Consumer states that the pivot arm had to be replaced one year ago unde recall 99 v 189 000. Consumer states that windshield wiper was stuck in the up position with the motor running.
1992 Dodge Caravan: windshield wiper failure
35 of the 912 complaints about the 1992 Dodge Caravan describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 35
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- 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
The recall repair (the federal safety agency 99-v-189-000) of the left hand windshield wiper pivot drive arm failed. The dealer was notified.
There is recall 99v189000 concerning windshield wiper motor failure. Consumer has taken vehicle in to dealer to get it fixed. But after they fixed it, problem still occurred.*ak
First, windshield wiper fluid would not spray. Then, after about 3 months later windshield wipers stopped working. *ak automatic locks lock everything but the side door, this has to be manually locked, master key would unlock driver and passenger doors, but not side and rear doors.
Rear windshield wiper stopped working, and froze in center position of rear windshield. Dealer has been contacted.
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing view of driver. A recall has been issued on vehicle's make and model. The manufacturer will be notified.
While driving in very bad storm, windshield wipers without warning ceased to operate prior to recall notification of the pivot assembly (99v‑189).
The vehicle left wiper pivot failed prior to recall notice 99v‑189, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm
Rear windshield wipers are experiencing the same problem as one mentioned in recall on front windshield wipers. Sometimes they work, and sometimes they don't.*ak the front passenger's 3 point belt spring broke too.
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall 99v189000 manufacturer's 836 concerning windshield wipers. Dealer stated consumer's appointment was not until june. Consumer noted that windshield wipers did not work.
While driving in the rain rear windshield wipers failed. Checked the fuses and they kept blowing out. Removed the back door cover,and it was full of oil from the windshield wiper gasket that had fallen off. Contacted dealer. Dealer said vehicle was out of warranty.
Dealer won't correct recall concerning windshield wiper linkage: pivot: drive assembly failure. 99v189000.
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 1992 Dodge Caravan wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 1992 Dodge Caravan?
35 of 912 owner complaints about the 1992 Dodge Caravan (4%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 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 1992 Dodge Caravan
ABS 160Brake failure 76Seat belt 52Transmission failure 26Power steering loss 19No deployment 16Stalling 14Loss of power 13Fuel pump 8Won't shift 8Slipping 7Door locks 6Headlights 6Spongy pedal 6Engine failure 5Fire or smoke 5
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