7.6

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,211 miles

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problem #56

Oct 302001

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The norn does not work/ cruise control does not work, and air bag light stays on, parking brake light turns on every time you turn the wheel to the left! windshield wipers come on and off when they please, we have had the transmission replaced at 68,000 miles, we were told that we cannot pass inspection at our military base overseas until this safety feature is fixed!

- Apo, NY, USA

problem #55

Nov 202001

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Air bag warning light illuminated/ horn and cruise control inoperable/ suspension control arm wornout, and windshield wiper pivots and arms worn out.

- River Grove, IL, USA

problem #54

Nov 202001

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Air bag warning light illuminated/ horn and cruise control inoperable/ suspension control arm worn out, and windshield wiper pivots and arms worn out.

- River Grove, IL, USA

problem #53

Oct 172001

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
While driving windshield wipers would intermittently come on by themselves. When vehicle has been turned off windshield wipers were still working. Had taken vehicle to dealership. Mechanic indicated that nothing was found that caused the problem with windshield wipers.

- Danville, CA, USA

problem #52

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 #51

Jul 152001

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
1. airbag light stays on, horn quit working. We were told this is the clock spring failure. 2. engine check light on - computer code indicates this is a coil pack failure. 3. transmission replaced at 55,000 mi. 4. windshield wipers come on for no reason 5. A/C freon charge at 98,000 6. water pump failure at 98,000

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #50

Jul 302001

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Windshield wipers turn on and off intermittently without driver input.

- Sanwich, MA, USA

problem #49

May 152001

Caravan

  • miles
Ea 01 007/air bag clockspring: Air bag sensor light remained on while driving. Also, cruise control and the horn were inoperative, and windshield wipers would randomly operate while in off mode. Dealer/manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

- Centersville, VA, USA

problem #48

Jul 042001

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Windshield wipers turn on when turning on motor.

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #47

Jul 012000

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission leaks, and windshield wipers comes on and off intermittently. Also, airbag light stays on dashboard all of the time. Dealership is aware of problem.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #46

Sep 012000

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers automatically come on if turning corners/ going straight and turning turn signal on. Swiped several times, and then turned off. Chrysler hasn't issued a recall, and didn't see it as a problem. Consumser was going to call dealer to take a look at windshield wipers.

- Vienna, VA, USA

problem #45

May 052001

Caravan

  • miles
Windshield wipers turn on by themself & do not turn off until car is turned off. The washer fluid pump that pumps the washer fluid to the rear window will not turn off.

- St Paul, MN, USA

problem #44

Dec 172000

Caravan

  • miles
Due to the safty factors involved and the numerous complaints, Dodge should be made to repair the vehicles at no cost to the owners. No safety defec tlisted in summary.

- Erial, NJ, USA

problem #43

Sep 301999

Caravan

  • miles
The two times we had failures with similar symtoms (horn, engine light, cruise, wipers, etc.... ) different parts were replaced. Recently we had another "fluke" with the wipers going haywire (starting on there own) but it has not done it again since.

- Kingston, TN, USA

problem #42

Sep 012000

Caravan

  • miles
Windshield wiper will begin operating on its own. It caught consumer's hand when he was trying to clear ice from wiper. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #41

Feb 012001

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Cruise control stopped working, and windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealership is aware of problem. Mechanic at the dealership told consumer she needed a clock spring.

- Waterloop, NY, USA

problem #40

Mar 292001

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Having problems with horn not working when in use. Cruise control, when in use, would not work properly, and windshield wipers come on and go off on their own. Air bag light is on coincident with other failures.

- Finksburg, MD, USA

problem #39

Mar 262001

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Ea-01-007; consumer has noticed air bag light illuminated on dashboard. Also, horn was inoperable/ windshield wipers worked intermittently, and electrical door locks failed to lock or unlock. Also, note ABS brake light illuminated on the dash, brakes have failed. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to determine cause of failures.

- Keaau, HI, USA

problem #38

Mar 102001

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Ea-01-007; consumer noticed air bag light illuminated on dash, horn and cruise control were inoperable. Also, windshield wipers worked intermittently. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer noticed the clock spring broke, causing problems.

- Anaheim, CA, USA

problem #37

Mar 202001

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Ea-010-007- consumer has noticed air bag light illuminated on T dashboard. Also, horn was inoperable/ windshield wipers worked intermittently, and curise control was inoperable. Consumer has contacted T dealer, dealer noted spring within steering wheel needed replacing.

- Douglasville, GA, USA

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