Air Bag Light On problems of the 1997 Dodge Caravan - part 2

59 problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 1997 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

36 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2001

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

37 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/20/2001

Airbag light came on and horn stopped working, mechanic stated clock spring assembly needed to be replaced. Also consumer was having problem with the radio that has been worked on five times and replaced twice and still doesnot work to consumer's satisfaction, consumer also had brakes replaced, also the tensioner belt on the timing belt, also the water pump broke, also transmission went out.

38 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2001

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.

39 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2001

Air bag light has come on and stayed on. Also, states horn does not work. Possible clockspring failure.

40 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2001

Airbag light in on dashboard stays on constinously, and vehicle overheats.

41 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2000

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

42 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/12/2000

Ea 01 007/air bag clockspring: air bag sensor light is remaining on, and horn is inoperative. Dealer was notified, and repairs were made at consumer cost. The clock spring failure caused check the air bag light to come on. The fuse for the horen was replaced.

43 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 05/30/2000

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

44 Air Bag Light On problem

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. Please provide any further details.

45 Air Bag Light On problem

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.

46 Air Bag Light On problem

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.

47 Air Bag Light On problem

Eao1-007; while traveling air bag indicator/ engine light would stay on. When making turns and going up hill ,vehicle would stall. Please provide further informaiton.

48 Air Bag Light On problem

Air bag light illuminated, service department stated that consumer's air bag could deploy at any time.

49 Air Bag Light On problem

The dealer is refused to correct the recall regarding the clock spring , recall #02 v 293 000 until the airbag light remained on constantly.

50 Air Bag Light On problem

The dealer refused to correct recall 02 v 293 000 regarding the clock spring. The dealer stated the air bag light had to be on constantly, to correct the recall.

51 Air Bag Light On problem

Ea01 007/ clockspring airbag light remain illuminated while traveling and the horn is not operable. Dealer is aware of the problem. Please provide additional information. Ts.

52 Air Bag Light On problem

While driving vehicle on the road, the air bag light suddenly came on for no reason. This caused the horn and the cruise control to not work properly. Have taken to dealer to have it repaired. Was informed that the clockspring had broken. Ts.

53 Air Bag Light On problem

Ea-01007 consumer states the airbag light illumniates continuously which means the air bag has a malfunction. The problem has effected the horn not to alert others. The dealer is aware of the problem. Please provide more information. Mr.

54 Air Bag Light On problem

The air bag light illuminated as an indcation that a malfunction had occured. The steering clock malfunctioned that caused failure of the air bag, horn assembly and the cruise control. Please describe details.

55 Air Bag Light On problem

Air bag light came on while driving. Owner then took van to the dealership. They informed her that air bag needs to be replaced with no further explanation or cause. Please describe details.

56 Air Bag Light On problem

The air bag indicator light came on and stayed on and now the cruise control and horn do not work. I have researched this problem and it seems that this is a very common problem. It is stated that the "clock spring" is the part in question, this seems to have been a safety issue at one time (NHTSA# 98v046) for a different model , why is it not a safety recall item now? it is my understanding the the air bag will not perform with this particular part defective, which would lead me to believe that this could cause serious damages or worse yet "death ". If we get a reduction in our insurance premiums for purchasing restraint systems such as this , it should be upon the manufacturer to stand behind the product.

57 Air Bag Light On problem

I noticed my airbag light staying on and the horn not working. I called a dealer and was told that it was probably a clockspring. She said they go out regularly. It evidently affects the airbag, horn and other components. Not long after mine went out, my mothers started doing the same thing. She also has a 1997 model Dodge, but hers is a grand Caravan. I then went to my mechanic to ask him if he could fix it and he said he had just had someone else come in with the same problem. It seems to me that this is very unsafe.

58 Air Bag Light On problem

My airbag light came on, cruise control was lost and horn does not work. I understand there have been other complaints regarding the clock spring failure on Dodge Caravans.

59 Air Bag Light On problem

While driving air bag light illuminated on dashboard. Also, horn completely stopped working. Please provide any further information.



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