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.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. When the contact attempted to open the passenger and driver side windows, they remained closed. In addition, while driving at any speed, and making a left or right turn, the contact felt a pop in the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the tie rod needed to be replaced; however, the window failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,400. Updated 11/20/15
Wipers have started to only function when they want to. Even when on they will sometimes turn off or pause or go faster. Intermittent does not work properly, seems to have a mind of there own.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the wiper module assembly and wiper vented motor housings were defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 09E009000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 38,000 and the current mileage was 38,500.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that he noticed that there was water leaking into the cab of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they advised him that the window sealant needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the window sealant. The failure recurred after the repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 39,900.
The windshield wiper motor is failing on my 2007 Dodge Ram. There is a recall on the 2008 and 2009 models. It no longer operates on anything but intermediate, even when the knob is on high. This failure has caused a dangerous situation.
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- Kansas City, MO, USA