10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
10 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,008 miles

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problem #61

Jan 012005

Caravan 6-cyl

  • miles
Recall campaign for the clock spring was issued. Heard clicking sound when making turns.

- Algonquin, IL, USA

problem #60

Jan 012005

Caravan 6-cyl

  • 91,175 miles
The vehicle's air bag clockspring failed prior to recall notification. Recall campaign 04V480000.

- Newfield, NY, USA

problem #59

Jan 142005

Caravan 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer's vehicle was ran off the road by another vehicle, causing consumer's vehicle to crash into a stop sign at about 35 mph. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. Manufacturer was contacted by owner.

- Cushing, ME, USA

problem #58

Jan 062005

Caravan 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 55,141 miles
We received a recall notice (D17) on a 1999 Dodge Caravan, for the clock spring. The airbag light was not on. We took it to the dealership, martin Dodge in bowling green, ky, to be replaced. They replaced it, and the airbag light came on so they replaced it with another. Everything was replaced except for the last bolt. When they replaced the last bolt the air bag light came on. So they told us it was ok to leave the bolt out or we would have to pay $500 to fix it. The repair they did, evidently, caused a short in the air bag module, and they said it would be okay to leave the bolt out or we would have to pay for the repair. We refused to pay considering the van was okay when we brought it in there. I called the service manager, and he said we would have to pay for the repair. Then, I called the crysler manufacturer. Next the service manager called me back, after the servic E manager was contacted by his zone representative and told me they would pay for half of the repair. Since my last time speaking with him we tried to blow the horn only to find out now the horn doesn't work either. When you try to blow the horn the airbag light comes on for about 10 seconds and then goes off. Why on earth should we have to pay for this damage, evidently they have caused. I tried to call the Chrysler manufacturer back and customer service would not transfer me to the people in detroit I was transferred to originally. She said the representative had made his decision. The recall was not completed, in my opinion, when the last bolt was not installed. Isn't this governed by the federal government"?" we never had trouble with this before.

- Clarkson, KY, USA

problem #57

Oct 122004

Caravan

  • 63,000 miles
No parts, recall 04V480000 concerning air bag clock spring. Regal Dodge 561-683-1511. The dealership is aware of the problem.

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #56

Nov 182004

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The consumer hit a pole and the airbag failed to deploy on impact.

- Wichita, KS, USA

problem #55

Aug 062004

Caravan

  • 100,000 miles
Dealership will not repair recall 04V480000 air bag clock spring unless the vehicle was currently experiencing the problem. However, problem was not resolved.

- Charlton, MA, USA

problem #54

Nov 222004

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • 107,000 miles
Air bag light went on, we were informed that there was a recall, dealer will not even look at the van until Dec. 21st. This is unacceptable! it is a safety issue!Chrysler refused to push the dealer to fix the van earlier.

- Santa Barbara, CA, USA

problem #53

Sep 172004

Caravan 4-cyl

  • 95,000 miles
The consumer was having the same problems as recall campaign #04V480000 clock spring. The dealership would not repair free of charge because the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.

- Secaucus, NJ, USA

problem #52

Nov 192004

Caravan 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer noticed when the horn was applied it failed to come on. The dealer indicated that it would cost $100. To replace the part which was recalled by the factory. The manufacturer would not perform the repairs free of charge because the factory wouldn't reimburse for the model/year of the consumer's vehicle.

- Northglenn, CO, USA

problem #51

Nov 132004

Caravan

  • miles
Consumer's vehicle stopped at a red light when a drunken driver collided with car from the rear. Consumer's vehicle also collided with a car positioned in front. Upon impact, airbags failed to deploy. Driver sustained serious injuries.

- Irwindale, CA, USA

problem #50

Nov 062003

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Nhsta recall 04V480000 concerning clock spring failure. Consumer's vehicle was traveling about 10 mph when it hit a vehicle in front. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.

- Thermopolis, WY, USA

problem #49

Aug 192004

Caravan

  • 17,592 miles
Received safety recall for clockspring, took to dealer for repairs. They also removed and repaired engine sensors.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #48

Nov 152004

Caravan 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and no cause was detrermined.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #47

Nov 122004

Caravan 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle had no hor when applied. Consdumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that a clock spring needed to be replaced.

- Flushing, NY, USA

problem #46

Oct 212004

Caravan 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Recall 04V480000 concerning air bag clock spring. After repairs were done horn continued to be inoperative. Dealer informed the consumer that it has nothing to do with the clock spring.

- Syracuse, NY, USA

problem #45

Oct 192004

Caravan 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 73,370 miles
The air bag light was on. The consumer received a clock spring recall, took the vehicle in for repair and after picking the vehicle up the light was still on. The dealer stated there would be $119.95 charge to repair the problem since the manufacturer does not pay them that much. NHTSA recall 04V48000.

- San Pablo, CA, USA

problem #44

Oct 142004

Caravan 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, the SRS light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the clock spring needed to be replaced.

- Magnolia, TX, USA

problem #43

Oct 142004

Caravan 4WD 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While making a right turn into the parking lot. A vehicle collided and hit the vehicle head on in the parking lot. Both air bags did not deploy. The consumer sustained head neck and leg injuries and was transported by ambulance to the hospital. The vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #42

Oct 062004

Caravan

  • miles
The consumer received a recall notice, campaign number 04V480000. The consumer was informed by the dealer that no parts were available.

- Youngstown, OH, USA

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