2008 Dodge RAM 1500: windshield wiper failure

Filed Oct 23, 2019 · Visibility · 85,500 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the windshield wipers were inoperable and stopped midway on the windshield. The contact stated that the high speed settings worked perfectly fine. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Athens dodge chrysler jeep ram (4145 atlanta hwy, athens, ga 30606, (706) 549-7555) was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed of the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v084000 (visibility). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,500.

Filed Jul 16, 2019 · Visibility · 100,000 miles · IN

The wipers motor speed fluctuates when moving the steering column up or down. Sometimes the wipers won't go to 'high speed' until the steering column is moved around. It happens regardless if it is moving down the road or not.

Filed Nov 28, 2018 · Visibility · 100,000 miles · MS

Windshield wipers would work at times and not at other times. Now the windshield wipers are not working at all. Dodge has attempted repair that cost me 500.00 and the wipers still don't work.

Filed Jan 25, 2018 · Visibility · CO

There is a recall on the wiper module and from what I found out is the wiper module according to dodge is the linkage on the wipers and I took it in and the dealer said the linkage was bent and wouldn't fix it so I took it to a shop and ended up paying 340.00 dollars to have it fix

Filed Mar 18, 2017 · Visibility · 40,000 miles · VA

80 mile drive home in rain and windshield wipers stop working! Truck has 40,000 miles on it and I'm the original owner. Intermittent wiper stops, starts, runs at different paces. Completely scary to be on the highway at 60 MPH and can't see the road. Very dangerous! The company should replace this at no cost. Apparently they have issues with this because it's been recalled, but my VIN wasn't a part of the recall. How can that be? A known issue, but won't take care of a loyal customer with a safety issue that needs to be repaired or the safety of using the vehicle is limited by weather conditions. What if I had an accident and I had been killed on the highway because my wipers didn't work and the company new it was an issue and wouldn't fix it? Very disappointed by this problem and the company's lack of responsibility to fix it. I was on an interstate highway with a posted speed limit of 60 MPH, following the law, rain started coming down, wipers would not work so I could see the road. Extremely upsetting and scary to be in that situation. Would hate for my wife or daughter to be driving and have this happen to them. Semi trucks were splashing water onto my windshield and I couldn't clear the water to see where I was going! Extremely dangerous!!!!

Filed Jun 6, 2016 · Visibility · 103,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. While driving 40 MPH, the windshield wipers seized without warning. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v084000 (visibility). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.

Filed Jan 26, 2015 · Visibility · 36,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle windshield wipers failed to operate without warning. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000.

Filed Nov 24, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 67,121 miles · IN

Multifunction switch is malfunctioning, left turn signal activates right signal. Wipers only work when right turn signal activated.

Filed Nov 18, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · 32,000 miles · MI

Vehicle bought new in 2008. In the last couple of years, had to: replace both brake calipers due to dragging and overheating. Replace lf wheel bearing hub assembly - making noise - found to have worn bearing, wiper motor replaced for recall, never had issue. Now it does not work correctly, improper cycling speeds, won't turn on, or won't turn off at times. Mileage ~ 38,000. This is dangerous, just like the brakes and bearing.

Filed Oct 6, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 125,000 miles · FL

I was driving with my 4 kids in the truck . Problem started with my speedometer fluctuating while on the interstate going 65mph then suddenly fell to 0 and stayed there. I then started to smell a foul smell resembling natural gas. My ABS light, e brake light and engine light came on. Took nearest exit and pulled over to see what was wrong. Turned truck off then back on and all lights went away but speedo still not working. Continued driving to get it home then the truck started surging when I would let off the gas but would go away when I pressed the gas. Decided I needed to pull over again. I proceeded to the turning lane going 35pmh when all of sudden the rear end locked up and started fishtailing and spinning till it came to a stop. Luckily cars around me swerved around me to prevent from getting hit. Rear axle is leaking fluid and really bad smell. Had to get a flat bed to pull it on and off and unloaded at my house. Thankfully myself and my kids are safe. Unfortunately my 2008 ram 1500 quad cab does not fall under the 2009-2012 recall with the same pinion retaining nut backing out due to no loctite "adhesive" causing it to lock up. All I was told by chrysler was to save any repair receipts in the event the recall gets expanded. My local dodge dealer wants me to tow my truck and charge me $101.89 just to diagnose it just to tell me it's the rear pinion locking nut :/ but they were sure to let me know of the windshield wiper motor that was under recall that I should get fixed....I think this is a bit more important than a wiper motor. The federal safety agency campaign # 13v038000/expansion recall # 12v‑474/chrysler campaign n08 states dodge rams manufactured between february 2008 to june 2009 fell under the recall though my truck was manufactured july 2008 yet it doesn't apply????!

Filed Mar 16, 2014 · Visibility · 70,000 miles · TX

I got the recall notices for the windshield wiper motor back in 2011 and had it replaced even though I had no issue with that motor. The new motor module assemblies had complete loss of the windshield wiper capability (a year after I had the motor replaced). I was driving that day in austin,tx with my one year old baby girl. It was pouring down heavy rain when the wipers complete just stopped out of the blue. I had to immediately pull over and wait for the rain to stop because I had no advisable what so ever. ( which could result in a crash! ) I immediately took the 08 dodge ram to a chrysler dealership and told them to replace it for me. They told me that I already had it done. I told them "to replace it again because a year old motor shouldn't of just stopped working." they said, "they could make a appointment at a later date to bring it in so they can look at it for a day or two (( and that I will have to pay for the diagnostic test."))) I said, "there is heavy rain in the weather forecast all week. I have a baby that I have to drop off at daycare every day because I am a full time student, and your going to let me drive this truck know my wipers don't work so y'all can one day take a look at it for two days and I'll have to pay for it ! No!" they said, "we can't replace your windshield wiper motor because you already had it done."

Filed Feb 11, 2012 · Electrical, Visibility · 38,600 miles · CA

When the wipers were turned on then off they "park" straight up. When it was brought to the dealer's attention they said the recall was already done in 2009 and they would charge to fix the wiper control module. They also charged to diagnose.