52 problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Vehicle is being recalled for a clock spring failure. However, parts are currently not available. The cruise was inoperative, the air bag light and brake light stayed on. Recall#02v293000 and recall#96v215000.
The air bag light in our '97 Dodge caravan has started coming on intermittently. Indications are that it is due to an intermittent clockspring wiring harness in the steering column, meaning that the horn and cruise control would not work as well as the driver's side airbag. It appears this clockspring failure mode is being investigated by the NHTSA, but there is no recall. I will probably have to pay the dealer to fix it (around $200).
While driving at 65 mph, the consumer noticed that the air bag light came on. The consumer attempted to slow the vehicle, but discovered the brakes were not working properly. After depressing the brakes, it took the vehicle over 100 yards to stop. The brake master cylinder was replaced, but the problem continued.
Horn and cruise control suddenly quit working and airbag light is on.
The contact's spouse owns a 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving 30 mph, the check engine and air bag lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle has not been diagnosed. The contact received a recall notice for the clock spring, but he did not have the vehicle serviced because the Dodge dealer stated that there was no need to service the vehicle since the air bag light was not illuminated at the time. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 101,000 and failure mileage was 80,000.
While driving airbag light came on and off. Also, cruise control and horn didn't work. Dealer has been notified.
Air bag light stayed on horn wouldn't work cruise control wouldn't work dealer knew right away what problem was. Dt.
Airbag light appears on dashboard, and horn / cruise control operate poorly. Dealership is aware of problem.
Air bag light has come on and stayed on, and cruise control will intremittently not work. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.
Air bag lights have come on, and consumer does not know why. He called dealer, and was told they needed to inspect vehicle.
While traveling on highway and without prior warning airbag light went off on dashboard. Dealership is aware of problem.
Air bag light came on and was diagnosed by dealer as clock spring failure. Repair cost was 264. 61. We feel dealer/manufaturer should pay repair cost since failure was critical safety feature.
Airbag light has come on. Dealer stated that clockspring assembly needs to be replaced. The clock spring was the defective part in the assembly.
Airbag light stayed on and cruise control stopped function. Dealer replaced "clock spring" assembly to repair problem. Airbags not working is a big safety issue.
Airbag light stays illuminated, cruise control operates intermittently.
The horn and cruise control are not functioning, and airbag light is on continuously.
Clock spring assy. Failed due to manufacturer defect. It causes air bag light to come on disabling air bag, cruise.
Airbag light is on, horn and cruise control stopped working. Vehicle has not been inspected by dealer.
Airbag light is on/ horn does not work, an d cruise control failed.
Airbag light appears on dashboard, and horn will not work due to clock spring failure.
Air bag light illuminated, the horn fails to function, and the cruise control system is inoperable. Dealership has not examined vehicle to determine cause of the problem. Possible clockspring failure.
Airbag light came on, and horn/ cruise control stopped working. Dealer replaced clockspring assembly.
Airbag light came on intermittently for a week; has stayed on permanently ever since oct 8, 2001. Cruise control no longer works. Horn is still working as of 10/21/01.
Have discovered many people with same clockspring failure. Results in loss of horn, cruise control, and air bag light remaining lit at all times.
The air bag light illuminated on the dash board, the dealer replaced the clock spring assembly.
Air bag lighton. Clockspring was bad.
While traveling 45mph air bag light flashed on/off until it remained continously on. Problem effected horn usage and cruise control. Took vehicle to dealership, and was informed by mechanic that clock spring needed to be replaced due to being broken.
Air bag light coming on intermittantly during turns and braking. Took to a Dodge dealer where they found an open clockspring circuit. They replaced the clockspring. I checked the NHTSA websight and found an odi action for the identical problem on an identical vehicle. There was also a recent consumer complaints summary for the same problem on an identical vehicle.
The airbag light is on and the horn does not work.
Air bag light on, no horn, haunted wipers work without activation.
Service determined that clockspring needed replacement causing air bag light to stay on. I saw show on fox 5 that said this may be a manufacturer's defect subject to recall.
Air bag light would come on/off while cruise control failed to operate properly. Dealership examined vehicle and determined that clock spring needed to be replaced.
Air bag light illuminated on dashboard and horn is inoperable. Consumer has not taken vehicle to dealer. Possible clockspring failure.
Airbag light has come on, vehicle not taken to dealer yet.
Clockspring assembly failure (airbag light; no horn; no cruise control).