1998 DODGE CARAVAN Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher Issues in the 1998 DODGE CARAVAN

5 visibilitywindshield wiperwasher complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 DODGE CARAVAN. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher Complaints

#10145688 | December 20, 2005

WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE BECOME INTERMITTENT AND GETTING WORSE TO THE POINT OF NOT COMING ON UNTIL THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN ON FOR A HALF HOUR. THIS HAPPENED AFTER THE PANEL LIGHTS SUCH AS FOR THE AC UNIT ETC BEGAN TO BLINK AT A CONSTANT RATE AND THEN THEY STEADY OUT AFTER 20 MINUTES. HAVE GONE TO TWO DODGE DEALERSHIPS. FIRST ONE HAD ME PAY FOR AND REPLACE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH AND IT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. SECOND DEALER SAID I HAVE TO ORDER A $500 BODY CONTROL MODULE COMPUTER PLUS LABOR AND IT MAY NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM AND THEY SAID IT IS A NON-REFUNDABLE EXPENSE EVEN IF THEY CANNOT FIX THE WIPERS. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO NOT HAVE WIPERS WORKING AND I FEEL IRRESPONSIBLE THAT A COMPUTER IS NECESSARY FOR THE WIPERS TO WORK. THE NTSB SHOULD HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO ORDER DODGE TO FIX THIS SITUATION AT...

#10098825 | November 14, 2004

MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS TURN ON EVEN IN THE OFF POSITION AND I HAVE HAD TO REMOVE THE FUSE SO THAT THEY WON'T RUN CONTINUOUSLY. I HAVE A 1998 DODGE CARAVAN. THE DEALER CAN'T SEEM TO FIND THE PROBLEM. I NOW HAVE TO DRIVE WITHOUT ANY WINDSHIELD WIPERS OR IF IT IS RAINING I HAVE TO STOP AND OPEN THE HOOD AND PUT THE FUSE BACK IN...THEN THEY RUN CONTINUOUSLY. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I HAVE NOTICED ON THE INTERNET THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALER IS NOW ORDERING A PART CALLED A BCM WHICH COSTS $500 IN HOPES THAT IT WILL FIX THE PROBLEM BUT THEY ARE NOT SURE. *JB

#758373 | February 22, 2002

AS A CONCERNED CITIZEN, WHO HANDLES THE FLEET FOR A STATE AGENCY, I UNHAPPY THAT NOTHING HAS BEEN PUBLISHED FROM THE MANUFACTURED AS RECALLS TO FIX THE PROBLEMS WHICH SEEMS TO HAPPEN AROUND 35,000 MILES OR IF THE VEHICLE HAPPENS TO BE PARKED FOR ANYTIME OVER TWO WEEKS. *AK

#862498 | May 24, 2000

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 40MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. AND SLIDING DOOR ON PASSENGER'S SIDE CAME OPEN. ALSO, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY.*AK

#861852 | May 12, 2000

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD OPERATE WHILE IN OFF MODE. DEALER NOTIFIED. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Other 1998 DODGE CARAVAN Problem Areas

Power Trainautomatic Transmission 82 complaints Air Bags 59 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 46 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 42 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 32 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 28 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 24 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 19 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 19 complaints Electrical System 18 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 18 complaints Suspensionfront 18 complaints Unknown Or Other 17 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 16 complaints Steering 16 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 15 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 14 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 11 complaints Tires 9 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 9 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 8 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 8 complaints Seats 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 8 complaints Structurebodydoor 8 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 7 complaints Electrical Systemignition 7 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 7 complaints Structurebody 7 complaints Suspension 7 complaints Seat Belts 6 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 6 complaints Tirestreadbelt 6 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 6 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 5 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 5 complaints Power Train 5 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 5 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 4 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 4 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 4 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield 4 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 3 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 3 complaints Engine 3 complaints Equipment Adaptivemobility 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 3 complaints Parking Brake 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 3 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 3 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 3 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 3 complaints Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 3 complaints Structure 3 complaints Structureframe And Members 3 complaints Wheels 3 complaints Child Seat 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Equipmentelectrical 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 2 complaints Exterior Lighting 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 2 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 2 complaints Suspensionrear 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly 1 complaint Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Child Seatharness Buckleinfant 1 complaint Child Seattether Strapwebbing 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventional 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Hubs 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionrack 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint

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