2008 Dodge RAM 2500 visibility problems

Filed Feb 7, 2022 · Visibility · ME

during cold weather - when outside temp is below 30 degrees the wipers will not work. When outside temp is above 30 degrees wipers work. During a snow storm, driving home the wipers stop working and windshield freezes up. I replaced the multifunction switch and the wiper motor and dealer stated that the totally integrated power module could be bad. there is so many complaints about others having this issue. This is a major safety issue. Something needs to be done before someone is killed.

Filed Nov 9, 2021 · Visibility · 109,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated while exiting out of the garage, the windshield defroster was activated and there was a loud clicking sound coming from the HVAC system. The contact stated that the HVAC system failed to switch over to the air vents. The contact inspected the vehicle and became aware that the defroster actuator was cracked inside in the vents causing the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.

Filed Jan 31, 2020 · Visibility · 67,000 miles · HI

Wiper assembly came apart at 55 miles an hour on the highway in the rain almost wrecked my vehicle.

Filed Mar 2, 2017 · Visibility · 100,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. While travelling 65 MPH, the windshield wipers malfunctioned and failed to operate at any speed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiper motor needed replacement the vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v084000 (visibility). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 05/02/17*lj

Filed Dec 14, 2016 · Visibility · 79,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. While driving various speeds, the windshield wipers failed to function intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the wiper motor was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.

Filed Sep 11, 2016 · Electrical, Visibility · 82,549 miles · CT

When I turn on the left blinker,the right one flashes on my truck. Then I turn on right blinker and the left blinker flashes. Also the wipers will sometimes stop or slow down when I have my blinkers on. This is gonna cause an accident. Thank you

Filed Apr 7, 2016 · Visibility · 54,675 miles · TX

Windshield wiper motor recall. My windshield wiper motor lockup when I was driving the wiper was locked straight up and down. Almost had several wrecks trying to get home. After rain stopped took off left windshield wiper to be able to see. The federal safety agency has a recall but dodge but my wiper motor does not fall under that recall. You need to expand recall to fix this problem on all 2008 dodge ram 2500's.

Filed Dec 9, 2015 · Electrical, Visibility · 125,000 miles · FL

The air conditioner/heater blower in my truck has been working intermittently, but getting worse to the point that it rarely works now. I took it to a shop a few weeks ago, but the system happened to work that day and they could not find any issues. However, I did some research on the internet and there are many other owners having this problem. The cause is a faulty ignition switch/wiring harness connector which actually melts from the heat caused by improper wire gauge/design. This information can be readily found on dodge truck forums by doing a google search. There was a previous recall for this issue on earlier model years (safety recall #875 according to one site) but none that I could find for my model year. This is a safety issue as visibility could be reduced by frost or fogging of the windshield since the windshield defroster will not work. Moreover, failure of the vehicle's heater could be a safety issue in very cold weather--especially in remote locations. It may also be possible for the overheated/melted connectors/components to cause a fire or to manifest other failures associated with the ignition switch (uncommanded engine cutoff, etc.). Thank you in advance for investigating this issue.

Filed Mar 26, 2014 · Electrical, Visibility · 110,000 miles · NY

The HVAC blend doors where they interface with the actuator motor are broken. The plastic was too thin for the strength of the motor and sheared off. My windshield frosted up very quickly with the humidity in the cabin.

Filed Jan 3, 2014 · Visibility · 129,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the windshield wipers failed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v084000 (visibility) . The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 129,000.