Electrical Equipment Problems of Dodge Caravan

The first failure was the airbag light staying on continuely. I had it repaired a few months after buying the vehicle new. Less than six months later, the light stayed on again. We had moved to ashland and it was repaired there. Within a week of having it repaired, I tried to use my horn and it did not work. They couldn't fix it at my convience, so I had to wait a few weeks to get it repairs. Now, my windows sometimes go up and down and sometimes they do not. My van is less than 2 years old and already, I have had to borrow someones car because mine was in the shop. This should not happen with a new van with less than 25,000 miles on it. Debbie waggoner redwag@alltel. Net.

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I took ownership of my used 1996 Dodge grand Caravan in 2000, and since then have replaced minor mechanical failures such as the starter, water pump, serpentine belt, tires (twice), wiper blades, bulbs, brakes (twice) as well as the rotors. At present I am dealing with the following problems: peeling paint, wipers engaging and not going off even though they are not turned on, hard jerks every now and again (possibly from transmission), and the breakage of a stabilizer bar bushing in the front suspension.

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5 batteries since purchased new. Three were noted as having leaked battery acid. In may/June 2003, the wiring harnesses (main ones) had been eaten by battery acid causing all sorts of electrical problems. The harnesses are routed under the battery pan. Stupid placement. Dealer spliced wires together to get it running at his cost, at my insistence. Van continues to start inconsistently. Horn doesn't work since dealer spliced wires. Turn ignition key - click, repeat 10-20 times, starter will catch on one. Design defect is routing of harnesses and lack of shield to protect them.

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Air bag warning light stays on 95% of the time.

Design/location of information center indicators (turn signals, high beam inicators etc. ) are not visible to drivers of all heights. Consumer is 5'11 and has to remove eyes from roadway in search of indicators.