10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,297 miles

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problem #136

Jun 152001

Caravan

  • miles
Clockspring failure, air bag light is on and horn does not work.

- Plantation, FL, USA

problem #135

Mar 272002

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Intermitant air bag lamp illumination. The lamp goes on and of when the steering wheel is turned. Suspect a broken wire in the clockspring assy. Nlm

- Medina, OH, USA

problem #134

Jan 012002

Caravan

  • miles
Air bag light is on, and horn/ cruise control do not work. Contacted dealer, and dealer is not willing to do anything.

- Elkton, MD, USA

problem #133

Mar 212002

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Defective clock spring caused cruise control/ air bag, and horn to malfunction at the same time. Please provide any further information, and vehicle identification number.

- Martinez, CA, USA

problem #132

Jun 212000

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Airbag light came on and stayed on, no horn or cruise control. A few days later I read about Chrysler minivans being investigated because of faulty clockspring assemblies. After reading that, I called our dealer and asked if there was a recall on it. None! this is definitely a safety issue. No airbag, no horn means dangerous driving conditions. We had to pay to have the part replaced. After reading through 96 complaints about this part on your website, I thought I would add my complaint. Chrysler paid for our new transmission, but we had to pay labor. Also paid for the new elect. For ac knob.

- Vicksburg, MI, USA

problem #131

Mar 012002

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving air bag light is illuminated, and horn/ cruise control are inoperative. Windshield wipers come on sporadically. Dealer was not contacted. Consumer states that service engine light will not go out, fuel pump, computer and coil pacer replaced. Also presently in the process of replacing clock spring.

- Howell, MI, USA

problem #130

Feb 272002

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer stated while driving, the air bag light came on and did not go out, also the horn failed to work, consumer contacted dealership, and the dealer informed consumer vehicle was not under a recall, repairs were not done.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #129

Sep 012001

Caravan

  • miles
The horn, speed control and airbag are all connected to the steering wheel through the clockspring. At this point, both the horn and airbag are completely disabled and the speed control rarely functions. I've called my local dealer about recalls or courtesy repairs and they state that none are allowed for this problem. Repairs have not yet been made.

- Beltsville, MD, USA

problem #128

Feb 222002

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Air bag sensor light is illuminating, indicating a malfunction within the system. Vehicle was inspected by dealer, who indicated that air bag would not function. Vehicle was not under warranty; therefore, air bag could not be serviced.

- Hickory, NC, USA

problem #127

Feb 212002

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer stated the cruise control does not function, due to a malfunction of the air bag and horn.. consumer was informed that the problem is due to a defective clockspring causing the cruise control, and horn not to work.

- Gilberstville, PA, USA

problem #126

Feb 212002

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Horn does not function due to the illumination of air bag signal on dashboard. There is a defective clockspring wiring causing horn not to work, also affecting the air bag and cruise control.

- Gilberstville, PA, USA

problem #125

Feb 212002

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer stated the air bag light illuminates on dashboard, also the horn malfunctioned.. consumer was infomred that it was due to a defective clockspring.

- Gilberstville, PA, USA

problem #124

Nov 012001

Caravan

  • miles
Airbag light is on constantly, horn won't blow and cruise control does not work. Dealer has been contacted.

- Los Vegas, NV, USA

problem #123

Feb 112002

Caravan

  • miles
Airbag light stays on, horn doesn't work, cruise control doesn't work. I was told by dealer the clock spring needs replacing and that this default could cause the airbags to not deploy in a crash. This is a safety hazard that needs to be recalled by Chrysler.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #122

Oct 302001

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The norn does not work/ cruise control does not work, and air bag light stays on, parking brake light turns on every time you turn the wheel to the left! windshield wipers come on and off when they please, we have had the transmission replaced at 68,000 miles, we were told that we cannot pass inspection at our military base overseas until this safety feature is fixed!

- Apo, NY, USA

problem #121

Jan 272002

Caravan

  • miles
Horn stopped working also when air bag warning light came on.

- Arnold, MD, USA

problem #120

Oct 012001

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Air bag light stays illuminated while driving. Also, the horn assembly and cruise control are inoperable. Please add further details.

- Apo, AE, USA

problem #119

Nov 152001

Caravan

  • miles
Ea-01-007; air bag light illuminates on the dashboard. Also, cruise control and horn are inoperable. Consumer has yet to contact dealer.

- Lexington, KY, USA

problem #118

Nov 012001

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Airbag light remains illuminated on dashboard, also horn and cruise control work intermittently. Dealer has been contacted.

- Orange, NJ, USA

problem #117

Feb 212001

Caravan

  • miles
While driving air bag light comes on. Also, horn and cruise control are inoperative. Contacted dealer.

- Davie, FL, USA

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