1994 Dodge Caravan airbags problems

94 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car). 50 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 94
of this car's complaints: 15%
crashes: 50
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Frontal
55
Frontal: sensor/control module
3

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

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175k-200k

200k+

Dodge Caravan airbags problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Dodge Caravan airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

No deployment 32 Airbag light 14

Related recalls

Air bagsReported May 6, 1999 · 736,824 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: mini vans. The wiring that initiates the driver and/or passenger air bag could electrically short circuit to ground. A short circuit to ground that exists immediately after turning the ignition key to the "on" or "start" position can cause the air bag(s) to inadvertently deploy.
Risk: Inadvertent air bag deployment can injure a front seat occupant.
Remedy: Dealers will perform an electronic diagnostic check. Any short circuits identified in either the driver's or passenger side air bag initiator wire circuit will be repaired.

Recall number 99V113000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Inadvertent air bag deploymentsOpened February 27, 1998, closed May 24, 1999

Complaints allege that the front air bag (s) deployed inadvertently--in most cases while starting the vehicle.

EA98006

Inadvertent air bag deploymentsOpened October 24, 1997, closed February 27, 1998

Complaints allege that the subject vehicles' air bags deployed inadvertently (in most cases when starting the vehicle).

PE97046

Defective air bag crash sensorOpened November 14, 1996, still open

Cfas sent a follow-up letter on december 12, 1996, to change the intent of the petition to airbag aggressivity and deployment variability.the federal safety agency received the letter on 12/12/96; accordingly, the petition due day was changed to april 12, 1997.cfas petitioned the agency to conduct an investigation to determine whether the airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems for the 1991-92 chevrolet corsica/beretta, 1990-92 ford taurus, and 1994-96 chrysler minivans are defective.cfas allege that information on low speed crashes here occupants have suffered fatal injuries suggests [that the above vehicles] have defective airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems.

DP96014

What 1994 Dodge Caravan owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 14, 2018 · Airbags, Visibility · 140,000 miles · MI

My air bag light is on because the rear wiper shorted out and blew the fuse, and the air bags are on the same fuse.

Filed Oct 1, 2002 · Airbags · OK · crash · 1 injury

Consumer states that while driivng at 35-40 MPH the consumer rear ended another vehicle and none of the air bags deployed. Contacted dealer. Nlm

Filed Aug 23, 2002 · Airbags · DC · crash · 1 injury

Neither air bag deployed at time of crash. I have pictures of the crash scene and the interior of the caravan.

Filed Mar 12, 2002 · Airbags · CA · crash · 2 injuries

While driving the vehicle at 30-35 MPH, accident occurred, air bags did not deploy and injuries were involved. There is a recall campaign - recall 99v113000 regarding air bag. *ak

Filed Jan 17, 2002 · Airbags · AL · crash · 3 injuries

Vehicle 1 was traveling when vehicle 2 came over into his lane. Neither air bag deployed in this head on collision, there were 3 injuries and 2 deaths in this accident, claim 01-6239-721.

Filed Jan 17, 2002 · Airbags · CA · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle 1 rear ended vehicle 2. Airbag did not deploy even though the vehicle was moving at speeds exceeding 25mph, one person was injured in the accident, claim 55-s384-979.

Filed Jan 8, 2002 · Airbags, Body · WV

Intermittently tailgate comes ajar when driving, dealer has been notified. *ak consumer stated rear liftgate opens without being activated, also airbag light was illuminated, head gasket was leaking.

Filed Nov 7, 2001 · Airbags · MN · crash · 1 injury

While driving 45-50 MPH had a front crash,and neither airbag deployed. Driver hit head on windshield, suffering minor injuries.

Filed Jun 20, 2001 · Airbags, Body · MN

Consumer received recall notices 99v113000/ air bag deployment; 99v213000/liftgate support bracket, and 00v305000/ steering wheel separation in the mail. When dealership/manufacturer were contacted to repair these defects, she was told that work had already been performed. Consumer stated that this vehicle had never been examined for these recalls. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

Filed Apr 2, 2001 · Airbags · FL

Air bag light on dashboard has come on and stayed on. Consumer has had a fuse replaced a couple times in an attempt to fix this defect. *ak the air bag light problem was connected to the rear window wiper, because the fuse burns out whenever the wiper is turned on. The recall servie on this problem did not correct it.

Questions about the 1994 Dodge Caravan airbags

Does the 1994 Dodge Caravan have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 94 complaints about the airbags of the 1994 Dodge Caravan, 15% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1994 Dodge Caravan airbags problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1994 Dodge Caravan airbags?

Yes, 1 recall: 99V113000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Dodge Caravan have bad airbags?

The Dodge Caravan model years with the most airbags complaints are 1996 (251 complaints), 1997 (152 complaints) and 1999 (119 complaints).