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.
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, resulting in poor visibility. A recall has been issued on various makes and models, however this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Manufacturer has been notified.
Windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. Sometimes the wipers will not come on at all. The problem has not been corrected. Truck not included in recall # 98V105000 due to VIN.
Windshield wipers inoperable. A recall has been issued on various makes and models. However, this vehicle was not include due to VIN.. the dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
- Chalmette, LA, USA
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Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable. The driver has to wiggle the motor switch to make the operable. A recall has been issued on similar makes and models, however this vehicle was not included. Dealer and manufacturer have been contacted.
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable. A recall has been issued on the vehicle's make and model; however, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Manufacturer has been notified.
Windshield wipers would stop while operating. Recall was issued on windshield wiper motor failure. But consumer's vehicle was not included under the recall due to VIN although it has the same problem. Can NHTSA provide this information and help in this matter.
Whenever it rains & windshield wipers are suppose to be in use, they would fail to work properly. Sometimes stopping in midwipe. Would come on or off by themselves. This causes poor visibility to the driver. It is an intermittent problem. Also, seat bolts holding the brace through the base, broke. It was not connected. Kept moving freely. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.
Windshield wipers turn on and off intermittently, causing poor visibility. Vehicle is not included under recall due to VIN although it has same defect.
Intermittently the windshield wipers will become inoperable. A recall has been issued on vehicles make/model. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN #. the dealer has been notified.
The windshield wiper module malfunctioned, causing the wipers to be inoperative or quit while in use, affect visibility and could result in a crash. There is a recall for this problem, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN although it has the same problem.
On-going / intermittent problem with windshield wipers not working properly. Sometimes windshield wipers would work, and other times they won't work. Dealer/ manufacturer notified, and they informed consumer that this vehicle is not covered by the recall because vehicle was not manufactured at same location where the recall vehicles were manufactured.
Windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. The windshield module was replaced once in April and twice in may of this year at owner's expense. Truck not included in recall 98V150001 for the windshield wiper wiring due to VIN.
While driving in rain windshield wipers would failed repeatedly. Has taken vehicle to dealer 7 times, and was informed the circuit board for the wipers was cracked & needed replacing. Had checked & vehicle was not on recall, buthad same problem as recall 98V150001.
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- St Matthew, SC, USA