10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,217 miles

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1997 Dodge Caravan seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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1997 Dodge Caravan Owner Comments (Page 4 of 6)

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problem #42

Feb 012002

Caravan

  • miles

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

This failure causes the airbag to not work, the horn to not work and no cruise control. I have also heard the the airbag may deply at any time. This could be a problem if going down the road at 65 mph. This is a defective part and Chrysler should recall and repair. I understand that other cars with same problem has been recalled (some Jeep and trucks).

- Annapolis, MD, USA

problem #41

Mar 062002

Caravan

  • miles
Horn is inoperative, and airbag light illuminates. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer indicated needed clockspring. Please add VIN.

- Nampa, ID, USA

problem #40

Feb 062002

Caravan

  • miles
Air bag equipment should have a life time warranty and should not be up to owner to repair. The clockspring also clicks in the steering wheel even when it was new. The new clockspring clicks too. It does not seem I should have to listen to the clockspring or pay for it when it goes out.

- Lexington, SC, USA

problem #39

Feb 112002

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

While driving, the air bag light will come on, and for the past month the light has been on.

- Cross Lines, OH, USA

problem #38

Jan 012002

Caravan

  • miles
Airbag light remains illuminated on dashboard. Dealer stated clockspring material is the source of problem,

- Pasadena, MD, USA

problem #37

Dec 312001

Caravan

  • miles
Airbag light came on - horn stopped working. Diagnosis is failed clockspring. Cost of repair is $100 "goodwill" repair price from Dodge. Not covered by premium extended warranty.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #36

Dec 012000

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Airbag light is on, and horn stopped working. Dealer determined that clock spring assembly needed to be replaced.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #35

Oct 082001

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Ea 01 007/air bag clockspring: Air bag sensor light would come on and go out intermittently. Village Dodge dealer notified, and informed consumer that problem was clockspring failure. Consumer requesting reimbursement due to investigation.

- Concorde, OH, USA

problem #34

Oct 072001

Caravan

  • miles
My family owns a 1997 Dodge Caravan that is four years old, and has 48000 miles on the odometer. The air bag warning light came on, and stayed on during driving 10/7. the owner's manual claims that the system is maintenance-free, and if the warning light comes on and stays on, to take the vehicle to a dealer for inspection and repair.

- Highland Park, IL, USA

problem #33

Oct 232001

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Informed that clock work mechanism is defective under steering wheel cover, this controls the airbag, cruise control and horn. Told by dealership this was a common problem and was not covered under extended warranty.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #32

Oct 012001

Caravan

  • miles

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

Air bag light on instrument panel has been illuminating/ horn does not function when needed, and cruise control fails to operate. Dealership has examined vehicle, and determined that clock spring assembly in steering column has failed, and has to be replaced. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

- East Hampton, MA, USA

problem #31

Aug 032001

Caravan

  • miles
The airbag warning light came on. At the same time, the horn and the cruise control ceased to function. In addition, the wipers come on at random, but especially upon using turn signals (wiper controls are incorporated into the turn signal lever).

- Triadelphia, WV, USA

problem #30

Aug 012001

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Airbag light came on and horn stopped working. Dealer was replacing clock spring assembly. The consumer states that this vehicle has the same defect as the other models on recall but this vehicle is not recalled.

- Vinton, VA, USA

problem #29

Mar 152001

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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 #28

Aug 162001

Caravan

  • miles
Tire blew-we spun out, hit a semi, totaled van..insurance co inspector said tire was defective-tread totally came off-just had tires serviced in July 2001. Neither airbag deployed and we hit semi in front-cut engine in half. When bought car, dealer said it had been in no previous accidents, but we're later told when we found glass in the back, that the rear bumper/panel had been previously replaced. Wondering now if airbags were not recharged from a previous accident. Accident occured 6 hrs outside san antonio (van horn, tx) and van is now in el paso, tx.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #27

Aug 212001

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Air bag warning light illuminated, indicating a malfunction within the system. Dealer replaced clock spring.

- South Bend, IN, USA

problem #26

Aug 162001

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Ea-01-007; air bag light was flashing off and on on dashboard, consumer contacted dealer, dealer replaced clock spring which prevented air bag light from flashing.

- Lophian, MD, USA

problem #25

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 #24

May 112001

Caravan

  • miles
I am worried that the air bag may not deploy in an accident - this appears to be a common problem with Chrysler mini-vans. Shouldn't there be a recall?

- Burke, VA, USA

problem #23

Jul 262001

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Airbag light remains on and horn is inoperative. Authorized dealer replaced clockspring to restore driver airbag and horn operation at $212.95 cost to consumer.

- San Diego, CA, USA

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