2000 Dodge Grand Caravan: windshield wiper failure

Filed Oct 18, 2023 · Electrical, Visibility · 110,000 miles · OR

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, there was an abnormal noise and noticed that the vehicle's windshield wiper and blinkers had become inoperable. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had been diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a faulty wiper transmission linkage, a relay, and a switch. The relay and switch were replaced however, the wiper transmission linkage was not repaired due to parts not being available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that parts were not available. The failure mileage was approximately 110.000

Filed May 9, 2007 · Visibility · 79,780 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the windshield wipers have failed intermittently for three months. Visibility is impaired during rainy conditions. The contact stated that the headlights have failed since the vehicle was purchased. He stated that the plastic lens is frosting and turning yellow from oxidizing, causing poor illumination at night. The current mileage is 81,000 and failure mileage was 79,780.

Filed Aug 4, 2004 · Visibility · NY

While driving in inclement weather the windshield wipers came on and off on their own intermittently. Dealer was aware of the problem.

Filed Jan 13, 2004 · Visibility · OR

Windshield wipers do not turn off when the switch is turned off. The wipers swipe an additional 2 - 8 times after they are turned off, even if the engine is off. The dealer tells me they will never fail to come on, they only fail to go off, and that changing the switch may not eliminate the problem. I am concerned that one day the switch will not respond when the wipers are needed and visibility will be compromised. It has gotten progressively worse since I have had the van.

Filed Nov 14, 2003 · Visibility · 32,552 miles · NY

Water kept entering passenger cabin whenever it rained due to open seam on windshield beneath the windshield wipers.*mr consumer paid $27063 for the repair. After notifying dodge, they reimbursed her half of the expense even though it was over the mileage and year of the warranty.

Filed May 7, 2003 · Electrical · NC

I have taken vehicle to the dealer 7 times to fix electrical issues. When headlights are on dash functions crash, locks don't work, wipers don't work, check engine light on. Dealer has replaced fuses, re-wired, replaced body control module. Dealer is unable to resolve problem. Now dealer advises that in order to fix the problem, it will require 3 electrical harnesses, costing $3000!

Filed Mar 30, 2001 · Fuel system, Steering · MO

I have repeatedly taken the van in for repairs for fuel mileage and pinging under acceleration as well as rattling in the steering column, intermitant wipers will stop working intermitantly. The most resent problem is the vents on the drivers side of the dash board cannot be shut off while the heater is on, this causes my head to get very warm while my feet are cold. The wiper switch, body computer and motor have been changed at 4 seperate trips to the dealer and this has not repaired the problem. All of these complaints have caused the van to be out of service for 14 days at the dealer, none of the problems have been resolved.