2001 Dodge Durango: windshield wiper failure

Filed May 31, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · WA

One day I was out shopping parked my car got out tried to lock doors they would lock unless I manually did it. The next day I noticed my headlights, inside lights, windshield wipers, and volume control on staring wheel would not work. That same day when I started my car it started great as always but there was a clicking noise on the driver side by the front wheel. I took it to midas they diagnosed it and fixed it, 3 days later my car did the same thing he told me to take it to the dodge dealer. I've tried they wont call back! Now there is a red security light that came on and wont go off even when the car engine is off. After 4 days of my car being parked with the security light on my car is now dead. I've read online that its a alarm system and I need a key to program it. I bought my car used from the dealer and did not receive an alarm key, alarm key pad or even a spare key fir my car. I see a lot of reviews online about this issue, this has been going on for 1 month or longer now. I believe its a factory issue. Im still going to contact the dealer and get an appointment to get y car fixed.

Filed Jul 14, 2011 · Electrical, Lights · TX

Headlights flashing: high beam to low beam, windshield wipers not working, variety of warning lights coming on and off during driving:security, low wiper fluid, service 4wd, engine light, interior lights coming on during driving, I am told it is the central timing module and have spoken with many having same prob.

Filed May 11, 2011 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. The contact stated was driving at 10 MPH and below in inclement weather, the lights, windshield wipers and door locks failed. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer and they advised that the failure could have been caused by a fuse. After having the fuse replaced, the failure recurred a short while later. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they advised him that there was a failure with one of the computer components but they were not sure of the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Feb 10, 2011 · Electrical · 99,150 miles · PA

The headlights, interior lights and windshield wipers will flicker on an off intermittently. This can occur many times in a row or not for days. It happens when it is rain, dry, warm or cold. I can find no common denominator to what causes the issue. A search on the internet finds many other incidents of this for the 2001 dodge durango.

Filed Jun 21, 2010 · Lights, Locks · 47,500 miles · GA

I was driving home from work one night, it was raining, when my headlights, wipers, and dashboard just went out. I pulled over in a parking lot, shut off the engine waiting a couple of minutes and turned it back on and they still wouldn't work. I can not drive my car at night or when it is raining, or even lock my doors. They tried replacing the ignition switch and still no lights.

Filed Apr 23, 2010 · Electrical · 141,500 miles · CO

Lights flicker when driving, also loss of intermittent wiper, loss keyless entry, loss interior lights, loss of rear window wiper, loss power door locks. Car can not be driven during rain or at night. Disconnected battery to reset cmt and all worked fine until lights were turned on. Once again light will flickerand again loss the operation of intermittent wipers, interior dome lights, rear window wiper, power locks, keyless remote entry, and door locks. The first time this happened was on or about 4/09/10 then reset cmt (disconnected battery)on 4/22/10. Test drive resulted in problem returning on 4/22/10.

Filed Feb 11, 2010 · Lights, Visibility · KY

2001 durango had headlight and windshield wiper failure at night in the rain at 60 miles an hour. The central timing module went out. We couldn't see to drive and oncoming drivers couldn't see us. Its was like being blindfolded. You cant navigate the highway without having the ability to see.the federal safety agency was notified, and they told me that unless an investigator finds a trend, they cant issue a recall. Upon looking at their website I have found over 100 complaints for this... Which to me is a trend. I guess someone has to die before this will be taken seriously. I called the dodge corp. Office and they are aware of the issue but until the federal safety agency makes them recall, they wont. Shame on dodge and the federal safety agency for not fixing the defect. This is not an inconvenience defect, this is a safety defect. If you have problems with your lights,wipers, electrical system please post complaint so that the federal safety agency will finally see a trend. This potentially fatal defect must be recognized! Please involve your local media if you get no response with the federal safety agency. The time for bailouts to the car company's' is over if they aren't required to manufacture a safe product! The federal safety agency said they receive over 500 complaints a day. With that many complaints could they be missing this defect trend? It is time to check into the electrical,transmission, and seat belt issues that dodge is having. The federal safety agency should be doing all they can to avoid innocent deaths from the neglect of greedy car manufacturers. Driving without windshield wipers or headlights=death!

Filed Feb 9, 2010 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · KY

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. The contact stated that the interior and exterior lights would suddenly flash on and off at times. The central timing module and the alarm would also shut off whenever she tried to open the door after locking it with the key. Most of the failures occurred whenever it rained which LED her to believe that water was also entering into the vehicle and caused the failure. On february 5, 2010, while driving in the rain, the headlights began to flash and then they shut completely off. The headlights and windshield wipers were no longer functioning while she was driving at various speeds. She was able to drive onto the emergency lane and determine that various electrical components were non-functional. She called several dealerships and was LED to believe that the failure was normal. She called the manufacturer and a representative told her that there were no recalls regarding the problem so they could not assist her. The vehicle had not been repaired to-date. The current mileage was approximately 164,204. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Aug 19, 2009 · Electrical · 107 miles · MS

I was driving and all of sudden the horn started to blow, wipers and lights came on. I smelled a burn odor, radio stopped working. I have no headlights or interior lights. Took it to mechanic, the repair will require taking the dashboard out to get to a computer that may be burned out. Only a dealer can do the repair work which will cost over a thousand dollars in just labor cost. I understand from the mechanic that this may be a common problem in the dodge durango.

Filed Jun 10, 2008 · Electrical · 104,895 miles · CO

Power locks, headlights, dome lights, intermittent wipers, and rear wiper all flicker and then fail to work. Also, there is a buzzing and ticking sound coming from under the engine fuse box even with the vehicle turned off! I unplugged the negative lead on the battery. The problem came right back!

Filed Mar 11, 2008 · Electrical, Lights · FL

My 2001 dodge durango started having problems with interior lights, dash lights, intermittent wipers, door locks not operating, the 4-wheel drive light on, and headlights not working. Checked all fuses and all were good. Disconnected/reconnected battery and all returned to normal. Two days later, while my 16 y/o son was driving the vehicle, the interior and dash lights (later to learn the headlights) were flickering on and off. I took it for a test ride and all seemed normal for first few miles, when suddenly the dash lights and headlights started to flicker rapidly. A few seconds later the headlights went out completely for approximately 5-7 seconds and came back on. The headlights went out again as I was pulling off the road for approximately 7-10 seconds with intermittent interior dash lights flickering. I turned the vehicle off, removed the negative battery terminal for approximately 3 minutes and again all returned to "normal". This 'defect' is well known on the internet with the cause being the central timer module (ctm) and all local dodge dealers I contacted are well aware of the cause and the fix (avg. Cost from local dealers $690.00) yet there is no recall for this anomaly. Why? Headlights turning off while driving'am I the only person who sees a safety problem here? Also, according to the people at chrysler's 1-800 customer service center, this is only affecting a small number of vehicles. So what. My thoughts are: one vehicle is enough, and if this is really a true statement from chrysler, it shouldn't cost the corporation that much to fix those 'few' vehicles. My concern continues with the belief that both chrysler and the federal safety agency know about this failure - which is obviously a safety issue - and neither have taken any positive action for an immediate recall. This situation also leaves me with one haunting question: does it really take a death before anyone takes action??? Btw: what does the 's' in the federal safety agency stand for again?

Filed Dec 17, 2007 · Electrical · 87,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. The headlights, wipers, and power door locks malfunctioned intermittently. After the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the headlights, wipers and power door locks would function properly; however, the interior lights would flicker. The dealer stated that the central timer module needed to be replaced. No repairs were made. The current and failure mileages were 87,000. Updated 03/05/08.