2005 Dodge RAM 1500: windshield wiper failure

Filed Mar 3, 2017 · Visibility · 70,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving various speeds,the windshield wipers only operated on high and low speeds, and failed to operate on intermittent speed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Jan 19, 2017 · Brakes, Lights · 122,500 miles · NC

Abs sensor comes on over 55mph. Exterior lighting keeps blowing bulbs and sometimes the tail lights completely shut off, sometimes brake lights inoperable. Windshield wipers work when they want to or only at the highest frequency. All occurs while vechicle is being driven in city street conditions other than on highway when I have to go above 55mph

Filed Nov 12, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 87,541 miles · KY

Turn signals work sporadically. This is a daily issue. Signal left and the right signal comes on. Signal right and maybe the left turn signal comes on, or maybe not at all. Sometimes turn signals randomly switch back and forth between left and right on their own. Many times turn signals don't work at all. Once the wipers did not work. Hazard lights sometimes do not work. I have had the multi-function switch replaced twice under warranty and twice again since. Still have the issue. I believe this is a safety concern as the turn signals are telegraphing the wrong information to other drivers. Also possibly related the oil pressure gauge in my instrument panel will not work 3-4 times a year. Next time I start the truck it works fine. All this happens when the vehicle is in motion, and when stationary, forwards, backwards, straight, or turning.

Filed Nov 11, 2015 · Visibility · 71,000 miles · PA

Intermittent wipers do not work or work erratically when raining

Filed Sep 8, 2015 · Electrical · 155,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle came to a complete stop and the restarted normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000. Updated 11/09/15*lj the consumer stated the vehicle has failed several other times. The failure is intermittent. The windsheild wiper motor was failling intermittently. Updated 1/20/2016*js

Filed Jul 23, 2015 · Steering, Visibility · 60,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while in park, the contact noticed that there was power steering fluid leaking underneath the front of the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the wipers were activated but failed to function. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was also taken to a dealer multiple times who diagnosed that the wiper motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v796000 (power train) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Mar 4, 2015 · Visibility · 10,000 miles · OR

The windshield wipers randomly stop while in intermittent mode. I have been able to restart the wipers by selecting a non-intermittent position on the control wand. This has happened more that 50 times over the last nine years and each time it was mentioned to the dealer, they said that they have to see it happen before they can find a fix. The original dealer (timberline dodge, portland, or - out of business due to recession) tried to see it happen and the latest servicing dealer (ron tonkin dodge - gladstone, or) said they did not know of a problem or fix. Most recently, about a week ago, it happened while driving on interstate 5 while driving at 65 MPH in light rain. Once you switch to non-intermittent mode, you can reselect intermittent mode and they work until the next failure. The only common denominator is the failure occurs when it is raining.

Filed Feb 23, 2015 · Visibility · 70,000 miles · GA

The wipers randomly turn on and off or can't maintain lower speeds.

Filed Feb 6, 2013 · Visibility · 89,000 miles · WA

The wiper delays don't work and shut off on their own. They will turn on when the switch is turned off. They will sometimes work on the delay and other times go full speed only. I live in bellevue washington where it rains frequently so I rely on my wipers to work properly so I don't get into an accident. I have tried to replace the relay switch (no luck). I have read may posts in forums for dodge ram 1500 owners and there are thousands of owners with the same issue but no fixes have been found. Many owners have brought their trucks to the dealership to repair with no luck. This is a safety issue and it needs to be investigated. It is obviously not a simple fix and dodge should be looking into a solution for all the owners of dodge ram 1500 trucks.

Filed Jan 5, 2012 · Visibility · 101,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 4 MPH, the windshield wipers malfunctioned. The contact also stated that the windshield wiper motor was no longer working. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 09e009000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). The failure mileage was 101,000.

Filed Dec 21, 2011 · Electrical, Lights · FL

A very dangerous problem with my 2005 dodge ram 1500 pick-up is occurring on a daily basis when I use the turn signal - windshield wiper - high beam " multi-switch". When trying to signal a left turn by pushing down on the "multi-switch" lever(left turn signal flashes two or three times then right turn signal activates uncommanded) if I try to engage the right turn signal some times it won't signal / flash at all. My truck only has 46,000 miles on it, not a good testimate for dodge. I read in a dodge repair website / forum that a lot of the same problems are occurring with the dodge ram pick-ups and mini vans. (all years) is there a recall or will a recall be considered in the near future?

Filed Nov 7, 2011 · Lights, Visibility · 37,000 miles · MD

Intermittent windshield wiper function, also intermittent blinker and lighting function.