This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
EA97004; intermittently the windshield wipers will stop working while in use which may cause visibity problems to the driver. Dealer cannot determine probelm.
The windshield wipers quit when in the slower constant speed mode. They also quit when used in the intermittent mode. The wiper motor & internal circuit breaker were replaced on December 2, 1997.
Windshield wipers malfunction from time to time and problem is intermittent. Owner took vehicle to dealers, and problem was found in windshield wiper module. Problem has been fixed. Rear glass would not open, dealer found fuse blown and replaced faulty fuse, courtesy light and lighter fuse also blew, possible problem with electrical fuses, dealer installed ecc valve.
While driving in rainy weather & had windshield wipers on, they would stop for no reason. Does not happen everytime. Will be taken vehicle to dealer to check out problem. (ea #97- 022 000).
EA97022, in rainy conditions the defective windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing the wipers to be inoperative and come back on after a minute. Dealer cannot determine problem.
EA97022, windshield wipers; sometimes the windshield wipers will not come on. The truck has to be shut off, then back on and the wipers will work. The truck has not been seen by dealer.
Windshield wiper becomes inoperative. When turning switch on it will not start. Sometimes it will start, intermittent problem. Dealer replaced electronic board which caused defect.
Vehicle was on, windshield wiper became inoperative, it will come on and off about 4-5 times within one day. Dealer had to replace motor. Consumer states eventually wipers would not work at all.
The windshield wipers are inoperable, cause unknown. Consumer states that wipers will stop while fully on or when wipers are first turned on, the motor runs but wipers do not move.
EA97022, intermittently, when turning on the windshield wipers, the windshield wipers would be inoperative. Dealer replaced circuit board. Pulse assembly was also replaced, consumer has had no problems since the replacement.
EA97-022; when traveling the windshield wipers will stop working, causing a sudden loss of visibility. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the motor.
While driving in heavy rain windshield wipers stop operating. After repeated attempts at wiper controls, wipers then started to function again. Problem occurred twice. Cause unknown.
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- Lagramge, OH, USA