2004 Dodge RAM 1500: windshield wiper failure

Filed Jul 13, 2020 · Visibility · 101,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed to perform as designed intermittently. The vehicle was taken to courtesy chrysler jeep dodge ram tampa (9207 e. Adamo dr, tampa, fl 33619, (813) 694-8784) however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 09e009000 (visibility) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.*dt

Filed Oct 30, 2017 · Acceleration, Electrical · 130,000 miles · AL

Turn signal, winshield wipers, and speed control has a mind of their own. Half the time not working the rest of the time the when signaling to turn right the right dont work then when signaling left the right side blinks instead of the left. The winshield wipers just randomly swipe sometimes when not even cranked and keys not even in the ignition.

Filed Mar 18, 2017 · Electrical · 108,000 miles · NY

Tipm replaced in a 2004 ram 1500. Replaced defective totally integrated power module (tipm). Fuel pump wouldn't shut off, wipers turning on by themselves, both sides of my tail lights blacked out, no power. Found out the ground to the tail light relay in the tipm failed . Had to replace the tipm on 1-20-16 at a dodge dealer. All problems happened when the vehicle was either stationary, in motion, on a city street or a highway or turning. I also received a ticket for no tail lights. Without tail lights caused by a faulty tipm it created the unsafe condition and caused a safety risk of getting into an accident

Filed Jun 26, 2016 · Airbags, Steering · IL

15v‑313 we have a 2004 dodge ram 1500 that has all the issues I've read on here for complaints. The wind shield wipers only work on the highest setting and when turned off stop wherever on the windshield when you turn the switch to shut them off, the engine seems to be leaking oil some place, have had to replace both front wheel hub assembelies, rear end has foam in the fluid, im guessing from reading this that my rear axel is about to fly out from underneath my teuck while driving by the way it sounds and slips, and now a recall on air bags. I fear everytime I drive behind the wheel of my truck and by the sounds of it after reading all these complaints that there is good reason to fear for my life. How many people have to die before something is done. These vehicles should not be made available to drive if there this dangerous. Sounds like chrysler should be buying these trucks back so all there customers dont have to risk there lives driving down the road in a poor designed vehicle the produced. Not sure why there allowed to keep them on the streets being so dangerous to drive. Our truck has every problem that people have complained about on here but yet only has one recall when looked up by VIN. Why is that?

Filed Mar 16, 2016 · Visibility · 150,000 miles · WA

The windshield wipers started acting up by going slow, then fast, then slow, then intermittant while the vehicle is in motion...now they do not work all the time when they are on and the vehicle is in motion. The wipers will just stop out of the blue and I have to manually twist them off and then back on again. I have to keep turning the wipers off and then back on for the duration of the trip, and part of the time the wipers will not engage at all. It was pouring down rain and I was on the freeway. It continues to do this and while there is a recall for models of this year, I was told this particular truck does not have a recall for a new wiper module.

Filed Nov 14, 2011 · Electrical, Lights · 65,000 miles · NJ

About 30 percent of the time, my turn signals and flashers do not indicate the signal I want to give. During those times, when I indicate right it doesn't flash at all. If I indicate left, it indicates right. Also if I put on the hazards, it either corrects the problem or it indicates left. This is very frustrating and provides a big safety incident on the road. I have noticed that I am not the only person that has had this before as it is a very common occurrence on the web. It increases substantially during the fall and winter months and is almost not existent during the summer months. It also affects my wipers that when I have the lights on I can see that my vehicle is acting up because the wipers are at 1 detent less than what I am trying to provide. This makes it so I can't use the fast wiping position. Thanks for your help.

Filed Aug 25, 2011 · Lights · 69,000 miles · TX

The complaint I have is related to my 2004 dodge ram 1500. I have experienced the turn signals do not respond accordingly or not at all. If turning left, the right signal would come on, if turning right, the left signal would come on or not at all. This issue has also affected my windshield wipers speed. I no longer have a high speed wiper option. I feel this is an extremely dangerous issue as vehicles behind me or in front of me will not know which way I am turning or switching lanes if the need is there. I have to continuously have to jiggle the steering wheel to get the signals to work. There are several reports of this issue with various years of the dodge trucks and durangos and believe this should be a recall issue. Thank you for your time.

Filed Nov 22, 2010 · Electrical, Lights · 45,000 miles · MD

The turn signals, wipers, and high beams on my 04 dodge ram 1500 have been giving me issues for the last year. This started out as an intermittent problem and has gotten worse over time. At first it was just the turn signals. When I would signal left the right blinker would come on, or visa versa. Then sometimes it would work fine, and other times it would not come on at all. It's gotten worse over time and now I am at the point where only when I signal left will the right signal come on; nothing else works. My hazard switch at one time would work the left signal, and the left clicker would work the right signal but now that does not work either. At this point my hazard switch and left clicker now only work the right blinker and I have no way to work the left. As for the high beams, sometimes I am un-able to disengage them which is very dangerous for on-coming traffic. At this point I do not risk it and just don't use them, which can be dangerous to myself at some times. The wipers have a mind of their own. Sometimes when I have them on full speed/fast in heavy rain they will all of a sudden reduce to the lowest or middle setting. Sometimes they will just not turn on at all. I almost got into a major accident because of this and now just avoid driving in the rain if at all possible.

Filed Jun 17, 2010 · Visibility · 38,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the windshield wipers would not operate during rainy weather only. The contact inquired about the federal safety agency recall campaign id number 09e009000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer) but was told his VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The contact stated he would be repairing the failure on his own. The failure and current mileages were 38,000. Updated10/28/10 *bf the consumer stated the complaint is accurate. Updated 11/01/10

Filed Jan 7, 2009 · Electrical · 64,000 miles · IN

I have 2004 dodge ram 1500 5.7 liter, it has had a problem with electrical system the wiper will start and stop while it is running and the head lights will flash on when the truck is shut off it has been in the shop more than 7 time and have replace numerous parts.

Filed Jan 7, 2009 · Visibility · ID

Wipers icing bad in freezing temperatures due to inadequate defroster performance, upper half of w/s stays icy going down road. Lots of heat from heat/defrost to the point you are cooking out of cab, but windshield still stays icy as well as wiper blades. Bottom of window never does thaw if it is below 18 degrees. Happens all the time when ambient temp below 34 degrees. Have tried deflectors on vents to direct more air at base of windshield, no help. Gets to the point when driving you have to stop and let window thaw, regardless of fan speed or heat level. Gets too hot to sit in vehicle with out side windows rolled down some. Will do this at highway speeds or idling along in 1st gear going slow in snow. Has happened since I purchased vehicle in 2006.

Filed Aug 11, 2008 · Engine · 83,000 miles · MS

2004 dodge ram. Stalled 3 separate times before dealer could find diagnostic reading to repair in 2005. The last time my truck died on an on ramp in traffic and the dealer had to tow it. Dealer replaced computer. August 2008 6:50am left to take children to school in extremely bad rainy weather. We were several miles up the road from our home and as I slowed to make a right hand turn I heard a loud whining noise and my truck turned off. I could not turn the steering wheel, had no lights , windshield wipers,brakes, nothing. The gear shift would not move to put back in park to try to restart. We had to sit in the road for several minutes before I could put it in park and it started. It was like the key was not in the ignition. The power steering wasn't out, the steering wheel was locked as were the brakes. I called the local dodge dealer at 7:30am and was told to bring the truck in. I took my truck in at 8:30 am and as of 5:11 pm they can not find a code on the trucks computer as before in 2005. This is the 4th time on this same truck that it has shut down while driving and the second time they have had to fix it. I am not sure what they are going to do at this time because they said they can't find a code on the computer and are suggesting I pick it back up and continue to drive it until it does it again. This is a very dangerous situation that should be addressed before someone is injured or killed.