3.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
44,625 miles

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problem #8

Feb 242005

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • 152,000 miles
The 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan front and rear brake pads and rotors wear out nearly every month. The vehicle begins to sway while driving 55mph on freeway or when changing lanes. The emergency brake light is on due to a leakage in the brakes. The egr valve keeps going out and the service engine light is on.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #7

Mar 112004

Grand Caravan

  • 113,000 miles
While driving front windshield wipers came on without warning. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

- Lees Summit, MO, USA

problem #6

Mar 252004

Grand Caravan 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 92,000 miles
Reported problem to Dodge Corp. Several years ago about wipers coming on by themselves. Was advised that since no recall, no remedy. On this issue, my research shows that there have been enough complaints and this issue should be handled by a recall. Secondly, and most recently. Both driver and passenger windows failed. Dodge represents that time/mileage precludes repair at their cost. Rear wing vent window quit working approx. A week ago (Mar. 2004). Vehicle seems to be falling apart electronically. Mileage/warranty should not be an issue. Defects are defects. Recall requested.

- Waynesboro, GA, USA

problem #5

Dec 102001

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Consumer states that the windshield wipers come on intermittently, the switch was replaced once at consumers cost, however wipers continue to come on while making turns, in cold weather, and occasionally in the summer for no reason, possible wiper motor failure.

- Shawnee Mission, KS, USA

problem #4

Feb 152002

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Vehicles windshield wiper system magically turn themselves on infrequently but consistently, also in intermitent mode, the wipers often swipe two to four times before finishing a single cycle, dealer replaced wiper motor.

- Pleasanton, CA, USA

problem #3

Dec 102001

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Consumer states that the windshield wipers come on intermittently, the switch was replaced once at consumers cost, however wipers continue to come on while making turns, in cold weather, and occasionally in the summer for no reason, possible wiper motor failure.

- Shawnee Mission, KS, USA

problem #2

Jan 012001

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers come on intermittently without prior warning and without manually turning windshield wipers on. Consumer has yet to contact dealer.

- Ft. Mill, SC, USA

problem #1

Sep 132000

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Windshield wipers will come on atleast 3 times in the distance of 1 mile. Problem has exisited since 1999 but has gotten steadily worse. Seems to be sensitive to vibration on the turn signal. Problem has occured with vehicle idling in driveway.

- Raleigh, NC, USA