Dodge Caravan Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 324 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the Dodge Caravan across 18 model years. The 1996 model year has the most (121). The words owners use most often: “windshield wipers” (38% of reports).
- 324visibility complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 33%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Windshield wipers: mentioned in 123 of 324 complaints (38%)
- Provide further: mentioned in 19 of 324 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do visibility problems happen?
Based on 82 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 324 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 5 an injury.
Dodge Caravan visibility complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Caravan | 1 | 3% | 8,000 |
| 2012 Caravan | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2011 Caravan | 1 | 1% | 3,844 |
| 2010 Caravan | 2 | 1% | 49,422 |
| 2008 Caravan | 1 | 0% | 71,000 |
| 2007 Caravan | 2 | 2% | 8,134 |
| 2006 Caravan | 9 | 5% | 10,000 |
| 2005 Caravan | 14 | 3% | 42,151 |
| 2004 Caravan | 3 | 5% | 134,000 |
| 2003 Caravan | 5 | 3% | 17,690 |
| 2002 Caravan | 8 | 3% | 43,101 |
| 2001 Caravan | 20 | 8% | 56,000 |
| 2000 Caravan | 12 | 3% | 100,500 |
| 1999 Caravan | 14 | 3% | 90,193 |
| 1998 Caravan | 18 | 3% | 83,000 |
| 1997 Caravan | 55 | 8% | 104,000 |
| 1996 Caravan | 121 | 9% | 80,000 |
| 1995 Caravan | 37 | 8% | 78,345 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Model years: 2005, 2006
Problem: On certain vans and sport utility vehicles, the front windshield wiper motor armature shaft may break.
Risk: During certain operating conditions, loss of front windshield wiping capability could occur, and the driver's vision could be obscured which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor free of charge. The recall began on june 19, 2006, to dodge durango owners. Minivan owners will be notified during july 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge caravan. The contact started the vehicle and hot air circulated through the vents without activating the heater. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000. Updated…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge caravan. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v234000 (rear quarter vent window switch); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
Contacted dealer for recall repair. Still no parts available to repair recalled rear quarter vent window switch. 14v-234. *tr
I received a recall notice for a rear window switch. It could cause a fire in the electrical workings of the windows. I have contacted a dealer for this, and the service department removed the faulty part. (about 6 months ago). They have not received a replacement part from chrysler as of yet. The…
While driving on the freeway at 68mph the back window exploded outwards. *tr
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Caravans have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 324 owner complaints about visibility for the Dodge Caravan. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge Caravan visibility?
Yes: 1 safety recall list visibility. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the Dodge Caravan?
The most frequent phrase is “windshield wipers”, in 123 of 324 complaints, followed by “provide further” (19).
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