1995 Dodge Caravan: windshield wiper failure

Filed Sep 29, 2009 · Airbags · 48,000 miles · TX

Bought a new 1995 dodge caravan in may of same year. Short time later a letter notifying us of rear latch door coming open at impact----took care of it. About 3 years after that a 20 amp fuse in position #20 kept blowing, air bag light would come on and rear window wiper would go out. A short time ago while looking up parts for another vehicle at advance auto parts,just for curiosity looked up recalls for the 95 caravan and found out about the short to ground that exists in the airbag circuit. I never received a recall letter from dodge. Yesterday the 28th of sept 2009 went to dodge and they confirmed that there is a problem with this vehicles but they want to charge me for the diagnostic test if it was something else. The diagnostic runs like $110. Now I'm unemployed and my wife is picking up our grandboy from school with this safety item not working properly I'm worried sick. I feel that chrysler should take care of this problem at their own expense,because there is definitely a short in the circuit. My name is enrique gonzalez would like to get an opinion from you as to what can be done to avoid a possible accident. Thank you

Filed Nov 13, 2003 · Airbags, Visibility · 78,345 miles · FL

Air bag light came on and stayed on when I turned on the rear wiper and the rear wiper motor froze.

Filed May 31, 2002 · Visibility · ME

While driving, drivers side windshield wiper stopped working. Took vehicle to dealer and parts were not available, consumer has been waiting for parts since april 29,2002. Consumer felt this was very unsafe. *ak

Filed Mar 4, 2002 · Visibility · NJ

Windshield wipers, most of the time, will not operate, and when operating will quit working. Had contacted dealer, and they said problem was with pivot, that had to be replaced. Please provide more infomation.

Filed Feb 1, 2002 · Visibility · CT

Windshield wipers will intermittently work. Consumer will not be able to see clearly. Contacted dealer.

Filed Jan 6, 2001 · Airbags · RI

I went to turn on my rear window wiper and the air bag light came on and has not turned off.

Filed May 22, 2000 · Airbags, Visibility · IL

Air bag light which illuminated on dashboard blew out three fuses and caused the windshield wipers to malfunction. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.

Filed May 18, 2000 · Airbags · IL

Air bag wiring shorted prior to recall notice 99v‑113 causing the rear wiper to fail. Nlm

Filed May 4, 2000 · Visibility · MD

Consumer is seeking reimbursement for left windshield wiper pivot although, the recall was issued for 91-93 model consumer feel this vehicle should be included. Nlm

Filed Feb 9, 2000 · Electrical · WA

Electrical system failure caused the rear wiper, the door locks and gas gauge to fail. Yh

Filed Oct 26, 1999 · Airbags, Visibility · NY

Had received recall notice #99v113000. Contacted dealer. Informed the air bags could be repaired, but had no parts for windshield wipers. They were on back order & did not know when they will be available. Took vehicle on date given & had air bags repaired. Waiting on parts for the windshield wipers.

Filed Oct 20, 1999 · Visibility · OH

Received notice #99v113000 in the mail. Contacted dealer to set appointment. Was informed that parts were not available for the rear wiper motor. This problem can cause the air bag light to remain on constantly while driving vehicle.