This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Consumer has been having problems with windshield wipers. Sometimes wipers would work, another time they will not work. It affects driver's visibility. Dealer notified and will not repair without cost to consumer.
When consumer turned on windshield wipers, after 5 minutes or more the wipers would stop running for unknown reason. Also, when they stopped running can hear a buzzing noise from steering column. After turning the wipers off and waiting a few minutes or more, the wipers would resume running again. But condition still remained the same as far as unit still turning itself off.
Any time the windshield wipers are turned on there is a delay, sometimes they do not work at all. There is an open investigtion of the wiper motor at this time. Invest. #ea-97-022.
Wiper motor fails. Believes problem is at a connecting point of the harness to the motor and when moist, grounds out a certain part of the operating electronics in the wiper motor circuit.
Windshield wipers will at intervals become inoperable, making driving hazardous in rainy weather conditions. Dealer states that the windshieild wiper motor has a malfunction.
Windshield wipers failed while driving in pouring rain. Driver decided to pullover. As he neared a curb with almost no visibility, he realized that a deer was sanding on edge of road. Unable to stop, deer hit the side of truck, causing a dent on the side.
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- Aransas Pass, TX, USA