I was driving at night when my wipers activated at full speed on there own causing my trucks horn and blinkers to stop working. I was with my wife and 2 children when this occurred causing my wife and I to feel very uncomfortable. Driving with this issue for an extended period. This is not the first time it has occurred Anna my truck only has 38,000 miles but this is the first time of it activating at night which is what made it that much worse and what ultimately got me to go to the dealer to have it looked at. I took it in and they determined it was the clockwork-steering column control mod. I have already gone ahead and paid for the parts which are back ordered and waiting on repairs.When this incident occurred I did not see or notice any prior warnings. Once I received the information of the issue I did research and found that trucks of the same year And model have been been recalled for this issue, however I did not see mine listed when I ran the vin. My truck has had 6 other safety recalls and I believe this is another recall that should be addressed.
Ram 2500 wipers problems
17 of the 5,167 owner complaints about the Ram 2500 describe windshield wiper failure, most of them for the 2019 model year.
- owner complaints
- 17
- worst model year
- 2019
- typical mileage
- 16,400
By model year
- 20251
- 20241
- 20231
- 20222
- 20211
- 20201
- 20195
- 20181
- 20142
- 20132
Often reported together
ABS 2Won't start 1Warning lights 1Won't shift 1Loss of power 1Headlights 1Check engine light 1Backup camera 1
What owners say
Wiper fluid supply lines disconnect, halting fluid from reaching windshield. Reconnecting manually does not maintain the connection. Mine have separated at different connectors multiple times.
Windshield wipers occasionally don’t operate correctly in the mist, wash and intermittent/auto wiper modes. The dealer has confirmed this problem and has a wiper switch on order but there are none available. Because of this being a safety issue, the vehicle has not been driven and is not operational during inclement weather.
The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2019 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH in rainy weather, the windshield wipers became inoperable, causing the contact to slow down significantly to exit the expressway. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the totally integrated power module (TIPM) had failed, causing the body control module (BCM) to fail. The dealer replaced the TIPM and BCM. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.
I was out plowing when my wipers stopped working. brought it in for service and they first said the wiper motor was bad cost for diagnoices was $169.00 issue was not the motor. after second trip for service they found a defaulty fuse box additional charge over $800.00. I have read severl other complaints about the fuse boxes causing issues such as lose fuses etc. Repair Estimate Service Advisor Jonnah Matthews (031) [email protected] PREPARED FOR [XXX] [XXX] Date 03/29/2025 03:53 PM 2022 Ram RAM PICKUP 2500 VIN [XXX] Mileage 40,478 RO# [XXX] Service Name Price [Primary]: DIAG2 - STANDARD DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM STANDARD DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM WIPER MOTOR IS INOP, WIPERS WILL NOT WIPE. INSTALLED IN ANOTHER TRUCK AND IT WORKED OKAY, PLEASE CHECK $0.00 Fuses: fuse box $798.88 Printed on March 29, 2025 Quote expires on April 28, 2025 Subtotal $798.88 Total $798.88 McGee Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Barre 1365 U.S. Route 302 Barre, VT 05641 8024764724 INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The TIPM is bad. Truck goes dead whenever it wants. I’ll be driving down the highway and it quits and then you can’t get it to start back. Windshield wipers work sometimes other times they randomly come on.
back up camera went black while backing up.This caused me to hit a vehicle.Will be taking to dealer for inspection.No warning. The wipers quite while going down road in rain storrm.I had todrive to a wide spot to get off road and wait for the rain to stop.
The contact owns a 2023 Ram 2500. The contact stated that after exiting and turning off the vehicle, he noticed that the windshield wipers had turned on independently. The contact went to turn off the windshield wipers. The contact disconnected the battery. There was an abnormal burning odor of plastic detected in the fuse box. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed and determined the failure was due to a lightning strike. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact to tow to another local dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 7,200. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle was not properly aligned, and the tires were worn. The dashboard leather had detached. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the windshield wipers became inoperable. Additionally, after it had rained, the contact noticed there was water moving around in the engine bay. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact completed an alignment. The vehicle was taken to the local, who broke an unknown part on the dashboard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
ABS and traction control is not working intermittently Blinkers are not working Windshield wipers are not working Cruise control is not working Gear electronic (+/-) is not working -Service electronic stability control light is on intermittently -Service trailer brake system light is on intermittently -When towing heavy load I see a leak under hood. I'm extremely worried about driving my truck. Please advise. Called multiple dealers, conflicting what has to be done. Is it covered under warranty/recall?
Related recalls
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 vehicles, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, 5500 Cab Chassis and 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs. The windshield wiper arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to function improperly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.
- Risk
- Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2022. This recall is an expansion of recall number 20V‑208. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z08.
Recall number 22V035000 · Recall details
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Ram 2500 and 1500 vehicles. The driver side mirror glass can detach from the backing plate and no longer provide a reflective surface. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- Missing driver side mirror glass reduces visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side mirror glass, free of charge. The recall began November 5, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W70.
Recall number 20V622000 · Recall details
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Which Ram 2500 years have windshield wiper failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2019 (5 complaints), 2013 (2 complaints) and 2014 (2 complaints).
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