28 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 1999 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the clock spring on the air bags broke on the vehicle in may of 2010 and it was replaced under campaign number 04v480000;air bags. The contact stated that all gauges go out on the dashboard when the failure occurred. The contact feels this is a safety issue because he does not how fast the vehicle is traveling and he does not know how much gas is in the vehicle. The contact stated that the part is supposed to be under a lifetime warranty, but the part had broken on the vehicle twice in three months. The failure mileage was 100000 and the current mileage was 103000.
1999 Dodge grand Caravan had recall in 2004 to replace a clockspring, but dealer avoided this after customer's 3 or 4 tries in 2004. On 06-16-2010 when the vehicle was put in reverse, (all [xxx] broke loose!) the motor hit high revolutions, the steering wheel and the brakes immediately "locked" up and could not be moved as it traveled backwards and finally hitting and totaling 2 vehicles at over 50 mph. Note: since about 2007 a brake light has been on and the cruise control was not working. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Caravan. The contact located NHTSA campaign id number: 04v480000 (air bags) and contacted the dealer to determine if his vehicle was included in the recall. The dealer advised the contact that his vehicle was included in the recall yet the parts needed to make repairs were not readily available. The dealer was unable to provide an estimated time of expectancy for the part. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and current mileage was 136,000.
Contact received a recall letter on 8-9-05 concerning air bags. The dealer refused to honor the recall because he bought the car as it was.
1999 Dodge Caravan horn, airbag inoperative. . . Clockspring broken. Vehicle failed inspection. Safety item Chrysler should fix no-charge.
The vehicle's air bag clockspring failed prior to recall notification. Recall campaign 04v480000.
Recall campaign for the clock spring was issued. Heard clicking sound when making turns.
Recall 04v480000 concerning air bag clock spring. After repairs were done horn continued to be inoperative. Dealer informed the consumer that it has nothing to do with the clock spring.
While driving, the srs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the clock spring needed to be replaced.
No parts, recall 04v480000 concerning air bag clock spring. Regal Dodge 561-683-1511. The dealership is aware of the problem.
The consumer received a recall notice, campaign number 04v480000. The consumer was informed by the dealer that no parts were available.
The consumer was having the same problems as recall campaign #04v480000 clock spring. The dealership would not repair free of charge because the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
Dealership will not repair recall 04v480000 air bag clock spring unless the vehicle was currently experiencing the problem. However, problem was not resolved.
I have a 1999 Dodge Caravan with 52000 miles and the the clockspring has gone bad chyrsler will not fix unless paid. As a mechanic I have seen quite a few in 1999 Dodges this must be added to the original recall. This is a safety issue.
I was viewing your website for complaints regarding 99 Dodge Caravans. I just had to have my van in the shop due to a problem which seems to have been a Dodge problem for several years now. . The clockspring in my van has gone out, which causes my airbag no longer to work, my horn does not work, and my cruise control no longer works. They want to charge me 260. 00 to replace this part. Under my own investigation, I have found that from 96-98 minivans have all had this part recalled because of all the problems I suppose they are having on this part. And now from 2000 - 2001 Dodge trucks are now having a recall done on this same clockspring part! my question is why is there not a recall on this part for 99 vehicles especially considering all the previous and current problems that keep occuring. . You would think an airbag problem, would be a huge safety concern for any vehicle. And especially on Dodge/Chrysler products given their history with problems concerning this part!.
Air bag, horn, cruise control. . . . . Clockspring deffect.
1999 Dodge Caravan air bag system malfunctions. Dealer says the clock spring is causeing this problem. Wants me to pay $400+ to fix. This problem is recalled all the way up to the 1998 Dodge Caravan model. Contacted Dodge numerous times about this problem, they refuse to fix it. They know good and well they used bad parts. The dealer says the air bag will no longer function.
Problem identical to that covered by a recall for clock spring on previous year models, but does not include the 1999 Caravan. Air bag, cruise and horn inoperable and repaired at my expense. Contact with manufacturer fruitless.
Nhtsa# 02v293000: on certain Mini vans, the clockspring assembly may have been wound incorrectly during the vehicle assembly process. Consumer has the same problem. Dealer stated sorry this recall is only for 96 to 98.
Consumer has had problems with the clockspring. Dealer notified.
The vehicle experienced the same defect as stated in recall 02 v 293 000 , but the model year and VIN number were not included. . . . .
Consumer indicated that their vehicle's air bag clockspring is experiencing the same defect as stated in recall number 02 v 293 000, but vehicle's VIN number is not included.
There was a recall regarding the clock spring, however consumer was informed vehicle was not included, due to the vehicle identification number.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
The vehicle clock spring was defective and caused the horn and air bag to be inoperative.
There was a recall on Dodge, Caravan, 1998 for a flaw in the air bag, which caused the cruise control to release automatically. Consumer felt that recall should extend to Dodge, Caravan, 1999.
No deployment of air bag during accident, consumer was told by the manufacturer that the criterian for air bag deplployment was not met. Nlm.
Consumer called complaining about clockspring problems. Stated that he has contacted the dealer and the manufacturer, and they told him that his vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN.