Consumer states that windshield wiper blades and motor come on while he is driving. He cannot cut them off until he turns vehicle off. Consumer replaced this part twice.
1996 Plymouth Voyager visibility complaints
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Body control module malfunctioned. As a result windshield wipers failed.
The windshield wipers failed during a rain storm.
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning windshield wipers will come on and off.
While driving my vehicle will start losing power. Then, the engine cuts off. At first when trying to restart it acts as if it's flooded . Upon waiting about 10 minutes it will start back up, but it will never give back all power, and then it will cut off again. Consumer had taken the van to 2 different repair shops. Both seemed to think they fixed the problem, but had it back no more than 1 week ,and it would do it all over again. In the past month consumer invested $1500.00 to the problems of this van, and it still was not fixed. Also, windshield wipers cut on and off at their choosing. Help!!! This has happened 4 times as of today. Only purchased the care on nov 29, 2002.
The wiper motor was replaced twice.
The consumer has experienced the following problems. Transmission failure, fuel rail line and tank. Clockspring, head gasket, and the wipers will come on when not in use. Scc ph
When turning on air conditioning and/or heat carrying out knob only w2orks on 1,3,45. Heat doesn't come out of the vents.
A crack has developed on front windshield for unknown reason. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Consumer stated the blower motor resistor melted, consumer started smelling smoke under hood of vehicle, the heater fan would only run on high, there is a tsb on this vehicle, consumer contacted dealer and was informed that they were aware of the problem. *jg
Windshield wipers are not reliable while driving.windshield wipers automatically come on when it is not raining. When it does rain windshield wipers do not come on. Dealer is aware of problem. Please provide any further information.
I found the plymouth technical service bullitin numbers regarding wiper problems just like mine. Starting w/083695reva, 081597, 081597a, 083198. These all describe the same problems I have had prior to a total failure of windshield wipers w/the exception of cleaning where it will make two passes, and no more. If I want to use the wipers for anything, I can only do so by using the washer option. This is an update to my information I submitted on 10/10/2001. Thank you.
Windshield wipers do not work at all. Before they stopped working windshield wipers would start moving when consumer did not even turn switch on. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.
Electronic contol unit is bad. This controlls the wipers as well as many other things. Only the windshield wipers do not at this time. I thought we would crash into some when we were on the highway and a big rainstorm hit. We could'nt see anything, it was very scarry. Dealer estimates $579.00 for repair/replacement. Chrysler said "too bad" "not our problem". Also, the parking brake does not hold. I had that checked @ the dealer, who said it could not be adjusted any further w/o risk of the brakes locking up. They also mentioned, the cable was fine, it was not stretched and did not need to be replaced. When we use the AC system, it gives off a bad smell. I think there is some filter in the system somewhere, but they state at the dealership, it does not affect the interior smell of the vehicle when replaced. In otherwords, it will not make the smell go away. The lugage rack does not stay locked in place when adjusted. The locks will not work to hold the adjustable bars in place. The cruise control accelerates far too quickly from the steering column buttons. It also does not dissengage when I try to use the buttons. Thank you for your time and patience! :o)
The air bag light was intermitent for the last couple of months but 2 weeks ago it came on and stayed on. I saw on tv that this was a known problem with the clock spring int the 1996 voyagers and could be harmful if the bag accidently went off or worse didn't go off in a crash. Please push a recall! The wiper blades have come on without activation since new. The dealer replaced the switch once but said they could not duplicate whenever I took it back under warranty. Now they come on frequently and it becomes distracting to the point that it could cause an accident. The fuel gauge indicates 3/4 full when the tank is full and the low fuel lite comes on when there is still 5-6 gallons in the tank. This was reported under warranty but I was told there was nothing wrong. Now it's in the tech bulletins and I have to pay to have it fixed. The door locks have been replaced on 3 of the 4 doors by chrysler. The drivers door twice, and sliding door twice. Once we couldn't get out the sliding door. The ignition module went bad this labor day weekend. I parked and the car wouldn't start so I had it towed to hoffman chrysler in hagerstown, md. They troubleshot it to the module no having a ground. The warning code indication the auto shutdown circuitry was activated. What if this happened on the interstate at 65 MPH?
The left and right sliding grab handle button is hard to depress, the dealer lubed both mechanisms and adjusted linkages, the right side sliding door can not be opened or unlocked manually and the dealer adjusted the door. Nlm
Hvac blower motor has 4 settings-only highest setting works.
While driving with windshield wipers on suddenly they will quit working without prior warning.
Front motor mount very bad and engine rocks back and forth and sometimes jerks when coming to a stop. Heater doesn't work on all setting for air. Steering bad, knocks on rough streets and makes bad noise when turning the steering wheel. Smell fuel inside of the vehicle when putting fuel in the tank and sometime smell it when regualar driving.
Efective components include: spark plug wires/ sliding door motor/circuit board//door handles/battery/ignition switch/multifunction switch, door lock motor/ windshield motor/ latch door lift gate, and rear shock absorber and rear struts. Please attach a description of each of these defects and copies of any work you have had performed on the vehicle regarding these defects.
In march my airbag light stayed on and then the windshield wipers failed to work. I then a burning odor came out of the heating unit. I brought it into a chrysler dealership to get fixed. This is the work needed to repair the car. Switch multifuntion, clockspring for airbag. Complete replacement of the bcm due to the airbag malfuntion and wiper malfunction., replaced the multifunction switch. Bcm recontroller reprograming and replaced clock spring to repair air bag lamp coming on. The final cost with labor totaled $843.44 I called chrysler to see if this malfunction would be covered and I was told no. The service department said it is rare that the system fails in a car with my milage. Chrysler was very nasty on the phone and said they would not consider any responsibility towards the payment of the defect. I asked to speak to a manager etc....and I was told that I could not be forwarded to anyone else. I was told by the rep on the phone that the final decision was made. Last week I heard on the radio about an investigation on the possible defects of the vehicles clockspring assembly which provides the electricity for the wipers etc....I did not check to see if it had affected the horn or cruise control because I had not used both during that time. It seems the faulty clockspring possible blew out the electrical system which resulted in the need for a replaced bcm component. I am hoping if this is found to be a defect chrysler will reimburse the $843.44 to me.
When making left or a right hand turns and turning the steering wheel, windshield wipers come on, obstructing driver's view. Consumrer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.
When turning steering wheel to turn a corner, windshield wiper will turn on, and cannot turn off, even with the switch in off position.dealer cannot determine cause.
Front windshield wipers come on when ever they feel like it. It started out once in a great while like when you use your turn signal or if you just turn a corner. The longer it goes the worse it gets. Now they come on just driving down the road, which can be very annoying especially in heavy traffic. I have also had them come on just setting waiting for my kids to get out of school. They use to go off by them self, but now the only way to get them to stop is to turn the wipers on then off. This is our third time. We had it fixed two other times under warranty. Our daughter is just learning to drive and this is just one more thing she has to deal with and some times she has all she can do to pay attention without this. I hope you can help us.
Power steering went out when driving through mudd puddles at 40 MPH or in car wash. Taken to dealer, belt had come off. Repaired it, but had no answer why it happened. This has happened lots of times. Also, windshield wipers came on while driving, switch has been replaced 5 times. *ak the main belt failed. The water pump failed. The transmission was leaking. The A/C compressor went out burning on freeway.
Windshield wipers turn on by themselves especially after turns; wipers sometimes don't turn on; dealer replaced wiper/turn signal but problem still exists.
Even though van has been serviced under recall # 99v216000 twice on 2/21/00 & 2/25/00, there is still a strong odor of gas fumes inside van when fuel is put into tank. Odor lasts for about 1/2 hour.*ak dealer stated that during fueling, gas fumes get under the vehicle which is normal. The windshield wipers come on when turn signals are turned on and sometimes while driving over bumps, the windshield is scratched because of this, this problem has been taken to the dealer 4 times.
Intermittent wipers come on at anytime while driving, has been repaired twice and failed a third time, I called chrysler and asked if this was an unusual situation and was told no and that any repairs that I have done now fall outside of the warranty period and I am liable for any additional repair costs. I asked if there are any tsb's and was given the runaround, was told "not handled by my dept"
Windshield wipers turn on intermittently by themselves, do not turn off properly & often stop in middle of windshield. Engine stalls repeatedly, especially during hot weather or after highway driving. Tension pulley has failed/is failing resulting in belt squaling and premature failure, belt has been replaced twice at owners expense.
Windshield wipers come on intermittentley and without prior notice, the only way to stop them is by pulling the fuse.*ak
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