Warning Light On Problems of Dodge Caravan - part 2

Dodge Caravan owners have reported 67 problems related to warning light on (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Dodge Caravan based on all problems reported for the Caravan.

36 Warning Light On problem of the 1999 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 02/12/2004

While driving at any speed, the air bag warning light appeared on the dashboard. Consumer was informed by the dealership that the clock spring failed. When the clockspring failed, it also caused the cruise control to be inoperative.

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37 Warning Light On problem of the 1999 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 01/15/2004

Failure of horn and cruise control along with air bag warning light illumination, warning light remaining on until repaired at dealership.

38 Warning Light On problem of the 1998 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 01/04/2004

When driving at an undetermined speed air bag warning light appeared on the dashboard consumer informed the dealership about this issue. However, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem.

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39 Warning Light On problem of the 1997 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 12/24/2003

I own a 1997 Dodge Caravan, with approx 139,000 miles on it. I just read in the birmingham news about the NHTSA investigating daimler-Chrysler's 1998-1999 Dodge Caravans/Chrysler town & countrys/Plymouth voyagers. The article states the vans had a defect with the steering wheel/airbag. Mine is doing this exact thing. About a month ago, the airbag warning light came on, and the horn and cruise control quit working. Please include the 1997 model years in the investigation.

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40 Warning Light On problem of the 1997 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 09/10/2003

Warning lights malfunctioned, causing brake lights to flash intermittently, and air bag sensor to stays on. The brake light flashed, the engine light and air bag light illuminated and the horn was inoperative. The air bag and horn problem may be the result of a clockspring failure.

41 Warning Light On problem of the 2000 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 08/04/2003

Consumer stated on Aug. 4 2003, due to brake failure the vehicle was involved in a rear end collision with another vehicle. Consumer was not injured in the accident, but none of the air bags deployed. The air bag warning light did not work either.

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42 Warning Light On problem of the 1999 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 06/14/2003

Illumination of air bag warning light (at first, intermittently, then continuous) followed by lose of cruise control and horn functions. Vehicle type: 1999 Dodge grand Caravan se. Approx. Mileage: 91400.

43 Warning Light On problem of the 2001 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 04/01/2003

The air bag warning light will not go out. Took it to ramey, an authorized dealer, they said safe to drive, but they did not fix it, the light still stays on. I am concerned that accidental deployment of air bag or failure of air bag. No confidence in the operation of the air bag.

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44 Warning Light On problem of the 1998 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 02/01/2003

Airbag warning light comes on intermittantly. Vehicle doesnot qualify for recall.

45 Warning Light On problem of the 1997 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 01/10/2003

Consumer stated dealer refused to perform recall remedy 02v293000 because air bag warning light was not illuminated at the time consumer brought vehicle to dealership.

46 Warning Light On problem of the 1997 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 09/01/2002

While driving air bag warning light came on due to a malfunction in the clock spring that would have caused air bags to be inoperative in a crash.

47 Warning Light On problem of the 2001 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 06/27/2002

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Caravan. When starting the vehicle the airbag warning light illuminated. The dealer informed the contact that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The clock spring has been replaced three times on June 27 2002, September 2003 , and January 3, 2007. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. Also, the contact stated that linkage on the front sway bar was replaced three times. When driving the vehicle there was a noise. The road conditions were not a factor. The dealer stated there has been a modification to the linkage, and the vehicle was repaired. The current and failure mileage was 42,500.

48 Warning Light On problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 01/27/2002

Horn stopped working also when air bag warning light came on.

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49 Warning Light On problem of the 1997 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 10/07/2001

My family owns a 1997 Dodge Caravan that is four years old, and has 48000 miles on the odometer. The air bag warning light came on, and stayed on during driving 10/7. The owner's manual claims that the system is maintenance-free, and if the warning light comes on and stays on, to take the vehicle to a dealer for inspection and repair.

50 Warning Light On problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 09/01/2001

Ea-01-007. When making a left or right turn, air bag warning light flashes on and off, and at times remains illuminated. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer replaced the clock spring.

51 Warning Light On problem of the 1997 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 08/03/2001

The airbag warning light came on. At the same time, the horn and the cruise control ceased to function. In addition, the wipers come on at random, but especially upon using turn signals (wiper controls are incorporated into the turn signal lever).

52 Warning Light On problem of the 1997 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 03/31/2001

The air bag warning light came on the dash at the same time the horn stopped working and the cruise control did not function.

53 Warning Light On problem of the 1997 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 03/15/2001

Air bag warning light stays illuminated whiel driving, and cruise control is inoperable. Dealer has not been contacted. Clock spring connector failed.

54 Warning Light On problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 08/21/2000

Pe00032; air bag clock spring:intermittently operated. Air bag warning light was flashing on and off for about two weeks. Finally, air bag warning light stayed on. Clock spring assembly and control module was replaced by the dealership, at owner's expense. A few days later, owner saw newspaper article about investigation.

55 Warning Light On problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 12/01/1999

Air bag warning light came on, dealer advised failed air bag module, not covered by either standard warranty or extended warranty. Part failed for reasons unknown. This is clearly a defect, but manufacturer refuses to effect repair without charge to consumer. Noted another complaint with same problem. Recommend opening of defect investigation.

56 Warning Light On problem of the 1998 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 06/29/1999

Engine aservice and air bag warning lights indicate a potential safety problem. Dealership /manufacturer has been unable or unwilling to correct the problem.

57 Warning Light On problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Air bag warning light illuminated/ horn and cruise control inoperable/ suspension control arm worn out, and windshield wiper pivots and arms worn out.

58 Warning Light On problem of the 1998 Dodge Caravan

The air bag warning light stayed on which rendered the cruise control and the horn inoperative. There was air bag clock spring recall 02v293000, but this vehicle was not included due to VIN.

59 Warning Light On problem of the 1997 Dodge Caravan

Vehicle horn is inoperative and the air bag warning light stayed illuminated on dashboard.

60 Warning Light On problem of the 1997 Dodge Caravan

Air bag warning light illuminated, indicating a malfunction within the system. Dealer replaced clock spring.

61 Warning Light On problem of the 1997 Dodge Caravan

Safty issues - air bag warning light came on and vehicle was taken to the dealer repair shop. I was advised that the air bag would not work as the "clock spring was defective" . Also, the dealer indicated the "clock spring" could also cause the horn & cruise controll to fail. I had the clock spring replaced by dealer at my expense.

62 Warning Light On problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Air bag warning light is illuminated on dash panel, horn dose'nt work and cruise control are not working. This is due to a bad clock spring. Dealr has been contacted.

63 Warning Light On problem of the 2001 Dodge Caravan

Airbag warning light stays illuminated while vehicle is in motion. Dealer has been notified.

64 Warning Light On problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

While driving air bag warning light came on and stayed on. When this occurred the horn and the cruise control became inoperative.

65 Warning Light On problem of the 1999 Dodge Caravan

Air bag warning lights came on, and within seconds, cruise control and horn became inoperative. Recall 02v293000 was issued on this problem, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

66 Warning Light On problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Air bag warning light remains illuminated indicating a malfunction within the system, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

67 Warning Light On problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Sliding door on the passenger side will not unlock/latch mechanism will not release, and door cannot be manually opened, cause unknown. Also, air bag warning light remained illuminated. Please give any further details.



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