My 1997 Dodge Caravan has the habit of turning the windshield wipers on by themselves about twice a month. While they have never failed to work when I needed them, I've recently discovered that other Caravan owners are experiencing the same thing with much expense taken to fix at no avail. I certainly would not want a faulty wiper system and would like to see the mfg. Take some responsibility if this is indeed as rampant a complaint as it seems to be.

- Massapequa, NY, USA

While driving windshield wipers stopped working. Vehicle was on recall for this problem. However, problem recurred.

- Mobile, AL, USA

While driving in inclement weather the windshield wipers would come on and go off intermittently. The mechanic informed the driver that this vehicle was not on recall. Please fill in additional information.

- Lakebay, WA, USA

My 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan has been a headache since I got it. Right after I got it I had to pay $600 to get my dashboard fixed because all my gauges quit completely. Now my windshield wipers will go off by themselves even when they are off. This happens when I hit the brakes or unlock the doors or open the driver side door. My check engine light stays on all the time. We have it put on a tester and they cant find why its on. The rear end rattles pretty bad also and sometimes there is no pick up and go.

- Shelbyville, IN, USA

The front windshield wipers on our 1997 Dodge Caravan will turn on by themselves. This problem has become worse over time. The local dealer believes they can fix the problem at a cost of $200. The problem is a safety concern and an annoyance and I believe Chrysler should cover the cost to repair it.

- Owatonna, MN, USA

The vehicle experienced a problem with the windshield wipers.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

The windshield wipers activated on their own, when the turn signal was use.

- Owasso, OK, USA

While driving the windshield wipers will come on and go off on their own. Consumer stateeds problem is really noticable when turning corners. Mutifunction switch replaced.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

Windshield wipers work only intermittently. Dealer found no problem.

- Provo, UT, USA

Consumer states that the windshield wipers will automatically come on with out turning on the switch.

- Flower Round, TX, USA

Windshield wipers activate by themselves. No apparent rhyme or reason. No pattern.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

The front windshield wiper comes on without my intervention. Sometimes this scares me so bad, my heart just starts to race. I fear that one of these times it might cause an accident. I wish Dodge would put out a recall on this item since I saw it mentioned frequently on your website by other Dodge Grand Caravan owners.

- Plymouth, MN, USA

While driving clock spring became inoperable, forcing air bag to disengage, and horn to become inoperable along with cruise control. Also windshield wipers when used at high speed completely shutdown.

- Gainsville, FL, USA

The windshield wipers turn on when not selected, and is very distracting, and has almost resulted in several accidents. Some of my friends which also own Caravan/Voyager have has the same problem and have had the switch replaced numerous times to no avail. I think Dodge needs to redisgn the switch, and recall all the effected vehicles and have it corrected immediately. Also as far as the front brakes, I have had the front brake shoes replaced at least 7 times in the time I have owned the car. I haven't replaced that many brakes together on all the other cars I have owned. I think the front disc brakes are undersized and cannot meet the weight of the van. Dodge also needs to redisn the front brake sys and make modifications to the affected vehicles.

- Belmont, CA, USA

The airbag warning light on the dash has been activated. The horn and speed control are also inoperable which occurred about the same time the airbag light went on. Also, the windshield wipers activate occasionally even though the switch is in the off position. The outside mirrors also move when the automatic door locks are activated. It is my understanding that the air bag, horn and speed control problems are currently being investigated by NHTSA. A faulty clockspring assembly is the possible culprit.

- Park Ridge, IL, USA

Windshield wipers began turning on when left signal switched on; now come on often for no reason, and need to be manually shut off; and where ever the blades are when switched off is where they stay. Very distracting and huge annoyance. Intermediate feature no longer works.

- West Jordan, UT, USA

On numerous occasions since we've owned this vehicle the front windshield wipers spontaneously activate, make two or three passes across the windshield, then return to the stowed position and stop. Sometimes the activation is noted in conjunction with starting the vehicle, activating the turn signals, or during the process of steering the vehicle through a turn. Sometimes it occurs while just driving straight down the road...I suppose this quirk is due to rubbing wiring, etc. In the steering column, and my wife and I are accustomed to it by now. It occurs to me though that this wiper activation could easily distract a driver at a critical moment and contribute to a mishap. Email is the best way to contact us or try the home phone number after that...we check the answering machine frequently. Thanks, clay riales.

- Norfolk, VA, USA

Windshield wipers come on intermittently without prior warning and without manually turning windshield wipers on. Consumer has yet to contact dealer.

- Ft. Mill, SC, USA

Front windshield wipers turn on randomly. Always startles the driver of the vehicle. Attention is distracted for a few seconds every occurrence.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

Windshield wipers come on without warning when making a turn or when the vehicle hits a bump.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA