10.0

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

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1996 Dodge Caravan seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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1996 Dodge Caravan Owner Comments (Page 5 of 10)

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problem #116

Feb 212001

Caravan

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving at any speed the air bag light stays on. Horn and cruise control are inoperative. Contacted dealer.

- Davie, FL, USA

problem #115

Jan 152002

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Horn does not function, and has replaced clock spring.

- Tauton, MA, USA

problem #114

Jan 112002

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Air bag light remains illuminated, indicating a malfunction within system, dealer states that the clock spring needs replacing. Consumer stated that the clock spring assembly was replaced.

- Conyers, GA, USA

problem #113

Dec 272001

Caravan

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Ea-01-007/clockspring caused air bag light to stay illuminated while driving, and horn/ crusie control to be inoperable. Dealer was notified and will replaced clockspring.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #112

Jan 082002

Caravan

  • miles
Consumer stated that while driving, the air bag light will come on unexpectelly where had taken vehicle to dealer, but problem could not be found.

- Anaheim, CA, USA

problem #111

Dec 012001

Caravan

  • miles
Air bag indicator light comes on and off while driving. Also, horn button doesn't work.

- Fpo, NY, USA

problem #110

Aug 052001

Caravan

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Air bag light is always on, at first light would come on and off. Also, cruise control will not work. Consumer states that the horn is inoperative, dealer stated clock spring needed replaced.

- Odenville, AL, USA

problem #109

Dec 242001

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Airbag light illuminated on the dash, also horn and criuse control are inoperative. Dealer has been contacted.

- Crofton, MD, USA

problem #108

Nov 012001

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving airbag light illuminated, causing cruise control and horn to malfunction. Possibly a clockspring failure.

- Grand Salem, TX, USA

problem #107

Dec 172001

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
While driving air bag light illuminated. This caused cruise control and horn to malfunction.

- Grand Salem, TX, USA

problem #106

Dec 202000

Caravan

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Airbag light on, horn does not work and cruise control does not work. Dealer acts as if this is a new problem and has never heard of it.

- Loveland, OH, USA

problem #105

Nov 202001

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Air bag warning light illuminated/ horn and cruise control inoperable/ suspension control arm wornout, and windshield wiper pivots and arms worn out.

- River Grove, IL, USA

problem #104

Nov 202001

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Air bag warning light illuminated/ horn and cruise control inoperable/ suspension control arm worn out, and windshield wiper pivots and arms worn out.

- River Grove, IL, USA

problem #103

Jan 012001

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling air bag indicator light was flashing, and horn was not working. Dealer was contacted, and stated that clock spring needed to be replaced. Consumer stated that dealer refused to pay for the part.

- Arlington, VA, USA

problem #102

May 232001

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Air bag/horn and cruise control work intermittently. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated no recall on vehicle. Consumer states that the air bag, horn and cruise control have completely failed, possible clockspring failure.

- Yorktown Hgts, NY, USA

problem #101

Oct 222001

Caravan

  • miles
Consumer was traveling on highway and noticed a burning smell. Airbag light came on dashboard. There was no horn, and a small fire started in the back of panel. Dealership was aware of problem.

- Ft Hood, TX, USA

problem #100

Aug 252001

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Airbag light had come on, and horn stopped working. Vehicle not taken to dealer yet.

- Elkridge, MD, USA

problem #99

Sep 012001

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Ea-01-007. When making a left or right turn, air bag warning light flashes on and off, and at times remains illuminated. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer replaced the clock spring.

- Lynn Haven, FL, USA

problem #98

Aug 172001

Caravan

  • miles
01 007; air bag clockspring: Air bag light remains on while driving, and horn/ cruise control are non operational. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

- Boynton Beach, FL, USA

problem #97

Aug 092000

Caravan

  • miles
Dealer diagnosed that the clock spring had failed which in turn caused the failure of an electrical module resulting in disarming the air bag, horn, and cruise control. Total cost to repair was $644.14.

- Vista, CA, USA

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