10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,421 miles

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1997 Dodge Caravan Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #18

Mar 152001

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Air bag warning light stays illuminated whiel driving, and cruise control is inoperable. Dealer has not been contacted. Clock spring connector failed.

- Milpitias, CA, USA

problem #17

Jun 012001

Caravan

  • miles
Air bag clockspring: Air bag sensor light remained on while traveling. Also, horn and the cruise control were inoperative.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #16

Jul 092001

Caravan

  • miles
Ea 01 007/air bag clockspring: Air bag sensor light remained on while traveling. Also, horn and the cruise control were inoperative. Dealer/manufacturer were notified, and informed thatthey were not covered under a recall. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.

- Bowling Spring, NC, USA

problem #15

Jun 292001

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles

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

Consumer stated while merging on interstate and starts to accelerate vehicle, vehicle stalls at 50mph. Vehicle loses all power. Consumer also stated vehicle starts back up immediately. Contacted dealer and dealer can't find anything wrong.

- Springdale, PA, USA

problem #14

Feb 261999

Caravan

  • miles
I have experienced failures in my steering colmn which does not allow me to use my horn, cruise control, and I am afraid that my air bag does not work. The airbag light stays on along with ABS and intermitant other lights. I have had to repair my transmission and it still does not work properly. Slipping from time to time. The rear A/C fan switch only works in the low and high position. Trassmision gives off a burning smell when hot.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #13

Feb 012001

Caravan

  • miles
Air bag light has come on and stayed on. Also, cruise control has failed to function. Dealership has examined vehicle and determined that clock spring assembly was a defective component. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Salem, OR, USA

problem #12

Apr 302001

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles

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

Engine surges when cruising at speeds ranging from 30 to 80 mph.

- Lawndale, CA, USA

problem #11

Apr 102001

Caravan

  • miles
Air bag lights came on and the horn and cruise control do not turn on any more.

- Blue Springs, MO, USA

problem #10

Mar 312001

Caravan

  • miles
The air bag warning light came on the dash at the same time the horn stopped working and the cruise control did not function.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #9

Mar 282001

Caravan

  • miles
Cruise control failed first - then airbag light started coming on at random - horn worked throughout. Took vehicle to dealer. Dealer repaired on 04/04/01. Repair order shows "clock spring, open circuit".

- Decatur, GA, USA

problem #8

Mar 012001

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Clock spring was replaced due to air bag light on dash coming on, and cruise control failing to function.

- Madison, WI, USA

problem #7

Aug 102000

Caravan

  • miles
Speed control dis-engaged at 70 mph, speedometer needle dropped to approx 40 mph, then bounced back to approx 55 mph, shut off speed control then turned back on and work fine. This happened one other time in May 2000. Both times it was after slowing down by touching brake, using gas pedal to control speed, then pushing the resume button on speed control.

- Wichita, KS, USA

problem #6

May 302000

Caravan

  • miles
Airbag indicator light won't go off. Also, it affected cruiser control. Mechanic told consumer that it could be a defective clock spring.

- Bloomfield, IN, USA

problem #5

Jun 021999

Caravan

  • miles
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- Grand Island, NY, USA

problem #4

Oct 121999

Caravan

  • miles
I feel this model, Caravan SE sport, needs alot of upgrades. I feel that this vehicle is not a safe vehicle for families. I believe that Dodge

- Falkville, AL, USA

problem #3

Feb 051998

Caravan

  • miles
Driver placed the key in the ignition, turn the key and vehicle went into reverse at full throttle. The vehicle was not shifted out of park.

- Tyler, TX, USA

problem #2

Dec 091996

Caravan

  • miles
Traveling short distances driver begins to accelerate. Steering column begins to vibrate and automatic transmission jerks. This constitutes poor handling.

- Sterling, VA, USA

problem #1

Oct 181996

Caravan

  • miles
When placing the vehicle from park into drive the vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing the consumer to have an accident.

- Collingswood, NJ, USA

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