Windshield wipers do not work any more at all. Contacted dealer, and dealer noted that vehicle was not included in recall. 99-v-189-000.
1991 Dodge Caravan: windshield wiper failure
9 of the 616 complaints about the 1991 Dodge Caravan describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Windshield wiper failure by model year
What owners say
Both windshield arm blades lifted from the rest of the windshield wipers. Nlm
Rear wiper stuck in up position, took to dealer who informed her only front wiper on recall, said wiper motor needs to be replaced.
Windshield wiper swing off windshield, could not see.
While driving home in the rain windshield wipers completely stopped working. Consumer could hear motor running, but wipers were not on.
Consumers were told by the dealer that the recall 99v‑189 repair of the wiper pivot drive arm would only take 1/2 hour but the repair took 3 hours. Nlm
When consumer tries to turn off rear windshield wiper, it won't turn off.
Hood flew up, damaging hood/windshield wipers, and plastic grate along windshield and vehicle roof.
Driving at approximately 55 MPH hood flew up unexpectedly, causing the hood to hit windshied, bending the hood and windshield wipers.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: minivans. The left hand windshield wiper pivot drive arm was not mechanically staked to the pivot shaft.
- Risk
- This could allow the drive arm to disengage from the shaft leading to a loss of wiper function. The driver's visibility would be impaired, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the left hand side windshield wiper pivot assembly.
Recall number 99V189000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1991 Dodge Caravan wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 1991 Dodge Caravan?
9 of 616 owner complaints about the 1991 Dodge Caravan (1%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1991 Dodge Caravan?
There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1991 Dodge Caravan
ABS 144Brake failure 53Seat belt 33Transmission failure 16Door locks 13Loss of power 10Fire or smoke 7Power steering loss 7Stalling 7Fuel leak 6Grinding brakes 5Headlights 5
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