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.
Tires had to be replaced at 20000 miles, serpentine belt failed on 4 seperate occasions, each occasion the power steering was lost causing a severe accident hazard, brakes failed without warning - replaced at 20000 miles, 2 freeze plugs failed without warning causing all antifreeze to leak out of car, front wipers go on without warning - at no specific speed, weather condition etc., all 12 lifters failed 2 times in the period of 1 month, turn signal will not turn off, and other minor miscellaneous problems.( dot number: )
The vehicle experiences problems with the turn signals and windshield wipers coming on unexpectedly. Also problems with steering column vibration, and odor that comes from the air conditioner.
While driving the Caravan the front windshield wipers come on without any contact with the switch. The switch was replaced once on 2/6/97 under warranty. The dealer is aware of the problem. The switch has not been replaced this time. Consumer does not want to pay labor cost.
When traveling the windshield wipers come on intermittently and without consumer turning on the windshield wiper switch. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to determine the cause.
While driving the front windshield wipers come on without application. The van has been to the dealer at least (10) times for this prolbem. The dealer is not able to correct problem.
While in motion, vehicle will shut off and then restarts and continues w/windshield wipers doing same but at different time. This has occured several times.
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- Westchester, IL, USA