30 problems related to windshield wiper/washer have been reported for the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
There are two problems which are occurring all the time: 1. The van smells of gas every once in while. There have been a couple of recalls regarding this matter and they have been performed on the van. Still the fuel smell is there. Have written to Chrysler, they only have one answer for this: you have exceeded the mileage requirement for warranty. I think this is a safety issue and Chrysler should take care of it. Why do they have to wait for somebody to get hurt before they will pay up? please help. 2. Windshield wipers: these have been a problem since I bought the van. They come on intermittently. Sometimes they come on when I am using turn signal, turning on radio, or just driving. Then there are times when the various speeds stop working, and the wipers only work at high speeds. Warranty work was performed a few times during warranty period. Since then, last fall the wipers stopped working completely. Took it to the dealer, they changed the body module unit and it cost me $650 to fix it. It worked fine for a month but since then the wipers are doing the same things as mentioned earlier, except they haven't died yet. Once again Chrysler gives me a standard response. They know wipers are a problem, and they won't fix them.
Door lock failures: repeated failures required new mechanisms, also affected the fuel tank door. Transmission failure: occurred in parking lot fortunately. Required $2200 in repair. Dealer (hershberger motors in woodburn, or) failed to correctly seal the transmission. When returned to dealer for this, they broke the right bearing hub, another $400 to repair. Body control module failure: wipers stopped working - an absolute necessity in oregon! bcm repaired by sending out existing unit by dealer (town & country Chrysler, milwaukie, or). Did not correct problem ($450 repair costs). Presently in for correcitve action. Signed - unhappy customer.
Light came on for the airbags and brakes. Then, windshield wipers wouldn't work. Dealership is aware of the problem. Consumer states that other electrically related components like the windows failed as well, the dealer could not find what was causing the problem.
Airbag light on, no horn , no cruise control. Wiper on itself sometimes when turning. Door lock sometimes doesn't lock.
Consumer had front end problems since purchase, noise mostly. While driving 55 mph there was a loud bang, vehicle began strut housing bracket that holds the stabiliser link broke off, causing it to cut into tire. No flat. Struts had been replaced twice prior to this . Stuts have been replaced a total of six times as well as front coil spring, also when gas tank was full it leaked onto the ground fuel tank was replaced, steering makes a noise when turning, suspension makes a lot of noise, wheel bearing msking a nosie,rack and pinion was replaced, vehicle pulls to right,swayar links were replaced,clock spring was replaced,when a/c is on the compressor engages loud sound,windshield falling apart,rotors were replaced,intermittenly wipers turn on by themselves, engine makes a sever noise,stabilizer bar broke.
The air bag light comes on intermittently, the cruise control fails to respond to the cancel button and the windshield wipers occasionally activate automatically.
Windshield wipers would remain on momentarily after turning them off, and not returning to bottom of windshield. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that warranty expired, and any repairs would be at consumer's cost. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Several items: no interior lights fuse is ok, psngr armrest fell off, windshield wipers occasionally cycle on their own.
While the front transmission seal was being replaced, the mechanic warned me about the gas tank leaking gasoline. No visable puncture holes can be seen and the leak appears to come from the seem of the tank. He said this does not appear to be from normal wear and tear and to not drive the vehicle until repaired due to danger of explosion and/or fire. When michael stead Chrysler dealership in walnut creek was contacted, I was told on the phone there is no recall on the leaking gas tanks and that the leak is not related to the other recall on our gas tank assembly. We have also experienced the windshield wipers randomly comming on while driving. We had the switch replaced but the problem continues. Autoworld dealership told us that the manufacturer for the wipers has not made a replacement part to fix the problem and that if it was replaced we would just have the same problem.
While driving the windshield wipers stopped working causing poor visibility. Nlm.
While driving on the highway while it was raining windshield wipers worked intermittently. If making a turn or using the turn signal windshield wipers will come on. Contacted dealer, he was aware of the problem, but vehicle was not under warranty.
Vehicle has been experiencing problem with windshield wipers operating intermittently while in the off mode. Also, abs sensor light remained on. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under a manufacturer's recall, and repairs would only be made at consumer's cost.
The fuel pump failure (twice) is not only incovenient and expensive the 2nd time(not under warranty), but it also can be dangerous if it occurs at the wrong time, like during passing. The windshield wipers randomly turn-on is more annoying than dangerous. I do know a few more owners in central wisconsin that have the same problem. My sliding door electronic lock problem is a theft issue--the doors can't be locked when the locks malfunction-- and both sliding doors malfunctioned during the last year- again not under warranty.
Windshield wipers failed during thunderstorm. Rear wipers and front washers continued to work. Forced to use front washer/wiper mode to travel to safety. Probable cause faulty relay in front wiper, but forced to replace entire body control module.
The wipers quit working while driving. Now they only work with the washer button.
The failure mode of the wipers going "on" in the off position has been happening every so often for quite a while. This is not a safety issue, just an annoyance. Just recently, the wipers have stopped working when we switch them to the "on" position. This is a safety issue - being caught in a heavy rain without wipers is very dangerous. I think you should initiate an investigation and make daimler-Chrysler recall these vehicles from 1996. Has there been other complaints for this problem?.
This van was purchased off lease with 18000 miles and less than 1 year old. After 1 year the vehicle was out of warranty due to mileage (36000). The wipers would go on and off at will. The dealer replaced the battery for $100. 00. The problem continued and eventually lights started to turn on in the interior of the vehicle on their own. The cruise control worked intermittantly. The air bag light came on intermittantly. The body control module was replaced. We didn't leave the dealership and the problem started again. The dealer ordered another body control module. It has been 3 and one half years and now the problems are starting again. The vehicle has stalled on several occassions. The horn does not work. The cruise control does not work. The air bag light is on continuously now. We do not have the $1000 dollars for replacement of the air bag. We understand that there are others with this same problem. Is NHTSA going to make chrystler right these electrical problems. I have read about engine fires due to electrical shorts. It certainly appears that we are not the only ones experiencing electrical problems with our minivan.
Transmission failed at 86000 miles, windshield wiper problems, a/c failed 5 times in the last 4 years.
Windshield wipers do not park properly, continue to operate when switch is turned off. Wipers come on when left and right turn signals are engaged and will not stop when turned off.
Windshield wpers internittently come on and off, stop mid position.
Rear windshield wipers failed. Mjs.
Windshield wipers come on without activation on occasions. Mjs.
Windshield wipers come on when cruise control or turn signal is engaged.
The drive belt appears to be defective. If this is the case, the power steering could go out. Occasionally, the power steering has locked up on me. The windshield wipers turn on whenever they want to. Several friends said they have the same problem with the Plymouth truck, voyagers or with the Dodge truck, caravans.
Consumer states wipers do not work properly.
Consumer states wipers do not work properly.
While using windshield wipers they stopped working without any indicatiion. Wiper motor was still running, but there was no movement. Please provide further information.
Windshield wipers go on at anytime,drivers automatic window doesnt workvalve cover gaskets leak,struts were badhad fixed, starter went out, had fixed,, break lights, fixed, air conditioner unit filled ,freon still leaks out,replaced battery, and wipers,complete brakes replaced in front, and now we are told the transmission has to be replaced, we are very dissatisfied with this vehicle , we have always had gm vehicles but seems we made a big mistake with this one ! also please check our VIN # does not match up with anything in your system from my buyers guide we are getting the # 1p4gp44rotb185973, we checked the # on the vehicle also says this #. Please advise us what to do we do not have the estimated price of $2000. Oo to have a transmission replaced we were assured by the dealer this vehicle was gone over buy thier mechanic & it was in excellent condition. We dont know where to turn ! mary lou steele,508 penna. Ave. Bangor, PA 18013 phone 1-610-588-34478.
Windshield wiper comes on when using left/right turn signal.
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