1998 Dodge Caravan visibility problems

Filed Dec 20, 2005 · Visibility · 110,000 miles · LA

Windshield wipers have become intermittent and getting worse to the point of not coming on until the vehicle has been on for a half hour. This happened after the panel lights such as for the AC unit etc began to blink at a constant rate and then they steady out after 20 minutes. Have gone to two dodge dealerships. First one had me pay for and replace multi-function switch and it did not fix the problem. Second dealer said I have to order a $500 body control module computer plus labor and it may not solve the problem and they said it is a non-refundable expense even if they cannot fix the wipers. It is extremely dangerous to not have wipers working and I feel irresponsible that a computer is necessary for the wipers to work. The ntsb should have the authority to order dodge to fix this situation at dodge's expense since it is an obvious serious design flaw.

Filed Nov 14, 2004 · Visibility · 83,000 miles · FL

My windshield wipers turn on even in the off position and I have had to remove the fuse so that they won't run continuously. I have a 1998 dodge caravan. The dealer can't seem to find the problem. I now have to drive without any windshield wipers or if it is raining I have to stop and open the hood and put the fuse back in...then they run continuously. This is very dangerous and I have noticed on the internet that I am not the only one with this problem. The dealer is now ordering a part called a bcm which costs $500 in hopes that it will fix the problem but they are not sure.

Filed Jul 10, 2003 · Visibility · 56,944 miles · FL

While driving in a heavy a rainstorm, the windshield wipers failed. Dealer notified. *ak *ts the windshield wiper motor was replaced.

Filed Jun 11, 2003 · Visibility · KS

The windshield wiper will come on and off intermittently while traveling in inclement weather.

Filed Dec 6, 2002 · Visibility · AL

Brought vehicle new in aug 98 and the heater core would continuously to blow out. Would be replaced heater core part every year. Mechanic can not locate cause of the defective heater core problem. Ts

Filed Aug 8, 2002 · Visibility · VA

While in motion, the glue holding the rearview mirror in place weakened. Consumer wishes to be reimbursed for monies paid out for replacement glue. *jg

Filed Feb 18, 2002 · Brakes, Transmission · MI

As a concerned citizen, who handles the fleet for a state agency, I unhappy that nothing has been published from the manufactured as recalls to fix the problems which seems to happen around 35,000 miles or if the vehicle happens to be parked for anytime over two weeks.

Filed Jun 18, 2001 · Visibility · MI

Windshield wipers turn on and off. Although problem is intermittent, they don't work when needed. If switch is left on and forgot they start working without being aware that they were left on.

Filed Jan 16, 2001 · Brakes, Visibility · CA

We bought this van in januarary 1, 2000 we have had this van for a year now and have had the brakes done on it 8 times. The brakes get so hot that it melts the valve stems. Also when we bought this van the yellow lights on the front dash for the rear window wiper and the other lights surrounding that light keep blinking and wont stop blinking until driving on the freeway for about 10 to 15 minutes. The dealership didn't know how to make the lights stop blinking.

Filed Jul 31, 2000 · Lights, Visibility · NY

Windshield wipers become inoperable in rainy weather conditions due to a malfunction in the windshield wiper motor, and the multi- function switch.