road. As he stepped out of the vehicle, he noticed smoke coming from the trunk. He opened the trunk and observed and extremely large fire. He tried to put the fire out, by using a coat, but consequently, he received first degree burns on his hand. The police and fire department were called to the scene. Several days later, the consumer received a call from an inspector who stated the fire was a result of the electrical system going bad. The consumer received a recall regarding the alternator, which described the issue he experienced. *jb updated 09/10/15