Horn Assembly Problems of Dodge Caravan - part 1

Traveling 55 down highway suddenly brake engages and brake came up on dash board. Brake stays on for a minute or so then notice that it sounds as if I am over revving engine. When I could safely pull over I did so put in park for a minute went again as soon as I reached over 35 it still sounded as if I was over revving engine. When I could safely pull over again I shut the vehicle off at this time the windshield wipers start going and the horn is sounding off. I then got out disconnected the battery waited for 5 minites reconnected. I then preceded to go again and still sounded as if I was revving engine put 4 ways on and preceeded home at 25 miles an hour on a secondary road. This is not the first time this has happened it has happened several other times when taken in to the dealer they could not find issue this was while still under warranty. No one has been able to figure it out.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that she had an ignition switch issue and the key would fall out and shut off the vehicle when it travelling around 15 mph. The entire panel illuminated and the horn would also go off on it's own during the night. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer ginns Chrysler Dodge Jeep 5190 us-278, covington, GA 30014 the repair was done. The contact stated that gears to her vehicle were effected with the overdrive gears no longer working. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer but the repair has not yet been completed. The manufacturer has not been contacted. The failure mileage was 100,000. Tf.

Was driving home at night when randomly my lights started flashing, horn started blaring, windshield wipers started going off, washer fluid was spraying everywhere. Locks were locking and unlocking. I ended up driving into someone's lawn as I could not see properly with poor lighting and all the distractions. Once I got home the vehicle continued to be possessed even without the key in the ignition. I was finally able to get everything to stop after unplugging the battery. Upon internet research it didn't take long to realize it was tipm fuse box issue, I have found several other customers with the same box having the same issues. I have gone to the junkyard 3 times and grabbed a used tipm fuse box replacement. The first replacement the car would not start. Second replacement there was a lot of trouble lights on the dash and the odometer did not work. With my most recent replacement the headlights don't work. So including my original tipm , that's 4 faulty tipms. Do you notice a problem or pattern here?.

The integrated power module fails, leading to the engine cutting out, as well as horn, wipers and washer going off randomly. This happens regardless of temperature, driving conditions, etc. The dealers know exactly what the issue is, and love the $1200+ the get for replacement of this notoriously defective part.

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Caravan. While driving approximately 35 mph, another vehicle collided with the contact's vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle did not have air bags and the horn malfunctioned. The contact received injuries to the left shoulder, neck, back, and head that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an auto mechanic facility with pending diagnostic results. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 296,000.

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Many issues, appear to be related to the tipm. Headlights intermittently stop working, as do the windshield wipers(various times, when driving/when starting the car). Car horn beeps when driver door is opened. Air conditioner/heater intermittently stops working (when driving), will usually come back on after pulling over and restarting the car. Very dangerous in the winter.

Wipers, lights, horn,door locks all seemed to go off went no warning wipers start spraying fluid by itself. Could not get to stop windows would not work, had to pull horn fuses to make horn stop blowing disconnect battery to make sure it would start to have it taken to be looked at very disappointed in vehicle only 81,500 miles on it.

Van's horn blows/wipers turn on & off by themselves/the washer squirters activate/ mirrors start moving/interior lights blink on & off/doors locks randomly lock & unlock by themselves/vehicle will not shut off at times when turning key off/stalls while driving/also acts like it does not want to shift at times. Dealer diagnosed it needing tipm module totally integrated power module, both sliding door wiring harnesses for a total cost of $1,825. 68.

One day the van started horn's honking, front and rear wipers going, washer fluid shooting all over. All controls wouldn't work to shut off. Door locks won't work. Interior lights blinking. This happen on several times days apart and then vehicle wouldn't start. One time while traveling about 35 miles an hour the vehicle shut off. After stopping the vehicle started again. Last time this happened the vehicle wouldn't shift to higher gear going down the road. We have taken vehicle in to out local dealer waiting to see what they say. 3-days in no answer yet.

Car was not running and keys were not in the ignition, they were laying on the dash. No one was in the vehicle. When the passenger's front door was opened the horn started honking and windshield washer started spraying (wipers were not activated). It lasted only a couple seconds and stopped. It also activated the driver's side mirror's auto dim feature. Once I was on the road discovered it also prevented the car from shifting out of first gear. I tried manually shifting and slipping it from drive to neutral but that had no effect. The indicator light showed no response to the manual shifting it just remained on the "d". The van did go into neutral and the indicator light showed "n". I didn't try the van again until 24hrs later and everything was working fine. After researching online I see there is an obvious problem with the tipm and will be replacing it. If this would have occured in heavy traffic there would have been a definite safety hazard issue. I was lucky it happened at home and it only lasted a few seconds. Others have not been that lucky!! this is a serious issue that if it hasn't already it very easily could have deadly consequences. Make the recall!!.

Vehicle began having intermittent, involuntary activation of wipers, squirters, horn, lights and locks. These outbursts were unpredictable and would happen whether vehicle was running or not, sometimes when the key was not even in the vehicle. There was no way to predict the behavior, or to stop it once it began.

Intermittent horn turning on. Clockspring was replaced along with front control module. They think hornpad is at fault and will further short clockspring and front control module.

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Vehicle wipers and washers start on their own, horn will blow, lights flicker, door locks open and close, vehicle will not shut off or sometimes will not start. This has happened both while driving and stationary.

Our 2008 Dodge Caravan was parked in a parking lot for 10 minutes when out of nowhere the lights start flashing, horn blaring, wipers running, and could not get it to stop. This has happened intermittently five or six times with varying degrees of length (2 seconds to 30 minutes). Last time it happened I drove it to the Chrysler dealer with the wipers and wiper washers squirting (I had since removed the horn fuses). They charged $136. 00 to look at the codes and tell us they can't replicate the problem, so screw you. We're afraid to drive it as when the problem occurs it will only drive in first gear. It's interesting to see that there are others with the exact same symptoms and the fingers are pointing to the tipm. I'd like to sell it but can't really do so with a clear conscience. This sucks.

The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the contact noticed that the horn failed to function. In addition, the odometer displayed an incorrect reading and the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 02v293000 (air bags), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was unknown.

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Received notice over two months ago to get recall fixed at dealership. Contacted dealership and they stated there has been a shortage of parts. The dealership is thornton road Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram 770-942-1102.

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The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated the air bags warning indicator was illuminated, and the horn and cruise control became inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 176,000.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Dodge grand Caravan. The contact stated when the unlock button was pressed on the fobik key, the vehicle's horn sounded, the front and rear windshield wipers turned on as the windshield wiper fluid expelled without warning. The contact stated that the horn fuses and the negative cables to the battery was removed but the failures did not cease. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was operating properly. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,896. Sh.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the door locks would lock independently and the horn activated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 10,000. Pam.

I complained about this before and it is only getting worse!!!! I won't put washer fluid in my van a waste of money!!!! I took out the horn fuses because of the defect and it is only getting worse because now when it happens my head lights don't work!!!! I was driving to the hospital for surgery when it was dark out and the wipers started going and now when it happens my headlights don't work!!! I don't feel like it is my responsibility to fix the problem!!!! why should I have to pay 500 dollars to fix a problem when it should be recalled!!!!.

We turned the car on and the windshield wipers, car horn, and lights all started going off. We could not put the car in drive or reverse. Even when we turned the keys to the ignition off position the wipers, horn, and lights continued to move and flash and sound. Only once we took the keys out of the ignition did it stop. When tried to start the car again but the problem persisted. We could not get our car to drive.

On 6/5/14 while driving down the hwy at 65mph a deer had bolted out in front of my 02 Caravan. I had reaction time with hitting my brakes until my brake light illuminated & my van continues sliding on dry pavement, I attempted hitting my horn but noticed the section of the steering wheel that the hornvis located was rock hard & could not be pushed in even the slightest. I ended up hitting the deer dead center of the front of my van, crumpled my hood, cracking my radiator, headlight assemlies, grill & cooling fans. My airbags never deployed. Since this incident my brake light illuminated just about every time I press on the brakes & come to a rest lasting 30 second or longer & will go off moments after releasing the pedal. Approx mileage 165, 000 road conditions were dry, daylight & 100% visibility.

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I have a 98 Dodge Caravan it has no dash lights parking lights or horn. I have no idea what it could be.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Dodge grand Caravan. The contact states before operating the vehicle the wipers, fluid pump, and horn began to operate without cause. The vehicle was seen by an independent mechanic and the fuse box modulator needed to be replaced. However, repairs could not be done due to the part not being available. The contact also mentioned that after the vehicle was diagnosed the failure reoccurred and smoke was seen coming from the vehicle. When arriving to the vehicle the contact found fire under the hood, and the fire department was called. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was notified from the manufacturer that an investigator would investigate the failure. The contact had also received NHTSA campaign number:11v139000 (electrical system) however, the part for repair was not available. The contact states that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000. Mm.

Driving 55 mph the first time horn started blowing, lights flashing wipers front and rear running, washer fluid shooting out front and rear engine would not shut off for about 3 min. Second time it happened the car was not running and the lights started flashing and horn blowing with wipers running. Next time I was parked with motor running horn started, wipers front and back I unhooked the battery and it kept blowing mashed the remote crank and it killed the engine but would not crank back for about 1 hour. Today 01/30/15 we were merging into traffic on the interstate and the van died the wipers front and back went crazy the fluid sprayed the horn blew, I pulled to the side of interstate unhooked the battery and the horn stopped I took out the horn fuse waited about 30 min. On side of highway then hooked up battery and cranked and drove home 25 miles with no other problems. This is my last trip with out some answers.

2008 Dodge Caravan sxt, experiencing wipers with fluid coming on randomly with lights flashing, doors locking and unlocking and horn blowing erratically. I have also experienced the tpms,abs and traction control lights coming on and off while driving.

I was driving the van on the highway and it went crazy horn blaring windshield wipers going real slow and fluid going everywhere I could not see because the fluid was coming out faster then wipers were going!!! I had to pull over until all the windshield fluid was gone. When I got home my husband had to unhook the battery because the horn was still blaring and it was 10. 30 at night and I have neighbors with children sleeping.

Driving approximately 35-40 mph, van shut down completely however, horn, wipers, wiper fluid, door locks went crazy. Was able to pull to the side of the road. Horn and electric stopped after approximately 5 minutes. After waiting a few minutes, I was able to start the car again and make it home. Car wouldn't start again. Had it towed to the dealer who replaced the battery and cable connector ($300). Also found more brake and axle seal issues at a cost of $1,000. Drove the vehicle for approximately 40 miles (to and from work) without problem. Went for a short errand, driving 35 mph, car jerked, wipers went halfway and horn started blaring, wipers and fluid went crazy again, and car stalled. Neighbor was able to disconnect the horn but car wouldn't shut off. Neighbors called police (embarrassing). Car wouldn't shut off (opposite problem from when the car shut down before repair. ) drove the car home where it is now waiting for a tow. Beyond frustrated and angry because my 16 year old daughter was driving the during the second incident. Called Dodge corporate where "[xxx]" was less than empathetic and told me that there were a lot of miles on the vehicle, as if this makes it okay. No apologies. Car is a lemon. Three brake jobs during the life of the vehicle. This will be my 3rd tow in 6 months. This could have caused a severe accident had the car shut down on a busy highway. Additionally, vision is impaired due to windshield washer fluid spewing.

8/24 - the van was parked in a parking lot with my husband & son sitting in it. Another driver came to claim their nearby Dodge Caravan & beeped open his van, at that point our wipers started going full speed & the fluid shot up. It stopped for a minute then started going full strength again with the horn going non-stop, the lights all started flashing, & the doors all locked. The key fob was in the ignition but in the off position. My husband tried unlocking the doors with the key fob (pulled out of the ignition), tried using the indoor unlock button but all was unsuccessful. We were able to manually open the doors from the inside. All of this kept going for about 5 mins until I climbed in the back to open the side doors to air out the car & get my 2 year old out. When I manually unlocked the driver side back door everything stopped. We were able to drive home without further incident that day. 8/25 - we were driving back to chicago when the wipers did the same thing but nothing else. 8/26 - I was driving to work when all the doors unlocked & all the warnings on the control panel lit up. I was able to pull over to the side of the road and when I started driving again the rpm started going crazy like it couldn't shift gear. I pulled over again, turned the van off & let it sit for a few minutes. I was able to continue my drive to work & got home ok.

On a highway ramp entering the highway the horn on my van started to blow on & off, at the same time the windshield wipers were wiping & the spray was spewing at me at high speed. The lights blinked on and off & the door locks were going up & down. The radio was blasting as well. I came to a stop before entering the highway to try & figure things out but nothing worked. For 5-8 minutes I sat there in fear it would catch on fire. I put in in park, turned it off & took the keys out. It continued to do all the activity with the keys in my hand! when it stopped & I tried to starting it. It started & ran ok till it happened not more than 15 minutes latter on my way to the dealer. This time it lurched forward at a faster speed with everything wiping, blowing, spewing & blinking which caused me to drop it into neutral & brake to a stop in the median. This time when it became quite it wouldn't start again & was towed to the dealer. They saw the codes it left but couldn't determine the cause. They said they could keep it thru the weekend & try again on Monday or I could take it & bring it back when it did it again. This is the car I drive my family in all the time. Myself & 4 young girls plus friends. Although I am thankful to have only had to pay for towing I am very upset that they couldn't find the cause. I am essentially driving a ticking time bomb. This could happen again at any time, anywhere & with a car full of kids! I have said from day 1 that the van had electrical problems & no one took me serious. The only thing the dealer found that raised a red flag was that the windshield wipers come on when you use the turn signal - this has been a chief complaint all along. My family has had Dodges for a long time, have been loyal customers & employees. We expect better from a company we've grown to depend on & refer others to for their next vehicle.

Horn blasts, wipers turn on , windshield wiper fluid sprays, four way flashers turn on. Lasted 3 minutes then it ends.

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Vehicle started with doors suddenly and repeatedly locking and unlocking then drivers lock switch stopped working then week later passengers at the same time radios cd player started trying to eject cd repeatedly with out even being on or having one in it also at same time fuel gauge stopped working. Now this morning wife coming home from work braking system started to malfunction almost causing a crash. Upon simple web search this seems to be common occurrence with 2008 grand Caravans electrical system repeatedly hearing or seeing as the case may be a faulty tipm (totally integrated power module) as told by dealership mechanics. It seems it is causing so many different problems such as those just described to headlights shutting off,wipers coming on horn blowing ect,ect,ect. How many people need to die before you take action. A copy of this will be sent to senators,congressman,and news media maybe if it makes the news someone wont have to die due to failure to act by your agency or Dodge and Chrysler.

Vehicle horn, wipers, fluids and locks simultaneously operating without driver initiating. This is the 9th occurrence without dealership accepting our story-requesting us to recreate it for them. Runs down battery when car not running-if it happens overnight, etc. . . On third battery now. Obviously unsafe and humiliating experience. Last week had to drop elementary aged daughter off at drop-off and caused great confusion. Yesterday woke neighbor baby and family sleeping.

The van will be sitting in driveway and the horn starts blowing, the wipers will come on and washer motor will come on too and the headlights come on also sometimes the engine will turn off going down the road. We can't drive it very far my wife drives it to work a few blocks away but that's about it we are afraid to drive it anywhere.

I was backing out of a parking space in 2012, when the brakes completely failed, I had to put my vehicle into gear in order for it to stop. Even though I was only going 5 mph or less, I was on a downhill slope. There wasn't an accident nor any damage, so I don't have that to report. The van was taken to towbin Dodge in henderson, nv that weekend I believe and I was told that the recall defect had been fixed. However, the horn, airbag light and abs still do not work. My VIN #1b4gp45l7wb761901, my question is this. If the recall problem is still defective even though it's been repaired, what am I supposed to do?.