Windshield Wiper/washer Linkages problems of the 1999 Plymouth Breeze

Windshield wiper motor had to be replaced , as it kept unhooking on the drivers' side. That side gets snow packed down in there and the only way to get it ,out is if you raise the hood. That's hard to do in a snow storm. Had to replace this wiper transmission costing $256. 60. Plus now I have to return to garage to get blades realigned to work correctly. There should have been a guard or something to stop this snow build up. The wipers stopped both times in a major snow storm, which was scary and dangerous. I feel this car is only four years old and shouldn't have needed this part replaced. I was lucky that I was able to get home without this causing an accident.