2002 Dodge RAM 1500: windshield wiper failure

Filed Sep 14, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 48,000 miles · CA

2002 dodge ram 1500 quad cab sport 4x2 1. Gas peddle has to be press down at all time in order for truck to stay on once I let go of gas peddle truck stalls. 2.first day I bought truck from deal I ask is this faint sound coming fom transmission, I was told dodge dealer thats a sound that trasmission makes, I said really. 3.interior top dsah so thin sun is able to crack dash by it self with the hot heat and sharp plastic and its now dangerous its become a hazad toall occupants or pedestrians passegers. 4. The whole back tail light found hanging tried to hook it back up its made of plastic components crack with noway of hooking it with nuts so for now I type it in place, its truly falls under a recall. 5.AC works but no heater. 6.mirror cover on passenger side has fallen off on freeway. 7.all engine components seem to brake to fast due to being made of plastic clips wires not stable to hold on to devices, hoses fall off, crack into devices which cause veichal problems and isusses that affect mulitiple hazards to truck speed control, suspension, steering,fuel/propulsion,lighting,powertrain, brakes,engine,electrical,elec, /stability,air bags, body, wheels,seats,seat belts,visibility/wipers, in general all aspects has some kind of hazardous componets that need mandatory recalls.

Filed Sep 14, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 48,000 miles · CA

2002 dodge ram quad cab sport 4x2 (1.)gas peddle has to be press down at all time in order for truck to stay on and once I let go of gas peddle truck stalls. (2.)first day I bought truck from dealership I ask, is that faint sound coming from transmission, I was told by dodge dealer thats the sound transmission makes,I said really. (3.)interior top dash so thin sun is able to crack dash by its self with the hot heat and dash plastic is sharp and dangerous its become a hazard to all occupants or pedestrians, passegers. (4.)the whole back tail light found hanging tried to hook it back up its made of plastic components crack with no way of hooking it with nuts, so for now I tape it in place, it truly falls under a recall. (5.)AC works but no heater slite warm. (6.)mirror cover on passenger side has fallen off on freeway. (7.)all engine components seem to brake to fast due to being made of plastic clips wires not stable to hold on to devices once they brake off, some also crack off into devices, crack into devices which cause vehicle problems and issues that affect mulitiple hazards to truck speed, suspension, steering, fuel/propulsion, lighting, powertrain, brakes, engine, electrical, ele/ stability, rir bag, body, wheels, seat belt, visibility/wipers, in general all aspects has some kind of hazardous components that needs mandatory recalls.

Filed Feb 29, 2012 · Body, Electrical · 112,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 1500 quadcab. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact approached a turn however, the turn signal failed to respond when engaged. The windshield wipers, horn and rear brake lights became inoperable. In addition, both turn signals would not function upon activation. A certified mechanic inspected the vehicle and was unable to determine the cause of failure. In addition, large fragments of material separated throughout the dashboard surface. There were also numerous cracks within the dashboard. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the permanent malfunctions. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

Filed Nov 21, 2011 · Visibility · 151,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the windshield wiper motor malfunctioned during inclement weather and the contact was unable to see clearly because the windshield wipers would not function. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and the mechanic informed the contact that the windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced. The contact did not replace the windshield wiper motor. The failure mileage was 151,000.

Filed Feb 13, 2011 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · MA

Started truck turned on headlight switch ,was on high beam so pulled lever to dim an lights would not dim then wipers come on and wouldnt shut off and wiper sprayer come on and would not shut off but if I held lever back all went off so have to drive holding lever back.when I got home and shut truck off all of the problems would not shut off even with key out of ignition so had to tie lever back.

Filed Jun 9, 2010 · Body, Electrical · TX

Jan. 10, 2010 a very large crack appeared in the dash on my 2002 dodge 1500 pickup at first it was just a cosmetic thing ,but now all the wiring is exposed the vehicle turn indicators do not work when it is bad weather the windshield wipers don't work and the defrosters will not change from cold to hot. I went to the dealer they advised me it was not their problem ,but I have learned that I am not the only one this has affected and my problem is a serious safety issue.

Filed Jul 27, 2009 · Electrical, Lights · 83,000 miles · AZ

Driving through a puddle after a rain storm, several safety features stopped functioning: wipers, turn signals, horn, headlight control. I'm not sure what else is not functioning but these have been verified. Narrowed the problem down to the fcm (front control module). The fcm is connected to the ipm (integrated power module). Come to find out the ipm is not sealed from the elements. The circuit board is exposed from the bottom which allows water to splash into the module thereby shorting the fcm. I believed dodge knows this is a poor design and is unsafe because I've read that they've designed a replacement ipm which is sealed from the elements. This is dangerous because of obvious reasons.

Filed May 1, 2009 · Visibility · 57,000 miles · TX

Wiper module failure/ loss of visibility / safety issue from water intrusion into module causing corrosion and wiper module/ motor failure.

Filed Aug 7, 2007 · Visibility · 27,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 1500. While driving 40 MPH in the rain, the windshield wiper motor shut off. The manufacturer advised him to take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnosis. They stated they would decide if they would pay depending on the diagnosis. The current and failure mileages were 27,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Sep 27, 2005 · Electrical · 7,068 miles · VA

I had an electrical problem with the instrument cluster,which caused all of my gauges to stop working. No speedometer, odometer, battery, oil or temperature gauge. My turn signals, horn, interior lights, wipers, and power door locks also failed. I also discovered that I had no stop/brake lights or fog lights, but had headlights and parking lights even though the interior switch was in the off position. Even though this truck was purchased new in january of 2002 at jerrys dodge (now safford dodge, and the three year warranty was just up, I only had 7,078 miles on the truck at the time of the incident. The dealer replaced the cluster but I had to pay. I think this cluster suddenly going out is a major safety hazard. Thank god mine went out in the day time and not at night. I could have been rear ended as it is. This is the fourth incident of a failed instrument cluster that I know of. I am sure there are more, and I have read that chryslerdaimler/dodge has had cluster problems in some of their other vehicles.

Filed Mar 7, 2005 · Electrical, Lights · 41,379 miles · FL

1) there were no incidents leading up to the vehicles failures. 2) the headlights will not shut off when engine is on / the windshield wipers and pump are inoperable. They both occurred at the same time. Family was stuck on rainy highway for several hours. 3) dodge service "thinks" the power distribution center may have shorted out the electronic control module and recommend replace both -$750 there is a back order for both parts - apparently there are many requests. Part #'s 56045433af and 56051036ad.

Filed Feb 18, 2005 · Electrical · 30,000 miles · NC

There is an electrical problem with the instrument cluster,which is causing the head lights, blinkers, and interior lights not to function. Owner will contact manufacturer. *nm other electrical problems included fog lamps; windshield wipers; turn signals, brake lights and all cluster functions. Dealer replaced a shorted cluster.