general problems of the 2002 Dodge Caravan

I cannot believe a recall on the intermittent air light coming on has not occurred on the 2002 Caravan. Mine goes on and off usually when making a turn-a clear indication that the wire in the clockspring has failed. The problem is when the light is on the airbags will not function making the car unsafe should an accident occur. Dodge wants almost $300 to replace a part that has been failing on previous model years and were recalled. This will be my 2nd time fixing the issue.

Airbag clock spring on 02 Dodge Caravan had to be replaced for $207. Chrysler denied reimbursement saying the car is out of warranty. I maintain the airbag system is a required safety item that should last the life of the car. I should not have to pay more than $200 extra to protect against an air bag deploying accidentally while I am driving or failing to deploy in case of a collision.

The clockspring on my 2002 Dodge Caravan se has failed, causing the airbag , horn and cruise control to fail. Based on what I've read online, this was a cause for a recall in earlier models up to 2000. This recall should be extended to include models manufactured after the year 2000, as it seems quite prevalent.

Horn suddenly stopped working. Dealer stated clock spring needed to be replaced. This seems to be a incident that happens frequently. I have searched on-line and it appears to be an often occurring problem.

When vehicle was not running, it rolled down a hill at 40 mph and airbags did tot deploy. Dealer notified.

I had purchased a 2002 Dodge Caravan se and immediately after it was back in the shop for repairs. I heard a noise in the window and the Dodge place told me it was nothing not to worry about it. Also I have made several trips to the Dodge place for the brakes (replaced 6 times ) , sliding door doesn't stay latched and always slides and hits my children while getting in or out of the vehicle, the drivers side seat belt comes undone for no reason (it wont stay latched), I had a flat and the tire jack broke while jacking up the van, I was stopped at a red light and all of a sudden my van just proceeded to go and I no control other than running in a ditch to stop, the van always drifts to the right when driving and dealer said it not faulty that's how its made to do, I had 7 sets of tires and the dealership said they couldn't find anything wrong with this vehicle , I had an alignment done 4 times because of the drifting and tires wearing out so often, I have had the ball bearings replaced 2 times, I had the ac recharged with freon 2 times it just wouldn't keep cool, the back defroster sometimes doesn't defrost making it impossible to see while driving, bad smell coming from van it smells like a skunk and it makes it hard to breathe.

Wrong VIN number on recall letter, consumer requested a new letter for clockspring recall. The dealer refused to repair the recall clockspring because the VIN number on the recall letter was incorrect.

Dealership informed consumer that the clock spring needed replacement. Please describe details.