2013 Dodge Grand Caravan: windshield wiper failure

5 of the 472 complaints about the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan describe windshield wiper failure.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Windshield wiper failure by model year

2019
3
2018
2
2017
5
2016
3
2014
4
2013
5
2012
9
2011
14
2010
15
2009
16
2008
153
2006
7
2005
18
2003
4
2002
6
2001
6
2000
7
1999
11
1998
16
1997
58
1996
98
1995
4
1994
6
1993
10
1992
7
1991
5

What owners say

Filed Mar 11, 2025 · Electrical, Lights · MN

Unknown what causes the issue. I've read it could be the tpim. I was driving down the highway when the insturment cluster stopped working, no speedometer, no gear indicator, gas gauge not working, no dash lights. the wipers turned on and would not turn off lose of both turn signals (I pulled over and checked) thankfully there was not traffic behind me when I was making a turn. Speedometer stopped working. No warning lights, insturments cluster was black. Not sure if my Brake lights were functional I couldn't check as I by myself. This has happened 3 times in the last month and a half. Not sure if the airbags are still functional. This is a major electrical issue.There are numerous forums of this same issue affecting different year/ models of Dodge and Chrysler vehicles.

Filed Nov 13, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 102,201 miles · OH

1st time june 2020: while driving on highway, suddenly warning lights started going on and off and on, van lost electrical power, shutting down all lights, windows, etc. Engine would not switch gears. Luckily, made it off the highway before the engine died. Towed to mechanic, could not find an issue after it was jump started. They tested it for 5 straight days. 2nd time october 2020 pulled van out of garage to driveway, turned it off to load and put grandchildren in car seats. Van would not restart, towed, replaced battery. 3rd time 11/7/2020 while driving on suburban busy road at night, suddenly various warning lights came on and off and on, wipers turned on by themselves, then all electrical power went out. I guided van into the nearest parking lot as the engine died and would not restart. Aaa came again, jumped the car, and while we discussed what to do, the car shut itself off again. Towed, mechanic replaced alternator. I have been very lucky not to be hit by another vehicle in two of these three instances. Current mileage: 102,201 I can provide repair shop bills and proof of the 3 times vehicle was towed in last 6 months!

Filed Mar 6, 2019 · Electrical, Transmission · 130,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge grand caravan. While driving various speeds, the transmission would downshift or shift into neutral. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. The failure recurred. In addition, while driving, the battery warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a code red indicated a failure with the windshield wiper and the fuel pump. The contact called greenville chrysler jeep dodge at (903) 454-0283 (located at 5401 interstate hwy 30, greenville, tx 75402) and was informed that there was no recall associated with the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Jan 9, 2019 · Electrical · 76,000 miles · WI

2013 dodge grand caravan 76000 miles. Windshield wipers wont work. I was told this tipm is failing and needs to be replaced. Dodge will not help replace or repair this even though this is a known issue. I was told by a chrysler dealership this is a known issue.the tipm is the command center for all electrical functions. There are reports of vehicles stalling while driving, air bag issues, windshield wiper issues, fuel pump issues. This is a very dangerous part to malfunction. Yet, they will not help replace this. There was a lawsuit filed for these issues. Why isn't there a recall. My family is being put in danger! Dodge told me not to drive it if I feel its unsafe. What am I supposed to do? This is my vehicle that I bought thinking it was a safe reliable vehicle. This part is over 1000 to fix. Please investigate and recall! This is a death trap waiting to happen not only for those driving but for others on the road. People shouldn't have to potentially lose there lifes due to a faulty part.

Filed Nov 13, 2015 · Visibility · 89,362 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge grand caravan. While driving at 60 MPH, windshield wipers failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wipers failed to pull enough am breach from the tipm. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,362.