2008 Dodge Caravan Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 6%of 302 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Dodge Caravan, 6% of the 302 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have had 2 rear windows shot out by a stone that was slung by a string type weed. Eater. Both times the windows completely shattered. The only glass left were the pieces glued to the hinges. The car was parked both times. If anyone had been in the back seat, it is likely that they would have glass in their eyes. I thought automobile glass was supposed to be shatter resistant.”
NHTSA complaint #10481181, filed 2012-10, 75,201 miles“Was driving home at night when randomly my lights started flashing, horn started blaring, windshield wipers started going off, washer fluid was spraying everywhere. Locks were locking and unlocking. I ended up driving into someone's lawn as I could not see properly with poor lighting and all the distractions. Once I got home the vehicle continued to be possessed even without the key in the ignition. I was finally able to get everything to stop after unplugging the battery. …”
NHTSA complaint #11052043, filed 2017-12, 158,000 miles“I was driving the van on the highway and it went crazy horn blaring windshield wipers going real slow and fluid going everywhere I could not see because the fluid was coming out faster then wipers were going!!! I had to pull over until all the windshield fluid was gone. When I got home my husband had to unhook the battery because the horn was still blaring and it was 10.30 at night and I have neighbors with children sleeping.”
NHTSA complaint #10548648, filed 2013-10, 65,856 miles“When clicking off my high beams, my wipers came on. I was unable to shut them off. At the same time my high beams, turn signals and rear wiper stopped working. While my front wipers were going non-stop despite being shut off, the washer fluid did not work (front and back). When I took it to my garage I was told the tipm had to be replaced but it was currently on national back order and they didn't know when they could get their hands on one. …”
NHTSA complaint #10633308, filed 2014-09, 123,000 miles“Just resolved an ignition recall problem on the vehicle because of problems with independent wipers going off, horn going off,vehicle stalling while driving and doors locking and unlocking..Dodge replaced ignition and win module but problem began when I tried using AC or heater..I just brought the car 2 months ago and it has stalled on hgihway 3 times and on the road numerous times. Im afraid to drive the car. The check engine light turns on but goes out intermitently. Sounds like the itpm problem everyone is having ..cant afford another 2000 dollars to fix”
NHTSA complaint #11129792, filed 2018-09, 104,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10026064Jul 2, 2008Chrysler: front door rattle or door glass may not fully roll down.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 4% |
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 5 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 17 | 6% |
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 13 | 8% |
| 2005 | 16 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 4% |
| 2002 | 8 | 3% |
| 2001 | 20 | 8% |
| 2000 | 15 | 3% |
| 1999 | 14 | 3% |
| 1998 | 18 | 3% |
| 1997 | 56 | 8% |
| 1996 | 121 | 9% |
| 1995 | 37 | 8% |
| 1994 | 44 | 7% |
| 1993 | 52 | 5% |
| 1992 | 72 | 8% |
| 1991 | 23 | 4% |
| 1990 | 8 | 3% |
| 1989 | 6 | 3% |
| 1988 | 4 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 1% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 3 | 6% |
| 1984 | 2 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2008 Dodge Caravan
162 complaintsBrakes
62 complaintsAir bags
42 complaintsEngine
24 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsTires
13 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Dodge Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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