2017 RAM 1500 Visibilitywiper Problems
8 NHTSA complaints on file
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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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Visibilitywiper Complaints
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.
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...
THERE IS A WATER LEAK THAT IS SEEN COMING IN AT THE DRIVER'S A-PILLAR AND AT THE CENTER OVERHEAD CONSOLE.
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...
I HAVE AN EXCESS NUMBER OF WINDSHIELD ROCK CHIPS
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
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
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