22Ram 2500 Wipers already tearing appart

[Dustyroadz]

Today had to replace my 22Ram 2500 18,000 miles wipers!
Blade separated from main body both driver and passenger side and no I didn't ripe it away from a frozen windshield......soooo cheap.
Wonder if the warranty covers it.

 

[nlambert182]

It's a 3 year old truck and you're just now replacing the wipers? What did you expect?

They're a wear item. I have to replace mine at least once every 6 months and I run premium wiper blades.

 

[Bigskyroadglide]

Every 6 months. Rain or shine, they are a wear item as indicated. On going Maintenance is key to safety during inclement weather

 

[star_deceiver]

Whenever I buy parts, I always add some wipers into the order. They cost less than 1/3rd than from any big box store. Replace them and move on.

 

[CanuckRam1313]

I apply Aquapel annually and also replace my wipers annually as well.

Wipers are consumables

 

[Dean2]

You guys must use your wipers WAY more than I use mine. I am pretty meticulous about maintenance and care of my vehicles, as you can tell by the condition of the vehicles I have owned for 30 years and 180,000 miles. That said, Jeep is 5 years old, same wipers, pickup 4 years old, same wipers, second pickup 30 years old, I think it may be the 3rd set, and the car is 10 years old same wipers. Now, everything gets parked indoors so maybe that is part of it, but the OEM wipers seem to last a REALLY long time. I buy OEM replacements if I ever need a new set.

 

[star_deceiver]

Now, everything gets parked indoors so maybe that is part of it.

My windshields has about 15 different rock chips with 1 long crack and everywhere I park seems to have the front pointed south. When a wiper blade starts streaking and a simple clean of the rubber and glass doesn’t fix it, a new one goes on. It’s about $16 in wiper blades per year. Pretty sure I can handle this financial setback. I’ll replace the windshield when I get a chip or crack directly in my sight line… or the cops tell me to…

 

[Dredger]

2021 2500. First replacement set goes on this weekend. Truck is outside 365 days a year.

 

[HarryN]

Here is CA, the summer sun and heat destroys wiper blades, so it is an annual thing, no matter how much they are used or what vehicle.

 

[Forsakentalon]

Sister in laws new 2025 Ram bought in December already needs wipers. It is even garage kept. Already needs new wiper blades.

 

[drmoreau]

It's a 3 year old truck and you're just now replacing the wipers? What did you expect?

They're a wear item. I have to replace mine at least once every 6 months and I run premium wiper blades.

I think the poster was making a joke. I got it, actually pretty funny

 

[GTyankee]

Out in the desert
It hardly ever rains, except for this Month
The summer heat hardens the rubber
I don't wash the Blow Sand off the windshield enough.
Wind blows the sand hard enough to pit the windshield

I usually change Blades every July or when i have to drive longer trips before then

 

[OC455]

3 years on a set of wipers is about the norm....Bosch Icons for the replacement and continue on.

 

[jejb]

My '22 spends most of it's life indoors as well. And I apply RainX every time I wash it (frequently). So I don't need to use the wipers much. OEM's are still going strong.

 

[suicideking]

I'm surprised they lasted 3 years! I'm usually lucky to get 2 years out of them.

Just depends on your weather. It can get over 100 degrees in the summer here, so they get dried out.

 

[G Allen]

I replace wipers prolly 2 X per year. Love me a clean streakless windshield.

 

[MontanaHandyman]

I hafta swap mine out every spring and fall... cheap insurance to be able to see!

 

[Tominator223]

Wiper blades used to last like 5-10 yrs . In se tx close to Houston. Been changing them for 40yrs or so. The mfg’s use little to no uv protective chemicals & less carbon. Now it seems 6mo. To 2yrs. & they’re falling apart. Park outside 365 6mo. In the shade maybe a lil longer. Garaged ,2yrs maybe more. However , I occasionally use plain Rainx & wipe on the wiper blades. After cleaning them off. This seems to make them last a lil longer.

 

[Dustyroadz]

Sister in laws new 2025 Ram bought in December already needs wipers. It is even garage kept. Already needs new wiper blades.

EXACTLY- and mine is kept indoors.Advanced Auto is $14-$30's a pair.
Ram Quality is %$&^&& now...my old 95 2500 sits behind my shop and it's wipers are 6 years old and both work fine but are very grey .
I got my first million miles 1980...I was a forum member BEFORE it change it's name....seems some answers I got reflected me being a junior member with ...

 

[Dustyroadz]

Wiper blades used to last like 5-10 yrs . In se tx close to Houston. Been changing them for 40yrs or so. The mfg’s use little to no uv protective chemicals & less carbon. Now it seems 6mo. To 2yrs. & they’re falling apart. Park outside 365 6mo. In the shade maybe a lil longer. Garaged ,2yrs maybe more. However , I occasionally use plain Rainx & wipe on the wiper blades. After cleaning them off. This seems to make them last a lil longer.

Rain-X /thanks for the tip