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Windshield wipers do not function properly; intermittent mode will sometimes run constant, or will stop completely in the middle of the windshield and will not immediately come back on. Twice, in the past month, I have had to abruptly pull off the road because of not being able to see through the windshield. This is extremely dangerous and will most certainly cause an accident at some point in time, if it already hasn't. the dealership (white bear Dodge, in mn) suggested I replace the multi function switch, which I did and paid $273.45, but it did not correct the problem. Also, after very little time researching this exact problem via message boards and forums on the internet, it is quite apparent to me that this is a common problem on many year, makes and models of Dodge/Plymouth/Chrysler mini vans. I purchased this car in Nov. 2004 and have experienced this problem each time it has rained, or snowed.
While driving, the wiper stopped working. Upon turning the windshield washer on, they will work for a minute and then stop again. The consumer has made several repairs which has not corrected the problem. The consumer stated that traveling at 65 mph in a rain storm was dangerous. Problem still exists.
Windshield wipers intermittently turn on by themself while driving. This occurs more frequently when the turn signal is engaged. Dealership urged consumer to replace the wiper motor arms and the BCM. The failure progressed, and currently the windshield wipers were inoperative. Tsb 083198A was issued.
Wipers turn on intermittently, inappropriately. Air bag light illuminated. Cruise doesn't work, horn doesn't work. Other than that, the car is in excellent condition and has been maintained well. ***dimsii IVOQ entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****769501
- Aloha, OR, USA
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Intermittently the windshield wipers become inoperable obstructing the drivers view. A recall has been issued on similar makes and models, however this vehicle is not include due to the VIN dealer notified.ts
First the windshield wipers come on automaticall, ythen the cruise control stops, then the horn stops working, then the airbag light comes on, now the car occasionlly doesn't start unless I adjust the steering column
On two of the three occasions, the windshield wipers failed to work in a rainstorm. After both incidents, the vehicle was taken to the dealership. The service technician and the mechanic witnessed the failure but it did not persist. They told me that they can't diagnose the problem until there is a total failure. I sent an E-mail to Dodge headquarters, and they said there was nothing they could do about it. What am I supposed to do" have an accident because my wipers decide to quit in a rainstorm"
Windshield wipers come on involuntarily causing interference while driving. Switch is cut on and off to disengage. When manually turned off in cold weather windshield wipers stop short and block the drivers vision. Problem has gotten worse. Dealer was contacted.
While driving in rainy weather windshield wipers becomes inoperable, and at times, when the vehicle is being driven windshield wipers will intermittently/ unexpectedly come on, cause unknown.
While driving air bag light is illuminated, and horn/ cruise control are inoperative. Windshield wipers come on sporadically. Dealer was not contacted. Consumer states that service engine light will not go out, fuel pump, computer and coil pacer replaced. Also presently in the process of replacing clock spring.
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- Eden Prairie, MN, USA