2004 Dodge RAM 3500: windshield wiper failure

Filed May 5, 2017 · Visibility · 98,000 miles · WA · crash

This complaint is for wiper motor sudden failure on a remanufactured part supplied from oreily auto parts. I replace my wiper motor when the originals wiper park function became finicky. I installed the rebuild motor to factory spec and it functioned properly for about 3 months and proceeded to fail in a major rain storm the wipers would be running full speed then just stop and would resume after about 20 seconds this problem only occurred in heavy rainfall on the hi setting. When it first happened my vehicle partially left the roadway because I misjudged the shoulder width from poor visibility. I exchanged the faulty motor at oreilys for another rebuild motor which lasted about 6 months and it also failed in the high setting in heavy rain in this case it went from working just fine to making a large screeching noise on one wipe and it quit completely this unit did not come back to life. I again exchanged it for another rebuilt unit for oreilys and the new unit lasted about a month and also has failed. It will work fine but just stop working at random until you jerk the wiper arms then it will start working again. This unit was returned to oreilys and I purchased a new unit from dodge. The fact the quality of the parts are so poor it put myself and others in the public at risk due to a high rate of failure from a essential safety component to allow me to see where I am going. The failures occurred on the highways city streets while in motion and at times turning

Filed Mar 28, 2015 · Visibility · 99,700 miles · WA

Vehicle had faulty wiper motor. Replaced with remanufactred unit from oreilys auto parts. After replacement wipers will stop working during heavy rainfall. The wipers will not work again until you stop and tug on the wiper arms.

Filed Jul 9, 2010 · Visibility · 167,000 miles · SD

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 3500. While driving at any speed, thewindshield wipers did not work properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that his VIN was not included in the manufacturers recall. The failure mileage was 167000 and the current mileage was 168000. Updated 09/22/10. *lj updated 09/23/10

Filed Sep 13, 2009 · Visibility · 35,000 miles · TN

Wipers fail to go into high speed or function on interval during periods of high humidity or rain.

Filed May 27, 2008 · Lights, Seat belts · 68,583 miles · WY · crash · 3 injuries

Conditions: 45*f +/- heavy rain, tornado warning in effect. 3:30pm my vehicle had it's headlights, driving lights and windshield wipers on. Conditions: 45*f +/- rain, tornado warning in effect. 3:30pm my vehicle had its headlights, driving lights and windshield wipers on. Vehicles involved: 2004 dodge ram 3500 crew cab long bed 4x4 diesel (mine) mid 90's chevrolet lumina sedan I was traveling northbound on yellowstone road behind a mid 90's chevrolet lumina. I was traveling behind them at or below the posted speed limit of 55mph when the lumina signaled to turn right and braked; as soon as they braked I began to brake just as a precaution. They then proceeded to pull all the way past the white line onto the right side of the road with their vehicle being completely situated on the shoulder with their right turn signal still on at which point they where approaching a driveway on their right side. I did not accelerate and then I saw the chevrolet's front wheels begin to turn left at which point I turned left as hard I as possible. They were making in illegal u-turn on a state hwy with double yellow lines. I turned as hard as possible but the accident was unavoidable and my dodge's passenger side front bumper made contact with the driver's side front door of the chevrolet when the front end of their car was halfway across the southbound lane of traffic. Upon impact my airbags deployed. I did not however touch them other than my left arm being brushed up against it upon deployment. At which point the buckle of my seatbelt came undone and the tensioner did not retract. I then proceeded to go down a small ravine, through a culvert with my passenger side and through a wood fence at the bottom of the ravine. All while being unbelted due to the seatbelt failing. I was able to self extricate from my vehicle. I have been treated for back,neck, and hip pain and will be beginning rehabilitation. The truck was totaled and is available for inspection upon request.

Filed Nov 16, 2005 · Visibility · 14,000 miles · AK

The windshield wipers fail to operate properly on my 2004 dodge ram 3500 in the intermittent or delay settings. Sometimes while in intermittent settings, the wiper quit working altogether. I can get them to work again by playing with the wiper switch and placing it in the high speed mode. However, this causes me to be distracted while driving down the road in the rain, with no functioning wipers. This has been happening for 6 months, with 11 repair attempts by anchorage chrysler. To date there has been no resolution to the problem. The problem seems to occur more frequently with more moisture and more heat (ie. The longer it been exposed to rain and the longer the engine has been running).