10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,393 miles

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problem #67

Sep 182001

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • miles
We had an internet article from March on this issue. A recall was being considered. The airbag light is on and the horn and cruise don't work, identical to the description in the article.

- Stafford Springs, CT, USA

problem #66

Sep 072001

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Airbag light came on, horn and cruise control stopped working. Dealer replaced clock spring assembly.

- Elmhurst, IL, USA

problem #65

Sep 062001

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • miles
In October of 1999, our van was overheating and we had to have the radiator fan relay replaced. Two weeks later we received a recall notice and were reimbursed by daimler Chrysler. In February 2001 our airbag indicator light came on and the horn stopped working. We replaced the clock spring. In June 2001 we had to replace our fuel tank because it was cracked. We continued to smell gas and had to have our fuel rail replaced because it was leaking fuel onto the engine. We were told not to drive it because it could catch on fire.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #64

Jul 312001

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Local Chrysler was contacted to investigate reason air bag light remains lit constatly, cruise control does not work, and horn does not work. Cost was $80 to trouble shoot, and additional $250 estimated to repair - I refused repair

- Fond Du Lac, WI, USA

problem #63

Jun 012001

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Clockspring assembly failure/ airbag, horn failed to work. Dealer advised recall on same assembly for trucks, not effecting mini-vans.

- Allen, TX, USA

problem #62

Jul 302001

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Clockspring failed - airbag, horn, cruise control will not operate. Very serious safety problem. Part should be recalled.

- Elyria, OH, USA

problem #61

Aug 082001

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Ea O1 007/air bag clockspring: Air bag sensor light remaining on while driving. Also, inoperative horn. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Hammond, IN, USA

problem #60

Jul 032001

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Clockspring failed causing airbag, horn, cruise control to be inoperable.

- Fort Myers, FL, USA

problem #59

May 252001

Grand Caravan

  • miles
The clockspring assembly failed. The airbag light stayed on, the horn failed to work, and the cruise control would not work. I read a report in the newspaper on March 20, 2001 stating the NHTSA was looking at this problem in 96-2000 chyr. Vans. The vehicle was repaired at my expense.

- Indpls, IN, USA

problem #58

Jul 032001

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Clockspring failed causing airbag, horn, cruise control to be inoperable.

- Fort Myers, FL, USA

problem #57

Jul 252001

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Was driving vehicle when air bag would flash on/off before becoming solid. This problem affected the horn and cruise control. Have taken to dealership, and was informed by mechanic that clockspring was broken.

- Plano, TX, USA

problem #56

Aug 032001

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Airbag light stays on at all times which is effecting cruise control and horn. Neither item works because of air bag light. Have not contacted dealer. Please add VIN.

- Ronkonkoma, NY, USA

problem #55

Jul 152001

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Horn, cruise control, does not work and the gas light will come on and make a beeping sound for no reason.

- Oxon Hill, MD, USA

problem #54

Jun 062001

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Ea 01 007/air bag clock spring failure: Horn / cruise control are inoperativ, and air bag sensor light remains on while driving. Dealer / manufacturer have not been notified at this time. Provide any further information.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

problem #53

Jun 192001

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Air bag light stays illuminated while driving. Also, cruise control and the horn assemblies are inoperable. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and determined that clock spring was defective. Please provide additional information.

- Readman, WA, USA

problem #52

Apr 012001

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Air bag light on dash has come on. Horn has failed to operate, and cruise control no longer works. Dealer informed consumer that clock spring assembly would need to be replaced. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Costa Mesa, CA, USA

problem #51

May 242001

Grand Caravan

  • miles
While driving the air bag light could come and stay on for while. Horn did not work, stopped working without prior warning. Also, cruise control did not work.

- Centerville, OH, USA

problem #50

Feb 012001

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Ea 01 007/air bag clock spring:inoperative horn operation. Also, air bag sensor light remained on on. Dealer notified and informed consumer that they are unaware of any recall, and any repairs would be at consumer cost. Consumer also states cruise control failed.

- Fencton, MI, USA

problem #49

Feb 012001

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Air bag light has come on and will not go off. Also, horn and cruise control systems have failed. Dealership has not examined vehicle.

- Marysville, WA, USA

problem #48

Apr 192001

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Airbag light remained on; horn &cruise control stopped; clockspring replaced at cost of $250. This vehicle has repairs every 2-3 months at cost of $200-400. In addition to regular maintainance. Will never buy a chrylser product again.

- Red Bank, NJ, USA

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