1999 Dodge Grand Caravan: windshield wiper failure

Filed Aug 25, 2010 · Airbags, Electrical · 125,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the power windows, windshield wipers, and cruise control would fail sporadically. The emergency brake warning light would also illuminate intermittently. The radio had also failed in addition to the air bag warning light remaining illuminated. The contact took the vehicle in for recall repairs in 2008 under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v480000 (air bags) where the clock spring was replaced. The repair corrected the failure for approximately one month before recurring. In addition, the contact stated that the drive belt was defective and was repaired several times to no avail. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000 and the current mileage was 180,000.

Filed May 4, 2010 · Electrical · 160,000 miles · MS

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that her vehicle had previously been serviced for recall 04v480000 (air bags). A month after being repaired, the vehicle displayed the same failure which was that the cruise control, windows, radio, windshield wipers, horn, lights, door locks and radio did not function on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000. The current mileage was approximately 178,000.

Filed Dec 27, 2006 · Visibility · 114,486 miles · TX

Wipers not working on 1999 dodge caravan. Surfing the web and saw many related issues to this problem. It appears there were enough reports to request a recall. I consider this serious issue due to road condition when the wipers are needed and the vision impact also. It also appears that chrysler/dodge is aware of a problem.

Filed Aug 22, 2006 · Engine · 60,000 miles · AL

1999 dodge grand caravan,3.3 liter engine, started out about once a year the serpentine belt would slip off and have to be reinstalled. Then started every 6 months, usually during wet weather, came off with my wife, she would lose steering almost causing a wreck. I would have to leave work and go where ever she was and put belt back on. Finally noticed the tensioner pulley leaning to the left allowing belt to slip off. Replaced pulley thinking problem solved, but once again belt would slip off during a rain and wipers on. Very dangerous situation for my wife again, no steering. Tried a better quality belt, same thing, belt would slip off during rain. 2 weeks ago it slipped off with my wife on major freeway in birmingham, al , I had to go about 50 miles and put belt back on with traffic speeding by and all during a rain storm of course. Yesterday I drove the van to my job and on the way home ran into a rain storm and guess what, it came off again, luckily on the street I live on. I've read about thousands of people with same problem with this type of van. I've owned the van since the beginning, loved it except for this problem, even bought a new 05 grand caravan because they are good vans. I just wish dodge would admit the 99 and similar years had a recall issue on this serpentine belt. Or why can't they tell us, the owners how to fix this problem?

Filed Feb 4, 2004 · Acceleration, Brakes · IL

I have a 1999 grand caravan, I have not received any recall notices at all. I have had numerous problems with this vehicle. Why haven't I been notified of any of these concerns. I have problems with windshield wipers just quitting. Dome lights fading in an out. Now that my warrenty is up, they say I'll need a new transmission. The back gate won't unlock with a key, the windows leak, the sliding doors don't seal, they rattle going down the road. My RPM dial shoots up and down, not only that, my paint has started peeling over the back left wheel. They say it's not their problem. Just started bubbling and rusting. I've had to have a gas line underneath fixed due to knocking it wasn't fixed properly. I have a lemon is what I have and now that I have no warrenty they just keep putting their hands out. I have put three sets of brakes in less than 4 years and now they say I need rotors. I live 3 miles from work. What's up with that. Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!now my blower is going out of my heater, I've had to replace two hub caps, $150 each for the fragile plastic.

Filed May 14, 2003 · Visibility · 40,000 miles · IL

Wipers not working on 1999 dodge caravan. Surfing the web and saw many related issues to this problem. It appears there were enough reports to request a recall. I consider this serious issue due to road condition when the wipers are needed and the vision impact also. It also appears that chrysler/dodge is aware of a problem.

Filed Nov 13, 2002 · Suspension · NJ

Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the control arm snap causing the windshield wiper and the turn signal not to work. Dealer notified. Mr

Filed Aug 7, 2002 · Acceleration, Electrical · NY

Windshield wipers/ horn, and cruise control are inoperative. Cause is unknown. Please provide any further information.

Filed Mar 26, 2001 · Transmission, Visibility · NC

In light snow plastic gear that controls windshield wiper arm has stripped off, causing it to become inoperative. 2. Also there is no safety lock for gear shift that prevents vehicle from rolling in case someone moves gear shift without applying brakes.*ak

Filed Dec 18, 2000 · Visibility · MA

While traveling with windshield wipers running, passenger's side windshield wiper stopped working, causing driver's side to run alone. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.

Filed Nov 2, 1999 · Airbags · GA

During recall repair dealership informed consumer of additional wiring repairs necessary for the rear wiper that will not be included in the recall (99v‑113). Mjs