Horn Assembly problems of the 1998 Plymouth Voyager

17 problems related to horn assembly have been reported for the 1998 Plymouth Voyager. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Horn Assembly problem

Failure Date: 03/30/2010

The contact owns a 1998 Plymouth Voyager. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact stated that the headlights, marker lights, speedometer, fuel gauge, odometer, temperature gauge, wipers, horn and power locks all stopped working. The contact had to drive at night with no lights for three days. When the lights came back on they functioned intermittently and then shut off for several days. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the body control modular was destroyed. The manufacturer stated that the failure was not a safety issue. The failure mileage was approximately 168,000. The current mileage was unknown.

2 Horn Assembly problem

Failure Date: 10/25/2004

While driving srs air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on and the horn failed to come on when applied. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic determined that the clock spring needed to be replaced.

3 Horn Assembly problem

Failure Date: 09/15/2004

Vehicle was shooting sparks from under the dashboard on the driver's side. Then, the brake lights and the dashboard lights could not be turned off. Mechanic had to turn the lights off by disconnecting or touching a wire. The ses light remained illuminated while driving. The horn stopped working. The brake light became stuck and the brakes felt spongy. The interior lights failed intermittently. The rear door lock wouldn't work with the key. The right rear wheel bearings were noisy. One of the front tires had cord separation.

4 Horn Assembly problem

Failure Date: 08/14/2004

Air bag light illuminated while driving ,and horn/cruise control were inoperative. Vehicle was taken to dealer, who informed consumer that the clock spring needed to be replaced. Also, this vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN.

5 Horn Assembly problem

Failure Date: 06/10/2004

1998 Plymouth Voyager horn and cruise control stopped working and the airbag light is on it is now gonna cost me roughly $300 to havethe clock spring fixed. I feel that there should be a recall issued.

6 Horn Assembly problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2003

Transmission disintegrated, wiper motor problems, and lost of horn and cruise control.

7 Horn Assembly problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2003

The horn assembly sounded off and on intermittently, which caused a short through the vehicle. While pressing the horn there was one minute communication. At times it stayed on for 30 seconds to a minute. The problem was diagnosed for a cost of $350. When the dealer diagnosed it, the cost went up to $1000. As a result of the problem being in the steering unit which housed the air bag. Dealership disconnected the horn. . There was a recall regarding the clock spring which was replaced.

8 Horn Assembly problem

Failure Date: 01/21/2003

When vehicle is started air bag light comes on and stays on. When air bag light is on horn and cruise control do not work. Consumer saw a NHTSA article concerning an investigation of these vehicles.

9 Horn Assembly problem

Failure Date: 10/02/2002

The interior lights did not come on, the dash board lights flickered, the driver's window stopped working, and there was a crunchy noise coming from the steering column, it was determined the power steering lines leaked, the front struts and suspension were replaced, at times the horn did not work, and later the consumer received a recall notice regarding the clock spring assembly needed to be replaced. This is a courtesy copy to NHTSA (cc) the letter is addressed to daimler Chrysler. Also the valve cover gaskets were replaced.

10 Horn Assembly problem

Failure Date: 06/14/2002

After the horn stopped working and airbag light stayed on, we brought the vehicle to a Dodge dealer who repaired the clockspring.

11 Horn Assembly problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2002

"clockspring" bad in 98 Chrysler minivan. Airbag light on, horn/cruise not working, etc.

12 Horn Assembly problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2001

Horn pad is too big, causing horn to constantly blow.

13 Horn Assembly problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1998

It is very difficult to blow the horn. You press all you want and can't find it.

14 Horn Assembly problem

Consumer states airbag light is on, and the horn does not sound when pressed. Delaer has been contacted.

15 Horn Assembly problem

Airbag light is on, there is no horn/cruise control, etc. There is a recall for the clockspring. Consumers vehicle is not included due to VIN.

16 Horn Assembly problem

The interior light did not come on. The drivers side window failed intermittently. The dash lights flickered. Occasionally the horn would fail. Metal fragment cut through the power steering and caused noise when steering. The door handle didn't open smoothly. The dealer replaced front struts and rear shock absorbers. Also, replaced leaking engine valve cover gasket, engine belt and tensioner. .

17 Horn Assembly problem

While driving vehicle at any speed, some times the speedometer goes out, can't tell how fast vehicle is going. The horn stops blowing and head lights come on and off without warning. Consumer feels there may be an electrical problem. Please provide any further information. Ts.



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