2009 Dodge Grand Caravan: windshield wiper failure

Filed Mar 14, 2023 · Electrical, Fuel system · KY

It started out as the van would not start almost everytime I got ready to leave and would have someone jump my battery, and it would start right back up. after a few weeks of having to do this, i had help jumping my battery once again but this time my wind shield wipers wouldnt shut off resulting in me having to take the fuse out and back in when it rains. when this happened the what i believe is called the "multi functional shift " (the stick on the left side of steering wheel that controls my wipers, wiper fluid, turn signals, bright lights, etc.) completely stopped working with no sign of it having problems previously. Along with that the stereo keeps flickering and switching channels on its own. Lastly, when i am pumping gas, i can barely pull up the trigger without the pump shutting off like as if my tank was full. This has all happened in the last 6 or 7 months or so and has not yet been investigated.

Filed Oct 28, 2022 · Electrical · MN

On 10 October 2022 @ 21:05 hours, I was driving home (to Waconia) from Academy College (Bloomington, MN). Upon entering I35 W North entrance ramp, I had engaged my left turn signal; looking in my driver-side mirror as I merged, I seen the headlights behind me & proceeded to accelerate on the freeway. I was partially in the lane when I heard a horn & wheels screeching to my left. I was close enough to the shoulder & quickly turned sharp then the vehicle blew by me, barely colliding with my vehicle. (I stayed steady & did box breathing as I tried to calm myself). The next day I was driving my van and when I used my left turn signal, I noticed on my instrument panel it was not reflecting my turn signal light, so when I had the near collision the night before, they did not see my turn signal light! The electrical problem with this 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan while driving; at 4-7 minute intervals, this happens while driving; headlights; wipers all instrument panel lights come on; chime rings all at the same time! Days before the near collision, I brought my van in to the mechanics shop and told the owner what was happening. He knew right away that it was the TIP Module needs replacement, due to corrosion under the fuse panel. He sends customers to the Chrysler dealer, which costs $3000 to install & there is a waiting period for the part.(had put $1900 into the ATV-multi vehicle reseal side cover; oil pan gasket & water pump; l/r & r/r calipers; brake fluid; engine coolant/conditioner kit & cooling system flush(which I had to borrow from a friend, as I am only on SSDI). I looked up the part # online & order it, from my friend again; $410. Since it has to be programmed; I watched a You tube video on how to do it. I have not gotten it fixed yet, as I hurt myself at my part-time Davanni’s pizza delivery job, involving my brakes failing, nearly rolling over me. I file Work comp, then made a PIP Claim with my auto insurance for lost wages. I have 2-weeks off/Doctor. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to the d

Filed Apr 19, 2020 · Electrical · 182,000 miles · NY

At approx 182000 miles the electrical system controlling my dashboard warning lights,speedometer,tachometer,wipers,lights and switches for power windows and locks went completely haywire. This happened without warning upon starting vehicle. At the moment of start up wipers began to swipe without turning on switch, headlights began to flash and all warning lights on dash lit indicating failure of all safety systems. After carefully driving around a parking lot I was in to see if the vehicle was safe and driveable I then noticed that my speedometer and tachometer would cycle on and off at random intervals.they would indicate proper functioning for minutes and then go completely off with all warning lights activating. This on and off scenario lasted all the way home a journey of approx 20 miles. Upon reaching home I also found that I could no longer control the electric windows or locks from my drivers position. I did an internet search when I got home about this issue and luckily was able to find a youtube video from an owner of a 2008 chrysler town&country minivan similar to mine who had encountered the same safety issue. Apparently this owner had done some investigating of their own and found that a wire coming from the engine compartment into the drivers door either breaks over time from opening and closing of door over the years, or a wire chafes and shorts out intermittently thus causing this issue. In order to fix this problem the driver side interior door skin must be removed and the wire loom going to the driver door controls must be examined in order to find the proper wire to repair.this repair was accomplished by a local mechanic for me based on my showing him the video. In my opinion this is a definite safety issue as it involves,speedometer, tach, warning lights,wiper control,headlights that flash and use of power locks and window controls.

Filed Feb 27, 2020 · Electrical · 155,000 miles · MN

While driving dash board lights come on, wipers turn on, all gauges go down while vehicle is still running. Horn will periodically sound off and drain battery.

Filed Jul 19, 2019 · Electrical · FL

It seems the van possesed at times. While driving or just starting the van (not moving) at randomy everything will go haywire. Lights on the dash all turn on, odometers all go to -0-, wipers start wiping & headlights turn on all while nothing has been turned on other than starting the vehicle or while it's already in motion. I have read many complaints about this same issue & nothing has been done about it. Sad that chrysler/dodge can't own up to this electrical issue & put out an official recall.... Safe to say they don't even know what is going on if they can't put out a recall on this issue. Smh

Filed Jun 27, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 106,000 miles · NC

When the ignition switch is turned the car will not start. I have to turn the key over 15 times in order for the van to catch and start, the problem is becoming more frequent. Also, when the dvd player is in the up position all of the warning lights come on in the dash the windshield wipers cut on and none of the dials work on the speed, gas and thermostat indicators. The dvd problems occur when the vehicle is parked and on the road operating. The ignition problem is when you go to start the vehicle.

Filed Oct 23, 2018 · Electrical, Visibility · 175,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge grand caravan. While driving 55 MPH, the windshield wipers functioned independently and all the warning indicators started to flicker on the instrument panel. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000.

Filed Dec 29, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 125,000 miles · KS

Windshield wipers turn on and off erratically. Headlights turn on and off erratically. Gauges don't work, can't open or close side and rear door. This is due to the tipm not functioning properly

Filed Sep 21, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 104,000 miles · MI

Instrumental cluster lights turn on, all dial indicators go to 0, wipers turn twice, outside lights turn on and then off, and warning beeps inside. Can repeat different frequency time, but usually every few seconds. Some warning lights remain on, especially brake warnings and airbag. 2 dealers reviewed and recognized issue but stated did not know what to do. Rarely, after start-up only brake light and airbag warnings stay on and no other light issue. First dealer replaced instrument cluster and improved by no left dial issue, but warning lights still occur. All warning lights, center dial, and right dial, lights, and wiper issues still occur. Dealer checked and noted programming issue but informed nothing can do. Now occurs more often. All brake warning lights now always show after beginning to drive. Then all other warning lights, and so on, begin as noted. Recorded and attached. Frequency has increased. If I turn outside lights on, lights will not turn off when issue occurs but turn signal still stops when I have them on. Other drivers then do not know if I am turning. Airbag, brake, fuel lights, wipers, and outside lights worry me since everything shows warning or stops while driving, as frequent as every few seconds during entire drive. Is one of the issues real or are they all pretend due to the vehicle issue? Occurs all speeds, temperatures, and so on.

Filed Sep 6, 2016 · Electrical · 149,000 miles · NC

Instrumental panel dash lights come on and stay on while driving. Do not know how fast we are going or how much gas. All lights including ABS as well. Several other families in my area have same van with same problem. Wipers also come on when they are off. The chrylser town & country has had instrumental panel problems that were part of a recall as well

Filed Aug 10, 2016 · Electrical · 115,100 miles · TX

The car won't crank on the first try, but after 2 or 3 more times it will crank. Now there is a smell of fuel in the garage after the vehicle is no longer running. After 15 min. Tried to crank the car again and it won't crank. The starter, alternator, and battery both check out to be great. Also notice that the window wipers wipe slow or don't wipe at all when fob is set to the on position.

Filed Mar 9, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 130,000 miles · WI

While driving the wipers, headlights, and dashboard started operating crazy. It would occur every 30 seconds and would not stop. The only solution (temporary) was to remove the fuse associated with the driver side door. This caused the craziness to stop, but now I lost all ability to operate any functions on the driver side door. The fuse was tested and it is working just fine. While this was not an immediate danger, it was still scary having this happen to me while driving with my young children in the car. We are unable to discover a permanent solution. After review, it appears we are diffidently not alone. Please figure this out!