NHTSA — Visibility: Windshield Wiper/Washer Problems

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Average Mileage:
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1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager windows / windshield problems

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1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #30

May 052003

Grand Voyager

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Mason, MI, USA

problem #29

Aug 011998

Grand Voyager

  • miles
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. 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.

- Bay Village, OH, USA

problem #28

Jan 162002

(reported on)

Grand Voyager

  • miles
Consumer states wipers do not work properly.

- Poughkeepsie, NY, USA

problem #27

Feb 152002

Grand Voyager

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Canby, OR, USA

problem #26

Jan 162002

(reported on)

Grand Voyager

  • miles
Consumer states wipers do not work properly.

- Poughkeepsie, NY, USA

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problem #25

Oct 152000

Grand Voyager

  • miles
Several items: No interior lights fuse is ok, psngr armrest fell off, windshield wipers occasionally cycle on their own.

- Stamping Ground, KY, USA

problem #24

Jun 012001

Grand Voyager

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Airbag light on, no horn, no cruise control. Wiper on itself sometimes when turning. Door lock sometimes doesn't lock.

- Edison, NJ, USA

problem #23

Dec 282001

Grand Voyager

  • miles
Windshield wipers go on at anytime, drivers automatic window doesn't work valve cover gaskets leak, struts were bad had 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 # [xxx], we checked the # on the vehicle also says this #. please advise us what to do we do not have the estimated price of $2000 to have a transmission replaced we were assured by the dealer this vehicle was gone over buy their mechanic & it was in excellent condition. We don't know where to turn ! [xxx],[xxx] bangor, pa [xxx] phone [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Bangor, PA, USA

problem #22

Dec 062001

Grand Voyager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Erie, PA, USA

problem #21

May 092001

Grand Voyager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Hamburg, NJ, USA

problem #20

Jan 012001

Grand Voyager

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The air bag light comes on intermittently, the cruise control fails to respond to the cancel button and the windshield wipers occasionally activate automatically.

- Lawrenceville, PA, USA

problem #19

Jan 092000

Grand Voyager

  • miles
While driving the windshield wipers stopped working causing poor visibility. Nlm

- Unk, UN, USA

problem #18

Nov 152000

Grand Voyager

  • miles
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.

- Trafford, PA, USA

problem #17

Jun 301998

Grand Voyager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission failed at 86000 miles, windshield wiper problems, A/C failed 5 times in the last 4 years

- Saline, MI, USA

problem #16

Aug 012000

Grand Voyager

  • miles
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.

- Walnut Creek, CA, USA

problem #15

Aug 011997

Grand Voyager

  • miles
Windshield wpers internittently come on and off, stop mid position.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #14

Jun 072000

(reported on)

Grand Voyager

  • miles
While using windshield wipers they stopped working without any indicatiion. Wiper motor was still running, but there was no movement.

- Wilimington, PA, USA

problem #13

Feb 282000

(reported on)

Grand Voyager

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Henderson, TX, USA

problem #12

Oct 011997

Grand Voyager

  • miles
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.

- Ozark, MO, USA

problem #11

Oct 011999

Grand Voyager

  • miles
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.

- Manassa, VA, USA

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