The windshield wipers will operate sporadically.
1998 Dodge Grand Caravan visibility complaints
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1998 dodge grand caravan - windshield wipers operate sporadically on their own; in addtion, the gas gauge goes full to empty and back again sporadically. An internet search points to a faulty wiring harness as the problem.
Transmission failure. The transmission in my 1998 dodge grand caravan began to slip and stay in second gear around 50k miles. I had it diagnosed by the dealer and the cost of repair is more than I could ever afford. I have taken it to two other mechanics and there is not much variation in price. Generally the cost is going to be from $16,000 to $2,400. I cannot afford a new car either. I am reading all of the complaints about this, so why hasn't there been a recall? The dealer should gladly replace the transmissions since they are aware that this is occurring on a regular basis. It is because they do not want to absorb the cost themselves. They will recall something small like brakes or fan belt. I also have had the serpentine belt slip off twice when driving through puddles of water. Both times my engine overheated and the steering column locked, both fatally serious probems. What is the deal? I demand relief! No one is going to trade this piece of junk with me. What is the dealer willing to do?
All of the original tires on the vehicle experienced tread separation. *jg ph
Mirrors no longer stay in place; passenger side flops around, driver side pulls out away from driver. Dealer wants to charge $500.
The problem with the air bag, cruise control & horn started approximately 1000 miles over warranty. At times, the horn will work, but not often and with no regularity. In regard to the windshield wipers, I have had them repaired at the dealership once. The problem continues to persist. I have also reported the suspension to the dealership, however, they were unable to locate a problem. Nlm
I was walking along the driver's side of the car coming around the front of the car and walking toward the driver's door to enter the car and leave on an errand. When I walked by the power mirror assembly on the driver's side of the car, my left arm bumped the mirror assembly and I heard a snap, looked back and saw the mirror was no longer in its proper position. The mirror had released and its reflective surface was now facing perpendicular to the side of the car instead of toward the back of the car. I attempted to reposition the mirror to its proper place but it would not snap into place and will not remain stationery. I took it to the dealership but it was about one month after the end of the warranty period. The dealership representative said there has been no notification of problems with the mirror assembly. I was quoted about $300+ for the replacement and repair of the mirror assembly. The mirror broke very easily and that is very disturbing...not too mention that it is very expensive. I have used a locking, plastic fastener to secure the mirror in its proper position and plan to continue this method for the time being. I consider this to be an engineering or structural flaw as it required only a very minor bump by soft tissue to cause the damage. I am very frustrated and disappointed by this event and the quality failure.
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable when windshield wipers are activated and they cut off. Also, when vehicle is first started they come on automatically, obstructing the view of the driver. Dealer has inspected and repaired vehicle several times, but problem still exists.
Ineffective design of mirror is causing a blindspot in both rearview and driver's side mirrors, resulting in consumer not being able to see within 30 feet behind the vehicle.
Defective sideview mirror snapped off when door was opened. Yh
Both left and right side exterior mirrors malfunctions. Yh
Fan relay failed. Yh
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