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.
Several months after purchase the vehicle's windshield wipers would commerce to operate without the switch being activated. However, on July 20, 1999 the windshield wiper module was replaced, on August 16, 1999 the windshield wipers failure almost resulting in collision. Problem was never corrected, problem still exist.
Ongoing problem with windshield wipers intermittently coming on while in off mode. Also, wipers would work only in a slow speed or intermittently work.
The airbag light comes on indicating a problem with airbag system which won't deploy in event of a crash so it wont protect the occupant. Also problems with windshield wiper malfunction which may cause visual diffculty and crash. Problem still exists. Mjs
Would be driving vehicle when the windshield wipers would fail to work properly. Would come on by themselves. Whenever its raining, wipers would stay in low position & not high. This caused the driver to have very poor visibility. Been to dealer & mechanic could not correct problem. *
The computer chip module has caused windshield wipers to come on & off on their own continuously. This can occur even if it's not raining. When making left or right turns wipers come on without being turned on. Causing havoc with driver's visibility. Will be taking to dealer to check.
Windshield wipers fails to work properly when in use. Would come on/off by themselves. The problem is intermittent. This causes poor visibility to the driver. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.
Intermittently windshield wipers automatically operate. When the blinkers are applied the windshield wipers operate. Will not operate on high unless the blinkers are on. The dealer has been notified.
While driving in a rain storm, without warning, the windshield wipers went completely out. Owner had to wait on the side of the road until the wipers started back up. Dlr has seen vehicle, and is waiting for part.
Windshield wipers comes on/off on its own. When turned on will not go fast. Would slow down or speed up on its own. Took to dealer & was informed a module is needed. Manufacturer has parts on back order.
Wipers go on automatically while driving when you hit a bump in road or when you use your turn signal and stop intermittently when raining causing poor visibility. Nlm
Windshield wipers come on without application and sometimes they do not come on at high speeds. Only functions on intermediate speed. Dealer says needs new module.
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- Clifton, VA, USA