2018 Ram 1500: windshield wiper failure

Filed Aug 12, 2024 · Acceleration, Brakes · TX

Intermittently loses ABS, traction control, and cruise control. Now throwing multiple error codes but does not "store" any codes. Lights/warnings/chimes are intermittent and random. Windshield wipers will intermittently come on as well. This is a known problem with these vehicles. Most recently randomly throws service shifter codes and vehicle shifts into neutral with no warning. The shifter has been replaced with no remedy to the problem.

Filed Jan 8, 2024 · Brakes, Driver assistance · CA

There is a visible defect in the touch screen of the infotainment unit, which seems to be progressing in a top down direction. I suspect that the touch screen is delaminating and the electrical characteristics of the unit are degrading. The unit now "self-selects" and changes radio settings (FM to AM, or station), or screens (navigation, to CarPlay, to comfort settings, to...). Any and all features selectable through the touch screen, are accessible and changeable randomly; navigation screens and destination changes via both CarPlay and the onboard navigation system; windshield wiper/rain detection settings; high-beam auto dim on/off; parking assist; HVAC temperature, vent selection controls and fan speed; windshield and side mirror defroster; trailer setting selection. So far driver distraction has presented the primary risk. I have experienced the unit self-selecting/changing selections at a rate of approximately 5 selections per second, too fast to keep up with while parked or driving. I am concerned that parking assist features could be turned off or warning volumes changed without my knowledge. If towing a trailer, having the trailer braking options changed or having a different trailer selected could be dangerous. Power relays are also being switched rapidly. My issue has not been confirmed by a dealer or independent service center, but there are numerous Youtube postings documenting the issue. My vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others. There were no warning lamps or messages. The first symptom was the undesired stopping of podcasts or changing of episodes. The problem became prominent approximately 12/14/2023 and has persisted. On [XXX] while driving on [XXX] in southern California the unit dialed and connected to the 911 operator twice and terminated both calls without my choosing to do so. Similarly outgoing emergency calls could be cancelled without completion. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA),

Filed Aug 9, 2023 · Electrical · NY

Uconnect 8.4 which controls a number of functions in the vehicle has a screen delamination problem which is causing functions to be selected turned on or off at random, including; radio stations changing, navigation points altered, keyless entry to be turned off/changed, auto headlight settings to be changed, heated seats and steering wheel turned on in July, windshield wiper settings to be changed. When traveling on the highway at posted speeds this is extremely distracting and dangerous because the focus of the driver is on the screen. What is most annoying is that the system cannot be turned off!!! I can't begin to imagine what might happen in an electric vehicle that has even more functions controlled via an input screen. Service technician at RAM looked at the vehicle and immediately identified the problem as screen delamination implying this was not a rare occurrence. RAM has informed me that the repair (replace the unit with a remanufactured one) will be approximately $2,500. Many people will simply not have this dangerous situation corrected. Every time I encounter a Chrysler vehicle I am concerned the driver may be distracted with a similar problem in their car and endangering other drivers. The internet is full of people experiencing the delamination problem in the Uconnect 8.4 system across vehicles in the Chrysler/Stellantis line up.

Filed Feb 7, 2023 · Airbags, Body · WA

Ram 1500 interiors are damaged and destroyed when water intrudes into the cabs, a problem Fiat Chrysler allegedly knows about. The water leaks allegedly cause electronics to short-circuit which damages the rear airbags and propellant. And the water leaks cause mold and mildew which sickens occupants and makes the Ram 1500 trucks health hazards. In addition to the rear airbags, the Ram 1500 water leaks can allegedly cause problems with the "push-to-start ignition system, locks, windows, headlights, taillights, interior lights, windshield wipers, climate control, infotainment system and navigation, and back up camera." Ram 1500 drivers should allegedly expect failures of the headlights and tail lights, issues with starting the trucks, turn signal and brake light failures, faulty backup cameras and infotainment system problems. The Ram 1500 water leak lawsuit further claims drivers can lose the windshield wipers and the ability to lock or unlock the trucks. Fiat Chrysler has allegedly known about the Ram 1500 water leak problem since 2016 but actively concealed the alleged defects. TSBs - TSB S2023000024, TSB 23-016-21 titled, “Water Leaks At Sliding Backlite.

Filed Oct 28, 2022 · Electrical, Visibility · GA

U-Connect, navigation, back up camera, screen, ac/heat controls, phone, radio, wipers, seat vents/heat all effected....navigation will not stop navigating when canceling route, back up camera stayed on over 3 hrs while I was driving which lit up everything behind me, phone when connected calls random numbers when I'm not even trying to make calls, radio jumps from station to station with out being touched. Wipers periodically come on by themselves when not raining and not turned to come on, a constant cluck when radio is jumping from station to station. Seat controls just decide when the want to heat/cool seats on their own. This should be a safety recall as trying to keep the phone from dialing 911 and other numbers you must take your eyes off the road, the back up camera remaining on consistently is dangerous as well. Dealer says about 1500 to change it out.. Recall this system please!!

Filed Jun 7, 2021 · Acceleration, Electrical · PA · crash · 1 injury

I was driving and my high beams went out dash lights went out and windshield wipers went on on there own . I then came to a stop light and applied the break and all of the sudden the truck red lined and took off at full speed . I then turned the truck off to kill power to the motor due to it having electrical knob shifter and electrical transfer case This accident has caused my 3 hospital stays and 2 surgery’s

Filed Mar 3, 2021 · Electrical, Visibility · 4 miles · FL

Ac is intermittent and does not turn on at times this happens while the vehicle is stationary or moving. Wiper blades stopped working completely.

Filed Feb 5, 2021 · 48,000 miles · FL

The radio screens are delaminating causing the buttons to be activated while driving. The radio controls many aspects of the truck. Climate control, hill start assist, headlights on with wipers, even defrost for the windshield , etc. While you are driving the radio scrolls through all the settings turning them off and on at random so you never now how it is set. It will turn the heat on high, turn off the windshield defroster. It seems to be a known problem with all fca vehicles that use this style radio. Jessica from fca customer care said they will not help replace this radio once past the 36,000 mile warranty even thought the vehicle is still within the 3 year warranty period. There needs to be a recall to fix these defective radios, it is $1,700 for a new radio and beyond most people's ability to replace out of pocket. So I will have to continue to drive this vehicle as is, unless a recall is issued. Thank you for your time.

Filed Oct 12, 2020 · Electrical, Seats · TX

At any given time the driver side auto up mode of the window will not work, the passenger sid eoutside mirror will not fold (electric fold option) the raido at times I am not able to change stations (it freezes up) I get a blue screen on the display at times, the car play at times wont work, the built in auto garage opener on the over head has to be activated several times before the garage door opens (all other openers work on the first try) at times the auto door locks (the door handle button) wont work at times the windshield wipers stsrt when there isn't any moisture (rain) these problems have been going on since I purchased the truck new.

Filed Feb 1, 2020 · Body · 35,400 miles · IL

I bought my 2018 ram 1500 express crew cab 4x4 a year and 2 months ago. In about a month after purchase I got a star-shaped crack on my windshield. In a few days I slightly hit the windshield with a wiper to remove a snow from it. And that star-shaped crack suddenly went all way through the windshield, from side to side. I replaced the windshield with the oem mopar one, identical to the factory one. A few days ago I was driving through a little town where I work, maintaining the speed of 30 MPH due to the limit. Suddenly I heard something (very far from significantly heavy) hit my windshield. I've got a 3-4 inch crack from the bottom right edge (passenger side). I contacted the manufacturer, and it's representative told me to go to the authorized dealer for inspection. The service manager at the dealership showed me there is a tiny, needle tip size rock chip, about a couple inches from the edge on the crack. He said, there's no issue with anything about the windshield itself and stated that I have to replace it on my own. I called back the manufacturer and got the response there's nothing they can do for me in such a case. But as a part of the common sense: if the windshield gets cracked so easily, from the consumer's standpoint there's an obvious manufacturing defect and significant deviation from the defined quality and safety standards.

Filed Jul 7, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 20,060 miles · IN

Drove the vehicle about 4 hours to pick up my daughter. Had the vehicle idling for a while as I waited for her arrive since she was running late. Put the car in drive and started to head home and the service shifter message came on. Then the transmission warning came on as well as a message with the brake system. The service engine light came on as well as the lightening bolt in red. I stopped and turned everything off hoping to reset and when I turned the vehicle on everything disappeared until I got back on the highway and then I had problems accelerating as all of gages didn't seem to engage. I got to the next exit and pulled into the closest parking lot and turned the vehicle off. However, it did not turn off. All of my gages went bessel, the windshield wipers turned on, on their own, and then all the lights on the shifter turned red and flashed. The dashboard continued to light up like it was trying to reset. I tried to start the vehicle and it would not start. Once all the lights finally turned off I was able to start the vehicle but the check engine light is still coming on.