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Dodge Caravan wipers problems

374 of the 10,018 owner complaints about the Dodge Caravan describe windshield wiper failure, most of them for the 1996 model year.

owner complaints
374
worst model year
1996
typical repair cost reported
$741
typical mileage
78,345
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below

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What owners say

Filed May 18, 2023 · Engine, Visibility · NM

Belt under hood keeps falling off and or breaking car seizes up and locks up almost crashed a few times Also engine problems smokes a lot wipers don’t work windows won’t go down also transmission jerks when driving

Filed Feb 9, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 175,000 miles · MI

Traveling 55 down highway suddenly brake engages and brake came up on dash board.brake stays on for a minute or so then notice that it sounds as if I am over revving engine. When I could safely pull over I did so put in park for a minute went again as soon as I reached over 35 it still sounded as if I was over revving engine. When I could safely pull over again I shut the vehicle off at this time the windshield wipers start going and the horn is sounding off. I then got out disconnected the battery waited for 5 minites reconnected. I then preceded to go again and still sounded as if I was revving engine put 4 ways on and preceeded home at 25 miles an hour on a secondary road. This is not the first time this has happened it has happened several other times when taken in to the dealer they could not find issue this was while still under warranty. No one has been able to figure it out.

Filed Jan 7, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · GA

The door in the back will open an close on it on almost closed on my daughter while get out of car an no button was pushed to close the door. Going down the road and all gauges are coming on an wipers coming on by them self . Key getting stuck in the ignition.

Filed Sep 16, 2018 · Driver assistance, Engine · 104,000 miles · CT

Just resolved an ignition recall problem on the vehicle because of problems with independent wipers going off, horn going off,vehicle stalling while driving and doors locking and unlocking..dodge replaced ignition and win module but problem began when I tried using AC or heater..I just brought the car 2 months ago and it has stalled on hgihway 3 times and on the road numerous times. Im afraid to drive the car. The check engine light turns on but goes out intermitently. Sounds like the itpm problem everyone is having ..cant afford another 2000 dollars to fix

Filed Sep 14, 2018 · Airbags, Visibility · 140,000 miles · MI

My air bag light is on because the rear wiper shorted out and blew the fuse, and the air bags are on the same fuse.

Filed Aug 14, 2018 · Lights, Seat belts · 179,500 miles · IL

Head lights dull & cracked. Front passanger seat catching not retracting. Rear window wiper just stops any posistion

Filed Dec 3, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · 158,000 miles · NY · crash

Was driving home at night when randomly my lights started flashing, horn started blaring, windshield wipers started going off, washer fluid was spraying everywhere. Locks were locking and unlocking. I ended up driving into someone's lawn as I could not see properly with poor lighting and all the distractions. Once I got home the vehicle continued to be possessed even without the key in the ignition. I was finally able to get everything to stop after unplugging the battery. Upon internet research it didn't take long to realize it was tipm fuse box issue, I have found several other customers with the same box having the same issues. I have gone to the junkyard 3 times and grabbed a used tipm fuse box replacement. The first replacement the car would not start. Second replacement there was a lot of trouble lights on the dash and the odometer did not work. With my most recent replacement the headlights don't work. So including my original tipm , that's 4 faulty tipms. Do you notice a problem or pattern here?

Filed Sep 10, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · 120,000 miles · NY

Many issues, appear to be related to the tipm. Headlights intermittently stop working, as do the windshield wipers(various times, when driving/when starting the car). Car horn beeps when driver door is opened. Air conditioner/heater intermittently stops working (when driving), will usually come back on after pulling over and restarting the car. Very dangerous in the winter.

Filed Jun 27, 2017 · Electrical · 134,000 miles · NM

The integrated power module fails, leading to the engine cutting out, as well as horn, wipers and washer going off randomly. This happens regardless of temperature, driving conditions, etc. The dealers know exactly what the issue is, and love the $1200+ the get for replacement of this notoriously defective part.

Filed Mar 18, 2017 · Electrical · MD

The dash board lights and the wiper blades flick on and off while driving

Related recalls

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motorReported March 8, 2006 · 268,800 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain vans and sport utility vehicles, the front windshield wiper motor armature shaft may break.
Risk
During certain operating conditions, loss of front windshield wiping capability could occur, and the driver's vision could be obscured which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor free of charge. The recall began on june 19, 2006, to dodge durango owners. Minivan owners will be notified during july 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 06V067000 · Recall details

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkagesReported July 16, 1999 · 828,559 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: minivans. The left hand windshield wiper pivot drive arm was not mechanically staked to the pivot shaft.
Risk
This could allow the drive arm to disengage from the shaft leading to a loss of wiper function. The driver's visibility would be impaired, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the left hand side windshield wiper pivot assembly.

Recall number 99V189000 · Recall details

Questions about the Dodge Caravan wipers

Which Dodge Caravan years have windshield wiper failure problems?

The model years with the most reports are 1996 (102 complaints), 1997 (42 complaints) and 2008 (36 complaints).

How much does it cost to fix windshield wiper failure on the Dodge Caravan?

Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $741 (median of 18 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.

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