Windshield wipers: Injury was to my infant son. I had placed him in his carrier, next to the van, so I could unlock the door....there was ice on the windshield becuase we did not have a garage in nc. As I opened the sliding door, the wipers went into operation, slinging ice onto my baby who was in his seat on the driveway. The keys were not even in the ignition. I have had and continue to still have problems with the wipers, and I addressed the dealer and chysler customer service and neither one of them are willing to remedy the wiper problem unless I pay for it. It has been in for the same problem numerous times ( at least 4) and it is still not resolved. As for the engine, it is a fire hazard in itself....I continue to have "check engine" problems at which point I have to have it towed for fear of driving it. Its been hesitating and the check engine light comes on (a head gasket problem), then a feww weeks later the check engine light came on again (they said it was hesitating because it needs a tune-up.). I had all that done, to the tune of about $1500 and now the check engine light is on again, it is hesitating, sputtering, and running terrible again. Wonder what they will say is going to "fix" it this time? it is obvious that it cannot be fixed....they need a recall on this problem.....there have been many service bulletins on it. Please do a recall on the engine.

- Marietta, GA, USA

When turning on left signal front windshield wipers will come on. Sometimes rear windshield wipers will also come on. Took vehicle to dealer about 5 times. Each time they said that they had fixed it, but problem reoccurred. This is unsafe because while driving on freeway and windshield wipers coming on, it will distract the driver.

- St. Barbara, CA, USA

This vehicle has had problems ever since it was new. I have had major components replaced and it isnt even paid for yet. The alternator was replaced when it had less than 4,000 miles on it. The wipers still come on by themselves inexplicably - sometimes the key is not even in the ignition! they still have not remedied that problem. The major complaint I have is the engine. I truly believe this is a dangerous vehicle. I had the oil galley plug recall done (supposedly) and in September I had to have a head gasket job done on this van. In the recall it states, and I quote "in certain vehicles, the engine cylinder head oil galley plug does not seal properly and engine cylinder head oil is not adequately retained. Well, they tried to tell me the two repairs were unrelated. I disagree. If my recall was done properly, then why do my records indicate I complained of oil leaks after that recall was done" and if oil was leaking from the oil galley plug, wouldnt that cause breakdown of the head gasket over time" it would. Now the latest: Yesterday, February 26, 2000, the engine began sputtering and the check engine light came on (I had 1/2 tank of gas). I had to have it towed, once again, to have it worked on. This van has been in the shop more than it has been on the road. I could not, in good conscience, ever sell it to someone else. So now I feel like I am stuck with a piece of garbage. I would like reimbursement for the expense of repairs, plus what it has cost me in renting a vehicle to drive while they repaired this lemon.

- Marietta, GA, USA

Intermittently while driving windshield wipers come on without application. Van was taken to the dealership for this problem. Dealer was not able to duplicate the problem.

- Salinas, CA, USA

Windshield wipers do not funcion effectively; run at will; continue even when car is turned off; also when in use do not shut off correctly. They will stop anywhere on the windshield, but not in the correct down position. Have had this looked at 3 times now. They have replaced the same switch twice to the tune of $200. The pary # is 5012382aa. Still I have the problem. The hard part is that is doesn't do it consistently. I am frustrated and a bit angry, and between the brakes and this hate this van! I feel put off by my dealership, anbd just want information on what I can tell them that will help locate the probelm. Please help.

- Augusta, ME, USA

Windshield wipers would come on when turn left signal engaged while turning left or sometimes not come on at all: Multi-function switch assembly controls other electrical components.

- Tampa, FL, USA

Windshield wiper malfunctions.

- Fpo, AE, USA

Windshield wipers would go on/off by themselves. This caused a hazardous problem for driver. Vehicle been to dealership for windshield wiper repairs. Since repairs done on wipers, the signal switch failed to work properly.

- Gilbertsville, PA, USA

Windshield wipers come on without application, and sometimes cut off during performance. Wipers are very sporaiically working. Dealer has seen vehicle 3 times, and problem still exists. Brake shoes and wheel cylinder makes noise. Power window switch failed. Gas tank leaks due to defective sending unit.

- Grand Prairie, TX, USA

Windshield wiper turns on by itself while driving. This is a significant distraction while driving. I am concerned of the potential for accident if we are startled by the wiper starting while in rush hour or other 'tricky' driving situations.

- Whitefish Bay, WI, USA

The problem with the wipers started with them going off on their own as you'd be driving down the road. They'd make a few swipes and stop. Now they do not work at all. The fuel gauge failed as I was also driving down the road. All of a sudden the low fuel bell went off and the gauge dropped to empty. Now it just bounces from empty to full while driving all the while the light and bell are going off. I was told of a recall on 94 & 95 models for the same make of van for the wiper situation and I did contact a local dealer for details. Sounds like the same problem I am currently experiencing. Any advice and help appreciated. Thanks.

- Salina, KS, USA

Wimdshield wipers are working intermittently.

- Vineland, NY, USA

Transmission replaced by dealer for free on 5-1-97, struts replaced 11-1-97 for $616.01 by dealer, windshield wipers come on when not in use, cylinder head leaking oil 4-3-99.

- Suffolk, VA, USA

Fourth transmission being put in van now. Transmission doesn't go into gear due to transmission fluid leak. Last time it was in they had to put two transmissions in before they could get it to run properly. Windshield wiper will go on all by itself.

- Livonia, MI, USA

Fuel tank: Rollover valve located on top of plastic fuel tank is welded into fuel tank at manufacture. First tank failed at 6000 miles on vehicle, tank cracked around weld at rollover valve site. Fuel leakage and vapor leakage ensued until tank replaced by dealer (quality Chrysler Jeep Plymouth Eagle, albuquerque, nm in Aug 1996). The replacement tank developed a leak at the same site, weld of rollover valve to tank body, in December 1998. Both tanks failed in similar manner, both failures cause raw fuel and vapor to leak continuously from tank. Problem with multi-function switch (turn signals, high/low beam, wiper, washer switch, steering column mounted. When driving, the front and rear windshield wipers will automatically turn on by themselves. First multifunction switch replaced by quality Chrysler Plymouth Jeep Eagle, albuquerque nm, late 1996. Dealer replaced multifunction switch. Problem recurred in November 1998. Dealer replaced multifunction switch a second time. Fuel tank leak at rollover valve site, and multifunction switch both failed two times in same vehicle. It is apparent that the tank manufacturing process is deficient, and that there is a basic design flaw in the multifunction switch.

- Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

Windshield wipers activate on their own intermittently.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

The wipers sometimes work, sometimes they don't. sometimes they work all on their own. This is a safety defect. Chrysler has tried 5 times to repair the problem with no success. The lack of wiping ability could contribute to an accident

- Chesterfield, MI, USA

When driving in wet weather and braking activates the ABS, the windshield wipers stop working.

- New Baltim, MI, USA

Driver's side sliding door latch failed, door came open while driving, also rear window wiper blade motor failed and fuel tank was leaking on top.

- Camp Hill, PA, USA

Transmission stuck in first gear, also ABS failure, causing brakes to shake, engine would lose power while accelerating onto freeway; front windshield wipers would come on on their 0wn.

- Madera, CA, USA