21 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The clock spring failed, three years ago and was repaired at consumer's expense. Manufacturer's recall did not include this vehicle. Due to VIN. A month later, consumer received recall letter ,and was told to send a letter for reimbursement, even though the receipt was lost. Dealer lost the records, and the manufacturer purged the records and consumer could not be reimbursed.
There was a recall regarding the clock spring, however no parts were available.
The cruise control and horn does not work due to the clock spring. Please fill in additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem. Ph.
On brakes, had to replace the break drums and complete brake job. In December had to have complete r & r head gasket replaced. Had head replaced thermostat replaced and recall of clock spring, which I had to replace before I received recall notice.
Air bag/ horn, and cruise control went out at same time. Contacted dealer, dealer noted that clockspring was the problem.
Air bag safety light goes on and off intermittently. Horn does not function when light is on. Confidence in airbag is suspect, but not clear to me what the repair responsibility would be. Does not seem like a normal consumable like tires, breaks or fuses but rather a design defect that should be corrected by Chrysler.
Light came on for the airbags and brakes. Then, windshield wipers wouldn't work. Dealership is aware of the problem. Consumer states that other electrically related components like the windows failed as well, the dealer could not find what was causing the problem.
Not working are: airbag, horn and cruise control.
Airbag readiness light came on and horn and cruise control stopped working simultaneously. Cannot get complete NY state inspection without working horn! is this a recall item yet???.
Clockspring failure caused repeated failures of airbag, horn and cruise control.
Multipel failures of clock spring resulting in fail of airbag and horn.
Dealer says "clock spring wire broken" horn and cruise control also inoperational.
Consumer had front end problems since purchase, noise mostly. While driving 55 mph there was a loud bang, vehicle began strut housing bracket that holds the stabiliser link broke off, causing it to cut into tire. No flat. Struts had been replaced twice prior to this . Stuts have been replaced a total of six times as well as front coil spring, also when gas tank was full it leaked onto the ground fuel tank was replaced, steering makes a noise when turning, suspension makes a lot of noise, wheel bearing msking a nosie,rack and pinion was replaced, vehicle pulls to right,swayar links were replaced,clock spring was replaced,when a/c is on the compressor engages loud sound,windshield falling apart,rotors were replaced,intermittenly wipers turn on by themselves, engine makes a sever noise,stabilizer bar broke.
Srs light stayed illuminated while vehicle was in motion, and horn assembly/cruise control were inoperable. Dealer has replaced clock spring.
Intermittent airbag warning. Cruise control failed to disconnect using steering wheel controls. Dealer service shop identified faulty clock spring.
Dealer tells me that the clock spring has been recalled in earlier models, but not yet in the 1996. I understand this is not an uncommon problem in this car.
Air bags are something that should not fail on a vehicle since it is government regulated safety equipment on a vehicle and it is a low wear item. My airbags have failed and Chrysler expects me to pay to fix them. They have also tied the airbags into the horn and cruise control. I feel that since this is a safety related item, Chrysler should be responsible for the repairs. If these bags fail to deploy or misfire due to their design, I and my passengers could be severely hurt or killed.
Since approximately 10/01/99, while car is operated, airbag, cruise control, and other electric features controlled via wiring located in the steering column become inoperable, indicated by the trouble lights which come on, on dashboard. For about the past one year the airbags and cruise control have continuously been inactive/inoperable whenever the car is being operated. There appears to be a defect in the steering column wiring system, and recently heard of many other similar failures, ones the NHTSA is even aware of, although I can find no report of it on this web site in either recalls or complaints. I'm very frustrated and anxious about this because I cannot afford to have all this re-wiring work done, but feel Plymouth should be responsible for a functioning airbag system at least.
Srs light stays illuminated while vehicle is in motion. Also, horn assembly and cruise control are inoperable.
The srs light stays illuminated while vehicle is in motion. Horn assembly and cruise control were inoperable. Dealer has inspected vehicle.
While driving cruise control light was always illuminating on dashboard. Dealer was notified, mechanic stated clock spring was defective, causing cruise control to malfunction.