2007 Dodge RAM 1500: windshield wiper failure

Filed Feb 22, 2022 · Visibility · MI

In the 4 years I have owned this 2007 Dodge Ram I have had to replace the wiper motor 5 times. I was at my fathers funeral, it was snowing and I started the truck but the wipers would not turn on. The wiper motor was just replaced in late fall of last year, less than 6 months. I've only put 12,000 miles on the truck in 4 years. 102,000 miles on.

Filed Jan 29, 2019 · Visibility · 46,669 miles · MI

Wipers won't power on consistently. In fact now can't seem to get them to come on at all. Tried replacing the multi function turn signal/wiper/washer switch without success. Best guess from research is a failed tipm, which is a major expense and has been the subject of previous class action lawsuits. Fortunately it's winter and I discovered they don't work while sitting in the driveway. Yet some days they have worked. Of late they don't seem to come on at all even with the installation of a new multifunction (on the column) switch referenced above.

Filed Feb 8, 2018 · Visibility · 92,000 miles · SC

Takata recall have a major problem with the high speed on the windshield wipers not working. Low speed works well but high speed stops wipers completely.

Filed Dec 12, 2015 · Visibility · 87,200 miles · OR

Passenger wiper blade not working while in motion on interstate I-5 freeway in portland oregon during rain fall causing wipers to lock together for a period of time until I could pull over and dislodge from each other after that only driver side works.

Filed Aug 19, 2015 · Visibility · 210,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the front driver side windshield wiper was not functioning and there was water intrusion. Eventually both windshield wipers failed to function. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09e009000 (visibility). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 210,000.

Filed Jun 11, 2014 · Electrical, Visibility · 63,000 miles · MS

Tl * the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 50 MPH in severe rain, the windshield wipers and turn signals failed. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. After numerous attempts, the windshield wipers became operable again. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who replaced the multi-function switch assembly. The failure recurred eight months later. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 63,000.

Filed Sep 4, 2013 · Lights, Visibility · 35,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that when activating either turn signal the opposite turn signal light would flash. Additionally, the windshield wipers failed to operate properly at the highest setting. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

Filed Jul 23, 2013 · Visibility · 105,000 miles · MI

My truck sat out during the winter dec thru april, in april when I returned to michigan the wiper motor sounded different as it were straining. It still worked but made some noise. Today it flat out quit working, I cannot find any information regarding fuses which I would have expected to protect the motor.

Filed Jun 5, 2013 · Lights · 154,455 miles · OK

Almost every time I go to use my blinkers it doesn't switch the right blinker on. And sometimes the wipers and the blinkers don't work at all. I just bought this vehicle not to long ago and have no other means to get my children to child care and my self to work. I am afraid we are going to get into an accident. With all that is going on here and being a single mom of four. I am afraid I wont be able to afford to fix it. A loss for words. Please any sugestions.

Filed Feb 20, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 90,000 miles · MI

When using the left turn signal the right signal sometimes flashes. Sometimes the left signal will flash for a few seconds, then the right signal will flash a few times. Failures are intermittent and inconsistent. Also, the wipers and washers operate intermittently, and the high beam switch works about 20% of the time, sometimes requiring a stop to actuate the switch repeatedly so as not to blind oncoming traffic.

Filed Nov 30, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · 88,300 miles · CA

The turn signals works sporadically I flip the signal left it will blink right and vice versa or they wont work at all at times also the hazard lights will not work. Along with these symptoms the windshield wipers will not work at the same times as the prior mentioned symptoms. I called the dealer to check vehicle recalls the service agent said there was not any recalls but this is a common complaint on the 2007 dodge ram it is a very dangerous situation as it was raining during the last episode the visibility was extremely low and I was unable to properly let the other motorist my intention to merge out of traffic.

Filed May 20, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · 75,000 miles · AL

I have a 2007 dodge ram 1500 quad cab. I bought this vehicle approx. July 2011 and since I can remember, the vehicle has done the same thing. The problem is in the multi switch( windshield wipers, and turn signals). When I flip the turn signal down the right blinker will come on. This happens about 50% of the time when engaging that switch. In this same switch is the windshield wipers. This is also affected sometimes by not engaging them or not running correctly. This has caused me many problems and am worried it could result in a wreck.