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2017 Ram 1500 Wipers & Visibility Problems

6 owner-reported wipers & visibility complaints from NHTSA data

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Feb 2019Dec 2017
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (6)

criticalVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Sep 2021

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.

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NHTSA #: 11433953
highVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Dec 2017

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.

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NHTSA #: 11056669
mediumVISIBILITY
Filed: Jun 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 1500. The stated that there was a white line running down the windshield making it difficult to view the road while driving. The contact stated that the while line looked like a water stream running down the windshield.

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NHTSA #: 11329372
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Mar 2019

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.

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NHTSA #: 11184211
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Feb 2019

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.

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NHTSA #: 11180341
lowVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Mar 2019

I have an excess number of windshield rock chips

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NHTSA #: 11191299

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