general problems of the 1998 Dodge Caravan

Six problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2019

Airbag light on no turn signals and no reverse lights due to failed airbag clockspring.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/02/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 1998 Dodge grand Caravan. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 11v139000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Pam.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/26/2005

The contact stated the rear windshield wiper failed to operate . He was told by the dealership the body control module was defective. He contacted the manufacturer; they said the warranty expired. No repairs have been made.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/26/2004

My case is about what the call the " clockspring" I am very concern about this, I think Dodge should look at this lives could be lost. Because of this. . . . . . .

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/20/2004

Dodge Caravan 1998, problems associated with door fire in van.

6 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2003

The contact state that 1998 Dodge Caravan was having an intermittent problem with starting and stopping. The problem occurred on and off for about two years. The vehicle has been to the dealership, they have seen the problem, but could not duplicate it. Also, the vehicle has been to an independent repair shop, and they could not fix the problem either. The vehicle only did this when the contact attempted to start it. This happened every day. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer four or five times. Updated 11/29/2005 -.




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