1994 Dodge Caravan Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

“Rear window on lift gate shattered in a thousand pieces for no reason while parked (glass inside and outside). Outside temp was about 20 f and cloudy. Glass type is a privacy tinted with window defroster. It appears glass was not required to be a safety glass type as compared to a windshield with a plastic sandwich in-between. About 10 hours of clean up required. Many small glass fragments and glass dust traveled as far as the front dashboard. Owner will be replacing glass. Cost estimated to be between $300 to $400 parts and labor. I have pictures available if needed .”

“I ? Failure of a recently routinely serviced transmission. I was told that driving in this condition would cause the system to lock up and create other failures (axle). Am I alone in this problem, also, I had received a recall on the van for airbag problem - it also listed on the form in very small print that the rear wiper may also have to be serviced/replaced at their discretion I believe. …”

“Transmission is leaking fluid since purchase from axle seal transfer case. Front right strut assembly makes exstreme noises over bumps and sharp curves. Engine has developed a leak. Left driver side door can not be opened with key. Suspect flood damage due to a reoccurring odor from heater vents. We have contacted dealer more than three times and were given a Dodge ! Dealer has changed the buisness name and states has no longer an obligation to honor these problems which we encountered under warranty! …”

“When operating vehicle at night,headlights go out momentarily,(2-3sec),or after driving for 50 to 100 miles at night then stopping ,and starting again ,lights will not turn on doors will not lock, heater controls will not function.2to3 hours. Later everything works fine again (for awhile until the same problem surfaces again) no.of occurrences 10.”

“Windshield motor (rear) was recalled, vehicle taken to dealership. Connsumer sat at dealer almost 2 hours before being told that they did not have the part in, side door of van- when hitting a bump the overhead lights go on and off like strobe lights and the door latch is not latching properly, therefore the door ajar light blinks on and off and a beeping signal in heard constantly..”