Two problems related to air bag on-off switch have been reported for the 1997 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Windshield wipers come on by themselves all the time, sometimes they stop after a few swipes and sometimes I need to turn the switch on and then off again to make them stop. So far they have worked when I needed them but it may only be a matter of time before complete failure. This should be a recall item, it is very unsafe! (1999) airbag light comes on and stays on nearly all the time now. (Jun 2003) sliding door lock doesn't always engage or disengage when using the power locks.
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.