Windshield wiper switch failed causing the wipers to come on intermittently. Nlm
1996 Chrysler Town and Country visibility complaints
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When making a turn with air conditioning on vehicle will shut completely down, causing a loss of power. The dealer has been contacted.*ak condensation from the A/C was falling on the elctrical component causing the vehicle to die this occurs because of the flaw in design. Sliding door sticks. Windshield wipers failed. Hazard device failed. Horn malfunctions. Air bags failed.
When consumer turned on windshield wipers they come on intermittently.
Power locks....locks you in, cannot open the doors. Locks you out, cannot open the doors. Does not lock all the doors at once, usually leaves passenger side sliding door unlocked. Have had system replaced, is now worse than original. Also, sets off alarm unnecessarily. ...... - windshield wipers come one intermittently when turning corner, turning on turning signals, or without any justification. Very startling, and extremely distracting when driving and the wipers just come on. Thank you for your work.
Windshield wiper blades turned on by themselves, and door would not latch at times. Also, transmission/ fue lines/gas tank, and air conditioner went out and were replaced. Aftet warranty expired, thermostat overheated, causing a fire. Owner said vehicle has been a constant problem since purchasing it.
Brakes failed every three months, and transmission went out around christmas time. Windshield wipers come on intermittently. *ak
A small antifreeze leak was noted 3mos. After the warrenty expired leading to a water pump failure then the power window on the driver's side failed to work after opening the window to pay toll and remained open for duration of the trip over 1 hour in very cold weather(10-15 degrees f)
Windshield wipers function erractically. Windshield wipers come on spontaneously without manual operation, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
An electrical short circuit occurred within the instrument panel mechanism, causing the warning lights on the dash to illuminate. Also windshield wipers come on without manual operation ,cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Transmission disintegrated with parts sent through case, wipers have had persistent problem with turning on with no apparent cause, gas tank was replaced due to recall, but still shows empty at 16 gallons
Front windshield wipers as well as rear wipers come on at various times without warning. Rear wipers do not come on as often as the front . Front windshield wipers come on constantly without ever turning them on, just about every time I make a turn and even when I'am just going straight. The bottom line is the front windshield wipers come on when they want to , and cut off when they want to, if it's raining or not. Its scary because you never know if they will come on when you really need them. Thank you.
This vehicle had also had at least 3 significant recalls on it... It is a piece of junk. No safety defect(s) mentine din summary.
Vehicle experincing ongoing/intermittent problem with windshield wipers coming on with no warning for one to ten swipes, then quit. This causes poor visibility and could lead to a vehicle collision, dealer/manufacturer were not contracted at this time.
Owner paid for both repairs. Was told by repairman on 12/01/99 that wiper switch is known to be faulty.
Engine overheats due to the cooling fan relay failure. Yh
Windshield wipers go on by themselves
Auto transmission failed and was replaced after 46,856 miles. Fuel gauge reads empty when 5 or 6 gallons remain - tank replaced, problem never fixed. Windshield wipers will come on by themselves, switch replaced problem still exists. Electric cooling fans failed, module and relay replaced. Driver window moter and regulator failed. Air conditioning compressor leaked, A/C hoses leaked all new system put in.
Windshield wipers only work when wiper fluid is applied to the windshield, affecting driver's visibility in rainy weather. Dealer has seen vehicle.
The incompetence at bridge chrysler service center compounded the problems we encountered
Transmission made grinding noise under 30 miles per hour. Told it was the differential. We had the "towing package" and have never towed anything. Replaced at dealership for $2100. Air conditioner evaporator has a hole in it. Have not repaired yet. Other minor problems: oxygen sensor replaced, water pump replaced, windshield wiper control replaced, air bag component replaced.
While chatting online with other chrysler town & country owners, we seemed to share a common problem. The windshield wipers in our cars would start scraping across our windshields. On a sunny day this could leave your windshield streaky and cause a temporary loss of vision. This happened to me driving at 65 MPH. The windshield wipers come on randomly every day. I think this part is defective and I would like chrysler to replace it. My warranty is still within three years. But I am over 36,000 miles.
When windshield wipers are set in intermittently, the wipers swept sporadically. Sometimes consumer can not turn the wipers off. The dealer is aware of the problem. The problem has not been corrected. The van will be brought to the dealership for the fifth time for this problem.
Weather strip at cowl coming off.
Water pump failed.
I have had numerous problems with this car, including the car seizing up while I was on the road with my family, necessitating a new engine, I also have needed a new transmission, the windshield wipers go on and off by themselves, the brakes need constant replacement (I have had them replaced 6 times), and chrsyler could care less.
The windshield wiper control intermittently malfunctions. The dealer has been notified.
Door lock failed.
Air condition condenser motor failed.
Faulty fuel filler tube, causing fuel leak prior to recall. In addition replaced windshield wipers/ emergency brake actuator and cable /starter motor/radiator fan relay/leaking valve cover gasket and air conditioning condensor. (96v‑002).
Remote alarm receiver and alarm failed.
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