9.4

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
$180
Average Mileage:
22,750 miles
Total Complaints:
7 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (6 reports)
  2. replace tipm (1 reports)
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 windows / windshield problems

windows / windshield problem

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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Owner Comments

problem #7

Aug 022013

Ram 1500 SXT 4.7L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 68,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Replaced the wiper motor. Problem solved for about 6 months then the wipers would only come on when switched to low and back to intermittent. Later, the wipers would stop in the middle of the screen or where ever the switch was turned off at.

- Robert T., Chesterfield, VA, US

problem #6

Jun 202014

Ram 1500 SXT 4.7L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles

Replace wiper motor for the 3rd time. Wipers are working again but now the blower motor is failing again, slowing down, speeding up or not working at all. SOB!!!

- Robert T., Chesterfield, VA, US

problem #5

Mar 192009

Ram 1500 Laramie 5.7L Hemi

  • Automatic transmission
  • 1,620 miles

This is the third problem I have had with my new Dodge (two previous Dodge vehicles (Dakota and a 2005 Ram) were trouble free).

Firstly, on collecting the truck from the dealer, the auto-start didn't work - this was repaired within five days.

Secondly, after purchase, the 4x4 didn't work - as discovered during the first real snow of the winter and to the detriment of a neighbors mail box - this problem was resolved (according to Dodge) after five weeks in their service station (the neighbors' mail box was replaced by me).

Today's fresh problem happened during heavy rain when the windshield wipers stopped working (today's temperature was in the high 50's, not below freezing as reported in some of your other complaints) - luckily I was not on a freeway at the time.

Tomorrow, this vehicle returns to the Dodge service center.

- Neil M., Branchburg, NJ, US

problem #4

Feb 102009

Ram 1500 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • 6,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

wipers do not work when it get colder outside. when the temp is warmer outside the problem seems to go away but when the the temp drops (below 32 F) the problem comes back.

- Kory L., Silverdale, WA, US

problem #3

Jan 232009

Ram 1500 Laramie 5.7L Hemi

  • Automatic transmission
  • 932 miles

This is a follow-up to my complaint a few weeks ago.

Had truck into dealer to have the wiper lever/module replaced less than two weeks ago. They said that should fix the problem. Worked fine when the weather was warmer (above 0 degrees Celsius). Stopped working when weather got cold. -24 degrees Celsius yesterday. Will be taking back to dealer AGAIN.

Must be a problem with wiper motor or wiring freezing up.

Definitely a safety issue as the wipers do not work and could cause an accident in inclement weather!

- Bryan O., Crossfield, AB, Canada

problem #2

Jan 062009

Ram 1500 Laramie 5.7L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 2,000 miles

2008 Dodge Ram Laramie trim. Wipers won't work when its cold outside. Dealer replaced the power module, no help. Going back in next week.

- Robert R., Brigham City, UT, US

problem #1

Dec 152008

Ram 1500 Laramie 5.7L Hemi

  • Automatic transmission
  • 621 miles

Purchased 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 in November. Less than a month later the windshield wipers stopped working. Sometimes they work for a while and then quit again. Was told by one dealership in Alberta that if they fixed the windshield wiper problem that the 4x4 probably wouldn't work. What kind of solution is that?

These trucks should be recalled by Chrysler as there is an obvious problem with the electronics or wiring. Will be taking the truck in to be fixed next week at the dealerships where I purchased the vehicle, but do not feel confident that this will be the last problem.

Really disappointed with this truck and hope I don't have one of the 'lemons' that you hear about that are manufactured. I had two previous Dodge trucks that were very reliable.

- Bryan O., Crossfield, AB, Canada

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