1993 Dodge Caravan visibility problems

Filed Dec 15, 2006 · Brakes, Seat belts · SC

Consumer complaint concerning the safety recall on 1993 caravan. *ts the consumer noticed that the brakes were not stopping the vehicle adequately. The consumer was informed about a recall when the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The consumer was never notified of any of the recall on the vehicle (wiper pivot recall, belt buckle clip recall, lift gate support recall). Oct 12 the parts to repair the brakes still wernt available. The consumer got thew car back n nov 14, after six weeks.

Filed Apr 21, 2004 · Visibility · PA

While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers came on and off on their own. Dealer was aware that this was an intermittent problem.

Filed Mar 24, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

I have a 1993 dodge caravan. I have spent over $10,000.00 on repairs since I bought it new in 1993. I am extremely dissatisfied with dodge. I've had several recalls on various components, they were corrected and are now again defective including my seatbelts, ABS system, and steering column. I am now noticing that the paint is eroding on the top of my van. I've seen many other dodge caravans with the exact same problem and the exact same pattern of corrosion. It appears the paint is wearing off on the tops of the cars, then the hoods and so on. It eventually rusts through as I've seen on at least 20 dodge caravans. I have never encountered paint wearing away like this on any other vehicles that I've owned and much older than 10 years. I believe there is a defect somewhere in the painting process, perhaps the primer or the paint itself. This is the third letter I've written and I have not received a response from anyone. I would appreciate an investigation into the painting process of these vans. I believe it is also occurring in other year models. Thank you, susan deanfrasio.

Filed Sep 16, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · NY

The consumer had a brake recall# 96v099000-repairs done, and two months later the brakes failed again. *ak the ABS were checked and the consumer was told that they were okay. The first time the brakes failed, the consumer was then notified of a recall. The second incident occured when the daughter experienced total brake failure-on the highway. The vehicle was towed to a dodge dealer and the consumers were told that the brake failure was determined and repairs were done. (but because of the continued problems, the vehicle stayed at the shop for about 2 weeks plus) the last incident happened one month later, where the brake light had come on. Per invoice-found that the actuator piston in the hydraulic assembly was leaking-replaced, also replaced the brake valve and brake line, the fitting was frozen in the valve-replaced, found a low accumulater to be defective-replaced, and the rear heater coolant lines leaking anti-freeze.

Filed Mar 20, 2002 · Visibility · IL

Consumer had recall repairs (99v189000) done on 20-sep-2000, however while driving in snowy and icy condtions, the wiper pivot that consumer thought was repaired broke, consumer took the vehicle to the nearest dealership and was informed the recall was not performed and the original wiper pivot was still on the vehicle, even though the dealer stated the repair was never made, consumer was still responsible for the repair bill.

Filed May 29, 2001 · Visibility · PA · crash

On april 22, 2000, a very rainy day, my husband was exiting a gas station ramp, and caused a accident because the front windshield wipers had completely stopped. Upon trying to get the damage repaired, but could not because I was one month late with my payment, I began getting letters from chrysler about several different recalls on my mini van.

Filed Mar 26, 2001 · Body, Visibility · OH

Consumer turned windshield wipers on, and linkage almost fell off. Also, liftgate needed support washer and steering plates. The dealership is aware of the problems.

Filed Mar 19, 2001 · Visibility · WI

Closed front door and rear window blewout. It shattered into a million pieces. *ak the windows blew out while the vehicle was parked.

Filed Mar 16, 2001 · Visibility · IA

The windshield wiper motor was replaced prior to recall notice 99v‑189, the consumer request reimbursement. Nlm

Filed Feb 28, 2001 · Visibility · MO

When consumer turns vehicle's rear defoster on whole rear window can shatter/implode, or explode. Because of this window switch inoperative. Consumer has replaced window three times already. Contacted dealer, and dealer cannot find anything wrong. *ak the manufacturer reimbursed the consumer twice for cost of window repair. The vehicle was out of warranty during the third incidnet and consumer's insurance handled the cost of the repair minus the deductible. The consumer was concerned that the problem not be stopped.