10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
17 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
19 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,379 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 2 of 3)

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problem #22

Mar 142002

Caravan

  • miles

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

Attorney is writing on behalf of Mr. Ernest B. reeves who was struck head on by another vehicle. Even though Mr. Reeves had his seat belts on, the air bags did not deploy and Mr. Reeves sustained a concussion, neck, shoulder and back injuries.

- Clarkston, GA, USA

problem #21

Sep 012002

Caravan

  • miles
While driving air bag warning light came on due to a malfunction in the clock spring that would have caused air bags to be inoperative in a crash.

- Munroe Falls, OH, USA

problem #20

Mar 142002

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
In a head on collision none of the air bags deployed on impact. Driver sustained major injuries.

- Tucker, GA, USA

problem #19

Jul 232002

Caravan

  • miles

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

While applying brakes air bag deployed, cause injuries to consumer.

- Swartz Creek, MI, USA

problem #18

Jun 012002

Caravan

  • miles
Cockspring mechanism has failed, resulting in airbag light on. Vehicle was checked by dealer, who advised consumer that airbag could deploy or not deploy in event of a collision. Frontal driver air bag is affected.

- London, 00, USA

problem #17

Jun 282002

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front crash at 25 mph, driver's airbag deployed, passenger airbag exploded. Passenger suffered chemical burns on face. Damage to vehicle unknown at this time.

- St.Louis, MO, USA

problem #16

Jun 092002

Caravan

  • miles

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

At a 50mph vehicle crashed. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.

- Toney, AL, USA

problem #15

Mar 092002

Caravan

  • miles
Driving down the road at 35 mph when both air bags went off at once. No reason for deployment, no other vehicles or damage involved. Caused miner abrasions to driver and passenger as well as damage by spilled soda of passenger. Also cracked the windshield.

- Springfield, IL, USA

problem #14

Dec 202001

Caravan 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was totaled in a frontal crash on driver's side. Neither passenger's or driver's air bag deployed. Consumer sustained multiple injuries. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

- Hamilton, OH, USA

problem #13

Nov 252001

Caravan

  • miles
Vehicle was involed in an accident. Driver's air bag didn't deploy from a frontal impact. Vehicle was totaled. Chrysler representative examined, and stated clock spring wasn't functioning. Consumer will add additional comments.

- Portsmith, VA, USA

problem #12

Jul 052001

Caravan

  • miles

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

Ea 01 007/air bag clockspring: Vehicle air bag sensor light remained on while driving. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.

- Huntington Beach, 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

Feb 012001

Caravan

  • miles
Car traveling North bound on 10th avein brooklyn, N.Y. car proceeded to make a left turn at the intersection of 10th ave and 76th St. Car proceeded approx. 5-10mph making a left turn on the 76th street, when the car when over a manhole cover. At that time air bags deployed.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #9

Feb 012001

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer hit a pothole and both of the air bags deployed. Consumer and wife were injured.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #8

Feb 012001

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 5-7 mph, vehicle went over a manhole cover, and both airbags deployed.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #7

Dec 142000

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was broadsided by another vehicle, causing both airbags to deploy, the passenger who is under 5 feet tall experienced damage to the face and eyes because of the violent deployment of the airbag.

- Cambridge, IL, USA

problem #6

Nov 221999

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at 20 mph driver's side and passenger side air bags deployed inadvertently and without warning. Both driver/passenger sustained injuries. Dealer has been contacted.

- Monsey, NY, USA

problem #5

May 231999

Caravan

  • miles
The consumer was a passenger in vehicle, and rear tire blew out, causing consumer to apply the brakes, which did not work. Vehicle hit a curb, and passenger's side air bag deployed.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #4

Mar 281998

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
There was no deployment of the driver's or passenger's air bags when van was involved in a rear end crash, going about 25-30 mph. Everything from the engine block forward was crushed, including the dip stick. The van has been repaired.

- Folkstown, GA, USA

problem #3

Jul 031997

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
False deployment of air bags when driving over pot hole caused facial injuries.

- Mount Vernon, NY, USA

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