1997 Chrysler Town and Country: windshield wiper failure

Filed Aug 1, 2015 · Electrical, Wheels · 204 miles · MI

Well I'am having electrical issues now I close my hood and my 4 ways start blinking, I turn on my van and the ABS & and air bag light come on when I start it but never go off.the cv boot is bad and the half shalf on passenger side I think its making alot of sound when I go down the road ,I already brought brand new outter tie rod ends for both sides, and swag bar lings brand new for both sides springs and mounts, and struts the radio seems to fade in and out you can not see any station numbers or clock time on it so I figured its and elec issues and now in the last couple of day like about july29th, 2015 , I got back home and noticed my temperture light on dash came on and it said h it was it was hot, the day before I just paid for and oil change and thats because their was oil all over the engine and to find out the bolts were all loose but 1 which was striped, but anyways now my fans are not going around and its not keeping my van cool my husband has checked all fuses but can't find the relay for the radiator fan if that even has anything to do with it, I have put over 1,000 in this van now, I'am handid cap and I really need my van to get me around I also don't have the remote to open the doors or lock it so I have to do it with the key , it surely would be nice to have a remote that goes with this van , but it surely would be great if things would work right to, I can be driving it down the road and the automatic door locks will be locking and un locking while I'am driving all by their self also the window wipers wipe but the fluid will not come out on the front windows or the back windows, I hope you can help me out I walk with 1 to 2 canes and sometimes a walker, I have braces on my legs and have to help myself at putting my legs in , I really need a mini van that will work for me, thank you.

Filed Apr 19, 2014 · Visibility · 125,000 miles · WA

Windshield wipers stop working, then start working, then stop again without warning. I never know when they will work or not. I have taken it to two different repair places and they can't diagnose the problem because wipers have not completely stopped working. It is very hazardous not knowing if the wipers will work or not, and no one seems to be able to fix them permanently.

Filed Apr 13, 2011 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · NC · 1 injury

Engine suddenly turns off while on highway, windshield wipers go on and off without turning switch, usually happens while locking or unlocking doors. 1997 chrysler town and county, engine stopped, and so did power steering while driving around curve causing driver to run off road into field. Possible head injury according to local hospital, am to report to neurologist asap. Mechanics can find nothing wrong.

Filed Jan 11, 2009 · Electrical · 190,000 miles · MN

1997 chrysler t&c van repeatedly loses all dash gauges so you can not tell how fast you are going etc.. Abs light and service engine soon light come on. No remedy as of yet . Had one mechanic tell me it was the body control module but it would cost over $900 to replace{and that might not fix the problem!}. Also lost wiper function, I have to use the wash function to clear windshield when it's raining or snowing. Mechanic said that is related to the bcm also.

Filed Jun 12, 2005 · Engine, Visibility · PA

Windshield wipers will not operate in cool damp weather (25-45 degrees f with high humidity). They cannot be controlled- sometimes operating for 10 minutes without being able to turn them off, sometimes they go into delay mode by themselves, and sometimes will not even turn on. This has been going on since we bought the vehicle in 2002. The same problem occured with our 1997 dodge intrepid es which we sold in 2002 due to it being an electrical nightmare, a lemon from the factory. Though purchased new, the dealer would not make any effort to having the car replaced though we suffered through 3 years of warranty "repairs" for the same problem. Anyway, I digress...

Filed Feb 15, 2005 · Visibility · 50,187 miles · FL

While driving in inclement weather the windshield wipers became inoperable. Consumer contacted the dealer. However, the problem still existed.

Filed Sep 20, 2004 · Electrical · 29,875 miles · AZ

While driving 45 MPH electrical system failed. As a result, headlights/windshield wipers, and horn failed. Vehicle was taken to the dealership, and mechanic determined that electrical wiring harness failed, and it will cost $1300 at consumer's expense to fix it. *ak the harness was installed at the factory under the battery. The battery corroded and acid leaked onto the harness which caused varying electrical problems. Nm

Filed May 4, 2004 · Airbags · 38,928 miles · TX

Request reimbursement for numerous multi-function switch replacements. *ph the problem caused the turn signals and horn to work intermittently, also the windshield wipers turned on by themselves. By the fourth failure the consumer took the vehicle to an independent car center and the problem was diagnosed as a broken clockspring. After two years of the ongoing problem and asking if there was a recall, the consumer then discovered there was a recall on the clockspring.

Filed Aug 15, 2003 · Locks, Visibility · CT

Consumer stated while driving, the windshield wipers came on without touching the controls. Also, the door latches activated while the vehicle was in motion, even though no one had touched them.*ak *ph

Filed Jul 10, 2003 · Visibility · TN

The windshield wipers worked intermittently. *nlm *scc

Filed Jan 21, 2003 · Visibility · CA

The windshield wiper turns off and on for no reason, while driving. Dealer has been contacted. Ph

Filed Oct 23, 2002 · Visibility · PA

The wipers turn on at random times for random intervals. Dt