2003 Dodge Dakota: windshield wiper failure

Filed Jun 12, 2020 · Electrical · 174,586 miles · FL

I have had electrical issues since last year. First time the wipers, lights and blinkers quit working late in the evening, almost didn't make it to the auto shop. Told me the computer was the issue but they got the truck working again. Then it happened again but I knew to try the disconnect the battery trick and that worked. Yesterday I was in line to pick up a food box, idling and the truck just quit, I tried to get it to restart with no luck. Thankfully this did not happen while I was actually driving so I was safe where it happened. I got it towed and am pretty sure it is the tipm based on the steps I took, switching out the working relays with the one for the fuel pump. Still wouldn't start so pretty sure it is a bad tipm.

Filed Jan 8, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 220,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed and the exterior lighting sporadically malfunctioned. Also, the side cap to the main radiator spewed antifreeze approximately five feet in the air. The contact shut off the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were made aware of the failure. In addition, while driving at a low speed, a loud popping sound emitted from the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the ball joint fractured. The contact was made aware that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v596000 (suspension). The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where he performed the repair. The failure mileage was 220,000.

Filed Feb 11, 2013 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the windshield wipers malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the body power module and the central timer module were defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 121,000.

Filed Sep 19, 2008 · Brakes, Engine · 5,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge dakota quad cab. Whenever the brake pedal was applied, the brakes would pulsate, overheat, and lock up. The stopping distance would also increase. The dealer stated that wet conditions and high speed braking caused the rotors to warp. In addition, the vehicle idles high and roughly when approaching a stop sign or traffic light. When accelerating from a stop or merging into traffic, the vehicle would idle roughly. There was no throttle response for approximately 10 to 20 seconds, but then the vehicle would surge forward. The vehicle has been taken to a dealer approximately five times for these issues, but the failures still persist. All the sensors were replaced, but the failure is becoming worse. The dealer replaced the front rotors three times and the contact replaced them four times. The current mileage was 132,655 and failure mileage was 5,000. Updated 11/06/08. *lj the rotors and brakes were replaced several times. The consumer was told the vehicle had a faulty master cylinder that was not letting the rear brakes ever work. The air conditioner was built to drain into the front passenger floor. The computer in the vehicle would not accept updates. The intermediate shaft was replaced. The wiper motor was replaced. Updated 11/06/08.

Filed Apr 11, 2008 · Electrical, Fuel system · 65,700 miles · NV

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge dakota. While driving between 5-10 MPH, the contact heard a loud thud coming from the axle area. The four wheel drive indicator light illuminated and the headlights, interior lights, and windshield wipers failed completely. Eventually, the horn began to sound intermittently, the windshield wipers began wiping automatically, and the low fuel indicator light illuminated and continued to chime. The contact believes that all the failures were related to the central timer module. The federal safety agency campaign id number 02v322000 (exterior lighting:headlights switch) was referenced. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 66,000 and failure mileage was 65,700.

Filed Apr 9, 2008 · Lights · DC

2003 dodge dakota with several electrical problems. Consumer states that the headlights, wiper delay, and interior lights stopped working. He states that this all happened when the low fuel light illuminated and the service 4 wheel drive light illuminated. *kb the consumer stated the head lights do not work at all. The dealership informed the consumer they didn't have a recall in their system and refused to fix the vehicle at no charge.

Filed Jan 30, 2008 · Electrical · 33,000 miles · HI

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge dakota. Whenever the contact drives the vehicle, the central timing module fails and all of the lights dim. The headlights, dome light, windshield wipers, and door locks failed while driving 45 MPH. Chrysler stated that his VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v322000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch) and would not repair the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 33,000.

Filed Dec 12, 2007 · Electrical, Lights · 47,250 miles · NV

25jan06 tell dodge dealer that pass window inop from pass side switch works from drivers side switch. Dodge replace switch. 20apr06 tell dodge dealer pass window inop from pass side but works from drivers side. Dodge couldn't find anything wrong. Persists up to 7dec07, hopefully my mechanic found the trouble. 1dec07 "service 4wd" light came on 3dec07 called to get apptmt for truck 4dec07 remote door entry wouldn't work or door lock for all doors on driver arm rest, windshield washer and wiper pulse wouldn't work 5dec07 headlights did not come on during evening traffic commute, turn signals worked 7dec07 take truck to shop finds short to ground in circuit to into lights (fuse#1) pnk wire near parking brake petal, replace central timer module (p/n 56049072al).

Filed Mar 10, 2005 · Steering, Visibility · CA

When making a left turn at 30 MPH consumer heard a popping sound. When the vehicle was serviced, the consumer was informed that a tie rod needed replacement. Consumer was still having the same problem, even after the repair was made. *ak *nm the consumer stated the dealer refused replace the wiper motor even though there was a recall.

Filed Jan 11, 2005 · Lights, Visibility · 37,200 miles · CA

Recall 04v216000/windshield wiper module motor: after this recall repair was performed on the consumer vehicle. The consumer states, that whenever the vehicle is being driven in inclement conditions it causes the windshield wipers and the headlight to stop operating. The dealer was not notified at this time.

Filed Nov 5, 2004 · Visibility · IL

The consumer received a recall notice in reference to the windshield wiper motor. *nm recall# 04v216000. The part was not available.

Filed Oct 13, 2004 · Visibility · WI

04 v 216 000/windshield wiper module motor: the consumer was unable to get this recall repaired because the dealer was unable to get the parts.