Cardone 40-456 Windshield Wiper Motor - Rear

Rear Wiper Motor for Jeep Compass, Patriot, and Dodge Caliber

Restore rear wiper operation with this remanufactured CARDONE windshield wiper motor, part number 40-456. It is built to match original equipment performance for rear applications on the Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot, and Dodge Caliber, with fitment coverage across 2007-2017 model years.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Original Equipment part for a precise vehicle fit
• Re-engineered, tested, and function-checked to OE standards
• Main components such as the armature, field, bearing, parking switch, or pulse board are tested or gauged against OE specifications
• Motor bearings are re-impregnated or replaced as needed
• Output gear lubrication is applied for load capacity and service life
• Motor magnets are fully recharged for performance and reliability
• Weak solder points are reflowed to improve durability
• Includes wiper motor and instruction sheet

Product Details

CARDONE’s Windshield Wiper Motor line is built around remanufactured OE cores that are re-engineered for dependable operation. Part number 40-456 is a rear wiper motor for Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot models from 2007-2017, and Dodge Caliber models from 2007-2012. This remanufactured unit is designed for blade-terminal, grommet-mounted applications and is supplied without a washer pump. It cross-references Jeep OE numbers 5116146AA, 5116146AC, and 5116146AE for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Rear wiper motor does not run
• Wiper blade stops mid-sweep or fails to park correctly
• Intermittent rear wiper operation
• Slow or weak rear wiper movement
• Electrical wear inside the motor assembly

Installation Notes

Fits 2007-2017 Jeep Compass, rear; 2007-2017 Jeep Patriot, rear; and 2007-2012 Dodge Caliber, rear. This application excludes washer pump compatibility, so verify the vehicle’s rear washer pump arrangement before installation. If the wipers stop in the middle of the windshield, inspect the crank arm position and parking alignment. For moisture-sensitive systems, confirm the vehicle uses a rain sensor mounted inside the windshield near the rearview mirror. Bench test the wiper motor and washer pump before replacing either component, especially when the original unit will not operate after washer pump changes.

Quality Assurance

Each CARDONE remanufactured wiper motor is tested against OE standards and then function-tested on the vehicle. The remanufacturing process also reduces energy and raw material use compared with producing a new part, supporting lower waste through reuse of serviceable cores.