2007 Dodge Dakota: windshield wiper failure

Filed Feb 8, 2017 · Electrical · 122,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the multi function switch became inoperable without warning. As a result, both turn signals, the windshield wipers, and the high beams were unable to be activated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 122,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jan 16, 2015 · Electrical, Visibility · 23,125 miles · FL

On two occasions this vehicle experienced a serious safety issue when intermittently the turn signals fail to operate simultaneously with the windshield wipers also stop working. This can happen at any time and is particularly dangerous while in traffic and in a heavy rainstorm without warning the windshield wipers stop. At the same time the turn signals become inoperable so the driver is left without visibility and the inability to notify fellow travelers that he/she must immediately move to the right hand shoulder until the rain stops. This problem happened to me in may of 2007. Mileage on the vehicle was 23,125. The problem was identified by the dodge technician as a defective multifunction switch - part number 56049823ab. The multifunction switch was removed and replaced by dodge under warranty. The problem recurred in january of 2015. Mileage on the vehicle at that time was 35,242 (12,117 miles driven) since the first incident. The problem was once again the multifunction switch - part number 56049823ab. I was told by the service manager that this problem could not be covered under warranty since I had exceeded the 3 year warranty period. I had to pay $125.95 to have the multifunction switch removed and replaced (again). Everyone (including myself) knew when I took the vehicle in for repair exactly what the problem was. It appears that dodge has a serious repetitive problem with this integral part. And when this part fails it represents a dangerous safety issue - one in which death and/or serious injury can and will occur.

Filed Aug 31, 2010 · Electrical · 30,000 miles · PA

Turn signals work intermittently, wipers also work intermittently, windshield washers will work when high beam is used also intermittent.

Filed Feb 2, 2010 · Lights, Visibility · 48,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge dakota. He stated that the windshield wipers would operate intermittently. While driving at speeds of less than 60 MPH, in heavy rain conditions, the windshield wipers failed to operate. He also stated that the turn signals would fail intermittently. There were no recalls and no repairs were made, to date. The failure and current mileages were under 48,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Nov 23, 2009 · Visibility · 41,000 miles · MA

Windshield wipers stopped working during rain storm. By pushing washer button wiper activated but would not work with regular settings.

Filed Oct 23, 2009 · Visibility · 50,196 miles · NY

My 2007 dodge dakota quad cab 4x4 windshield wiper control module failed during a rain shower yesterday. This item has bee a recall on past dakotas, but after contacting the company I was informed that this pickup was not on the recall list, although the problem is exactly as described in the previous recall bulletin: pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper module motor may be susceptible to water intrusion that could cause internal corrosion and result in partial or complete loss of front windshield wiping capability. This is a very dangerous problem, but I was close to my home and was able to drive there.

Filed Jul 23, 2009 · Visibility · 42,557 miles · KS

I own a 2007 dodge dakota 4wd/4dr the windshield wipers when turned on do not come on even when I turn them on high. I have to flip the control lever for the wipers numerous times to finally get them on. Once they do come on they won't shut off even if the switch is off. This is extremely dangerous since I live in kansas.

Filed May 7, 2008 · Transmission · 2,000 miles · ME

I purchased a 2007 dodge dakota quad cab in august of 2007. Before the 1st service o my vehicle, my wife stated that the transmission would not shift out of 2nd into drive. For her to correct this problem she had to pull to the side of road, stop the motor and restart the truck. She took it to the dealer service department and informed them of the problem. They told her that they could not duplicate the problem. When I drove the truck I encountered the same problem, along with the turn signals when cancelled will flash an each side and the wipers would jump. I informed the dealer myself that this was an intermittent problem and was told to call a wrecker and pull over to the side of the road. In heavy traffic it can not be safe to pull over leave the truck running and hope that the wrecker driver does not turn off motor before hauling to service department.