1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager: windshield wiper failure

Filed Jan 11, 2019 · Brakes, Fuel system · 205,000 miles · OR

Affected component: body control module the bcm controls the following: wipers, fuel pump, vehicle power and much more. During a rainy day in oregon ciry oregon, the bcm failed. The car was moving into a parking lot at less than 20 MPH. In the parking lot was a police vehicle. When the bcm failed, the vehicle lost fuel pressure and therefore engine power then power braking, power steering and the wiper control went erradic. I managed to get the vehicle stopped, narrowly missing the police vehicle. I had no power brakes, no power steering, and the wipers stopped. The bcm was to blame. Had this occurred at highway speeds, I don't like to think what may have happened!!!

Filed Dec 1, 2004 · Visibility · IN · crash

Consumer stated windshield wipers worked intermittently. Consumer had some calls with being in an accident because the windshield wipers failed during rainstroms.

Filed Nov 16, 2004 · Transmission, Visibility · 68,000 miles · IA

The consumer stated that the windshield wipers worked intermittently, and sometimes would not shut off. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and was told that the problem was due to the power distribution center of the vehicle which was malfunctioning. To repair vehicle would cost approximately $700.00. *ak the wiper problem would occur at startup, while turning and or while in motion. The transmission would become a problem as well.

Filed May 28, 2003 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · CO

My 1996 plymouth grand voyager has had numerous, ongoing electrical problems. The wipers no longer work, the ignition frequently does not work. I have taken it in to a repair facility and they have replaced numerous parts and the problem still persists. They believe there is an electrical short in the steering column that they cannot locate. I have two other friends who also own chrysler product minivans and they are having the same problems. If this does not become the source of recall you can be sure that I and my friends will no longer be driving chrysler minivans in the future. Timothy glesmann windsor, colorado

Filed May 5, 2003 · Fuel system, Visibility · MI

There are two problems which are occurring all the time: 1. The van smells of gas every once in while. There have been a couple of recalls regarding this matter and they have been performed on the van. Still the fuel smell is there. Have written to chrysler, they only have one answer for this: you have exceeded the mileage requirement for warranty. I think this is a safety issue and chrysler should take care of it. Why do they have to wait for somebody to get hurt before they will pay up? Please help. 2. Windshield wipers: these have been a problem since I bought the van. They come on intermittently. Sometimes they come on when I am using turn signal, turning on radio, or just driving. Then there are times when the various speeds stop working, and the wipers only work at high speeds. Warranty work was performed a few times during warranty period. Since then, last fall the wipers stopped working completely. Took it to the dealer, they changed the body module unit and it cost me $650 to fix it. It worked fine for a month but since then the wipers are doing the same things as mentioned earlier, except they haven't died yet. Once again chrysler gives me a standard response. They know wipers are a problem, and they won't fix them.

Filed Feb 17, 2003 · Electrical · 101,000 miles · IN

Numerour repeated electrical problems. Wipers, internal systems, radio, horn, windows, lights fail. Have been to dealer, paid for over $250 of repairs. Problem persists; dealer will not do anything unless the problem happens in front of them. Fear safety problems.

Filed Feb 14, 2003 · Acceleration, Electrical · 54,000 miles · WI

The transmission and belt tensioner failed, the axle had broken, the horn, wipers, and cruise control failed. The A/C had gone out along with the condenser. There was fluid leakage in the power steering rack & pinion, the vehicle had gone dead. As a result the computer was replaced. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for the repair costs. Scc

Filed Aug 5, 2002 · Acceleration, Airbags · OH

This van was purchased off lease with 18000 miles and less than 1 year old. After 1 year the vehicle was out of warranty due to mileage (36000). The wipers would go on and off at will. The dealer replaced the battery for $100.00. The problem continued and eventually lights started to turn on in the interior of the vehicle on their own. The cruise control worked intermittantly. The air bag light came on intermittantly. The body control module was replaced. We didn't leave the dealership and the problem started again. The dealer ordered another body control module. It has been 3 and one half years and now the problems are starting again. The vehicle has stalled on several occassions. The horn does not work. The cruise control does not work. The air bag light is on continuously now. We do not have the $1000 dollars for replacement of the air bag. We understand that there are others with this same problem. Is the federal safety agency going to make chrystler right these electrical problems. I have read about engine fires due to electrical shorts. It certainly appears that we are not the only ones experiencing electrical problems with our minivan.

Filed Apr 8, 2002 · Body, Electrical · OR

Door lock failures: repeated failures required new mechanisms, also affected the fuel tank door. Transmission failure: occurred in parking lot fortunately. Required $2200 in repair. Dealer (hershberger motors in woodburn, or) failed to correctly seal the transmission. When returned to dealer for this, they broke the right bearing hub, another $400 to repair. Body control module failure: wipers stopped working - an absolute necessity in oregon! Bcm repaired by sending out existing unit by dealer (town & country chrysler, milwaukie, or). Did not correct problem ($450 repair costs). Presently in for correcitve action. Signed - unhappy customer.

Filed Feb 5, 2002 · Body, Lights · KY

Several items: no interior lights fuse is ok, psngr armrest fell off, windshield wipers occasionally cycle on their own.

Filed Jan 3, 2002 · Acceleration, Airbags · NJ

Airbag light on, no horn , no cruise control. Wiper on itself sometimes when turning. Door lock sometimes doesn't lock.

Filed Dec 28, 2001 · Visibility · PA

Windshield wipers go on at anytime,drivers automatic window doesn't work valve cover gaskets leak,struts were bad had fixed, starter went out, had fixed,, break lights, fixed, air conditioner unit filled ,freon still leaks out,replaced battery, and wipers,complete brakes replaced in front, and now we are told the transmission has to be replaced, we are very dissatisfied with this vehicle , we have always had gm vehicles but seems we made a big mistake with this one ! Also please check our VIN # does not match up with anything in your system from my buyers guide we are getting the # [xxx], we checked the # on the vehicle also says this #. Please advise us what to do we do not have the estimated price of $2000.00 to have a transmission replaced we were assured by the dealer this vehicle was gone over buy their mechanic & it was in excellent condition. We don't know where to turn ! [xxx],[xxx] bangor, pa [xxx] phone [xxx]. *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *js