The consumer experienced a problem with the clock spring and the heater. Scc
1996 Dodge Caravan visibility complaints
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The windshield wipers came on by themselves.*jb.
Windsheild wipers stop functioning in the middle of the winsheild. The wipers start functioning again after I operate the switch again, but they start and stop continiously. I have had the multi-function switch replaced (proven not-defective as per dealer), and the failure still persists. In fact, it seems that every caravan owner I speak to has the same problem.
While driving the windshield wiper intermittently comes on without warning causing a distraction. Please provide any additional information.
Vehicles' windshield wipers front/rear works intermittently or don't work at all. This results in poor visibility, and can cause an accident. Ph
Intermittently the windshield wipers become inoperable obstructing the drivers view. A recall has been issued on similar makes and models, however this vehicle is not include due to the VIN dealer notified.ts
Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the windshield wipers would come on causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified ts
Wipers turn on intermittently, inappropriately. Air bag light illuminated. Cruise doesn't work, horn doesn't work. Other than that, the car is in excellent condition and has been maintained well. *jb ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****769501
Consumer states that while driving and without warning the windshield wipers failed causing poor visibility. Dealer notified. Nlm
First the windshield wipers come on automaticall,ythen the cruise control stops, then the horn stops working, then the airbag light comes on, now the car occasionlly doesn't start unless I adjust the steering column
On two of the three occasions, the windshield wipers failed to work in a rainstorm. After both incidents, the vehicle was taken to the dealership. The service technician and the mechanic witnessed the failure but it did not persist. They told me that they can't diagnose the problem until there is a total failure. I sent an e-mail to dodge headquarters, and they said there was nothing they could do about it. What am I supposed to do? Have an accident because my wipers decide to quit in a rainstorm?
Windshield wipers come on involuntarily causing interference while driving. Switch is cut on and off to disengage. When manually turned off in cold weather windshield wipers stop short and block the drivers vision. Problem has gotten worse. Dealer was contacted. Please provide more information.
Windshield wipers were inoperative. When driving in the rain, windshield wipers did not come on resulting in poor visibility.*ak
Windshield wipers are inoperable due to defective body control module. Dealer contacted.
While driving in rainy weather windshield wipers becomes inoperable, and at times, when the vehicle is being driven windshield wipers will intermittently/ unexpectedly come on, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Devices on steering wheel do not work. Windshield wipers/ cruise control, and horn do not work. Please provide any further information.
Windshield wipers work intermittently. Consumer feels this is dangerous when driving. Please provide any further information.
Airbag light was constantly on, two weeks later the horn stopped working and windshield wipers worked intermittently. *ak
While driving air bag light is illuminated, and horn/ cruise control are inoperative. Windshield wipers come on sporadically. Dealer was not contacted. *ak consumer states that service engine light will not go out, fuel pump , computer and coil pacer replaced. Also presently in the process of replacing clock spring.
While driving headlights will flash on and off/ windshield wipers will not work or sometimes come on by themselves, and power door locks will come unlocked by thenselves. Has changed control module at least 4 times. Dealer contacted. Please add VIN.
The norn does not work/ cruise control does not work, and air bag light stays on, parking brake light turns on every time you turn the wheel to the left! Windshield wipers come on and off when they please, we have had the transmission replaced at 68,000 miles, we were told that we cannot pass inspection at our military base overseas until this safety feature is fixed!
Air bag warning light illuminated/ horn and cruise control inoperable/ suspension control arm worn out, and windshield wiper pivots and arms worn out.
While traveling heard a loud noise and saw smoke coming from windshield. Afterwards, windshield cracked from heat. Please provide further information.
While driving windshield wipers would intermittently come on by themselves. When vehicle has been turned off windshield wipers were still working. Had taken vehicle to dealership. Mechanic indicated that nothing was found that caused the problem with windshield wipers.
Windshield wipers will automatically turn on when switch for windshield wipers is on off. Problem is intermittent.
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.
Windshield wipers turn on and off intermittently without driver input.
Hvac blower fan only works on high. Lower speeds work intermittently. Needs third replacement.
1. Airbag light stays on, horn quit working. We were told this is the clock spring failure. 2. Engine check light on - computer code indicates this is a coil pack failure. 3. Transmission replaced at 55,000 mi. 4. Windshield wipers come on for no reason 5. A/c freon charge at 98,000 6. Water pump failure at 98,000
Ea 01 007/air bag clockspring: air bag sensor light remained on while driving. Also, cruise control and the horn were inoperative, and windshield wipers would randomly operate while in off mode. Dealer/manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
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