1996 Dodge Intrepid: windshield wiper failure

7 of the 504 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Intrepid describe windshield wiper failure.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Windshield wiper failure by model year

2002
2
2001
1
2000
3
1999
2
1998
1
1997
11
1996
7
1995
6
1994
4
1993
3

What owners say

Filed Oct 19, 2004 · Visibility · 137,000 miles · MO

While driving 50 MPH the wipers became stuck. Please provide additional information.

Filed Jan 28, 2003 · Electrical · 96,750 miles · NE · fire

The multifuntion switch that controls the headlights and wipers started to smoke and burned out. My winshield wipers came on and I lost my low beam headlight. In the process of replacing the switch I found the wiring and plug to be burned and melted. One wire had about 3/4 inch insulation missing. The multifunction switch and wire lume now have to be replaced at a cost of $200.

Filed Nov 6, 2002 · Electrical · WI

No one else should have to go through the medical and mechanical expense of having this vitial switch repaired that controls the headlights on the make of this car. This is the second time that this switch has fried that controls the use of the headlights on this vehicle and from what I'm told unless something is done to correct it permenatly, it won't be the last time this thing fails. This is also the second time, while driving. That the interior of my car has filled with smoke and has damaged other vitial componets in my car (ex. Proper use of my wiper blades as well as damage to other wiring underneath the dashbord which has caused other warning lights to stay on ). The mechanic I took my vehicle to for the second time, was shocked because he said that this is a known defect by chrysler and said I was lucky that there was not an interior fire this time. I want restitation. Why should I have to pay three hundred dollars each time to have this repaired for something that this car company knows is a problem? If I could get rid of this heap of junk, I would!! Dt

Filed Mar 27, 2001 · Visibility · IN

Left windshield wiper is in inoperable, obstructing driver's view. Dealer has been notified.

Filed Aug 24, 2000 · Electrical, Visibility · IL · fire

While driving about 25 MPH, all of sudden windshield wipers activated and smoke started coming from dashbroad. Smoke fogged up all windows, causing poor driver visibility. Driver quckly pulled into an automotive shop. A mechanic disconnected the battery. Mechanic found all three wiring harness were melted together. Repairs to vehicle through state farm insurance.

Filed Feb 9, 2000 · Visibility · UT

90% of the time while driving windshield wipers come on without application. The windsheild wiper module has been replaced twice by the dealership. Consumer is still experienicng a problem with the vehicle. Report given by daughter, heather reinhart.

Filed Oct 25, 1999 · Electrical · MI

Steam is coming from the steering column which caused the headlights and the windshield wipers to be inoperable intermittently. Manufacturer will be notified.