2019 Volkswagen Atlas: windshield wiper failure

Filed Jan 30, 2024 · Visibility · OH

Windshield wiper falls out of alignment when operated in freezing temperatures. Maintenance log reports "Wiper caused by being stuck and being operated in weather conditions"

Filed Aug 30, 2023 · Electrical, Visibility · WA

For 12 months, the windshield wipers, while in the off position, will turn on by themselves. Typically occurs when on the freeway in clear, sunny conditions, and occur as a result of hitting bumps in the roadway while traveling at speeds between 60 and 80 mph. They may go off once or multiple times over the course of a drive. Dealership was asked last summer and again this July to look into the issue with no resolution; was advised they could not replicate the error, they did not see any fault codes associated with the wipers and all electrical wires were in good condition with no damage. Being distracted by my wipers randomly going off takes my attention away from the road; I turn the wipers on and/or spray windshield cleaner to try and “clear” the error - neither of these solutions actually work. With no help from Pignataro VW, we’ll be seeking help from an independent VW mechanic. No warning lamps or other symptoms indicated an issue. Other than the dealership, no other individuals have inspected the car. The car is available for inspection though if needed.

Filed Mar 10, 2022 · Visibility · OH

Windshield wiper failure for the 5th time after repairs at VW dealership. The wiper timing on the drivers side continues to fall out of sync. The wiper sensor does not detect wiper failure.

Filed Feb 7, 2022 · Visibility · OH

The windshield wipers stop functioning after cold freezing snow and rain. I have had the wipers repaired 4 times, but the issues continue to happen. The wipers fall out of timing, the wiper motor fails, and the fastening design strips out preventing the wiper to correct itself. The most serious failure happened while driving on the highway. The vehicle is under warranty and has been serviced 4 times.

Filed May 9, 2020 · Visibility · 28,000 miles · GA

We have rain sensing wipers, but we keep the control in the off position. Unfortunately, while driving on sunny days, the windshield wipers sporadically go off. There will be times where they will wipe just once, but then there are times where it just goes off for minutes at a time. It could be a smooth road or a bumpy road. It could be at a show speed or high speed. Doesn't matter. The dealership told us that we had the sensitivity too high, but in the off position, they shouldn't go off at all. This is a daily occurrence. As if there is a short somewhere. Please help as we need this fixed. A new vehicle shouldn't have an issue like this.