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The 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan front and rear brake pads and rotors wear out nearly every month. The vehicle begins to sway while driving 55mph on freeway or when changing lanes. The emergency brake light is on due to a leakage in the brakes. The egr valve keeps going out and the service engine light is on.
Reported problem to Dodge Corp. Several years ago about wipers coming on by themselves. Was advised that since no recall, no remedy. On this issue, my research shows that there have been enough complaints and this issue should be handled by a recall. Secondly, and most recently. Both driver and passenger windows failed. Dodge represents that time/mileage precludes repair at their cost. Rear wing vent window quit working approx. A week ago (Mar. 2004). Vehicle seems to be falling apart electronically. Mileage/warranty should not be an issue. Defects are defects. Recall requested.
Consumer states that the windshield wipers come on intermittently, the switch was replaced once at consumers cost, however wipers continue to come on while making turns, in cold weather, and occasionally in the summer for no reason, possible wiper motor failure.
Vehicles windshield wiper system magically turn themselves on infrequently but consistently, also in intermitent mode, the wipers often swipe two to four times before finishing a single cycle, dealer replaced wiper motor.
- Pleasanton, CA, USA
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Consumer states that the windshield wipers come on intermittently, the switch was replaced once at consumers cost, however wipers continue to come on while making turns, in cold weather, and occasionally in the summer for no reason, possible wiper motor failure.
Windshield wipers will come on atleast 3 times in the distance of 1 mile. Problem has exisited since 1999 but has gotten steadily worse. Seems to be sensitive to vibration on the turn signal. Problem has occured with vehicle idling in driveway.
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- Detroit, MI, USA