10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,217 miles

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problem #62

May 102002

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Airbag light was on. Took vehicle to dealer and they replaced clock spring. Consumer states that other vehicles are included in a recall, however this vehicle is not included due to the VIN. Consumer stated that the air conditioner was leaking, dealer could not duplicate problem.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #61

Aug 082002

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
I noticed my airbag light staying on and the horn not working. I called a dealer and was told that it was probably a clockspring. She said they go out regularly. It evidently affects the airbag, horn and other components. Not long after mine went out, my mothers started doing the same thing. She also has a 1997 model Dodge, but hers is a Grand Caravan. I then went to my mechanic to ask him if he could fix it and he said he had just had someone else come in with the same problem. It seems to me that this is very unsafe.

- Corinth, MS, USA

problem #60

May 152002

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Ea 01 007/air bag clockspring, air bag light remain on while driving and horn is inoperative. Dealer contacted.. the engine blew at 73000 miles according to the technician and advisor at the Dodge dealership.

- La Mirida, CA, USA

problem #59

Jul 012002

Caravan

  • miles
First the air bag light went on and did not go off. Then the horn stopped working. Then the cruise control did not come on. I took the van to the local Dodge dealer and the diagnosis is that clock spring in the steering wheel needs to be replaced. In the current condition the air bag will not deploy on the driver side in the event of an accident. The estimated cost is ~ $300. I have scheduled the work for next week. I called Chrysler and was told that since there is not a recall for this they will not participate in the repair cost. This is a safety issue if the air bag will not deploy. Per articles on the internet Chrysler has replaces over 124,000 clock springs, on their own admission!

- Lake Forest, IL, USA

problem #58

Jul 012002

Caravan

  • miles
Dodge Caravan safety issue with the air bag. The air bag light stays on, the horn does not function and the cruise control does not work. My mechanic and the dealer both found this to be a defective clock spring in the steering wheel.

- Lake Forest, IL, USA

problem #57

Jun 142002

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Air bag/ horn and crusie control failed due to clockspring malfunctioning. Horn could not be used in a emergency situation. Dealer was notified.

- Mesa, AR, USA

problem #56

Jun 242002

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
My airbag light came on, cruise control was lost and horn does not work. I understand there have been other complaints regarding the clock spring failure on Dodge Caravan.

- Audubon, PA, USA

problem #55

Nov 152001

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Ea 01 007/air bag clockspring: Air bag light remains on while driving. Horn and cruise control are inoperative. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time.

- Franconia, NH, USA

problem #54

Jun 012002

Caravan 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 67,000 miles
While driving, the air bag light illuminated. The dealer has been notified, and the mechanic stated that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The consumer also stated that the cruise control works part time, and the check engine light stays on.

- St John, IN, USA

problem #53

May 022002

Caravan

  • miles
Air bag and the horn arev not working properly. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated that it could be clockspring material on vehicle.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #52

Oct 012001

Caravan

  • miles
Consumer stated the vehicle experienced a clockspring failure.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #51

May 082002

Caravan

  • miles
Ea 01 007/air bag clockspring: Air bag light remains on while driving. Horn and cruise control are inoperative. Dealer was notified.. consumer stated the clock spring was replaced.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #50

May 092002

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
While driving air bag light illuminated on dashboard.also, horn completely stopped working.

- Auburn, NY, USA

problem #49

Apr 152002

Caravan

  • miles
Clock spring failed, causing cruise control/air bags, and horn not to work. Chrysler said part not covered under warranty. If part is considered a wiring harness then it should be covered under warranty that we purchased.

- Mckeesport, PA, USA

problem #48

Apr 222002

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Air bag light remains illuminated due to a malfunction within clock spring which could also cause a problem with horn and cruise control. In an collision the air bag will not deploy.

- Gahanna, OH, USA

problem #47

Mar 152002

Caravan

  • miles
While driving air bag light came on due to a malfunction in the clock spring that may have caused air bags to be inoperative in a crash.

- Lexington, KY, USA

problem #46

Apr 172002

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
While driving the vehicle at 35 mph accident occured, air bag did not deploy. Nlm

- Birmingham, AL, USA

problem #45

Mar 072002

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Airbag light illuminated/ horn stopped, and cruise control failed. Dealer has been contacted.

- Bakersville, CA, USA

problem #44

Feb 032002

Caravan 4WD

  • miles
"clock spring" defective. Under NHTSA recall no.: 98V046, earlier Dodge models showed similar problem and were subject to a recall. I want to see a recall issued for this model

- Acworth, NH, USA

problem #43

Oct 012001

Caravan

  • miles
Information request.

- Columbus, OH, USA

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