After driving vehicle over a period of time. Vehicles' head light gets debris on them which result in poor visibility. Please provide more details. Ts
1996 Dodge Caravan lights complaints
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There is a plastic lens that covers headlights. It has deteriorated and is blocking the head light. Contacted dealer.*a
Headlight lenses are burning from inside and causing poor visibility when driving at night. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.
Headlight covers are made of plastic. Then, material develops a non removeable film that dulls headlight covers. Consumer is no longer able to drive vehicle at night, lights are no longer bright enough.*ak
Taillight housing molded contacts failed, brake light fails, fixed problem by drilling holes in housing and soldering jumper wire
Headlights have a glare. Lights are dimmed like a film is over them. Also, it is hard to see at night. Contact dealer, and dealer stated there was no recall.
During the normal operation of this vehicle the windshield wipers will turn on randomly and stop without any driver interaction. It happened today as I was backing out of my driveway. It happens at all speeds and even standing still in park. It happened last weekend as I was passing a truck on the interstate at approx. 70mph. When it occurs it distracts me from my driving and sometimes startles me. The turn signal/wiper multi function switch has been replaced three times. The last time it was replaced was on 08/13/97 by landmark dodge, inc., 6823 mt. Zion blvd, morrow, ga 30260, tel:770/968-4900 under invoice #docs22788.
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While driving would use the turn signal switch. Turn signals would work intermittently. Sometimes would turn off or on by itself.
Turn signals would work intermittently in hot/humid weather. Sometimes would not work with indicator turned on. Had changed the fuses each time problem happened. Also, sliding door lock does not regularly release with the lock/unlock switch. Further, it is unreliable with the manual lock/botton. The headlights, in hot/humid weather may or may not go off when switch is turned off. Been in contact with dealership.
Light switch has shorted out, causing battery to die. When battery is charged with jumper cables and vehicle is started, smoke from light switch fills cab. I feel that this is a safety hazard which should be looked at.
Vehicle has experienced failure of the transmission on two occasions, causing transmission slippage.
While driving and when vehicle was parked without key in the ignition switch, windshild wipers would operate unexpectedly. *ak dealer replaced multifunction switch. They said if not replaced could either drain battery or cause wires to melt causing fire.
Multi-function switch failed causing the front and rear windshiled wiper to come on sporadically. Nlm
Consumer turned on signal lights & windsheild wipers came on. Vehicle is at the dealer to quote price for repairs.
Airbag light stayed on, indicating a problem with the airbag system which wont protect the occupant in a crash or deploy unexpectedly. Also, the dome light stayed on. Will be taking vehicle to the dealer. Please provide further information.
Windshield wipers would work intermittently. Would come on or go off on their own. This caused visibility problems for driver. Also, turn signal sometimes activated windshield wipers. Speed was not a factor. Taken vehicle to dealership & informed to contact manufacturer. No repairs done.
The headlights are adjusted too low. Nlm
I have had many problems with the 1996 dodge caravan that I purchased used six months ago and I would like to know if anyone else has experienced similure problems and if any of these are recall issues. No safety defect mentioned.
The warning light came on for the egr valve. Dealer has replaced the egr valve. Vehicle uses less fuel now. Van shakes left and right at 37mph, and up/down at 48 MPH. At first, dealer denie dproblem. However, after they checked other vans and found same problem. Consumer believes shaking has to do with a faulty torque converter. Also , multi-function switch malfunctioned.
Socket for the light bulbs had melted the plugs. Also, serpentine belt was replaced 5 times due to breaking. Last belt was shredded to pieces. The tensioner gauge was replaced. In addition, air bag light kept coming on & the horn failed to work when used. Taking vehicle to dealer to check problems.
We have more failures that you don't have room for in this questionnaire. We have a huge file on this vehicle and want out of it. It is a lemon!
Windshield wipers will stop functioning, or will start by themselves with switch turned off. Multi-purpose switch has been replaced twice, but defect has reoccurred. Dealer could not determine the cause.
Light switch smoked at start-up.dealer replaced switch and claimed it was not a fire hazard. I contacted chrysler c/s who also claimed not a fire hazard,but I took switch apart and can see where a printed circuit board is heavily blackened.
Since we purchased our van in august of 1997, we have had many repairs and visits to the dealer. As of today, they have not fixed or diagnosed the brake problems. When coming to a stop or applying my brakes, a crunching sound occurs ,and I can feel it in the pedal. It is a fairly loud sound and the vibration is distracting because you lose your brake pedal for a period of 1-2 seconds. I have talked to other dodge caravan owners and plan to take a detailed survey on this matter, but, none to this point have had this problem. This leads me to believe this is a defect in the brake system or antilock brake computer system which is undetectable. This does not occur all the time, and not under the same conditions. This, also, leads me to the conclusion there is a major saftey defect here. I have had this to the dealer and they say they cant diagnose the problem. What am I supposed to do, get in an accident? I have asked that they recall my van, refund full purchase price or replace my vehicle with one similar to mine. This is not the only problem: today it was in for brakes and a blown engine head gasket. Previously, catalytic converter/ blower motor/battery/ speed sensor and anti rattle bumpers that still havent corrected problem/fuel filter ground strap and fuel filler tube ground strap have been replaced. Also, deglazed brakes, but still brakes squeak.finally, headlights replaced w/housing/lamp, and whatever else they have done to it while in the shop right now. It has been there since tuesday feb.02. This van is no way worth the hassles that I have been put through and I dont think anyone should have this many problems so early on. I have done extensive research on this model and have found atleast 100 complaints for transmission problems and other major repairs and undiagnosed problems with the engine. I think it is time someone stepped in and took a good look at this 96 vehicle because it is not up to saftey standards by a long shot. Thank you.
The vehicle experiences problems with the turn signals and windshield wipers coming on unexpectedly. Also problems with steering column vibration, and odor that comes from the air conditioner. Please provide further information.
Dashboard and overhead lights emit smoke and there is a strong smell of an electrical component burning.
Emergency brake handle has failed several times.
Back up light switch failed since new.
Turn signal failed.
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