Air Bag Light On problems of the 1999 Dodge Caravan - part 1

The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Caravan. While driving at approximately 60 mph, the engine stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the air bag and cruise control warning indicators were illuminated continuously. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.

I was driving and I noticed a ding ding sound that was trying to inform me that something was wrong but I did not know where it was coming from until I looked up and saw the airbag light had popped on and after a moment or so I tried to use my horn, it did not work there was an engine light on at the time it came on also what was not on prior to the airbag light popping on.

The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Caravan. While driving 5 mph, the brake lights failed to illuminate and the horn no longer worked. Also, the air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle has not yet been diagnosed. The purchase date and powertrain were unknown. The current mileage was 74,000 and failure mileage was approximately 73,500.

The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated intermittently, but then remained lit. On July 3, 2006, the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number 04v480000 (air bags). The dealer stated that the contact was responsible for the cost to repair the air bags. The current mileage was 127,000 and failure mileage was 101,000.

- the contact stated that the 1999 Dodge Caravan was recalled under campaign 04v480000 for a defect in the airbags. The recall was repaired 01/31/07. When the airbag light went out last year the horn didn't function. The contact stated that the dealership informed him that the horn assembly wasn't working. He was sure that the recall for the airbag affected the horn.

Airbag light stays on, horn intermintent, wipers intermintent.

We received a recall notice (d17) on a 1999 Dodge Caravan, for the clock spring. The airbag light was not on. We took it to the dealership, martin Dodge in bowling green, ky, to be replaced. They replaced it, and the airbag light came on so they replaced it with another. Everything was replaced except for the last bolt. When they replaced the last bolt the air bag light came on. So they told us it was ok to leave the bolt out or we would have to pay $500. 00 to fix it. The repair they did, evidently, caused a short in the air bag module, and they said it would be okay to leave the bolt out or we would have to pay for the repair. We refused to pay considering the van was okay when we brought it in there. I called the service manager, and he said we would have to pay for the repair. Then, I called the crysler manufacturer. Next the service manager called me back, after the servic e manager was contacted by his zone representative and told me they would pay for half of the repair. Since my last time speaking with him we tried to blow the horn only to find out now the horn doesn't work either. When you try to blow the horn the airbag light comes on for about 10 seconds and then goes off. Why on earth should we have to pay for this damage, evidently they have caused. I tried to call the Chrysler manufacturer back and customer service would not transfer me to the people in detroit I was transferred to originally. She said the representative had made his decision. The recall was not completed, in my opinion, when the last bolt was not installed. Isn't this governed by the federal government??? we never had trouble with this before.

Air bag light went on, we were informed that there was a recall, dealer will not even look at the van until Dec. 21st. This is unacceptable! it is a safety issue!Chrysler refused to push the dealer to fix the van earlier.

The air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer noticed when the horn was applied it failed to come on . The dealer indicated that it would cost $100. To replace the part which was recalled by the factory. The manufacturer would not perform the repairs free of charge because the factory wouldn't reimburse for the model/year of the consumer's vehicle.

Air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and no cause was detrermined.

The air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle had no hor when applied. Consdumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that a clock spring needed to be replaced.

The contact received a recall letter in 11-04 regarding the air bag light staying on. She took the car to the dealership to have the recall repairs done in 11-04. The dealership told her recall repairs could not be done because they could not get the steering wheel off. They would order a new steering wheel and notify her when it came in. Six months later they still have not notified her of a new steering wheel. The contact took the car back to the dealership, and they told her they would have to break the steering wheel in order to perform the recall. Work. A serviceman at the dealership told her she would not have to pay for a new steering wheel. However, he was no longer there , and now they were telling her that she will have to pay for a new steering wheel, but not for recall repair work. Updated 11/29/2005 -.

The air bag light was on. The consumer received a clock spring recall, took the vehicle in for repair and after picking the vehicle up the light was still on. The dealer stated there would be 119. 95 charge to repair the problem since the manufacturer does not pay them that much. Nhtsa recall 04v48000.

I am currently having the same problem reported under NHTSA action number rq04001. I have a nonfunctional horn, cruise control and a air bag light.

While driving, the consumer noticed the air bag indicator light flashing and the horn did not work. The front driver air bag did not work.

The vehicle's air bag light illuminated and the horn would not work. Recall campaign: NHTSA campaign id number : 04v480000 the consumer took his vehicle in for service and only half of the service was rendered. A clock spring was installed to fix the air bag failure. The horn failure was never fixed. The consumer attempted to drive the vehicle and the horn started blowing and would not stop. The consumer was told to bring the vehicle in for service and a charge of 670. 00 would get the horn fixed. The consumer stated that he thought that the horn would be fixed at their expense because it was not fixed initially.

Horn has stopped working. Air bag light came on. We have been told to get this fixed immediately due to safety reasons. Already we have paid $35. 99 for them to tell us it is the clockspring assembly. It will be at least another $165 (not including the postage charge for them to order parts) to fix it. Why is this not a safety recall?.

Airbag light is on and horn don,t work, this is a safety issue. Went and had a diagnosis done came back as squibb on drivers side. We will fix the problem by changing the clockspring for $200+. Why do I have to pay for it ?and I don't understand why 1996,1997,1998 & 2000 but not 1999 a piece of electric tape covers the airbag light rather nice.

While driving the air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The horn also malfunctioned. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that clock spring needed to be replaced. A recall was issued for the 1998 Caravan but not the 1999. The consumer believes the 1999 should also be recall for a faulty clockspring.

I have a 1999 Dodge Caravan that has already had one clockspring replaced in it. I paid for this out of my pocket, since it hadn't been recalled. That was about 1 year ago. Now, the airbag light keeps coming on again and will make a ringing noise - just as it started the last time. This is undoubtedly a problem with the part. Why hasn't Dodge recalled the 99 models?.

Airbag light is on, cruise control and horn stopped working.

While driving air bag light illuminated. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve tghe problem.

I have a 1999 Dodge Caravan. The airbag light is on and my horn has stopped working. I am aware of a investigation of driver side airbags in 1996-2000 model years of this vehicle, but the dealer said this was not a recall for my model year. A member of my family has a 1997 model, and it is a recall for their vehicle.

Defective clockspring, 1999 Dodge Caravan, the horn and airbags don't work. The airbag light is on constantly.

'recall campaign; Dodge grand Caravan issued for clockspring. The clock spring failure resulted in the vehicle horn, instrument light, cruise control and wipers intermittenty working. The air bag light malfunctioned. Recall #04v480000. The consumer requested reimbursement.

One particular evening my airbag light came on and stayed on in my 1999 Dodge Caravan. After coming to the conclusion that I need to investigate the problem. To my disappointment I was told the cost of repairing the problem would be 280. 00 dollars. This also learned that this was a common problem that's happening in Dodge Caravans.

At all times the air bag light stayed on and the horn did not work. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who found that a new clock spring was needed. The manufacturer was aware of the problem.

Air bag light would come on when starting up the vehicle. Also, horn was inoperative. Consumer said vehicle was having the same problem as mentioned in recall 02v293000 concerning clockspring failure. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

Air bag/clock spring experienced the same defect as stated in NHTSA recall 02v293000, erratic operation of air bags. The consumer stated the air bag light illuminated and the horn did not work. The consumer had already had the repairs done, when he learned of the recall.

Vehicle's air bag light indicator is on and the horn is inoperative. The consumer found that the airbag on the 98' minivans were the same as this vehicle and the previous years were recalled.

Air bag light on - cruise and horn inoperative. Dealer says repair clock spring - $225. This is a factory defect.

The air bag light illuminated, which caused the horn and cruise control not to work. Ts the dealer replaced the clockspring.

Consumer states the vehicles horn will not blow and the airbag light stays on. The cause is unknown. Please provide any further information. Ts.

Airbag light is on, cruise control and horn stopped working.

Airbag light intermittently comes on when applying the brakes, and also when driving down the road. Contacted the dealer.