The front windshield wipers on our 1997 dodge caravan will turn on by themselves. This problem has become worse over time. The local dealer believes they can fix the problem at a cost of $200. The problem is a safety concern and an annoyance and I believe chrysler should cover the cost to repair it.
1997 Dodge Grand Caravan visibility complaints
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Consumer states windshield wipers come on without warning. Dealer notified.
The vehicle experienced a problem with the windshield wipers.
The windshield wipers activated on their own, when the turn signal was use.*jb
While driving, wipers come on and off on there own. Sometimes the wipers won't go off. Please provide any further information. Ph
While driving the windshield wipers will come on and go off on their own. Consumer stateeds problem is really noticable when turning corners. *jb mutifunction switch replaced.
Intermittent wipers will not cycle consistantly. They might sweep 3 times quickly and then will cycle normally, then may stop cycling for 4-6 cycles. Wipers will sometimes activate on their own. Intermittent wipers will sometimes begin to cycle and continue cycling even after the switch has been turned to the "off" position in desperation. We live in the pacific nw and have to drive in rain constantly. Not having reliable windshield wipers is extremely hazardous. We have had the car to a dealer twice and had the switch replaced twice within one year. Per the dealer, the switch was defective both times. While driving home from the dealer after having the switch replaced the second time, the problem occurred again but by the time we turned around and got back to the dealer, it was working fine so the dealer could not diagnose additional problems.
Windshield wipers work only intermittently. Dealer found no problem. Mr
Consumer states that the windshield wipers will automatically come on with out turning on the switch.
Windshield wipers activate by themselves. No apparent rhyme or reason. No pattern.
Vehicles electrical system has consistently and rapidly consumed batteries, all batteries were unable to be installed.
The front windshield wiper comes on without my intervention. Sometimes this scares me so bad, my heart just starts to race. I fear that one of these times it might cause an accident. I wish dodge would put out a recall on this item since I saw it mentioned frequently on your website by other dodge grand caravan owners.
While driving clock spring became inoperable, forcing air bag to disengage, and horn to become inoperable along with cruise control. Also windshield wipers when used at high speed completely shutdown. Please provide any further information.
The windshield wipers turn on when not selected, and is very distracting, and has almost resulted in several accidents. Some of my friends which also own caravan/voyager have has the same problem and have had the switch replaced numerous times to no avail. I think dodge needs to redisgn the switch, and recall all the effected vehicles and have it corrected immediately. Also as far as the front brakes, I have had the front brake shoes replaced at least 7 times in the time I have owned the car. I haven't replaced that many brakes together on all the other cars I have owned. I think the front disc brakes are undersized and cannot meet the weight of the van. Dodge also needs to redisn the front brake sys and make modifications to the affected vehicles.
Consumer states that the windshield wipers come on intermittently, the switch was replaced once at consumers cost, however wipers continue to come on while making turns, in cold weather, and occasionally in the summer for no reason, possible wiper motor failure.
The airbag warning light on the dash has been activated. The horn and speed control are also inoperable which occurred about the same time the airbag light went on. Also, the windshield wipers activate occasionally even though the switch is in the off position. The outside mirrors also move when the automatic door locks are activated. It is my understanding that the air bag, horn and speed control problems are currently being investigated by the federal safety agency. A faulty clockspring assembly is the possible culprit.
Windshield wipers come on involuntarily when vheicle makes turns or hits bumps. Defective windshshield wiper switch was replace in 2000. Windshield wipers are distracting when they are not needed. Problem still exists.
Windshield wipers began turning on when left signal switched on; now come on often for no reason, and need to be manually shut off; and where ever the blades are when switched off is where they stay. Very distracting and huge annoyance. Intermediate feature no longer works.
On numerous occasions since we've owned this vehicle the front windshield wipers spontaneously activate, make two or three passes across the windshield, then return to the stowed position and stop. Sometimes the activation is noted in conjunction with starting the vehicle, activating the turn signals, or during the process of steering the vehicle through a turn. Sometimes it occurs while just driving straight down the road...I suppose this quirk is due to rubbing wiring, etc. In the steering column, and my wife and I are accustomed to it by now. It occurs to me though that this wiper activation could easily distract a driver at a critical moment and contribute to a mishap. Email is the best way to contact us or try the home phone number after that...we check the answering machine frequently. Thanks, clay riales.
Windshield wipers come on intermittently without prior warning and without manually turning windshield wipers on. Consumer has yet to contact dealer. *ak
Front windshield wipers turn on randomly. Always startles the driver of the vehicle. Attention is distracted for a few seconds every occurrence.
Windshield wipers come on without warning when making a turn or when the vehicle hits a bump.
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Windshield wipers will come on atleast 3 times in the distance of 1 mile. Problem has exisited since 1999 but has gotten steadily worse. Seems to be sensitive to vibration on the turn signal. Problem has occured with vehicle idling in driveway.
Front windshield wipers are activated with almost every left turn where the indicator is used to signal the turn. In most cases, the wipers have to be turned on and off before they will stop. Situation is deteriorating with time.
Headrest has design flaw, headrest collapses when pressing head backwards. Yh
Windshield wipers activate without use of switch @ any condition.
Defrost making loud noise, after having car 5hrs dealer called to report no problem. Advised to turn fan on.
Started smelling an odor coming from the vents. Contacted dealer ,they deodorized it, still continued to smell the odor. Then they replaced the evaporator assembly. They found mildew growing on the evaporator.
Emergency brake unexpectedly releases / windshield wipers unexpectedly cycle once
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