Problems getting windshield wipers repaired as well as problems with cost of repairs. *mr *scc
1996 Chrysler Town and Country visibility complaints
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Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing the driver's view. Dealer notified. Please provide further information.
The rear window shattered.
Windshield wiper work intermittent during use. When wipers are not turn on wiper would come on with out any indication. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information. Ts
Consumer states while driving in the rain the windshield wiper comes on sporadically. Please provide any additional infomation. Ts
Three failures between 40000-69,500 miles! Windshield wipers are erratic. Some times operate by themselves, won't return to normal position, etc. Paid dealer to repair defective switch the first time, 'defective' motor the second time, and now have exact same problem again. I refuse to pay for repairs third time. Obviously a factory defect. ---dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis----769749.
Front windshield wipers activate for no reason. Sometimes they activate when you signal a turn. Most of the time they just come on when they jolly well decide to. Right sliding door locks have failed twice. I have attempted to get them repaired but have failed again after each repair.
My cruise control is intermittent, my airbag light comes on intermittenly, might windshield wipers come on intermittently. Horn sporadically does not work.
Front windshield was cracked due to windshield heater molding having many burn spots. *ak the service technician stated that the vehicle could have caught on fire.
Upon starting vehicle power operated window on driver's side automatically goes down facing the ground. At night consumer thinks nothng is behind when actually looking at the ground. Consumer feels this is dangerous. Front drivers seat automatically reclines back while driving. Once a small child was pinned in behind front seat and the back seat. Windshield wipers work intermittently, sometimes they come on and sometimes they won't. Please provide any further information.
Airbag light remains illuminated on the dash. Also, cruise control and horn are inoperative. *ak serpentine belt failed. Tensioner belt failed and was replaced. Mirror light is out. Dealer replaced the faulty clockspring.
While driving windshield wipers would come on by themselves. Also, happened intermittently, an dwhen vehicle was parked and turned off. Dealer contacted.please add VIN.
Both problems are perennial, in form I could not specify. Air bag light is always on and may fail in an accident; horn, by not working may not prevent an accident, it almost happened once already; cruise control is an inconvenience not having. Wipers go on by themselves, specially when turning on the blinkers. At times wipers don't stop and may divert your attention from traffic, it could be a dangerous situation.
Our problem resides (as we've been told by the local chrysler dealer and numerous mechanics) within the steering column in the windshield wiper activator switch. I can't tell you how many times the wipers come on (not turned on) all by themselves when you turn the key to start the engine. To compound the problem, they usually don't want to turn off either, despite repeated attempts at turning the switch on & off and even shutting off and re-starting the engine numerous times. Eventually, you can get them to shut off. We have discussed this problem with friends and acquaintences whom also own chrysler, dodge and/or plymouth mini-vans and most of them report the same problem. Every chrysler dealer service manager and repair shop mechanic I've talked to is well acquainted with this same problem. The problem has now progressed into what I now consider a safety issue. This same electrical snafu in the steering column is now affecting the electronics (I'm guessing) which control the shifting in the automatic transmission. If, while you are driving, it begins to rain, and you turn on the windshield wipers; the transmission will shift down into low gear. This is especially hazardous at highway speeds on wet pavement. It will not shift out of low unless you bring the vehicle to a complete stop; shut off the engine and re-start it. Once again, not a safe maneuver along a busy highway. Beginning again, the vehicle will shift back into low as soon as you achieve sufficient ground speed for the transmission to reach "drive". Needless to say, who knows how much damage or strain and wear this is placing on the transmission needlessly. First and foremost, I see this more and more, not just an inconvenience, but a real safety issue with this vehicle. My wife is afraid to drive this mini-van if rain or snow is forecasted for theday. I'd be very interested to hear your thoughts and would appreciate a reply if possible.
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While driving down the road the windshield wipers started without warning and there was no way to stop them . On numerous occaisians this happens and when you use the intermitten feature the wipers stop anywhere on the windshield, not at the bottom as needed. I know of two other people with chrysler vans who have identical problems with the wipers. Please investigate and get chrysler to correct this safety deficiency.
Air bag light permanently on due to failed clock spring assembly, air bags disabled, also affected horn and cuise control. Vehicle suffers from unusual power drains/fluctuations, battery replaced 3 times within 3 1/2 years. Electronic door locks (four doors) frequently fail, can only service when failure is consistent. Vehicle occasionally stalls (abruptly) at any speed, throttle system serviced a few times (outside of tune-ups) with little benefit. Front and rear windshield wipers activate by themselves quite often (but never at the service shop/dealership), with no set pattern, multifunction switch replaced twice. All problems except for air bag (customer paid for repair as well as for other problems) still persist.
Automatic transmission occasionally would not shift into overdrive. Often occurred after deceleration from highway speeds. Only way to know was to observe engine RPM. Sometimes could reset by pulling off to side of road and turning engine off for a few minutes, then re-start. First remanufactured transmission also had problems. Second has been okay. Wipers on intermittent settings would wipe several times in a row, then not wipe for an extended period. Created visibility problems. First repair replaced multifunction switch. This didn't solve problem. Second repair replaced wiper motor. Noticed that the heater was not working. Shop determined the evaporator was not working correctly due to leaks. Only way to replace evaporator is to remove instrument panel; very expensive and time consuming.
Wiper would come on while in the off position, intermittently. Dealer / mfr's was not notified at this time.
Windshield wipers don't work correctly or don't come on at all. Dealer has failed to fix. Help!!! This is a safety hazard. I cannot see to drive in bad weather. I have had problems for months, the number of times was a guess. The dealer replaced the multifunction switch, repaired the wires, and replaced the wiper motor. None of these repairs fixed the problem. They did refund some of my money but I still cannot drive safely. Chrysler corp. Should be made to recall this vehicle and repair at no charge to me. Thank you.
See service bulletin # 083695 rev a the federal safety agency sb046495. No safety defect listed in summary.
Windshield wipers work intermittently, wipers come on and off. Dealership is aware of problem. *ak the dealer attempted to fix the malfunctioning wipers but could not solve the problem. Consumer points out that it is a safety hazard.
O - rings on fuel tank failed also; chrysler took no part in $500 repair of transmission;windshield wipers coming on by themselves again less than two years later.
Transmission failed,A/C failed, wipers wouldn't shut off, sporadic electrical failures
Windshield wipers work intermittently. Also, while driving vehicle would miss repeatedly down the road. Consumer stated it was transmission.
1. Automatic transmission failed at 62,038 miles, not under warranty. This seems to be an ongoing problem with chrysler for which they have not assumed any financial responsibility. 2. Wipers come on inexplicably. Per "lemon aid" web page, this problem is reported to be widespread with chrysler vans. 3. Power door lock on right rear passenger door locks and will not open automatically, either via driver control or remotely.
Driver side strut failed twice. Both times resulting in loss of control of vehicle. Repaired under warranty. Windshield wipers operate intermintently resulting in degraded visibility during rain storms. Battery exploded while starting vehicle spreading acid throughout engine compartment. Transmission failed while engaging causing car to leap forward into traffic.
While driving in rain air conditioning went out, and all the lights on the dashboard went out, windows fogged up, affecting driver's visibility. Also, belt tensioner did not work.*ak the belt tensioner broke for the second time causing lights, power steering and the engine to fail.
While driving down the road all of a sudden windshield wipers will come on, no warnings.
While driving windshield wipers erratically activate. Sometimes they come on fast, somtimes slow, and they are hard to deactivate.
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