1996 Dodge Caravan wipers, windshield & visibility problems
Owners reported wipers, windshield & visibility problems in 131 complaints for the 1996 Dodge Caravan, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 131 6% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Consumer was driving 50 to 55 MPH and the transmission locked up, causing the vehicle to stop instantly and the occupant was pushed in the the windshield. Also ABS brakes pulsated under heavier braking applications/child safety seat locked up, and it was nearly impossible to get 2-year old out/heater hose developed a hole and leaked/replaced power window fuse, and driveshaft broke, vehicle lost control, driver sustained injuries.
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.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Dodge Caravan
- Air bags 255 complaints
- Fuel system 245 complaints
- Electrical system 234 complaints
- Engine 233 complaints
- Brakes 192 complaints
- Transmission 171 complaints
- Cruise control 117 complaints
- Steering 72 complaints
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