10.0

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

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problem #15

Jan 222003

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
While driving the windshield wiper intermittently comes on without warning causing a distraction. Please provide any additional information.

- Rapid City, SD, USA

problem #14

Aug 112002

Caravan

  • miles
Consumer states that while driving and without warning the windshield wipers failed causing poor visibility. Dealer notified. Nlm

- Marshall, MI, USA

problem #13

Mar 062002

Caravan

  • miles
While driving headlights will flash on and off/ windshield wipers will not work or sometimes come on by themselves, and power door locks will come unlocked by thenselves. Has changed control module at least 4 times. Dealer contacted. Please add VIN.

- West Olive, MI, USA

problem #12

May 022001

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
The windshield wipers come on for no reason. Nlm

- Parma, MI, USA

problem #11

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 #10

Mar 192001

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Since I have had this vehicle, the air bag light comes on and will stay on thus I do not know if the air bag would work or not if needed. My cruise control alternates working and not as does the check engine light. Most of the time the check engine light is on and everytime I have had it checked, I have been told they reset it and everything look good. The computer does not show anything wrong. The cruise will come on sometimes and it will not at others. I think this vehicle as well as others I have talked to has a defect and I would like to see you check it out and have them do a recall and correct the electrical problems. I took my vehicle back several times during the first few months I had it for repairs and the same type probles keep occurring. My wipers will also at times come on with out being turned on. My sisters Caravan does the same thing.

- Myrtle Beach, SC, USA

problem #9

Jun 012000

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer needed to have transmission replaced again because it was shifting incorrectly. Problem could've been a rebuilt torque converter they used. Clock spring needed to replaced because horn didn't work. Also, airbag light stayed on, and cruise control went totally out. Drivers side sliding door jams, linkage appears okay. Windshield wipers sometomes will not shut off after key is removed.

- New Iberia, LA, USA

problem #8

Oct 242000

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
While using windshield wipers they would work intermittently. Dealer has been contacted.

- Hiram, GA, USA

problem #7

Sep 062000

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Intermittently electrical systems malfunctioned, causing windshield wipers and instrument panel to malfunctioned.. computer chip in the windshield wipers has been replaced; however the problem has reoccurred.

- Idaho Falls, ID, USA

problem #6

Jan 011995

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle has been having ongoing problem with windshield wipers since vehicle was purchased. Windshield wipers do not work properly in the rain. Windshield wipers would either stop working or change speeds on their own. Also, when thedy are on while wet, and consumer attempts to turn them off, windshield wipers would continue to move, even while the engine is turned off. Vehicle has been taken to the dealership on numerous occasions, and have been replaced. Per technician, no further repairs were going to be made since there were no remedies to the problem.

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

problem #5

Jun 202000

Caravan

  • miles
Windshield wipers work intermittently while driving in the rain. Consumer feels this could be dangerous.

- Melbourne Beach, FL, 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 251999

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wiper motor malfunctioned.

- Lockport, NY, USA

problem #2

Jul 131998

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers come on intermittently when turn signals are on. Manufacturer contacted. Wipers also come on intermittently for no reason when driving, even without using turn signals.

- Smithville, MO, USA

problem #1

Nov 121996

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Windshield wipers intermittently worked, the relay was replaced 3 times. Now the wipers come on by themselfs.

- San Clara, CA, USA