Dodge Grand Caravan Visibility/wiper Problems
Owners have filed 108 complaints with NHTSA about visibility/wiper problems on the Dodge Grand Caravan across 19 model years. The 2008 model year has the most (42). The words owners use most often: “windshield wipers” (30% of reports).
- 108visibility/wiper complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 50%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 32 of 108 complaints (30%)
- Wiper fluid: mentioned in 15 of 108 complaints (14%)
- Horn started: mentioned in 7 of 108 complaints (6%)
- Going off: mentioned in 7 of 108 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do visibility/wiper problems happen?
Based on 85 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 108 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury.
Dodge Grand Caravan visibility/wiper complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility/wiper complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 3 | 1% | 39,500 |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 2 | 1% | 20,000 |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 3 | 1% | 68,500 |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 3 | 0% | 34,500 |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 3 | 1% | 8,000 |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 6 | 2% | 23,500 |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 1 | 0% | 89,362 |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 7 | 1% | 61,000 |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 10 | 2% | 73,500 |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 6 | 1% | 86,200 |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 7 | 1% | 114,500 |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 42 | 3% | 90,500 |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 1 | 1% | 84,000 |
| 2006 Grand Caravan | 6 | 2% | 75,000 |
| 2005 Grand Caravan | 3 | 0% | 139,049 |
| 2003 Grand Caravan | 2 | 1% | 111,000 |
| 2000 Grand Caravan | 1 | 0% | 110,000 |
| 1998 Grand Caravan | 1 | 0% | — |
| 1996 Grand Caravan | 1 | 0% | 97,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists visibility/wiper for the Dodge Grand Caravan. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Cracking front windshield (temporarily fixed by clear tape), broken window regulator motors on both passenger and driver sides stop lifting the glasses up and down, passenger side plastic window part (vertically snapped on the upper part of passenger door) fell off, engine light sometimes on and…
I bought my 2017 dodge grand caravan in 2019 with 20,000 miles on it. Shortly after I had problems with the key not doing the automatic start. Then the wipers no longer sprayed fluid, then I noticed the van used some radiator fluid when we went drivingg any distance. Then the door locks stopped…
When Iâm driving my blinkers and windshield wipers turn on and off randomly and the stereo shuts off ac quits working and the windows lock and canât be rolled down and when Iâm at idle it has very loud ticking noise coming from dash board I think itâs the middle area behind stereo this…
I went to the store and put my purchases in the trunk of the Grand Caravan. I pushed the button to close the rear door and turned to put my cart away. I then heard breaking glass and saw the glass in the rear door busting out. The door then lifted and came down again, this time busting more glass…
The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, there was an abnormal noise and noticed that the vehicle's windshield wiper and blinkers had become inoperable. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had been diagnosed by an independent mechanic…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Grand Caravans have visibility/wiper problems?
No. NHTSA has 108 owner complaints about visibility/wiper for the Dodge Grand 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 Grand Caravan visibility/wiper?
No recall currently lists visibility/wiper for this vehicle.
What do owners say about visibility/wiper problems on the Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most frequent phrase is “windshield wipers”, in 32 of 108 complaints, followed by “wiper fluid” (15).
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- Engine problems (1,027)
- Structure problems (907)
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- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (583)
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