1998 Dodge Caravan visibility problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1998 Dodge Caravan — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Windshield wipers have become intermittent and getting worse to the point of not coming on until the vehicle has been on for a half hour. This happened after the panel lights such as for the ac unit etc began to blink at a constant rate and then they steady out after 20 minutes. Have gone to two…”
filed Dec 20, 2005
“My windshield wipers turn on even in the off position and I have had to remove the fuse so that they won't run continuously. I have a 1998 dodge caravan. The dealer can't seem to find the problem. I now have to drive without any windshield wipers or if it is raining I have to stop and open the hood…”
filed Nov 14, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Caravan | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Caravan | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 Caravan | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 Caravan | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 Caravan | 9 | 5% |
| 2005 Caravan | 14 | 3% |
| 2004 Caravan | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 Caravan | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 Caravan | 8 | 3% |
| 2001 Caravan | 20 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Dodge Caravan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.