4.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,377 miles

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problem #8

Jan 012002

Caravan

  • miles
I have had a recent problem where I just thought that the air bag light was on. I later learned that not only is the air bag light on but the air bag will not deploy if N accident occurs. In addition the horn and cruise control does not work. By searching on the web I have learned from the dealer that this is a common problem in their vehicles. It will cost me over 250 dollars to correct. How can Dodge know that this problem exists and does not tell anyone or have a recall. This is deplorable. I am sure that deaths have occurred because of this and Dodge knows this too. Please let me know what can be done. Thank you. Vince filliben 610-361-8921.

- Boothwyn, PA, USA

problem #7

Feb 252002

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
At least a year ago, my airbag light came on and has stayed on. Approximately the same time, I began having problems with my criuse control. In addition, my horn has quit functioning. I contacted a dealership, and they stated it sounded like the airbag clockspring had gone bad. The part alone was estimated to cost $250. I recently checked the NHTSA site, as see that my van is not the only one with these same problems.

- Noblesville, IN, USA

problem #6

Sep 012001

Caravan

  • miles
Air bag light on instrument panel flickers on and off intermittently. Also, horn has failed to operate during operation of vehicle. Dealership has yet to examine vehicle for this problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.

- Stratford, IA, USA

problem #5

Jul 232001

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer states horn is inoperative.

- Hyattsville, MD, USA

problem #4

Apr 012001

Caravan

  • miles
Vehicle was set on cruise control at 70-72mph. Consumer made rest stop/ got back on road resuming cruise control, and it quit working. Horn would not work either. A day in a half before, airbag light just stayed on. Consumer hasn't contacted dealer.

- Macomb, MI, USA

problem #3

Jun 012001

Caravan

  • miles
Horn would not blow, and airbag light is on. Took to dealer, dealer stated vehicle needed a clock spring.

- Austell, GA, USA

problem #2

Apr 102001

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Air bag light on / horn doesn't work / cruise control doesn't work

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #1

Sep 021998

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Can't find horn on steering hub.

- Washington, DC, USA