1998 Dodge Grand Caravan visibility problems

Filed Feb 2, 2015 · Airbags, Fuel system · WA

There are at least 4 recall items listed for this vehicle. I have never been contacted by the manufacturer. Should I be concerned? If yes, what should I do?

Filed May 17, 2011 · Visibility · 80,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the windshield wipers were inoperable and obstructed her view of the roadway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced the control unit, however, the windshield wipers failed to operate. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The current mileage was 128,000 and the failure mileage was 80,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Sep 23, 2009 · Visibility · MO

Recently bought 1998 dodge grand caravan. The front wipers stopped working most immediately. We replaced the switch in the steering column and that did nothing. Then we replaced the wiper motor. That seemed to work but now they won't come on until the car has been on for a while. That is not safe as the rain does not wait until the car has been on for a while. Is such a safety hazard and other vans have recalls for this why not mine?

Filed Jul 14, 2008 · Visibility · 87,240 miles · PA

The intermittent feature of the windshield wipers just quit working as it should. It would sometimes work for a few wipes, stop working for a while, then sometimes it would start working for a few more wipes. The control module on the steering column has been replaced twice. It worked for about two blocks out of the shop & just quit again. So far I have invested over $1,000.00 trying to get them to work.

Filed Nov 11, 2006 · Visibility · 116,500 miles · OR

The wiper blades will turn on by themselves while driving. To get them to turn off you must turn the ignition system off then restart the vehicle. If you turn on the wipers while driving they will not go back off until the car has been turned off and restarted also.

Filed Jul 25, 2006 · Brakes, Lights · NY

Strut tower corrosion-driver side-rust and metal breaking up-1998 grand caravan-purchased new-has 83,500 miles- have had belt problems several times-also windshield wipers intermit failure -rusted out power steering mech. Totally replaced-many brake jobs-and also headlight interior switch seems to fail at times. I need to make a decission to buy a new van with "hand controls" or have this van "hand controls" installed. Me thinks I need to buy a new van and be looking at another manufactor. As it seems like chrysler/dodge is not stepping up to all these failures that are seen by too many other van owners;of this 1998 model caravan. Saw on line a new repair for the strut rusting called ""fusor #112b/mopar 05083855aa. Can be used to fix this problemthe tsb #23-044-02 thru a company called lord corp. Listed under their oem bulletins and repair recommendations using fusor adhesives. Think I may use this on mine. Hope others can use this also. Thanks.

Filed Nov 25, 2005 · Visibility · 70,000 miles · PA

The intermittent mode of the windshield wipers dose not work. The wiper control module has been replaced twice. The vehicle has been out of service a total of five days for the attempted repairs.

Filed Aug 22, 2005 · Visibility · 70,000 miles · PA

Windshield wippers sometimes stop working when in the intermitant mode.had module in steering column replaced. Still happens.

Filed May 18, 2004 · Visibility · MD

While using the windshield wipers, the wiper motor failed which caused the blades to stop moving. Please provide details.

Filed Jan 14, 2004 · Visibility · 60,000 miles · NC

Windshield wipers are uncontrollable. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don't. Sometimes they will not turn off. Sometimes the intermittent function doesn't work. This is a serious distraction and also a big hazard in the rain.