Six problems related to windshield wiper/washer switch have been reported for the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The wipers occasionally comes on when turn signal is on. The wipers came on while I was turning - changing lanes and partially blinding my view of the road. I almost crashed while making the turn and in the same time trying to turn off the wiper. Since the wipers went on when the windshield is dry, it causes the wipers to streak loudly and scratch the glass. Also, the wipers crossed each other and cause it to suddenly back against the glass. Luckily, the wipers didn't smash the windshield. Having the wipers turn on a dry windshield glass while turning is very dangerous. We were lucky that my children and I weren't hurt by this incident.
Intermittent wipers will not cycle consistantly. They might sweep 3 times quickly and then will cycle normally, then may stop cycling for 4-6 cycles. Wipers will sometimes activate on their own. Intermittent wipers will sometimes begin to cycle and continue cycling even after the switch has been turned to the "off" position in desperation. We live in the pacific NW and have to drive in rain constantly. Not having reliable windshield wipers is extremely hazardous. We have had the car to a dealer twice and had the switch replaced twice within one year. Per the dealer, the switch was defective both times. While driving home from the dealer after having the switch replaced the second time, the problem occurred again but by the time we turned around and got back to the dealer, it was working fine so the dealer could not diagnose additional problems.
Windshield wipers come on involuntarily when vheicle makes turns or hits bumps. Defective windshshield wiper switch was replace in 2000. Windshield wipers are distracting when they are not needed. Problem still exists.
While driving, wipers come on and off on there own. Sometimes the wipers won't go off. Please provide any further information. Ph.
Wipers activate while switch is off. Problem commonly occurs when vehicle is first started, but has occurred while driving and when going over a curb or bump.
Windshiled wiper motor switch failed. Nlm.