The windshield is glued in with a continuous bead of sealant. If water made it through that seal somehow, your windshield isn't safe. Bathtub caulking isn't highway certified. The most common reason for a failure like this is if the windshield has been replaced by an amateur. One fingerprint is enough. But ... if you've water getting in, odds are it's eating metal. You likely will have a minor rust repair to do while the windshield is out. Most pro windshield shops can do this repair for peanuts. Be warned, the windshield for that van is not cheap.
Personally, I'd be out with a screwdriver pulling the ceiling console and perimeter plastics off to get a good look at the problem .. and to inspect those wires .. before I went running for a professional. And I think it's an excellent vehicle with plenty of cool. Best turning radius of any minivan, best fuel mileage, plenty of giddyup. Pull the back seats, throw in an air mattress and you never need to pay for motel room again. One BIG problem with it is the intake manifold. It's a POS of legendary status.It WILL fail. And fixing it is beyond chrome plated bitch status. Haunt your local used tool sellers for the tool to pull the engine forward to get at the rear bolts and spark plugs. Mine looked like a large eye bolt with a bracket on it, or there's this one http://www.amazon.com/Thexton-419X-Engine-Moving-Tool/dp/B000IHNZPC.
Make a point of checking your oil and coolant levels weekly. If you see any significant drop in coolant, get that intake gasket changed pronto. And make a point of actually looking at your oil during changes to check for water (turns dark oil into chocolate milk).
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