Chrysler is recalling 65,896 my 2008-2009 light and heavy duty dodge ram pickup trucks. The windshield wiper module motor assembly may be susceptible to water intrusion that could result in partial or complete loss of windshield wiping capability.
Visibility & wipers
Dodge Ram Visibility problems by year
169 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Dodge Ram's visibility & wipers. Windshields, wipers, defrosters, mirrors, backup cameras and glare.
Visibility complaints by model year
Visibility recalls
Chrysler is recalling 1,364 windshield wiper modules, p/n 55077098aj, sold during the 2008 and 2009 calendar year for use as aftermarket replacement equipment on my 2002-2009 dodge ram pickup trucks. These wiper module assemblies may be susceptible to water...
The right outside rearview mirror contains convex glass rather than flat. Therefore, these vehicles fail to comply with fmvss no. 111, "Rearview mirrors."
Latest Ram visibility complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed to perform as designed intermittently. The vehicle was taken to courtesy chrysler jeep dodge ram tampa (9207 e. Adamo dr, tampa, fl 33619, (813) 694-8784) however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 09e009000 (visibility) however, the vin was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.*Dt*jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that cracks were present on the dashboard. Also, while operating the air blower, debris blew into the cabin and distracted the driver. Furman dodge (24252 state rd 54, lutz, fl) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 66,000.
DRIVER SIDE HEAT NOT WORKING OR DEFROST
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the blower motor wiring was damaged in the vehicle and failed to produce heat in cold weather. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called anchorage chrysler, dodge, jeep (2601 east 5th avenue, anchorage, al 99501, 855-269-2609), but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.
Takata recall. No heat from drivers side hvac, this causes visibility problems cause poor window defrosting. Wife is disabled with no income can't afford the hundreds of dollars for service or afford a newer vehicle. Never had heat problems in any of my older vehicles like this. Been this way for 4 years now.
Wipers do what they want to, no- off dont seat stop in middle of windshield
Blend doors in this year and model vehicle are known to break causing no heat to be diverted to the defroster causing a safety issue because the windshield can not be properly defrosted. This can cause visibility concerns which can result in a crash.
My windshield whippers stop randomly when on low speeds
Dash has just fallen apart shards are all over the place. Ac re circulation door has broken off so can not divert flow from vents to defrost so I can not defog the inside of my windshield. The ac quit getting power do to ignition wires getting hot in connection.
My dashboard has hole in it. Its been cracking for a while and really didn't pay att
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle shook abnormally and a grinding noise was heard. The contact stated that the wheel hubs became detached while driving at a low speed. In addition, the contact stated that the rear glass shattered after being involved in a minor rear end collision. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.
The dashboard and hvac system has cracked to pieces causing the defrosters to be inoperable most of the time and constantly blows pieces of plastic and foam out of the vents occasionally getting in the driver's eyes and nose causing sneezing and distracting irritation.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 1500. While driving 75 mph, the hvac blower motor failed to operate without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 03v078000 (steering). The failure mileage was 190,000.
The windshield wipers started acting up by going slow, then fast, then slow, then intermittant while the vehicle is in motion...Now they do not work all the time when they are on and the vehicle is in motion. The wipers will just stop out of the blue and I have to manually twist them off and then back on again. I have to keep turning the wipers off and then back on for the duration of the trip, and part of the time the wipers will not engage at all. It was pouring down rain and I was on the freeway. It continues to do this and while there is a recall for models of this year, I was told this particular truck does not have a recall for a new wiper module.
Last spring, april 2015, I noticed that my defroster was not operating properly. The air blows out of the a.C. Vents, but not the top dashboard vents. I went online to see: 1. How widespread the problem was (very common in older vehicles; I bought my truck new in 2004 from a dealer that is now out of business) 2. What the reaction from dodge was ( $1.500.00 To repair, even though they must do an airbag recall repair in the same area) 3. How expensive it would be to have a professional repair job done ( est....
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$1,200.00 - $1,500.00) 4. How expensive/difficult it would be to attempt to repair myself (uniformly inexpensive parts are available in metal for around $50.00, Not the cheap dodge plastic) ( do - it - yourself instructions are complex, counter-intuitive, time consuming...8 Hours or more, and require special tools as well as physical dexterity) I am stuck having to find $1,500.00 For a repair, or drive in the fog this winter with no defrost. All because of a $1.500.00 Repair bill for a $50.00 Part.
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