Windshield wipers turn on when turning on motor.
1996 Dodge Caravan visibility complaints
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Transmission leaks, and windshield wipers comes on and off intermittently. Also, airbag light stays on dashboard all of the time. Dealership is aware of problem.
Windshield wipers automatically come on if turning corners/ going straight and turning turn signal on. Swiped several times, and then turned off. Chrysler hasn't issued a recall, and didn't see it as a problem. Consumser was going to call dealer to take a look at windshield wipers.
Windshield wipers turn on by themself & do not turn off until car is turned off. The washer fluid pump that pumps the washer fluid to the rear window will not turn off.
While driving, the vehicle suddenly went from 70 MPH to neutral without warning, upon inspection the mechanic found metal shavings in the pan, consumer also stated there had been a thumping noise when taking off. Nlm
Due to the safty factors involved and the numerous complaints,dodge should be made to repair the vehicles at no cost to the owners. No safety defec tlisted in summary.
Windshield wiper will begin operating on its own. It caught consumer's hand when he was trying to clear ice from wiper. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
The two times we had failures with similar symtoms (horn, engine light, cruise, wipers, etc.... ) different parts were replaced. Recently we had another "fluke" with the wipers going haywire (starting on there own) but it has not done it again since.
Cruise control stopped working, and windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealership is aware of problem. Mechanic at the dealership told consumer she needed a clock spring.*ak
Having problems with horn not working when in use. Cruise control, when in use, would not work properly, and windshield wipers come on and go off on their own.*ak air bag light is on coincident with other failures.
Ea-01-007; consumer has noticed air bag light illuminated on dashboard. Also, horn was inoperable/ windshield wipers worked intermittently, and electrical door locks failed to lock or unlock. Also, note ABS brake light illuminated on the dash, brakes have failed. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to determine cause of failures. Please provide any further details.
Ea-01-007; consumer noticed air bag light illuminated on dash, horn and cruise control were inoperable. Also, windshield wipers worked intermittently. Consumer has contacted dealer , dealer noticed the clock spring broke, causing problems. *ak
Ea-010-007- consumer has noticed air bag light illuminated on t dashboard. Also, horn was inoperable/ windshield wipers worked intermittently, and curise control was inoperable. Consumer has contacted t dealer, dealer noted spring within steering wheel needed replacing. Please provide any further details.
Since I have had this vehicle, the air bag light comes on and will stay on thus I do not know if the air bag would work or not if needed. My cruise control alternates working and not as does the check engine light. Most of the time the check engine light is on and everytime I have had it checked, I have been told they reset it and everything look good. The computer does not show anything wrong. The cruise will come on sometimes and it will not at others. I think this vehicle as well as others I have talked to has a defect and I would like to see you check it out and have them do a recall and correct the electrical problems. I took my vehicle back several times during the first few months I had it for repairs and the same type probles keep occurring. My wipers will also at times come on with out being turned on. My sisters caravan does the same thing.
Consumer needed to have transmission replaced again because it was shifting incorrectly. Problem could've been a rebuilt torque converter they used. Clock spring needed to replaced because horn didn't work. Also, airbag light stayed on, and cruise control went totally out.*ak drivers side sliding door jams, linkage appears okay. Windshield wipers sometomes will not shut off after key is removed.
Windshield wipers intermittently shut off or won't turn on . *ak the dealer replaced battery at first and then wiper motor as possible cause but the problem still exists.
Air bag light stay's on/door lock's jammed's/window track broken.
Blower motor resistor rusted/connector harness burnt -- burning smell in vehicle.
While using windshield wipers they would work intermittently . Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
Airbag light stays on. Also, fuel gauge/ odometer/ temperature gauge do not work, and windshield wipers come on intermittenly.
Intermittently electrical systems malfunctioned, causing windshield wipers and instrument panel to malfunctioned.. Computer chip in the windshield wipers has been replaced; however the problem has reoccurred.
While traveling and without any indication vehicle would stall/ windshield wipers would come on, and vehicle would lose all braking power. Please provide further information.
Intermittently vehicle shuts down and dies . Vehicle will restart immediately. Dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem. *ak windshield wipers malfunctions.
Vehicle has been having ongoing problem with windshield wipers since vehicle was purchased. Windshield wipers do not work properly in the rain. Windshield wipers would either stop working or change speeds on their own. Also, when thedy are on while wet, and consumer attempts to turn them off, windshield wipers would continue to move, even while the engine is turned off. Vehicle has been taken to the dealership on numerous occasions, and have been replaced. Per technician, no further repairs were going to be made since there were no remedies to the problem.
While driving air bag light will come on/horn will not work/ cruise control malfunctioned, and windshield wipers will come on unexpectedly.
I brought my 1996 dodge caravan in to cerritos dodge on 4/4/00 to have my passenger window checked out because it was not going up and down. Cerritos dodge claimed the window was sticking due to heat and was not concerned about it at the time. Then on 6/29/00, I brought my caravan in again due to the fact that my passenger window was not working again. This time cerritos dodge did fix it and replaced the window regulator, this part is covered under my warranty. The window does work at this time, but I will need to take it back in because it is sticking occasionally. Thank you for your time. Larry hill.
Windshield wipers work intermittently while driving in the rain. Consumer feels this could be dangerous.
The A/C and heat valve stick. Yh
Van shuts off while driving or will not start......once it shuts down u have to wait 15-30 min before it can be started, wipers will shut down or will keep going after car has been shut off.....will runn at whatever speed they want.
Sliding door rattles and moves off the hinges, and holds a gap. Also, windshield wipers come on intermittently.
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