Seven problems related to dash wiring have been reported for the 1997 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer complained about electrical problems. Instrument panel did not work. The instrument cluster was digital. Buttons for air conditioner and rear defroster flashed constantly. Consumer took vehicle to garage, and they recommended Dodge dealer. Also, windshield wipers came on their own. Vehicle did not have to be on running for windshield wipers to come on. They came on about every two weeks. Also, traveling interior lights came on. Consumer stopped lights from coming on by putting tape on door. Consumer believed these were different issues. He replaced fan control module last year, and that did not help. Consumer added that pounding on the dashboard made the dash light illuminate.
First time clockspring failure rendered driver airbag inoperative. Second failure rendered cruise control inoperative. A non-working airbag is a safety issue.
Instrument panel is electrical and light appeared on and off on dashboard intermittently. Dealership is aware of problem.
Dashboard interior light switch (part number p04685630 36033e) started burning when ignition switch was turned on. The unit stopped smoking only after switch was unplugged.
Dome lights just start flashing rapidly when ever they want dealer can not fix problem ,has happened every few thousand miles.
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While driving horn stopped working, and all dash warning lights came on due to an electrical short under the dash that caused wiring to melt. Dealer said wiring and computer had to be replaced.