Dodge RAM 1500 wipers problems

Filed May 25, 2024 · Electrical · IL

While driving my 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab, the key fob (FOBIK) has fallen out of the ignition while actively driving. The key can be removed from the ignition while actively driving with little to no effort. Upon this happening, the vehicle sometimes remains fully operable, at times it remains driving but looses speedometer, wipers, heat/ac, running/brake lights and turn signals, or the vehicle will completely shut off, losing all function and drivability to include power steering. In one instance, the vehicle remained driving but lost wipers and lights during a night time storm. On another occasion, the vehicle lost all drivability traveling at a high rate of speed at night with traffic on a highway in a rural area with no streetlights. This defect has provided for a multitude of highly dangerous events while driving. There IS a recall (recall ref K08) describing this exact issue, however my VIN was not included in the recall and is not being recognized and or honored for recall repair by local Chrysler Dodge Dealerships or by Chrysler Headquarters. Chrysler Headquarters customer service communicated it is the responsibility of the NHTSB to add my VIN to the recall in order for the repair or replacement of the faulty WIN module along with replacement and programming of key fobs to be covered. This repair is estimated to cost $2500.

Filed Jan 13, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · CA

2012 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7 liter HEMI Completely shut down turned off losing ALL power I was 9n the freeway with my kids that was the first time my power steering doesn't work at all when this happens happens about 8 to 12 times a week and to make things better if I hit a bump truck shuts down also I t'' can be driving along and all my indicator light come on everything starts beeping and my wipers go crazy it's like my truck is possessed it's unbelievably dangerous and a major inconvenience I'm late for work kids late for school

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 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 Apr 12, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · TX

The total integrated power module failed and it's a common problem in all chrysler and dodge vehicles. That fails the engine runs rough, AC, brake light, turn signal, horn, wipers, stop working and transmission stays in 1st gear. The lights on the das stay on: brakes, ABS, seatbelt, check engine light and air bag... This is an specially when the module fails while driving in the road. Dealers know it's a common problem but they rather have customer pay for a new tipm.

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 Jul 12, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 85,000 miles · TN

Started vehicle and the following lights on the dash were lit airbag, traction control, esp bad, antilock brake, and the wipers wouldn't work, also the power outlet that only run when the key is turned, I drove the vehicle and all fore mentioned items went back to normal. This has happened on several occasions and the length of time they are lit/ not functioning varies from a couple of.minute to a couple of weeks.

Filed May 20, 2019 · Body · 150,000 miles · TN

Vehicle was parked in the driveway. Upon washing the cab with a lower pressure garden hose a large hole formed in the back corner of the cab. Upon closer inspection it appears to be rusted from the inside out. I check the other side of the cab and see that the paint is badly bubbled up indicating rust under the paint on that side as well. The clear coat was still intact in both places. I would've expected to cab to outlast the windshield wipers, but that's not the case. This truck looks show room floor new and has never even been to the salt belt.

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.