2017 RAM 1500 Visibilitywiper Problems

8 NHTSA complaints on file

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Visibilitywiper Issues in the 2017 RAM 1500

8 visibilitywiper complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 RAM 1500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Deaths

All Visibilitywiper Complaints

#11490938 |
The 8.4" infotainment screen freezes up at random times. This is an ongoing recurring issue. This is not only a comfort/convenience/entertainment annoyance. This also disables safety equipment, for example the back-up camera and the windshield defrosting via the climate control system. While I have reached out to the manufacturer for guidance, I have not taken it in for service. There are no warning lamps or indicators of malfunction. This has not resulted in any accidents yet, although I can plainly see the potential.
#11433953 |
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - Windshield Wiper intermittent failure. May or may not be reproduced. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? - Failed during a rain storm making it impossible to see on the highway. Needed to pull over putting passengers at risk of rear end accident. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? - The problem is intermittent and has not been able to be reproduced at a dealer. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? - No Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? - No warnings were given. The problem first appeared year one of having the vehicle. Went away...
#11395731 |
THERE IS A WATER LEAK THAT IS SEEN COMING IN AT THE DRIVER'S A-PILLAR AND AT THE CENTER OVERHEAD CONSOLE.
#11355173 |
UNCOMMON VEHICLE VIBRATIONS FELT WHILE IDLING. WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE SHAKES AT ALL SPEEDS AND BECOMES MORE PRONOUNCED THE FASTER THE VELOCITY. AFTER HAVING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED AT CHAPMAN LAS VEGAS VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO ME. WHEN I TOOK POSSESSION AND STARTED THE VEHICLE AT CHAPMAN LAS VEGAS IT MISFIRED (UNCONTROLLABLY SHAKING) AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON. DEALER ENDED UP KEEPING VEHICLE ANOTHER DAY TO INSPECT MISFIRE/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ISSUE. ACCORDING TO CHAPMAN LAS VEGAS THEY COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE REASON FOR THE MISFIRE/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND HAD ME PICK UP THE VEHICLE THE NEXT DAY. EVER SINCE THAT INCIDENT THE VEHICLE HAS BECOME UNSTABLE AND CONSTANTLY SHAKES. I WAS ADVISE BY CHAPMAN LAS VEGAS TO "CONTINUE DRIVING THE VEHICLE UNTIL ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON" AS THEY CAN'T FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM FOR THE CONTINUED SHAKING. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR A FEW WEEKS NOW. I DO NOT...
#11191299 |
I HAVE AN EXCESS NUMBER OF WINDSHIELD ROCK CHIPS
#11184211 |
SUNROOF HAS EXCESSIVE LEAKING. IT SEEMS TO BE DRAINING HOWEVER UNDER PRESSURE OF CAR WASH DROPLETS MAKE IT INTO CABIN OF TRUCK. REAR PASSANGER AND DRIVER SIDE ARE WHERE WATER FLOW IS COMING FROM AND IT SEEMS LIKE SEAL ISN'T TIGHT. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TESTED IN CAR WASH IT'S CURRENTLY WINTER AND WE DON'T HAVE THE ABILITY TO TEST WHAT WOULD HAPPEN DURING RAIN. ALSO HAPPENED ON A FLAT SURFACE STATIONARY
#11180341 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ROLL DOWN THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW, IT DERAILED AND CAME OFF TRACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED DURING ICY WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DAVE DENNIS CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (4232 COLONEL GLENN HWY, DAYTON, OH 45431) WHERE THEY REPLACED THE CLIPS ON THE WINDOW ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000. *TT*JB
#11056669 |
WE BOUGHT A 2017 RAM 1500 ON APRIL 29, 2017. ON DEC 20, 2017, WE TOOK OUR TRUCK TO CARMAN DODGE AND WAS TOLD THAT WE NEEDED A WHOLE NEW WIPER UNIT (WIPER ASSEMBLY UNIT). THIS WAS NOT COVERED UNDER OUR WARRANTY. WE HAD THE TRUCK FOR LESS THAN 8 MONTHS. PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ME HOW THIS PIECE OF STEEL WOULD BREAK AND NOT BE COVERED UNDER MY WARRANTY. I WAS TOLD THE PART WAS "BROKEN" AND IT'S NOT A DEFECT. AFTER SPENDING AN HOUR ON THE PHONE WITH CHRYSLER, THEY STILL REFUSE TO COVER THIS. I HAD TO PAY $390 FOR THIS NEW PART/INSTALLATION. IT'S BEYOND ME HOW THIS IS NOT CONSIDERED A DEFECT AND WHY THIS WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER MY WARRANTY.

Other 2017 RAM 1500 Problem Areas

Steering 192 complaints Engine 152 complaints Electrical System 95 complaints Power Train 85 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 82 complaints Service Brakes 73 complaints Unknown Or Other 65 complaints Air Bags 52 complaints Suspension 43 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 37 complaints Fuel System Diesel 31 complaints Structurebody 30 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 29 complaints Exterior Lighting 12 complaints Wheels 12 complaints Seat Belts 11 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control 10 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking 7 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 6 complaints Seats 6 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 5 complaints Tires 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 3 complaints Structure 3 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera 1 complaint Electrical Systeminstrument Panelfuel Gaugefuel Level Floatsensorsending Unit 1 complaint Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Lane Departure Assist 1 complaint Lane Departure Warning 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringsteering Control Module 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axle 1 complaint Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Trailer Hitches 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint
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