7.6

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

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1996 Dodge Caravan windows / windshield problems

windows / windshield problem

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1996 Dodge Caravan Owner Comments (Page 3 of 4)

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problem #36

Jul 012000

Caravan

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Windshield wipers intermittently shut off or won't turn on. The dealer replaced battery at first and then wiper motor as possible cause but the problem still exists.

- Winter Park, FL, USA

problem #35

May 011998

Caravan

  • miles
Airbag light stays on. Also, fuel gauge/ odometer/ temperature gauge do not work, and windshield wipers come on intermittenly.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #34

Sep 062000

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
While traveling and without any indication vehicle would stall/ windshield wipers would come on, and vehicle would lose all braking power.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #33

Aug 182000

Caravan

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Intermittently vehicle shuts down and dies. Vehicle will restart immediately. Dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem. Windshield wipers malfunctions.

- Oakland, CA, USA

problem #32

Jul 252000

Caravan

  • miles
While driving air bag light will come on/horn will not work/ cruise control malfunctioned, and windshield wipers will come on unexpectedly.

- Lawtey, FL, USA

problem #31

Mar 021998

Caravan

  • miles
Windshield wipers malfunctioned.

- Kula, HI, USA

problem #30

Apr 172000

Caravan

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Van shuts off while driving or will not start......once it shuts down U have to wait 15-30 min before it can be started, wipers will shut down or will keep going after car has been shut off.....will runn at whatever speed they want.

- Troy, MI, USA

problem #29

Mar 021998

Caravan

  • miles
Windshield wipers malfunctioned.

- Kula, HI, USA

problem #28

Feb 022000

Caravan

  • miles
Sliding door rattles and moves off the hinges, and holds a gap. Also, windshield wipers come on intermittently.

- Sanmateo, CA, USA

problem #27

Mar 202000

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers turn on by itself.

- Oakland, NJ, USA

problem #26

Nov 111998

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Intermittently, while driving windshield wipers will come on without application. Windshield wipers will stay on anywhere from 10 seconds to a minute. Manufacturer/dealer have been contacted about the problem. Manufacturer and dealer stated that this is a known problem. Problem has not been corrected.

- Glen, CA, USA

problem #25

Aug 131999

Caravan

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers stop working while in use, causes poor vissibility which could lead to a vehicle collision. Dealer/manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not part of recall due to VIN.

- Philipsburg, PA, USA

problem #24

Nov 231999

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Windshield wipers failed. Nlm

- Frostburg, MD, USA

problem #23

Sep 021999

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
The windshield wipers go on without being manually engaged. Sometimes the wipers will stay on for just a couple of swipes, but other times will just stay on. In order to get the wipers to stop, one must turn the wipers on and then off. The wipers always work though when they are turned on and turn off when turned off. There doesn't seem to be a specific time when the wipers go on by themselves. It is very random as far as I can tell.

- Pensacola, FL, USA

problem #22

Sep 021999

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Windshield wipers become inoperable in rainy weather conditions, cause unknown.

- Reisterstown, MD, USA

problem #21

Sep 021999

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Windshield wipers will stop functioning, or will start by themselves with switch turned off. Multi-purpose switch has been replaced twice, but defect has reoccurred. Dealer could not determine the cause.

- Cold Water, MI, USA

problem #20

Aug 091999

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers come on for no reason on occasions. Nlm

- Smithfield, VA, USA

problem #19

Aug 191999

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Windshield wipers operate erratically. Whle driving they will just activate on their own, swipe across the window about two times and shut back off. Dealer has been contacted.

- Mulvane, KS, USA

problem #18

Aug 121999

Caravan

  • miles
Wipers stop during torrential downpours almost causing crashes or remain on after ignition is turned off. 2 neighbors with same vans have same problems! interior lights flicker when doors are open.

- Matawan, NJ, USA

problem #17

Jun 301999

Caravan

  • miles
Wipers turn on unexpectedly, under various circumstances, without the switch being touched, runs for only a few swipes, then it shuts off again. This happens in wet or dry conditions, with the vehicle sitting still or in motion, occasionally occurs upon starting. Initially this would occur infrequently, maybe once a week, now almost daily. Usually it is only one swipe, but more recently this has gotten worse, with as many as 4 swipes without warning or demand. We suspect the operating switch is the culprit. This vehicle was bought "used" from the listed dealer and there is no readily apparent warranty or related factory recall.

- Kincheloe, MI, USA

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