2008 Dodge Ram 2500 wipers, windshield & visibility problems
16 complaints about wipers, windshield & visibility have been filed for the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500, which is 4% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 16 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 81,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When wipers, windshield & visibility problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 wipers, windshield & visibility complaints that report mileage, the median is about 81,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the wipers, windshield & visibility complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the windshield wipers malfunctioned and the passenger side wiper would only operate rapidly. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. 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: 09v084000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 42,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. While travelling 65 MPH, the windshield wipers malfunctioned and failed to operate at any speed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiper motor needed replacement the vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09v084000 (visibility). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 05/02/17
Other problems reported for the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500
- Steering 178 complaints
- Suspension 49 complaints
- Engine 40 complaints
- Air bags 30 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints
- Electrical system 17 complaints
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