Dodge RAM 3500 wipers problems

Filed Nov 18, 2023 · Visibility · AR

Coming home at night ran into a horde of bugs, I had just had the wiper reservoir filled. It was empty and I had to stop and wipe my windshield by hand. i looked on line I seen several owners had the same problem this I believe to be a manufactured problem. The dealer wants 400 hundred to replace the reservoir I believe this to be a Chrysler safety problem that has occurring to to many 2011 and 2012 vehicles,

Filed Apr 30, 2020 · Visibility · 197,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving in inclement weather, the windshield wiper was activated but was inoperable. The contact stated that the windshield wipers were defective. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 197,000.

Filed May 29, 2019 · Visibility · 226,000 miles · KY

Driving in rain and wipers went slow like losing voltage or power then just stopped. I had this happen once before but when they seemed sluggish I just had mechanic replace the motor. The motor is less than 2 years old. I read about wiper motor issues but my VIN doesn't seem to be on there. Not sure but hoping it can be added. Will take back to mechanic and see about transverser which are the arms under the cowl that move the wipers per the motor. If still having issue has to be wiper recall due to moisture right? Have replaced alternator already due to low voltage so it can't be that. Replaced batteries when I replace alternator. Everything else electrical working just fine.

Filed Apr 19, 2018 · Electrical, Visibility · 170,000 miles · NM

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.

Filed Dec 15, 2017 · Airbags, Brakes · VA

2 out of the 3 main transpiration and delivery service vehicles that I personally used to get to the job site and to deliver heavy metal structures are in very bad shape, particularly dodge rum 1994 plate number (74r 300). The main problems on this truck are the bad brakes, especially when carrying heavy metal materials. Abs light on, no horn, broken speedometer, air bag light on, broken turning signals, specks of red paint on the windshield, windshield wiper fluid not working, no A/C, turning signals not all working, wear out tires, etc. Even though I point out to them that the breaks were not good, they still never paid any attention to what I said. They probably did not pay much attention to me because they never experienced any vehicle related accidents. But knowing that they area always caring heavy metals, they should be a little more concern about the safety of their workers in general but clearly they do not care a bit and that really bothered me very much. In this email, I am mostly pointing out the dodge rum 1994 plate number (74r-300), unfortunately I don't have the exact plate number of the other 2 vehicles. I am sure that if someone who knows about truck safety and mechanics takes a look at all 3 vehicles, they will se that what I am saying is true. I am also attaching a few images to backup my statement.

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 30, 2017 · Lights, Visibility · 230,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that the headlights failed intermittently without warning. In addition, the windshield wipers failed intermittently and worked only at the slow setting. The dealer diagnosed that the tipm module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired because the part was on back order. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 06e023000 (exterior lighting) and 09e009000 (visibility). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000. Updated 08/14/2017

Filed Mar 6, 2017 · Electrical · 200,000 miles · TN · fire

Tipm issues multiple times replaced wipers,lights, horn all go crazy on 4 separate occasions truck has engaged starter and engine started with no key in ignition. A real safety hazard as the truck is a manual transmission and if left in gear it takes off. I've owned the truck approx 5 years with tipm replaced at least 5 times dealer has no answers. The only way to stop the truck when this starts is to disconnect batteries. Happens with no warning at all. Always wondering where is a safe place to park it and if the next time will be the time it burns to the ground.

Filed Dec 12, 2016 · Visibility · 70,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 3500. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the windshield wipers intermittently failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Dec 8, 2016 · Visibility · 150,000 miles · IL

Wiper only functions when washer mode in pushed. Then only make 1 swipe. Have replaced wiper motor and transmission, repaced multifunction switch, repaced wiper relay in fuse box. Still no wipers.