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.
Windshield wipers will stop working at any time. When windshield wipers go off consumer is not able to turn them back on. Consumer S has experienced same problem as mentioned in recall 98 V 150 001. Consumer has contacted dealer.
Recall 98V150001; windshield wipers will fail intermittently, will quit during operation. Consumer called manufacturer and dealer, and was told that vehicle is not included in recall due to VIN although they have same defect.
Windshield wiper motor failed on the interstate at 60mph, causing loss of vision because of salt spray. Had to pull of highway and use back roads to drive on and stop often to clean the windshield by hand. Found a parts store and replaced it in the parking lot. Not a fun trip.
Dealer refuses to honor recall 98V150001 concerning windshield wiper motor failure because vehicle was once considered salvaged. But, consumer has totally repaired vehicle, and it is being driven.
On 12-8-97 dealer replaced windshield wiper module at consumer's cost. On 4-1-99, windshield wipers commenced erratic operation again, wipers would remain operating after being turned off for sometime before stopping. Also would stay at location where it stoppd. Intermittently, it would come on while in an off position.a recall got consumer a reimbursement for ist module sinc eit failed again.
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- Cocoa, FL, USA