2013 Ram 1500: windshield wiper failure

Filed Mar 10, 2024 · Driver assistance, Electrical · IL

Driving fine with no problems then all of a sudden a bell starts chiming about 6 to 8 times then the steering light comes on and the ABS light comes on in the dash and starts blinking , then I lost power to the steering wheel ,was very hard to steer. I pulled to the side of the road and turned the engine off and waited a few minutes to crank it , every thing went normal and I drove home, but before I got home it did it again but this time it went haywire and the wipers came on and the dash lite up like a Christmas tree. I finally made it home and parked it . I sent off the TIPM unit to get repaired ,fixed but steering is still not wanting to work , will call my mechanic to put it in the shop. I have a truck that I have spent a lot of money fixing one thing after another , have already replaced the motor in 2020 . It seems like this truck is a lemon. Thank you01

Filed Aug 20, 2023 · Electrical, Steering · TX

All instruments and control of window wipers stopped responding to their switches. Wipers will not turn off, no horn, no working switches on steering wheel, communication to abs system, trailer brakes, data from abs not being received. Dash cluster flashes out for about 10 seconds while driving not knowing if the vehicle is still running while on the highway or freeway. Everything is pointing to the steering wheel clock spring. All replaced but still no controls or horn or ability to run vehicle safely on the roads. Will not pass inspection from this issue.

Filed Mar 20, 2023 · Electrical · 190,000 miles · AR

The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while parked, the radio and instrument panel failed to illuminate as designed. The contact stated that after inserting the ignition key into the ignition switch, the vehicle failed to start; however, the windshield wipers inadvertently activated. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V461000 (Equipment) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000.

Filed Jan 7, 2023 · Electrical · FL

Found that while driving the instrument cluster will go blank. All guages drop out. As this happens the windshield wipers will run. Sometimes last only a few seconds. Other times I have to restart the truck to get the cluster back.

Filed Jan 28, 2020 · Electrical · 101,000 miles · MS

My truck was backed into my driveway, parked overnight, and would not respond to key fob. I tried second fob, also had no response. I manually opened door and truck would not respond in any way. I call road side assistance. Tow truck jumped battery, which allowed truck to start, but promptly died once cables were removed. Tow truck towed vehicle to dodge dealership for assessment. Initial diagnoses was failed alternator. However, once alternator was replaced, several other issues arose, immediately. The pdc and cable, battery as well as wiper motor, among other items in line, were also damaged. Smoke instantly filled engine compartment. The mechanic stated that it appeared that voltage had been backfed thus causing extensive damage not noted earlier. The dealership thinks that if they submitt additional repair requests to mopar, beyond alternator failure, that this will result in non payment by my extended, lifetime warranty package I purchased with vehicle. I have the damaged pdc but was not allowed to keep other items. I also have photos of items replaced. My insurance company stated that this pdc issue to be a known issue with this make and model. I've had electrical problems since august, beginning with transmission celanoid as well as failure to recognize key fob. Other issues since, which also appear to be electrical issues, have resulted in numerous days off work, $100 deductibles being paid, and frustrating hours on the phone with insurance companies, both mine and the tow truck.

Filed Jan 20, 2020 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 100,000 miles · NC

My vehicle has been giving trouble for the past 3 months, with the electrical panel going off while driving on streets and highways, not being able to control speed or brakes, windshield wipers coming on randomly, signals not working, false alarms for washer fluid, radio and bluetooth shutting down and car shutting down and not starting altogether. I've taken it to 3 different shops and mechanics, who all had a hard time diagnosing and fixing the problems. I've had to spent a lot of money on tow trucks and repairs, and am not convinced the issues are adequately repaired. I also firmly believe this is and should be a recall issue. The previous section would not let me choose all the issues but I've had problems with air bag, brakes, elec. Stability control, electrical, engine, fuel/propulsion system, lighting, power train, speed control, steering, suspension, visibility/wiper and wheels.

Filed Nov 9, 2017 · Visibility · 84,500 miles · VA

Driving down the highway on a rainy day with wipers on, suddenly they freeze in the middle of the windshield and do not respond to on/off or the different levels, they sit stuck in the middle of the windshield. After roughly 10 minutes I turn them on to full speed and they work, but the homing position now has them sitting straight up and down (think of school bus), instead of laying down per usual. I have been unable to fix this issue and forums all around have complaints regarding this particular issue, some worse some not. The wipers freezing could have caused an accident had inclement weather been an issue or the rain was coming down harder decreasing visibility.

Filed May 16, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · IA

Non of the gauges work in the steering column including gas RPM and speed. The wipers run non stop and can't be turned off. Blinkers don't which is dangerous to drive. We have had it into the mechanic and the could not find what was wrong. Huge bill no answers useless van. The gage says no bus. This happens all the time.

Filed Sep 20, 2016 · Visibility · 97,000 miles · TX

Wipers are on with truck off had to pull fuse.

Filed Aug 17, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 26,000 miles · MI

On july 22nd when leaving work, the vehicle was driven out of the parking lot and took two left hand turns and a right hand turn onto a busy road. The turn signals were working intermittingly the last time they were used. Once the right hand turn was completed, and began driving down the road, the drivers steering wheel airbag deployed. Once the vehicle control was regained it was pulled over to the side of the road and shut off. The airbag looked to have burn hole in it and there was the smell similar to plastic melting. The key was turned back on and at that time no turn signals would work and the wipers would not stop operating. Although the airbag deployed and diverted attention when it went off, it did not fully inflate either. The dealership was contacted and they recommended filing a complaint with chrysler. Since the dealer was only a couple miles away, the vehicle was driven to them. I contacted chrysler and filed a complaint. They advised that the dealer is not to touch it until an investigator contacts them, and that I will be provided an alternate source of transportation. I contacted chrysler and was advised there was nothing they could do and it was in the hands of a different department that I was not allowed to contact. After numerous requests to speak with a supervisor and the alternate department, I was finally contacted by mr. Kon of special investigations on august 15th. He advised that there will be no transportation provided unless chrysler determines that they are at fault for this. He was also unable to provide any timeline as to when someone would be able look at the vehicle. The dealership is also taking the approach that they will not offer a source of transportation until it is approved by chrysler. The r36 recall related to this same symptom was reportedly done by the dealer in the spring of 2016.

Filed May 8, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 40,100 miles · TX

I started noticing my drivers side headlight flickering for a few days and now the low and high beam lights are both out. I attempted to replace the bulbs and realized they were fine. The day after, the windshield wipers turned on by themselves and now my driver side window wont roll down. I've been told that it is my (tipm) totally integrated power module and it will cost around $800 or more to replace. So I did some research and cannot believe how many people are having to pay this much money for a faulty part and from the sounds of it, im lucky to have the little problems I do. Reports of peoples vehicles stalling, not starting, airbags not deploying, etc.. How is this not a recall? Peoples lives could be at risk.

Filed Jun 19, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 16,000 miles · IL

I had problems prior to april 2014 but I am just using a time frame when chrysler got involved. In 2013 and 2014 my dodge ram would have the cluster panel come on with air bag service needed first and then the remaining lights would come on to include engine light while simultaneously the windshield wipers would come on. When I took it in to the dealer they tried to repair the problem to include resetting the computer. Over time I would lose my power steering and power brakes. Fortunately I was going into a parking area when I lost the power brakes otherwise I'm sure I would have crashed since I did not expect the change. As of late the truck will not start or the radio won't go off. Chrysler has really done nothing to resolve this problem and maybe I will need to crash first before something is done or run over someone when I lose my brakes. This is a problem since I purchased the truck. The truck is dangerous to drive since I never know when the electronics will quit on me. Over the last 10 days the truck wouldn't start at all two (2) times and all the lights and windshield wipers have come on at least three (3) times. I have not lost my brakes lately, but that is just a matter of time. I want to make this public because I know I will be held responsible if something happens, and it will. I have never had a vehicle do this and I'm just afraid someone will be killed if I should lose my brakes and steering while on the highway. Chrysler can be proactive or reactive. I think that I have been paying for a truck that will ultimately kill someone. I've tried to contact the federal safety agency by phone but the only thing there is that you leave a message and hope they will call back. Since the problems iterated above seem to have increased it's probably time to park the truck.