2004 Dodge RAM 2500: windshield wiper failure

Filed Dec 9, 2017 · Visibility · 160,000 miles · NY · crash

Windshield wipers work once and then they stop working. I see this has been an issue on a lot of dodges during these years. My truck doesn't have the recall. But this is a serious problem, I crashed into someone due to it. Please figure this out I know of several people that this has happened to as well.

Filed Oct 30, 2016 · Visibility · WA

Windshield wipers often dont activate when turned on, and sometimes turn on when not activated. Wipers often turn on when unlocking doors with key fob. When wipers are turned on, they cycle for 5 swipes and then stop. Has jeopardized my safety multiple times, until problem was repaired at local dealership.

Filed Dec 1, 2015 · Visibility · 104,405 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed and sporadically wiped the windshield. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09e009000 (visibility). The dealer inspected the vehicle and found that the windshield motor assembly failed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. Updated 02/05/16*lj the consumer stated when the wiper were on intermittent, t hey wiped 2-3- times at once. When they were adjusted to wipe faster, the didn't wipe at all. They would wipe when the key fob was activated to unlock the doors. Updated 02/10/16.

Filed Jan 13, 2015 · Visibility · 85,000 miles · NY

Windshield wipers work intermittently on delay. Sometimes they work but the majority of the time they don't. They also stopped working on the fastest speed and will sometimes stop working all together or come on by themselves. This seems to be a very common problem (google). There doesn't seem to be an easy fix unless you start changing parts and modules. Vehicle does not give a code for the problem.

Filed Dec 17, 2014 · Steering, Transmission · 94,972 miles · WA

Fracture of the pitman arn at the steering box/ had to replace entire steering box/ fracture was found while undergoing wheel aligment/ was only a matter of time before it would have failed. Replace water pump/ 120000 replace rear universal joint for bad bearings/ 121,000 entire engine fan with pulley sheared off while on a trip/ 118000 replaced entire wiper mechanism due to complete failure/122000 poorly engineered vehicle/ wouldn't buy another dodge lots of safety issues.

Filed May 23, 2013 · Visibility · 45,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the windshield wipers would activate independently and without warning. The wipers would also sporadically fail to operate when engaged. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.

Filed Mar 1, 2012 · Lights · 70,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 25000. The contact stated at the directional signals and the windshield wiper failed. When the right directional signals was activated, the left directional would flash and the windshield wiper would not clear the windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 136,000.

Filed Nov 8, 2011 · Lights, Visibility · 87,080 miles · MO

On our 2004 dodge ram 2500 slt crew cab. The turn signal will sometimes intermittently do the exact opposite of the direction you choose and when this happens the headlights will not go bright if you have it on dim and the windshield wipers will not work as we found out shortly after we bought the truck on a rainy day. It appears it is all controlled from one location on the steering wheel column.

Filed Feb 14, 2011 · Visibility · 35,000 miles · WA

The intermittent wipers on my truck have a mind of there own. They sometimes work, sometimes stop (in the middle of the window) and sometimes continue after they are switched off.

Filed Dec 25, 2010 · Visibility · 82,000 miles · WA

The windshield wiper delay is malfunctioning. Sometimes the delay swipes three or four times, and then not at all. The wiper switch must be moved to the low or high setting to activate the wipers. Then at times the wipes will not return to the park position.

Filed Dec 8, 2005 · Visibility · PA

Improper functioning of windshield wipers. While in intermittent position, they will randomly work at normal low-speeds for a few cycles and revert back to the set speed. Also, from time to time they do not work when the switch is turned on the first time (3 times in 1.5 years). When switch is turned off then back on they will start to work. Happens more when the wipers are used for long periods. So they can't replicate it, and if they try a tech has to watch continually for hours and because it's a completely random happening, they could well miss it. Basically when you aren't driving the truck for hours in rain looking through/at the wipers you really don't see it. Vehicle has been in 3 times for this issue. First the grounds and contacts were cleaned, to no avail. The 2nd time the wiper control was replaced, which made it happen less often, but still occurs. Third time was today, was told they could not fix the problem because they could not make it happen.

Filed Jan 16, 2004 · Brakes, Visibility · IA

2004 dodge ram 2500 pickup.*mr (nar) windshield wiper fluid odor, and electrical brakes installed.