7.6

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

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problem #16

Jul 021999

Caravan

  • miles
Tires had to be replaced at 20000 miles, serpentine belt failed on 4 seperate occasions, each occasion the power steering was lost causing a severe accident hazard, brakes failed without warning - replaced at 20000 miles, 2 freeze plugs failed without warning causing all antifreeze to leak out of car, front wipers go on without warning - at no specific speed, weather condition etc., all 12 lifters failed 2 times in the period of 1 month, turn signal will not turn off, and other minor miscellaneous problems.( dot number: )

- Westchester, IL, USA

problem #15

May 081999

Caravan

  • miles
No summary listed for this vehicle.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #14

Mar 171999

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Front and rear wipers operate by themselves.

- Fredericks, VA, USA

problem #13

Feb 041998

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Rear windshield wiper failed.

- Grass Vall, CA, USA

problem #12

Jul 071998

Caravan

  • miles
ABS brakes/water pump/windshield wipers and brake rear brake shoes failed.

- Los Angele, CA, USA

problem #11

Oct 271997

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Wiper relay switch failed.

- Simi Valle, CA, USA

problem #10

Aug 011996

Caravan

  • miles
The vehicle experiences problems with the turn signals and windshield wipers coming on unexpectedly. Also problems with steering column vibration, and odor that comes from the air conditioner.

- Kenosha, WI, USA

problem #9

Sep 011995

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers failed.

- Encinitas, CA, USA

problem #8

Oct 011998

Caravan

  • miles
Consumer has problems with windshield wipers not coming on and staying on when it rains. Sometimes they come on for no reason.

- Rancho Santa Margar, CA, USA

problem #7

May 051998

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving the Caravan the front windshield wipers come on without any contact with the switch. The switch was replaced once on 2/6/97 under warranty. The dealer is aware of the problem. The switch has not been replaced this time. Consumer does not want to pay labor cost.

- Lacanto, FL, USA

problem #6

Nov 011997

Caravan

  • miles
When traveling the windshield wipers come on intermittently and without consumer turning on the windshield wiper switch. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to determine the cause.

- Downey, CA, USA

problem #5

Apr 081998

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear windshield wiper failed.

- Timonium, MD, USA

problem #4

Jun 111995

Caravan

  • miles
While driving the front windshield wipers come on without application. The van has been to the dealer at least (10) times for this prolbem. The dealer is not able to correct problem.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #3

Jan 291998

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers failed.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #2

Aug 171995

Caravan

  • miles
Windshield wiper malfunctioned and does not work all the time.

- Arabi, LA, USA

problem #1

Jun 091995

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
While in motion, vehicle will shut off and then restarts and continues w/windshield wipers doing same but at different time. This has occured several times.

- Lusby , MD, USA