Windshield Wiper/washer Switch problems of the 2006 Dodge Durango

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the windshield wipers were activated and failed to deactivate until the engine was turned off. A few moments later the left turn signal was engaged; however the right turn signal responded. There was a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 06v039000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring). The VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85,500.

The interior and exterior lights will flash on and off when driving leaving us temporally blind in the dark, and also the wipers work erratically, they will either come by them selves for a few seconds and then turn off, or during rain storms they will work erratically. They will wipe fast for a few seconds, and then slow down to a 2 or 3 second delay between wipes under heavy rain when the switch is set to hi, then they will go fast again for a few seconds, and then slow again. It is a safety concern for my wife driving my two small children in the rain. Also the radio audio turns its self down while driving when nobody touches the controls, and the steering wheel controls do not control the audio. . Read more...

Turn signal switch malfunctions when it is cold and wet out. Will indicate right turn when turning left and vise versa, high beam also malfunctions and will sometimes turn on washer fluid, wiper function also not working right when others fail. Seems to be when it is wet and below freezing temperatures. Similar complaints all over internet.

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the windshield wipers were not functioning due to a defective switch. Through online research, he discovered a recall for this particular defect in which his vehicle was not included. The contact feels that this is a safety hazard because he frequently has to use the windshield wipers in the state of washington. The NHTSA campaign id number was unavailable. The current mileage was 47,000 and failure mileage was 39,900. Updated 3/19/09 updated 03/23/09.