Wiper blade electronics will stop intermittently causing loss of visibility especially in severe weather conditions. This has happened numerous times despite use of appropriate de-icer winter formula wiper fluid, replacement of the wiper motor, and multi-function switch assembly. The problem appears to be overload of the circuit when there is mild to moderate amount of ice on the windshield or when the steering wheel is readjusted downward causing the wiring harness to come loose. This has almost caused major accidents at least 2 and maybe even 3 times due to this issue. The problem occurred when driving straight at slow speed of about 20 MPH due to severe weather and I was forced to stop when the wipers would stop working.
2006 Dodge RAM 3500: windshield wiper failure
26 of the 258 complaints about the 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 26
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- typical mileage
- 78,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Windshield wiper failure by model year
What owners say
It has been several years now but after extensive research I have decided to take action. I was driving my pick-up in town when I lost my gauge lights and I noticed at the same time I lost all my maker lights on the vehicle. I pulled over and found a blown fuse in the fuse box and replaced it with a new one. Right away it blew again only this time it also blew the cercit in the totally integrated power module, wichata left me no choice but to bypass the curcit and get power to my lights form another source. The next day I went to the dealer and was told it is a common problem and the tipm is $850 that don't include the cost of replacing it and then programing it ti the vehicle. So I decided I wasn't going to pay that much for something that I had already fixed by bypassing the problem. Then a few years later I was driving down the highway around 65 MPH at night when I lost my high beam headlights upon further diagnosis I found it to be the tipm at fault again. I spoke with the dealer about it and they told me it too was a common problem. So I filed a complaint with chrysler about both issues and told them they needed to get it fixed and they told me they would look into it. So I let it go without pressing the issue any further. As to my knowledge nothing has been done. But after extensive research I have found more serious problems with the tipm, that dodge needs to acknowledge and bite the bullet and fix the problems. Due to these issues being major safety problems. (I.e. Loss of wipers, loss of low beam headlights, and turn signal flashing the wrong way)
Steering wheel not center dealer wont fixed ask three times also turn signals the right comes on when you turn on the left one they fixed after fighting with them the wipers stop some times and then go slow then fast then stop the tipm is bad it runs all the electrical on truck had lots of concerns that it will stall because some time the head lights go bright then dim then bright the trailer light some time come on both then one goes out had trailer check out they said was the truck I drive in daylight hours if I can just had tipm replaced at dealer had to fight with them it cost me 1500.00 dollars they said their no recall it a safety thing I just think they should pay not me.
Driving in the rain at 40 MPH and windsheald wipers stopped working "no wipers on any setting". Changed "parts from dodge dealer" the multi-switch $97 dollars no fix, changed the wiper motor assembaly $214 dollars no fix. Dodge dealer said it had to be the timp and it is $875 dollars just for the part. The dealer told me to just bypass the timp due to they go out all the time. My first issue is over a $1000 dollars to fix just wipers with the chance for some other electrical item to go out at anytime and have to replace the timp again for another $875 dollars. Second issue who designs a electrical control system that is not separating each electrical item!? It would be like one breaker going bad in your house but you can not change just the one break you have to change out the entire electrical panel.
As I was driving down the road to work I turned on the blinker and a bell went off, then the windshield wiper started spraying fluid on the windows and the wipers would not work. I was 2 blocks from my office and pulled in and turned the engine off. When I exited the vehicle a smelled what smelled like electrical fire. I opened the hood and noticed smoke coming from the fuse box. I went into my office and was getting ready to call for a tow truck when I heard the trucks horn started honking, I ran outside and the vehicles lights were flashing on and off and the truck was starting running and then turning off all on its own with out a key in the ignition. The smoke was really pouring out and the started kept trying to start. I disconnected the batteries and removed the fuse box. This is a serious safety issue and I have read numerous blogs regarding this problem this morning. Thank goodness I was stopped in my office parking lot when this happened as if I was going down the road this could have killed someone.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH in rainy weather conditions, the windshield wipers suddenly failed. The vehicle was taken to both an independent mechanic and an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the manufacturer's recall for the windshield wiper motor. The approximate failure mileage was 157,000.
The wiper stopped working except for a very slow speed when the selector was in the "high" position. After several minutes, this also stopped working. The turn signal began to malfunction at the same time leading me to believe the column multifunction switch was at fault. When activating the left turn signal, the right signal would often turn on instead of the left. Auto parts stores informed me that the multifunction switch is not currently available at any price.
Driving down the road while it was raining and windshield wiper just stop working had 30 mile to get home without windshield wipers . Had two kids in the car . I work for the fire dept and need my truck . Took it to the dealer to find out it was the tipm and there was no quick fix and that they fail all the time . Cost is over a 1000. Bucks.
Multiple occurrences of mode door/blend door/ recirculation door failure. Diverts air to floor and will not allow for defrosting/ de-icing of windshield. Winshield will accumulate ice and cause wipers to cease function or fog without ability to remove or without warning. Chrysler corporation has a "revised blend door" design that addresses this problem, however, retrofit is noty covered by recall and early replacements sis not utilized revised door design. Door for recirculation will fall off and obstruct fan motor. If fan motor is on, obstruction can cause fan overheat and possible electrical fire/ or melting of housing causing smoke and noxious fumes. Mode door failure prohibits use of defrost/ defog of windshiel and can happen without warning.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH in rainy weather, the windshield wipers failed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the totally integrated power module failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 74,300.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that he activated the left turn signal but the right turn signal illuminated erroneously. In addition, when the headlights or high beam lights were activated, the windshield wiper would also activate. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. Updated 02/15/12*bf updated 03/12/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that the windshield wipers would not function. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. An authorized dealer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 09e009000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000. Sm.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices
- What is wrong
- Certain trucks fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 111, "rear view mirrors". The right outside rear view mirror glass has a curved (convex) mirror glass installed instead of flat glass. Curved glass creates a wider view, but displays images further away than they actually are.
- Risk
- Drivers of large vehicles may have difficulty judging distance relationships, which could cause a crash without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the right outside convex mirror glass with a flat mirror glass free of charge. The recall began on october 10, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 06V380000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 2006 Dodge RAM 3500?
26 of 258 owner complaints about the 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 (10%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
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There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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