10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #12

Jul 312001

Caravan

  • miles
During the normal operation of this vehicle the windshield wipers will turn on randomly and stop without any driver interaction. It happened today as I was backing out of my driveway. It happens at all speeds and even standing still in park. It happened last weekend as I was passing a truck on the interstate at approx. 70mph. When it occurs it distracts me from my driving and sometimes startles me. The turn signal/wiper multi function switch has been replaced three times. The last time it was replaced was on 08/13/97 by landmark Dodge, Inc., 6823 mt. Zion blvd, morrow, ga 30260, tel:770/968-4900 under invoice #docs22788.

- Fayetteville, GA, USA

problem #11

Sep 192000

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
While driving would use the turn signal switch. Turn signals would work intermittently. Sometimes would turn off or on by itself.

- Lexington, NC, USA

problem #10

Aug 142000

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Turn signals would work intermittently in hot/humid weather. Sometimes would not work with indicator turned on. Had changed the fuses each time problem happened. Also, sliding door lock does not regularly release with the lock/unlock switch. Further, it is unreliable with the manual lock/botton. The headlights, in hot/humid weather may or may not go off when switch is turned off. Been in contact with dealership.

- Dale City, VA, USA

problem #9

May 131999

Caravan

  • miles
Multi-function switch failed causing wiper to come on by themselves.

- Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #8

Jun 152000

Caravan

  • miles
While driving and when vehicle was parked without key in the ignition switch, windshild wipers would operate unexpectedly. Dealer replaced multifunction switch. They said if not replaced could either drain battery or cause wires to melt causing fire.

- Sharpville, PA, USA

problem #7

May 032000

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Multi-function switch failed causing the front and rear windshiled wiper to come on sporadically. Nlm

- Castle Roc, CO, USA

problem #6

May 032000

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Multi-function switch failed causing the front and rear windshiled wiper to come on sporadically. Nlm

- Castle Roc, CO, USA

problem #5

Apr 282000

Caravan

  • miles
Consumer turned on signal lights & windsheild wipers came on. Vehicle is at the dealer to quote price for repairs.

- Belen, NM, USA

problem #4

Mar 242000

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Windshield wipers would work intermittently. Would come on or go off on their own. This caused visibility problems for driver. Also, turn signal sometimes activated windshield wipers. Speed was not a factor. Taken vehicle to dealership & informed to contact manufacturer. No repairs done.

- Redmond, WA, USA

problem #3

Nov 231999

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The warning light came on for the egr valve. Dealer has replaced the egr valve. Vehicle uses less fuel now. Van shakes left and right at 37mph, and up/down at 48 mph. At first, dealer denie dproblem. However, after they checked other vans and found same problem. Consumer believes shaking has to do with a faulty torque converter. Also, multi-function switch malfunctioned.

- Port Charlotte, FL, USA

problem #2

Sep 021999

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Windshield wipers will stop functioning, or will start by themselves with switch turned off. Multi-purpose switch has been replaced twice, but defect has reoccurred. Dealer could not determine the cause.

- Cold Water, MI, USA

problem #1

Apr 081998

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Relay switch failed.

- Timonium, MD, USA