1996 Dodge Grand Caravan Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 100about this part
- Share
- 9%of 1,157 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 100 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan, 9% of the 1,157 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,500 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.
“My 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan wipers goes on and off as they please. I was told it could either wiper motor or computer brain box or both that cost upwards of $500. I didn't repair due to cost. I think that should be covered under a recall when it's distraction on the windshield and a safety problem. Gm recalled thier wiper problems on the chevy trucks.”
NHTSA complaint #10127399, filed 2005-07, 95,000 miles“The windshield wipers would not work, then every once in a while they will. I had them checked and the vehicle needs a 500 dollar body control module. It seems this is a very common failure, and in my opinion a defect!”
NHTSA complaint #10461142, filed 2012-06, 97,500 miles“My windshield wipers on my 1996 Dodge caravan quit working. It will not work on any mode. When I pressed the wiper washer, it squirted water and the wipers cycled once. I tried it again one time and it did not work at all. It worked one time but it cycled very fast. Also, it turns on anytime it wants to. It is so unreliable that I do not think that it is safe to drive cause you do not know when it is going to rain.”
NHTSA complaint #10097934, filed 2004-10, 130,000 miles“There are many problems with my 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan. 1. The windshield and rear wipers will go on an off when they want too. Sometimes when you turn them on you can't turn them off. The back one will come on sometimes when starting the car. 2. The horn all of a sudden stopped working. 3. When my van hit around 80,00 miles the air cond. Stopped working and doesn't get cold. Took it to a place to check and they said it was a know problem with Dodge. And that it would cost around 1,500.00 to repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10238559, filed 2008-08, 80,000 miles“There are two major problems with my 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan. First there is a serious vibration in the front wheel/tires. I have replaced 8 tires (in 30000 miles!), both front axles, all three motor mounts, and had the transmission overhauled, as well as having three alignment checks. The vibration is still there. The second problem involves the windshield wipers. The front wipers were, for a time, coming on any time they felt like it; this was remedied by replacing the multi function switch on 09/21/01. …”
NHTSA complaint #10088514, filed 2004-08, 92,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 | 7 | 2% |
| 2014 | 12 | 3% |
| 2013 | 11 | 2% |
| 2012 | 13 | 2% |
| 2011 | 16 | 3% |
| 2010 | 10 | 1% |
| 2009 | 9 | 2% |
| 2008 | 53 | 4% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 15 | 5% |
| 2005 | 31 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 3% |
| 2003 | 13 | 6% |
| 2002 | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 | 29 | 10% |
| 2000 | 11 | 2% |
| 1999 | 9 | 2% |
| 1998 | 22 | 4% |
| 1997 | 61 | 10% |
| 1996 | 100 | 9% |
| 1995 | 6 | 6% |
| 1994 | 14 | 7% |
| 1993 | 17 | 6% |
| 1992 | 17 | 7% |
| 1991 | 6 | 5% |
| 1990 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan
211 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
209 complaintsElectrical system
197 complaintsFuel system
181 complaintsEngine cooling
177 complaintsVehicle speed control
124 complaintsBrakes
106 complaintsSteering
75 complaintsSuspension
60 complaintsOther or unknown
59 complaintsBody and structure
59 complaintsEquipment
35 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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